Armando Sebastian is a Texas based queer artist born in Monterrey, Mexico. He is known for his colorful oil paintings. [1] [2] He includes themes on identity, gender, and queerness from his own life as a Catholic Mexican-American in his art. [1] Sebastian is a self taught artist who began painting professionally in Dallas, where he currently resides. [2] He has been an active participant in several local LGBTQ+ artist events.
Armando Sebastian participated in a 50-artist art donation which raised $81,000 USD for Beto O’Rourke’s gubernatorial campaign in 2022. Sebastian donated the painting Boy Charro No. 2 for the cause. [3] He also later participated in the MaricónX Pride Show 2023, an annual event that showcases LGBTQ+ talents in the name of community and fostering acceptance. [4]