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This was the first book that I've ever owned, it was gifted my mom. She would read it to me almost every night before she put me down to sleep. The reason this book is important to me is not only because of my fond memories that are tied to it. But the fact that this book built the foundation of what type of artist I am, but also the type of person I want to be.

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My house is filled with Picasso inspiration and encouragement. Whenever I would create something that wasn't particularly good in my own eyes because I'm a perfectionist, I would think to Picasso's artwork and how people used to believe his work was not "good" either.

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I use my stigma to create my artwork: My idea of what art is supposed to look like based on my childhood and the thing I found beautiful growing up. These are all my art tendencies.

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This is one of my personal art pieces and quite honestly my best. I would describe my art-style as: expressive & abstract.

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As a child I always assumed the moon was as lonely I was growing up. I tend to connect the moon to my younger self embodying innocence, sadness, and loneliness.

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Tim Burton's artwork like many of the artist I selected is untraditional, but the most iconic.

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The Mexican Mural Movement was a revolution through fine lines and color. While the Mexican government used their weapons on steel; guns and swords. Our revolutionist using their canvas' and paint brush to express their communities fears, sorrows, and anger.

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I was basically raised in La Academia "The Parish" my mami, aunties, and uncle attended this school. It was engulfed in artwork mostly Mexican murals that my mom helped create. It was truly beautiful.

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La Academia in Denver closing after ore than 50 years

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A school in a once-underserved community in Denver is closing after more than 50 years.

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This was one of her first creations. I call it her self-portrait.