About the Artist

Who's Who in American Art names this painter and printmaker as having earned his Bachelor of Arts at the University of Colorado in 1980 as well as an AA degree from the Rocky Mountain School of Art in 1982. In 1995 Tony Ortega obtained his Masters of Fine Art from the University of Colorado. Pastel and acrylic paint are the artist's preferred mediums in addition to printmaking. Ortega has been represented by the William Haku Gallery in Denver, Colorado for approximately 25 years. Southwest Art magazine presented an article showcasing Ortega's work in July 1989. Donald Hagerty's beautiful book Leading the West: 100 Contemporary Painters and Sculptors published in 1997 by Northland Publishing featured Ortega as one of 100 artists. Ortega has received many awards over the years, including the Mayor's Award for Excellence in the Arts (Denver, Colorado) in 1998.