It’s what I was created to do. At five years old I knew I’d be an artist and I never put a pencil down. I love bringing wonder to the world
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My favorite art to create is large-scale murals that bring life back into everyday spaces. I mix natural elements with bold, wild-style energy to turn blank walls into something people can feel. Public art matters, it’s for everyone. It can inspire a kid the same way it once inspired me. That’s why I paint: to restore beauty, pass down the craft, and move closer to my dream of building a children’s art museum in Dallas.
Where do you find inspiration?A lot of my inspiration comes from studying classical craftsmanship alongside graffiti culture—two worlds that aren’t supposed to fit together, but absolutely can. That tension is where my ideas live and grow. I was born in Texas and raised in LA, and that contrast shaped everything I see. I’m drawn to the space between nature and structure, chaos and control, tradition and modern life. Moving through different environments taught me to notice what spaces make people feel something and which one
What would you do with $25,000?If awarded $25K, I would strategically expand my workshop and mobile setup to take on larger, more impactful mural projects with greater efficiency. I’d invest in growing mistermural.com and targeted marketing to reach new clients and communities. Most importantly, I’d deepen my commitment to public art in Dallas and beyond, creating work that inspires and connects people while working toward my long-term vision of building a children’s art museum in Dallas.
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