The Brushstrokes of Contemporary Artist Henry Asencio
By Kay H. Fernandez

Henry Asencio’s passion unfurls on canvas. Inspired by women, life experience and nature, this emerging figurative artist drenches his oil paintings with strong, contemplative women. Asencio paints almost every day. "When you do something you love, time goes by quickly," he effuses. "I can’t remember not wanting to paint." The oldest of four, the 36-year-old Asencio had humble beginnings in Southern California. As a youngster, he says, "Anything related to art piqued my interest. I knew I possessed this passion for art, and my parents were always supportive. I know how lucky I am."
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The Art of Flamenco
By Ray Chatelin

Every country has a dance that in the public’s mind identifies its culture. In Austria venturing into Vienna will bring you face to face with the waltz. In Argentina they dance the Tango. You’ll find the Samba in the streets of Brazil, and square dancing in the United States. Stereotypes, perhaps, but for each of these dances evoke an image of the country’s folk culture. And in Spain, if you travel the seductive region called Andalusia, you will encounter the flamenco. Visiting Andalusia without experiencing flamenco, is like going to Paris and not seeing the Louvre. Sure, you can enjoy yourself, but there will also be something missing. Flamenco is not found throughout Spain.
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