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The Works of Lionel Sosa
Lionel Sosa was raised in humble neighborhoods of San Antonio’s west side, it was an upbringing filled with the rich elements of Mexican-American culture. As a young man, he served his country in the United States Marine Corp until his creative talents landed him in the advertising business.

This Tejano Renaissance man is well known for his ability to connect with Hispanic-American markets as both a political consultant and advertising pioneer. In 1995, Sosa retired from his highly successful advertising business to devote more time to his family and to his painting alongside his wife, Kathy Sosa.

In addition to being a naturally talented artist, he is an accomplished writer, authoring three books and coauthoring two more.  In 2005, Sosa was recognized as one of the 25 most influential Hispanics in America by Time Magazine.  He was also named to the Texas Business Hall of fame. Today, the artist devotes much of his energy serving on various nonprofit boards in San Antonio.

The artist says this of his paintings, “I am not so much tryingto paint a likeness as I am the essence of the person.” 

“Whatever I do, I do it with a passion.”--- Lionel Sosa

Lionel Sosa (American, b. 20^th Century)
Leaders, 2014
Oil on canvas
Signed and dated l.r.
6 x 8 feet

This commissioned painting is a wonderful rendition of the university’s original student body. Depicted are three A&M-SA students (standing) and three composite students (seated) meant to offer the viewer a diverse sample of the student body.  The artist clearly expresses:  “These are THE future leaders…beautifully diverse!”