American artist Nestor Toro (b. 1976) is a professional, independent abstract painter. His internationally collected abstract art can be found in private collections across five continents and over 30 countries. The value of Nestor’s art has doubled in the past year, making him one of the most sought-after contemporary abstract expressionist artists.
His love of nature fuels his unique, expressive, gestural painting style, often compared to Pollock’s technique of painting with the canvas on the studio floor. Nestor’s bold color palette, featuring unexpected choices that organically combine, creates an emotional connection with viewers, often evoking memories.
Nestor’s desire to experience the world has been the most significant influence on both his life and art. Always drawn to travel, he wanted to explore the vastness of the world and experience the adventures he knew existed beyond the small tropical island he called home. At 18, he left the island to attend college on the mainland, pursuing his love of travel. His education and work in the travel industry allowed him to visit over 20 countries, exposing him to diverse cultures and granting him a global perspective that most people do not have.
He has lived in Miami and Los Angeles and has spent extended periods living outside of the United States. This includes a year in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and most recently, six years (2006–2012) in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It was during his time in Buenos Aires that his creative inspiration was fully ignited. He was fueled by the vibrant and rich culture juxtaposed with the extremes of wealth, manic chaos, and abject poverty, which coexist side by side. In this unique environment, his first paintings were created and evolved.
