About John 'Art Bandit' Hall
Tampa Bay-based artists John Hall, aka Art Bandit, has been on a mission to create and inspire since 1996.
Drawn to art, through his love for wrestling (witnessed a painting used as a prop weapon in an epic matchup), John knew from a very young age he wanted to be an artist. But after being told artists couldn’t earn a decent living, he gave up on art school for the traditional academic path. As a kid, John dreamed his favorite wrestlers would one day own his work. Once this dream became a reality, he realized he had made a mistake and that anything was possible. From this point on, the goal was to incite this same level of confidence in other artists.
Although setbacks caused him to miss an opportunity to formally develop his skills in a prestigious high school arts program, John’s commitment to becoming an artist overcame every obstacle. He has worked relentlessly over the years to perfect his craft. And while he did manage to earn a B.F.A in graphic design, his untutored approach has proven to be a blessing in disguise.
Combining a refined graphic design background with the rawness of a self-taught portrait artist, the Art Bandit is sure to steal the show. His ability to capture the likeness, emotion, and personality of the subject distinguishes him as an artist. They say beauty is in the details, and John relishes the tedious process of bringing his art to life one brushstroke at a time.
Today, tens of thousands of fans follow John’s art. His paintings have been owned and embraced by Rihanna, Mike Tyson, Rick Ross, Triple H, Swizz Beatz, just to name a few. John has accomplished amazing things with his art. And while there is still so much more in store, he is most grateful for the opportunity to encourage artists to Dream. Create. Inspire.
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