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Todd Leatherland

Although as an artist, I have limitations; what I do possess is desire and seduction. Also, I am a student with a thirst for knowledge; so I always design and create from techniques like Leonardo tought.

Jessie Milo

My motivation for drawing can vary, sometimes I draw for fun, sometimes I’m inspired and compelled to create and sometimes I draw for food, cause I still gotta eat. My favorite art medium is marker and pen on canvas or cloth. Portraits, civil rights era and political art.

Erik Davila

My name is Erick and would love to tell you a little bit about myself. I am 30 years old (as per 2022). I am a real honest person and a good listener, I am usually a quiet person. One of my special talentes would have to be drawing. I stay on the weights yet have time...

Christopher Flathers

I have recently just started teaching myself to how to draw and tattoo I am thinking I’m pretty good lol. It’s a good outlet that I am now delving into that can turn my energy, negative or positive into something that I can share

Salvador Molina

Hello My name is Salvador Molina Rivera; I am a Puerto Rican 47 years old and enjoy drawing everything I got my heart and mind. I am serving 23 to life.  My way of expressing myself through artwork is the only way I feel connected with the future. I also love to...

Cheryl Sutton

I’m Razor AKA Cheryl Sutton, I am a  multi-versatile spazmarticly creative supernaturally morbid over the top skin, Walls to paper I can do it all. I love every part of art, Art is not only in my mind but runs through my veins. It is my passion! Art has always...

Paul Thorsteinson

My name is Paul Thorsteinson. I started as a street artist, but over the years I have come to specialize in wooden architecture and acrylic painting. While they are two of my favorite loves, I have a passion for all styles and mediums: writing, poetry, watercolor,...

Pablo Tlatenchi

I’m Pablo, I’ve been locked up since 2003. As you can see, i’m an artist. I’ve been interested in art all my life, though I never really gave it much time as far as learning techniques, and developing my skills until I got locked up. It’s unfortunate that it took me...

Dean Rey Salinas

“I am not a bad person, I’ve made so many bad choices in life, addiction. I’ve hurt many people in my life, and now at 51 years old I’m doing a life sentence, 20-75. I have no way to give something back to someone I have hurt in my past. Apologies are not enough, art...

Lindsay Haugen

When certain lines are crossed, we tend to become defined - and even define ourselves - by the worst decisions of our lives. During the first years of my incarceration, I felt as though the crime I had committed was tattooed in red across my forehead; everyone knew...

Designed Conviction

We must always treat everyone with dignity and respect, regardless of their past mistakes. By supporting those impacted by incarceration, we affirm their value as human beings and protect their human rights. This isn’t about approving their actions but providing unwavering support for their journey towards a brighter future. 

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