Mark Runnals sold his artwork among Marks own handmade pottery, witnessing for the first time, his work being enjoyed by the public.  He won many awards during this odyssey.

Victor currently holds a position with the Manatee County School District as a Playground Equipment Repair Technician and is also a Nationally Certified Playground Inspector.

Known as the Manipulator of Molten Metal by his friends, today his works are in private collections through out Mexico,  the U.S., and Canada.   Prior to July 2007, he primarily worked in aluminum.  Today he focuses mainly on the use of bronze in his collections. You may see his works at his studio and gallery in The Village of the Arts, an artist community located near down town Bradenton, FL.

Victor Garcia was born in Michoacan, Mexico on July 28th 1971.  He grew up in Mexico City along with his three brothers and three sisters.  He attended the I.P.N  in Mexico City. (Instituto Politecnico Nacional) until leaving for the US in 1988,

A diligent and hard worker, he held several jobs from field work to nurseries, restaurants to factories while attending evening courses at a vocational school in Bradenton, FL.

Boundless enthusiasm helped him accomplished his short-term goals.  Graduating in June 1993 with a welding certificate he began working as a welder for numerous commercial establishments. From patio furniture, bicycles and specialized veterinary medical equipment to military equipment and airplane parts, while employed in these positions, his artistic abilities were awakened.  Most of his free time at work he spent welding his own compositions.  

Gaining his citizenship in ‘99 — that same year he began presenting his works at Art Fairs.  He watched as his friend