Paint Louis | Kansas City
Kansas City, Missouri | May 2026
Aerosol | Collaboration session
In May 2026, I was invited to participate in Paint Louis in Kansas City, and it turned into another really solid experience.
There was a lot of talent all around.
Being there and seeing so many talented artists in one place was inspiring. Events like that remind me how deep the culture goes and how many different directions people can take their work. I left feeling amazed, motivated, and ready to keep pushing myself.
For this one, I painted alongside Tox-M and Manic, both from CBS.
We kept a similar color palette between our pieces so everything could relate visually, while still allowing each of us to do our own thing.
For my piece, I went with beveled Old English letters spelling VNICEWORLD.
I wanted it to feel like a big placa, something that tied back to Chicano culture and the style that has always had its own presence and attitude. It had that lowrider plate feel to it, which was exactly what I was after.
There was something nostalgic about this one too.
It took me back to those earlier influences and reminded me where some of my love for lettering and style comes from.
Along with the main piece, I also threw up the crews, PMK and TGL.
That felt important. A lot of these trips and paint sessions are not just about the wall itself, but also about the people you are connected to and the communities you represent when you paint.
Outside of the wall, the whole experience was a good time.
We got to check out the artist party, the food was good, and the venue had a cool setup. It was at a motorcycle mechanic shop, which gave the whole thing its own vibe.
Good people, good setting, good food, and a lot of strong work all around.
Shout out to Tox-M, Manic, CBS, and all the homies.
This was another one of those events that left me inspired and grateful to be part of it.
