Armando Pedroso

E-mail:                                                         armando.pedroso@bluevieira.com

Phone:                                                         +1 773 551 1285

Website;                                                      www.armandopedroso.com

Language:                                                   English

Armando’s artistic career had an unconventional beginning, after September 11, 2001 he was laid off from his corporate sales job of 18 years. It was at that time he "thought" he heard a voice within himself literally that told him to paint. Armando says “if you don't believe in the voice of God/Jesus Christ or being connected to your inner spirit...we need to talk.” He has seen firsthand countless doors of opportunity fly wide open for him, what laid beyond those doors was this new person, this artist inside he never ever knew existed... all because he took the chance of listening to that small persistent voice inside himself.

Armando deconstructs and reconstructs layers of roofing tar, plaster, found objects, 3d recycled wood cubes, metals, symbol’s, rich acrylic colors to create inspirational and emotionally driven paintings. Sometimes gritty or realistic, from country barns to just painting with a playful feel, Armando’ paintings capture the essence of what an individual's dream might look like if inspired to take that leap of faith.

Now in 2020 with the COVID Pandemic, yet in another tragic time, Armando has had to reevaluate his situation and reinvent himself once again. This time using his skills as an artist, writer, poet, decorator, furniture maker and now farmer, he has created the Blue Vieira brand which includes a blueberry farm, rental cottage and art studio all on his own personal estate. It is Armando's objective to help others recreate themselves, believe in themselves and not to be afraid to attempt any dream one can imagine. Armando say's "It starts with just one mark on the paper"