April 25, 1915, is the day landscape painter, and engraver Feliciano Pena was born in Salao, Mexico. His parents were a carpenter and school teacher and as a young boy the family moved to Mexico City. He was attracted to drawing and painting at a young age and went to Escuela de Pintura Aire Libre instead of middle school (since there was none near their home). Later he became a teacher at La Esmeralda, as well as at Escuela de la Artes del Libre. He was a member of the Salon de la Plastica and a founder of the Sociedad Mexicana de Grabadores.
Pena became a master engraver and created a collection titled Estampas de Mexico.His printing was primarily in black and white. In painting, he was best known for his landscapes although he did paint still life and portraits as well. Jose Maria Velasco was an influence with clean pure color choice in a classical style.
Sadly, Pena never really got the recognition he deserved during his lifetime.
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