Pictured is a mural by Ponchaveli featuring Vicente Fernandez, on the wall of Maxi Tax Services on Fort Worth Avenue in Oak Cliff, Texas. Vicente `Chente` Fernández Gómez born 1940 is a Mexican retired singer, actor, and film producer. Nicknamed `El Rey de la Música Ranchera` The King of Ranchera Music, he is a cultural icon, having recorded more than 50 albums and contributed to more than 30 films. Theo Ponchaveli is a self-taught artist and visionary who began oil painting in 2006, without any formal training. His unique ability to portray iconic celebrities and every day people has captured viewers with an unspoken depth.
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