Rico
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Uploaded by invisiblepeopletv on Feb 25, 2010
I first met Rico at the Glendale Winter Shelter, drawn to his large canvas of bright colors. Weve had some rainy weather in Los Angeles this winter, and the National Guard allowed us to keep the armory open during the day. Rico didn't mind the rain; it excited him because he could work on his art.
There is no way to paint a bright colorful picture of homelessness. But there is something incredible about the spirit of a person who has vision that can conquer any challenge. Ricos life is not easy. Hes lived on the streets for two of three months since moving to Los Angeles.
You could consider Rico lucky because he has a talent that might soon deliver him out of a horrible situation. Thing is, though, Ive seen many talented people give up on the streets. The difference? Rico is a fighter. The creativity is not just what he puts on the canvas but what he puts in his heart to make it through another day.
NPR story http://www.californiareport.org/archive/R201002191630/c
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wow he got it going on. good art work..
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His talent shines through, I wouldn't have enough nerve to create my artwork in front of complete strangers like that. I hope he doesn't sell his work cheap.
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Damn that picture fine as a nice black booty!
I would pay about 50 or 60 Dollars for it.
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GREAT PAINTER AND VIDEO THAT A GORGEOUS TIGER FLOWERS PAINTING RICO GOOD LUCK TO TO YOU IN YOUR FUTURE STUDIO FROM BROOKLYN NEW YORK !!!
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@joetioeb LOL! This guy, Rico's shit, is BEAUTIFUL! And I'm an artist.
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i'd love to buy that painting!
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thats gorgeous! I would hella buy that!!
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aww im glad hes happy and doing his thing
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that's beautiful
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i have a feeling he will get his studio.
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i would call him a successful homeless man
castingsinkers 1 year ago 8
Rico, I hope you get your Night Gallery. Can someone give this guy an artist-in-residence shelter-something he can live and paint in? Something accessable to the public, so he can make a living? Also, can someone put his work online for sale? I would be happy to buy something from this talented guy!!!
Please give me more information on how to get a hold of Rico-I want to be one of his artistic patrons!
skeletonmom 1 year ago 7