Born in the town of Manchego Torre de Juan Abad (Ciudad Real) in 1941. Since his childhood, Mariano was attracted by the painting. At age 11 he moved with his family at Viso del Marqués, where he meets his art teacher who was a copyist for years, in the Museo del Prado in Madrid. This teacher instilled in him the love of painting and the aesthetic sense Mariano eventually usher in his works throughout his long career as a painter. As we said, is Mariano with the teacher teaching the arts of painting, such as charcoal, pastel, watercolor, oil, pen ... ... .. for some years but Mariano, also true to self while exploring on your own several ways to run in real life, his understanding of art and tries to reflect their particular way of perceiving the world around him, in his vast and extensive work we are pleased to let you know. Already in the 60's, is reunited with his former teacher and together they share the knowledge that Mariano has gained over time who does not conform to what is already known, and learns from his old teacher, artistic portrait painting bromoil . With the firm intention of continuing to improve his painting technique, Mariano Sánchez receives drawing classes at the Circulo de Bellas Artes in Madrid, this being a very fruitful period for learning is concerned. In the 70's, thanks to the knowledge acquired in the Fine Arts, specializing in artistic portrait and receives many commissions that keep you busy for about 10 years almost exclusively with this type of paint as even then his technique in this specialty is highly appreciated by those who know him. As throughout his life has had to combine his love of painting and the portrait with his personal life, is in the early 80's a break of a couple of years of overwork, but after this period resumed his artistic activities with greater commitment and desire if possible and explore new forms of artistic expression. It is a period marked by the landscapes and still lifes, the artist reasons and not abandon it in his own words, are the type of paintings that allow you to fully develop their style and creativity. As a good amateur photographer that is, the artist reflected in its landscape before the camera has captured nature inspires the author in several of his works, also highlighting several landscapes that capture and portray the essence, the vitality of land of his birth and the simplicity of its people. The Mariano Sanchez's work has been recognized by critics, both nationally and internationally, has works in private collections in Spain and abroad and has participated in several exhibitions, the most recent and best known the year 2007 in Pedro Munoz and Tomelloso few days ago Criptana Field, having gained further coverage of various media. The artist currently exhibits the following gallery, virtual art gallery - Artelista Finally, the author wishes to express its appreciation and gratitude to those who have supported and encouraged in the knowledge and dissemination of his work and especially to his family for their constant and sincere support.