Posts Tagged ‘Jon Rosado’

Carmine Magazine: What drives you to create? Also, what inspires you and your work?
Jon Rosado: I feel a compulsion to create. I love to give life to the images of my imagination. My inspiration comes from everywhere. But usually from cartoons, graffiti, comics, film, and music.

CM: Were you formally trained in art or self taught? Do you think it has
helped you or hindered you?
JR: I feel like I was born to make art. My father is also an artist, so we collectively think it my be genetic. I went to laguardia high school for art then I went to the School Of Visual Arts and graduated with a BFA in Illustration. Going to school for art has helped. I learned a lot about art history, improving my own work and how to break free from the “B.S.” that usually hinders young artists.

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