Reynier Llanes, 22, left his home and family in Pinar del Rio, Cuba, and launched himself into an uncertain future in the U.S. Now, he’s working out of Capomaestro studios at the Boardwalk in Naples and with Jonathan Green, who has a gallery in Naples.
"Last Flower Feelings" oil painting by Cuban artist Reynier Llanes.
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"Uncertain Future" oil painting by Cuban artist Reynier Llanes.
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Oil on Canvas by Cuban artist Reynier Llanes.
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"Deja Vu" oil painting by Cuban artist Reynier Llanes.
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"Ryan" oil painting by Cuban artist Reynier Llanes.
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Oil on Canvas by Cuban artist Reynier Llanes.
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"Strange Visit" oil painting by Cuban artist Reynier Llanes.
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Oil on Canvas by Cuban artist Reynier Llanes.
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A sketch of "Juli," a friend lost at sea during the journey to the United States of America by Cuban artist Reynier Llanes.
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"Lost In Time" oil painting by Cuban artist Reynier Llanes.
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"Sex + Passion = Love?" oil painting by Cuban artist Reynier Llanes.
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Cuban artist Reynier Llanes, 22, paints model Maria Magdalena Olarte, 33, during a session in his Naples studio on Wednesday, May 28, 2008. Llanes arrived in the United States five months ago and is establishing himself as an artist here in Naples. David Albers/ Staff
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Cuban artist Reynier Llanes, 22, gives direction to model Maria Magdalena Olarte, 33, during a session in his Naples studio on Wednesday, May 28, 2008. Llanes arrived in the United States five months ago and is establishing himself as an artist here in Naples. David Albers/ Staff
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Friends of Cuban artist Reynier Llanes, 22, in Pinar del Rio, Cuba, August 2005. Llanes family photo
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Cuban artist Reynier Llanes, 22, and his sister, Esther Lidia, in Pinar del Rio, Cuba, April 2006. Llanes family photo
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Cuban artist Reynier Llanes, 22, his mother, Magdalena Marquez and sister, Esther Lidia, in Pinar del Rio, Cuba, January 2007. Llanes family photo
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Cuban artist Reynier Llanes, 22, his mother, Magdalena Marquez and sister, Esther Lidia, in Pinar del Rio, Cuba, January 2007. Llanes family photo
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Cuban artist Reynier Llanes, 22, his mother, Magdalena Marquez and sister, Esther Lidia, in Pinar del Rio, Cuba. Llanes family photo
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"Last Flower Feelings" oil painting by Cuban artist Reynier Llanes.
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"Uncertain Future" oil painting by Cuban artist Reynier Llanes.
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Oil on Canvas by Cuban artist Reynier Llanes.
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"Deja Vu" oil painting by Cuban artist Reynier Llanes.
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"Ryan" oil painting by Cuban artist Reynier Llanes.
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Oil on Canvas by Cuban artist Reynier Llanes.
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"Strange Visit" oil painting by Cuban artist Reynier Llanes.
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Oil on Canvas by Cuban artist Reynier Llanes.
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A sketch of "Juli," a friend lost at sea during the journey to the United States of America by Cuban artist Reynier Llanes.
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"Lost In Time" oil painting by Cuban artist Reynier Llanes.
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"Sex + Passion = Love?" oil painting by Cuban artist Reynier Llanes.
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Cuban artist Reynier Llanes, 22, paints model Maria Magdalena Olarte, 33, during a session in his Naples studio on Wednesday, May 28, 2008. Llanes arrived in the United States five months ago and is establishing himself as an artist here in Naples. David Albers/ Staff
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Cuban artist Reynier Llanes, 22, gives direction to model Maria Magdalena Olarte, 33, during a session in his Naples studio on Wednesday, May 28, 2008. Llanes arrived in the United States five months ago and is establishing himself as an artist here in Naples. David Albers/ Staff
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Friends of Cuban artist Reynier Llanes, 22, in Pinar del Rio, Cuba, August 2005. Llanes family photo
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Cuban artist Reynier Llanes, 22, and his sister, Esther Lidia, in Pinar del Rio, Cuba, April 2006. Llanes family photo
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Cuban artist Reynier Llanes, 22, his mother, Magdalena Marquez and sister, Esther Lidia, in Pinar del Rio, Cuba, January 2007. Llanes family photo
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Cuban artist Reynier Llanes, 22, his mother, Magdalena Marquez and sister, Esther Lidia, in Pinar del Rio, Cuba, January 2007. Llanes family photo
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Cuban artist Reynier Llanes, 22, his mother, Magdalena Marquez and sister, Esther Lidia, in Pinar del Rio, Cuba. Llanes family photo
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