"The Gothic Butterfly Violin" by Rafael Colon, Maple/Spruce Wood nya and because everybody has their

and because everybody has their own way of reading I leave space between my colors and lines for a person to find their own felling and artistic side as a viewer

at the New York Academy of Art

and the images created of women under the watchful reign of religion

The name ETTE is derived from a nickname her grandmother gave her as a child

"The Gothic Butterfly Violin" by Rafael Colon, Maple/Spruce Wood nya and because everybody has their31 x 13 x 6 in Original Artwork 2019 Born in Puerto Rico and raised in the Bronx, Rafael Colon is a self taught, NYC based artist focused on illustrating, wood burning, and painting skateboards, canvases, sneakers, fabric, and wood. He is a former Marine and inspired by history, art history, and his travels. He is passionate about creating detailed work on a variety of media that is visually impactful, innovative, and imaginative.