Jonathan Martinez

Painter

Birthplace Mexico

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About

Artist known for generating awareness for endangered wildlife. He is also known as Art of the Endangered. His signature style juxtaposes elements of fine and street art. He has been commissioned for high-profile art installations, public events and partnerships with leading art brands.

Before Fame

He worked at a clothing shop in Santa Ana, California. He spent time with graffiti artists, honing his spray paint technique. 

Trivia

He has created pieces with a variety of mediums from acrylic paintings and mixed media drawings, to spray-painted murals. He worked with environmental protection organizations including the Living Desert, the National Wildlife Federation and the PangeaSeed Foundation.

Family Life

His father worked as an installer for DirectTV. His mother was a florist and wedding planner. At age seven, he, his parents and his brother migrated to the United States.

Associated With

He and Tristan Eaton are both successful artists known for creating street murals.