Tony Paraná was born in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. Paraná moved to the United States in 2002. Paraná produces an eclectic mix of mosaics mixed media and oil paintings, all which use bright, saturated color to draw his audience. Paraná has been painting since he young, eventually training at the art school of professional artist, Rodolfo Rodon, in the state of São Paulo . The subject matter in his work ranges from Brazilian community life to local Brazilian traditions, all having a warmth and movement expressed in each of his pieces. His work has been exhibited in New Mexico, Los Angeles, Houston and also in Brazil. He currently resides in Houston, TX and produces commisioned art work, primarily oil on canvas.
