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

Hi Armando, why did you pursue a creative career?
Art is everywhere, life itself is art. It amazes me what can be created from just an idea. I love to work with all mediums of art, and there is no lack of outcomes when it comes to art. Why did I pursue an artistic path? To express myself in my art, to express freedom, and to spread peace in my work.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
It’s never easy to get where you want to be. Being a creative for me is more than a job. I want to bring awareness in my work, I want my work to make you think out of the box. Creating my own brand is my first step toward doing just that. We strive to stand out from other brands, coming up with new ideas is always a challenge. I just thank the support that has been shown so far.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Not just here in Denver, but Colorado has many beautiful sights to see. You can easily spend the day hiking various spots and exploring the surroundings of the city. Or if nature isn’t your taste you can explore downtown and along broadway there is so much culture and art to be seen. As well as many restaurants and bars to keep the night life interesting. We even have arcade bars for a different but nice change in the bar scene.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I’d like too shout-out my friends and family that show support. Without them everyday influences and motivation wouldn’t be there. As well as the people I don’t know that show support, you all definitely motivate me to keep going. I’d also like to shout-out music artists for helping me get in that right headspace. Especially artists like Big KRIT, Immortal Technique, Dizzy Wright, and many more for expressing higher messages (The Bigger Picture) in their work.

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