Life after the Marine Corps - a 360 with skateboard artist Rafael Colon
Stepping into Rafael Colon’s Harlem apartment in New York City, you’ll immediately notice two things: painted skateboards are the first -- not necessarily a surprise since those are what drew you here. After that, you'll see a door-mounted pull-up bar.
This shouldn't astonish either, not once you see Rafael Colon’s impressive arm coming towards you for a warm handshake. Rafael served in the U.S. Marine Corps for eight years and, aside from being an up-and-coming New York artist, he continues to stay in shape.
“Welcome to my workstation!” Rafael guided us through his home towards a desk in the corner littered with rulers, wood burning tools, and a half-dozen Folgers coffee cans filled with markers and pens. “This is my space, where all the magic happens.”
He picked up a nearby skateboard, running his hands over grooves burned into the un-painted wood. Whenever he sees someone else looking at his artwork from a distance, he often encourages them to do the same ... Read the full story @ limacharlienews.com - https://bit.ly/2GZirTd