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Tomas Meraz was an advertising professional. A Film director and a cartoonist.

He was born in Durango, Mexico on February 15th, 1938.

His most outstanding work as an advertiser and film maker was performed at the J.R. Tompkins Studios and Meraz y Asociados, in Mexico City.

He was part of the creative team that developed the characters of The Beatles TV series for the BBC, London in the 60s.

He had several Collective and Individual Exhibitions from 1968 to 2001.

Heiter Gallery, Morelos University, Mexican Architecs Association, Theater Gallery of Design Center and Environment Art Gallery, Los Angeles, California; USA. Jacov Javits Center, NYC. Modern Art Gallery, Mexico City. Casa de la Cultura Tialpan. Sun Chemichal, Mexico City.

Ex Convento della Purificazione della Plaza San Graciano, Società Messicana Acquerello e Associazione Italiana, Arona, Italia.

Carlos Olachea Gallery, La Paz, Southern Baja. Special artwork to celebrate the 3 centuries of the Loreto Mision.

"Homenaje al Maestro Guati Rojo", Casa de la Cultura Reyes Heroles, Mexico City

- Sala Ollín Yoliztli, México City.

As a Member of the Mexican Watercolorists Association the artist featured his outstanding work in several exhibitions,in countries such as Italy, Venezuela and Brazil.

Along with his younger daurghter, Veronica; Tomas Meraz opened his own Art Gallery in La Paz Southern Baja, Mexico; named "La Esquina del Arte" where he also featured other Mexican and International artists like Sidney Byars and Anibal Ángulo. After his passing, on July 15th, 2001; the Art Center was called "Don Tomas" to honor the artist and was kept managed by his daughter.

Distinctions and Awards:

- Honor Mention for the "Naturaleza Muerta" work, Salón Nacional de la Acuarela XL, México City, 1997.

- Tlacuilo Award for "Alegoria Mexicana". Salón Nacional de la Acuarela XLI, México City 1998.

- Tlacuilo Award for "Un Angel y Dos Gallos", Salón Nacional de la Acuarela XLII, México City, 1999.

The Tlacuilo Award is the highest recognition for a watercolor artist in Mexico.

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Tomas Meraz is also the son of the artist who has become an outstanding digital artist.