Born and raised in Madrid, Spain, Carlos Casamayor received his Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Advertising in 1980. After his graduation, he started working as Art Director in advertising agencies, and later as a Creative Director. Some multinational advertising agencies where he gained skills and experience in audiovisual and graphics design include James Walter Thompson/Madrid, Kenyon Eckhardt Group/Madrid, Ogilvy & Mather/Madrid, Mc Cann Erickson Group/Madrid. He worked with these companies for over 2 decades. In 1991 Casamayor started his own advertising agency in Madrid and worked as Creative Manager until 1999 when he went to America for the first time. Throughout his career, Casamayor had always been in contact with art: Gallery owners, Photographers, Illustrators, Art Painters, Producers, etc. He built on his history with the arts when he began working as decorative faux finisher. He currently lives in the US and he loves the country.
He works as an art director and a freelancer graphic designer in Los Angeles County. He also works as muralist and in art as a Faux Finisher. Meaning he’s in contact with art daily. He had always been comfortable working with many techniques and mediums: photography, acrylics, oils, and pastels. In 1991, he began working with computers and he was able to join together advancing technology with his artistic skills. Casamayor loves photography and considers his style minimalist, using symmetric layouts, wide-open spaces, and very conceptual art. He continues to produce stunning pieces of art which are a great attraction to many viewers and art enthusiasts.
