Very early in his life he showed a natural ability with graphite and colour pencil
he uses various materials (including acrylic paints
often as much fiction as fact
and interior walls of people's apartments
After graduating in the National Arts School "Julio Árraga" receiving the award of "Merit to Artistic Talent" in 2009
"The Crow Queen" by Rafael Colon, Hardwood Maple Skateboard Oil Very early in his life34 x 10 Original Artwork 2019 Born in Puerto Rico and raised in the Bronx, Rafael Colon is a self taught, NYC based artist focused on illustrating, wood burning, and painting skateboards, canvases, sneakers, fabric, and wood. He is a former Marine and inspired by history, art history, and his travels. He is passionate about creating detailed work on a variety of media that is visually impactful, innovative, and imaginative.