We had the good fortune of connecting with Alex Garcia and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Alex, why did you decide to pursue a creative path?
It’s who and what I was made to be. If I don’t do art I get depressed.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
The journey was not easy and it still has its struggles but I had no choice. There was no plan b and nothing to fall back on. Daily success is the only option. There are some set goals but there really is no finish line. Just a journey.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Sometimes the best thing to do in LA is not have a plan. Just get in the car, drive around areas and explore. Walk around and pop into places that you walk by. Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
Chris Paez my current partner who somehow is still my friend. Brian Barcelona for being a life mentor. Rolando Gutierrez for not only providing a place for me to grow but also a home when I was coming up. Carlos Vera for being a great inspiration and role model as a person and artist. My family, friends, and past girlfriends who stuck by my side when I had nothing and I put through hell. Lastly and certainly not least is Jesus Christ for the simple miracle of pulling me out of the pit I was in. I got caught up in heavy drugs and have been clean and sober and living a new life and chapter in my art. I have waaaay too many people to thank for support and inspiration as the list grows each day.

Website: AlexGarcia.net
Instagram: Alex_Garcia_Art
Other: Al3xGarciaArt@gmail.com

Image Credits
All art done by me.

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