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Stephen Reed

by designedconviction | August 7, 2023 | Prison Artists, 2023 Winner | 0 Comments

To my Designed Conviction family, because that's what it's called when we come together as one for a common goal. I would like to say “Thank you “, for this opportunity at being a part of the team, as an inside contributor; it was unexpected but well received and...

Brittany Wiest

by designedconviction | April 30, 2022 | Prison Artists, Brittany Wiest, Profiles 2024 | 2 Comments

I loved all things art, whether it be words of poetry and song, or lines that work together to form our innermost feelings.

David Espitia Sanchez

by designedconviction | August 7, 2023 | Prison Artists | 0 Comments

Art Changes Lives you can contact me at David Espitia Sanchez 316185 SCCC H2-48-u 191 Constantine Way Aberdeen WA, 98520

Paul Thorsteinson

by designedconviction | June 11, 2022 | Prison Artists, Paul Thorsteinson, Profiles 2024 | 0 Comments

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,...

Cheryl Sutton

by designedconviction | September 27, 2022 | Prison Artists | 0 Comments

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...

Ryan Hanson

by designedconviction | September 28, 2022 | Prison Artists | 0 Comments

As both author and artist, Ryan’s passion is to inspire & assist all those who seek to achieve their highest potential. If you are of a similar mindset & are genuinely about taking on & solving some of the greatest issues of our time .

Dean Rey Salinas

by designedconviction | June 11, 2022 | Prison Artists | 0 Comments

“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

by designedconviction | September 29, 2022 | Prison Artists | 2 Comments

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...

Derrick Steilman

by designedconviction | December 10, 2022 | Profiles 2024, Prison Artists | 0 Comments

Hi, I’m Derrick, a Christian artist who is using my time in prison to create nature-inspired paintings that reflect hope and beauty. My faith and art help me stay connected to the light, and I aim to share that through my work. I’m seeking support to keep...

Pablo Tlatenchi

by designedconviction | August 7, 2023 | Prison Artists | 0 Comments

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...

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