Alfredo J. Linares was born in Maracaibo - Venezuela. From a very early age he felt motivated to be an artist, which led him to pursue studies in Venezuela at the College of Arts Neptali Rincon. Pedro Pina, one of the best artists in Venezuela, was an inspiration to him. After finishing his studies in Venezuela he had a desire to come to the United States to specialize in art. He is now a US Citizen living in Louisville. He attended many workshops one of which was the Academy of Art Realistic in Toronto, Canada, where he met and received instruction from the Director of the Atelier, Fernando Freites. His goal through the arts is to help people who have needs, especially children. 

Contact the artist: Linaresalfredo77@gmail.com