Tag archive for Art of Robert Trujillo

Portraits & Stores – Furqan’s First

I started painting children’s portraits about two years ago. I was having a conversation with my friend Krea, a fellow parent and vocal activist. I was telling her about my story and she was very supportive saying that I should find a way to connect…

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We made it! – Furqan’s First

We did it! THANK YOU all so much for being a part of this journey! It has been amazing to see all the support from family, old friends, and many new friends. I’m excited to share with you this story and to give you sneak…

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Short Stories – Furqan’s First

I once heard Will Smith tell a story about rebuilding a wall his dad tore down. I remember him making a metaphor out of the wall. It was about gradual steps that build something much bigger. Instead of seeing the wall as a huge task…

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Why I Hated Reading

Why I hated reading growing up. To me, books sucked! As a child I don’t remember many favorite children’s books. I wasn’t much into comics yet. I loved graffiti art and almost lost my mind when I met Dream and Spie from the TDK crew…

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