At the age of 11, with the support of his mother, Paulo started to study drawing. His first classes were at Candido Portinari Art School, where he learned the basic techniques of Artistic and Advertising Drawing. Only a year later, the young artist would get to know the man who would teach him everything about the art of painting: master Pedro Alzaga.
Pedro taught him several techniques on painting and material preparation as well as the correct visualization of shapes and space. He always emphasized the importance of the basic rules such as the effect of light in objects or figures.
After studying for almost 10 years with master Alzaga, around 1991, Paulo was invited to teach classes in Alzaga’s renowned school. At this time, Paulo was part of several exhibitions, obtaining an excellent reputation.
Currently, Paulo Frade works as the “painting artist” and an instructor, teaching drawing and painting classes in his atelier and in Art Schools.
