George
Facelo

In 1980, Filipino artist George Guerrero Facelo made the bold choice to enlist in the US Navy, turning down a prestigious painting scholarship in France earned through a national art competition. The transition to America was a significant challenge, but he embraced it fully, dedicating himself to military service while maintaining his artistic ambitions. With unwavering determination, he carved out time to hone his craft, mastering the “Abstract Expressionism” style in acrylic.

 During Boot Camp, his Company Commander recognized his artistic talents and assigned him to print the Plan of the Day on the chalkboard for his fellow recruits. He created sign paintings for Regiment offices and designed the company’s "Hell Flag" as the flag bearer. While on a US Navy ship, his paintings were chosen for permanent display at the Navy Combat Art Museum in Washington, D.C. In 1983, he won First Prize and "Best of Show" at the USN Southern Pacific Regional Arts and Crafts Fair in San Diego.

 In the mid-1990s, he decisively immersed himself in his art, claiming First Prize in the Poway Artists’ Guild Annual Art competition. He also secured the “Best of Show” in the St. Mark’s Methodist Church Annual Religious Art competitions, along with numerous accolades in local art exhibitions throughout San Diego.

 George has been exhibiting his paintings since his Fine Arts studies at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila. He is a former member of Art-A-Fair in Laguna Beach and the Coronado Art Association in San Diego. Avaulte Art represents his “Linear Expression” paintings.

 Since retiring from federal service in 2020, George has dedicated himself to establishing his art career, actively creating new works at his studios in San Diego, California, and San Felipe, Zambales, Philippines.