Vinny Valdez

Vinny Valdez, an artist hailing from Chicago, draws inspiration from nature and possesses exceptional attention to detail. He is skilled in creating black and gray realistic art, although he is versatile in other styles. Vinny has a deep appreciation for nature and wildlife, having grown up surrounded by animals. His deafness has given him an advantage in art, as he relies on visual cues and has enhanced his visual acuity. Vinny received his degree in fine arts from the University of Illinois, with a special emphasis on studio photography, and his true passion is the art of tattooing. He learned to tattoo under Jacob Kearney’s tutelage and lives by the maxim “Silence is golden.”