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#026 – Dante Orpilla

Dante began pursuing his unique "water color" artwork during his time in prison. Using coffee, Kool-aid, and what was available - Dante began creating the work which landed him a job at Reddit once released.

We speak to Dante about his time creating artwork in prison, Reddit, using art for therapeutic purposes, and following old men home from the Art Store.

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Dante Orpilla is a well-known visual artist and product design specialist who draws from his background in media arts and motion graphics to create beautifully designed UI for clients and apps for users. Dante has designed for reddit, Yahoo!, Cisco and more. His original illustrations and portraits, proliferated across the web via reddit, Instagram, Pinterest, DeviantArts and more, have been featured on a range of media destinations, including Blanc Magazine, the Daily Dot, and a variety of others. His unique blend of watercolor and what he frequently refers to as “ScrabbleScribble” continues to gain traction in traditional art/gallery circles around the globe.
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