Mark’s Gallery

Mark’s Gallery

I have enclosed a picture of me / my artwork in the making. It’s a portrait of a husband / wife done in my signature style called “stippling” (dots). It takes some time to do but is so-o-o detailed.

I have enclosed a picture of me/my artwork in the making. It’s a portrait of a husband/wife done in my signature style called “stippling” (dots). It takes some time to do but is so-o-o detailed.

Artist Mark, 66

Incarcerated: 37 years
Housed: San Quentin State Prison

I was on the front lines moving incarcerated people into isolated housing when COVID hit us hard. Some of the guys I helped are no longer with us due to Covid. That makes me sad, yet, I honor their lives by staying strong and faithful to God, in Christ’s name. And gaining joy by giving back through my artwork

 

Patrick “Jimmy’s” Gallery

Patrick “Jimmy’s” Gallery

 

Artist Jimmy, 36

Incarcerated: 18 years
Housed: San Quentin State Prison

I began my journey into art first as a means to create gifts for my friends and family, a tangible showing of how much I care and appreciate their love and continued support as I fare this life sentence. I continue to demonstrate this through my beadwork. My inspiration is a chaotic mix of my Native American culture, my love of all things Steampunk and Star Wars. It took me a long time to grow and change to be able to accept me as I am. It was at times a painful process in prison. Through my beading and my constant drive to be a better me, I changed and grew into the man I am today. I am ready to take the next step in my journey of growth and hopefully earn my freedom from the parole board on July 29th, 2022. I share my art because it is the spiritual expression of love and hope. I believe art only has meaning if shared.

Kelsey’s Gallery

Kelsey’s Gallery

 

Artist Kelsey, 63

My name is Kelsey “Kels,” I’m 63 years old, and from Simi Valley California. I’m what is known as a true tattoo artist because I learned to draw specifically for tattooing. I draw the line at evil, horror, haunted types of stuff, no “satanic” stuff. I like old horror movies: Dracula, Wolfman, The Mummy, Frankenstein, Predator 1 and 2, Night of The Living Dead (1963). My favorite bands are: Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Jethro Tull, Deep Purple, Tool, UFO, Tower of Power, Traffic. I’m an ancient alien theorist that believes in Bigfoot and UFOs.

Ivié’s Gallery

Ivié’s Gallery

Artist Ivié, 55

Self-Forgiveness is a work in progress
It takes a strong person to stand and live
With the burden of a sin, a regret, a remorse and not hide
Learning to live with your faults before forgiving yourself
Will light your torch for the long haul
It’s in the very learning of our faults that we find freedom

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