Aude is a freelance artist, art has always been his happy place. He spent countless hours trying to emulate his favorite comic book heroes. From there he got introduced to the world of graffiti, this completely changed how he saw art and what was possible. Aude was basically self-taught for many years, but he attended Rockland Center for the Arts as a teenager to get some practical training. Then as an adult, Aude attended Skidmore University to become more knowledgeable about the technical side of art/design, different computer programs, and how to effectively use them.

Aude did move on and get a 9 to 5 with a company in the print industry doing design and production, but freelance work was always calling. He really enjoyed the creative process. Being able to create a design and then place it on any object was exciting to him! He also dabbled in his own t-shirt line, but the price of having the shirts printed was over his budget. After much research and many hours of trial and error, he learned the art of screen printing. His most enthusiastic screen printing experience was a job Aude did for a skateboarding company. With the love he had for skateboarding, this was exciting for him, but never the less, a challenge. He had to create a special "jig" to be able to screen print the decks. His living room was filled with hundreds of decks, but he was enjoying every bit of the process. This opportunity launched a slew of different projects. Aude also started his own skateboard company, he sponsored local talent, came out with a skateboard video showcasing the local talent. All his work got him featured in the Las Vegas Weekly!

Aude has been making a living from his love of art for the past 20 years. He has designed entire clothing collections, designed websites, created logos, and of course screen printing. All of these experiences have helped him on his journey as an artist.

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