
Mario E. Figueroa, Jr. (GONZO247)
Multidisciplinary Artist
“Don’t be afraid to be who you are. You don’t have to have anyone’s permission to be who you want to be.”
“Don’t be afraid to be who you are. You don’t have to have anyone’s permission to be who you want to be.”
Multidisciplinary Artist
I'm a self-taught multidisciplinary artist specializing in graffiti and street art.
Every day is different. Sometimes I stay at home and work on designs, catch up on digital correspondence, have a production meeting, and organize my schedule. Other times I’ll leave the house and head to the studio and either work on commissions or create new pieces. Some days I’ll get to the studio, load up materials and head to an offsite location to work on an installation for a client. Other days I am either in meetings with potential clients, running errands, or picking up paint supplies.
Here's the first step for everyone
As an artist, I had to plant the seeds before I could reap the fruit. For others with similar goals, I recommend keeping your eye on the end result and then backtrack your route to figure out how to get there. It's also important to remember that it won't always be a straight path. On your way to your goal, you might see something else that makes sense at that time. It's okay to take detours or make other stops on your way to reaching your goal. It happens. Just keep that end goal in mind.
"Art is not a career. Art's a hobby. You need to go to college and become either a doctor or lawyer."
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