Amado Hidalgo captures life's important moments!

Introduction

I create fresh, vibrant images that capture the essence of my subjects, from portraits and landscapes to still lifes and abstracts.

My Work

Whether you're looking for a Seascape, Landscape or q simple portrait, I would love to work with you. I am happy to come to you, or invite you to visit my conveniently located studio.

Feel free to look through my portfolio for a sample of my work. If you have any questions, please contact me.

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT:

1969 Bachelor of Fine Arts
Major in Painting/Minor in Sculpture
UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

WORK EXPERIENCE:

1963-1964 DESIGNER RCA Advertising Co., Sta Mesa, Manila

1964-1965 SCIENTIFIC ARTIST UP Diliman Botany Department

1968-1969 SCIENTIFIC ARTIST BSCS Project Science Teaching Center, UP

1969-1971 SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATOR UPNSRC UP 
Diliman, Q.C.

1971-1973 SCIENTIFIC ARTIST FORPRIDECOM-NSDB, UPLB
ART CONSULTANT Jade Vine Landscape Specialist, UPLB

ACHIEVEMENTS/AWARDS RECEIVED:

Second and Third Prize, respectively 1961
Christmas Card Design Contest, UP

Second and Third Prize, respectively 1966
UESMA, Caricature Contest, Manila

1st Prize NEREHA Open House Art Contest 1966

1st Prize UPLB On the Spot Painting Contest 1967

Honorable Mention
On the Spot Painting Contest, UP 1967

Honorable Mention in Sculpture “Qualms of Conscience”
Shell National Art Competition 1967

Honorable Mention in Sculpture “Morning Indolence”
PAL National Art Competition 1967

First and Third Prize, respectively
Vinzons Portrait Contest, UP 1968

UP Vinzons Achievement Award for Art
UP Diliman, Q.C. 1968

Most Outstanding UP Plebeian 1969

Finalist, PNB National Art Contest 1969

Honorable Mention, “Primal Shelter”, A.A.P. 1976

 Most Outstanding Alumnus
CVCAT, Tuguegarao, Cagayan 1977

EXHIBITS & PROJECTS:

1. GLIMPSE ART SHOW 1964
Philippine Art Gallery Ermita, Manila

2. UP PLEBEIANS Group Show
UPLB, Laguna 1965

3. 3 Man ART SHOW
UP Palma Hall Lobby 1966

4. CONCEPTS 2 MAN ART SHOW w/ Jun Yee, UP 1968

5. 1st ONE MAN SHOW
Metro Gallery, Makati City 1976

6. 2nd ONE MAN SHOW
Sining Kamalig, Legaspi Towers 1980

7. DON MARIANO MARCOS MONUMENTAL STATUE 1981
MMSU Batac, Ilocos Norte

8. 3rd ONE MAN SHOW 1986
Intercontinental Hotel Manila

9. Mural painting commissioned by the
Nauro Government, Pacific Star Bldg. Makati

10. Featured in the book “A Century of Realism in Phil. Art” Vol. 1 1992
By: Manuel Duldulao

11. Featured in the book “A Century of Realism in Phil. Art” Vol. 2

12. KULAPOL Group Show 1997
Rizal Center Chicago, IL. U.S.A.
July 16-August 10

13. Art exhibit at Villar’s Farm 1997
West Dundee IL, Chateau Drive, U.S.A.
August 15-16

14. Group Shop 1997
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A.
September 1-6

15. Featured in the book “Homage to the Masters 2” 2002
By: The Artlink Group, Inc. and the 
Metropolitan Museum of Manila

16. Featured in the book “Art Across The Philippines” 2004
By: Manuel Duldulao

17. Featured in the book “The Art Collector’s Guide Book” 2005
By: Manuel Duldulao

18. Featured in the book
“The Lives and Loves of Artists and Models” 2006
By: Manuel Duldulao

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

Nickname : Ding
Birthday : September 22, 1945
Birthplace : Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
Sex : Male
Civil Statues : Married
Citizenship : Filipino

CHARACTER REFERENCES:

- Atty. MARIO ALCANTARA
- MANUEL DULDULAO
- ADRIANO “BOY” VALINO
- MARIGONZ
- Prof. CARLOS T. VALINO
- Dean NESTOR VINLUAN
- ROMULO GALICANO