Aaron De La Cruz
Painter
Artist and painter who specializes in graffiti writing and street art and is known for producing patterned murals. His work has been featured in art shows worldwide. He designed the mosaic walls of the Ace Hotel in Palm Springs.
He was inspired to start drawing from his older brother. He was exposed to graffiti writing at the age of 7.
All of his designs are painted completely by freehand. He never pre-sketches his pieces.
He was born in Fresno, but has also lived in San Francisco. He got a BFA at California College of the Arts in Oakland. He has three kids.
He was inspired by painter Diego Rivera after his dad showed him one of his works at a young age.