ABOUT US
Ancel Lopez
(President and CEO)
Born in the Dominican Republic and came to the United States at the age of 20. He began his career as an artist at the age of 18, and his works have been exhibited in countries including the United States, Israel, the UK, Italy, Germany, Spain, Peru, Argentina, Dubai, Brazil, Switzerland, and France. His original works have sold for up to $20,000, and one is part of the permanent collection of the Florida Museum of Hispanic and Latin American Art.
He has served in cultural and artistic delegations including the Instituto Cultural Israel-Ibero America Jerusalen, La Pinacoteca De Cesar Suarez Pizano, and Pintura Dominicana 1890 – 2000 which included the top 100 most renowned artists within that time frame.
Ancel previously founded Portfolio Art Factory in 1993 as a direct extension of his work as an artist to bring the joy of art to as many people as possible.
Liam Lopez
(VP/Chief Growth Officer)
Southwest Minnesota State University alumnus and retired baseball player.
Worked in sales and business development for Fortune 500 company (Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings) which has given him great insight into how large companies get to where they are, as well as how they are able to maintain their valuation and leadership positions. Also collaborates with president to distinguish trends, and projected perception of all things art, design, and innovation.
Ilan Lopez
(VP for Technology and Operations)
Worked with Portfolio Art Factory since 2014, overseeing all elements of creation and distribution of products and online presence.
Ongoing studies in Computer Engineering.
He uses his knowledge in the technology field to help the company develop new and innovative ways to sell online and through the direct retail site.
Erik Stettler
(Fractional CFO and Advisor for Technology, Finance and Business)
Data scientist, Harvard MBA with Distinction, fund manager, and expert on finance and technology.
Invested into 50 companies that went on to raise over $US 500 million, with six exits and one unicorn.
Previously worked as a financial economist and data scientist leading analyses for cases including restructurings of $3 billion in global operations and M&A deals worth over $10 billion.
Work has been noted in Forbes, CNBC, and the Harvard Business Review.
Family owned, made in America: we have been an independent, family-owned business since inception and are proud to complete all our sourcing and manufacture within the country.
Quality and sustainable materials: we use only the highest-quality materials in our canvas, acrylic and framing. Our fine art is water and fade resistant with high resolution, good lightfast and anti-aging properties.
- Environmentally friendly and made through an acid-free, water based, ultra-chrome giclée ink print process.
- Finished by hand with museum quality non-yellowing water-based archival print varnish.
- Gallery wrapped on a 1.5 inch wooden frame.
Relationships with talented artists and ongoing market insights: we often collaborate with talented artists whom Ancel has come to know throughout his career, allowing us to keep on top of market trends and offer ever-fresh ideas and artistic concepts.
Advanced facilities: our state of the art facilities in Miami allow for rapid order fulfillment and easy shipping across the country and internationally.
Our warehouse has the capabilities to full fill the highest quality canvas' and acrylics for your area.
Our mission is to provide you with a continuous supply of new styles so you can always have something fresh and exciting to choose from.