Carlos "Tito" Tarrago was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1940 to Italian parents. He grew up loving fine arts and gourmet food. He enrolled in the prestigious School of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires, where he studied traditional oil painting, and established many valuable friendships. While there, to challenge himself to improve his skills, he created a college art society with his friends and rivals.

Upon graduation from the School of Fine Arts, Tito came to the United States and began working at the prestigious Bel Aire Hotel while continuing his painting activities.

In 1982, to seriously pursue gourmet cooking, he opened a now famous restaurant on Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood. (Inspired by a famous tango singer from Argentina, he named the restaurant "Gardells".) Tito continued to paint for numerous exhibitions and to decorate his restaurant. Many celebrated Hollywood clients became enamored with and purchased his work.

In 1996, due to increased demand for his paintings, Tito sold the restaurant.

Like many impressionists, Tito enjoys the beauty of many different subjects. His paintings capture idealic images inspired by people, places, music, nature and friendships. Tito paints the beauty that surrounds him in his present home, California, and from fond memories of Italy, Spain, and France. The result is an artistic expression that is deep in his warm, human experiences.

Recently, Tito held several successful shows and exhibitions in the United States and Japan. His works are also now in important collections in Washington D.C., Chile and Cairo, Egypt.

Reflections	Sunset Sails .	A Day In Paradise	Autumn Serenade .
Sunflower Patch	Sunset Melody	L'Osteria d'Bottone	Tropical Sunset
Cafe Florencia SOLD	Prego .	Pause Cafe .	Pizzeria .
Springtime	Sunset Along The Coast	Table For Two	Café Tito

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