“I NEVER PAINT DREAMS OR NIGHTMARES.
I PAINT MY OWN REALITY.”
– Frida Kahlo
“I NEVER PAINT DREAMS OR NIGHTMARES.
I PAINT MY OWN REALITY.”
– Frida Kahlo
“I NEVER PAINT DREAMS OR NIGHTMARES.
I PAINT MY OWN REALITY.”
– Frida Kahlo
Paul Michael Montelongo ( Urks ) is a digital artist living in California. Having an appreciation for art at an early age you could always find him drawing. In college he was introduced to the concept of digital media with Photoshop 5.0. He spent the next 17 years as a freelance graphic designer, providing branding, logo development and marketing for clients. In February 2016, now married with 3 kids, Paul decided to take hold of his artistic passion and create for himself. Encouraged by his wife, he created his first series, “Heart”. His first creative piece titled “Red Heart”, would be the birth of his design style. Now as a digital artist, he is thankful for the opportunity to create with the talent God had blessed him with. Taking on a nickname given growing up, "Urks", Paul as a digital artist looks to make a name for himself amongst so many other talented Artists.
Paul Michael Montelongo ( Urks ) is a digital artist living in California. Having an appreciation for art at an early age you could always find him drawing. In college he was introduced to the concept of digital media with Photoshop 5.0. He spent the next 17 years as a freelance graphic designer, providing branding, logo development and marketing for clients. In February 2016, now married with 3 kids, Paul decided to take hold of his artistic passion and create for himself. Encouraged by his wife, he created his first series, “Heart”. His first creative piece titled “Red Heart”, would be the birth of his design style. Now as a digital artist, he is thankful for the opportunity to create with the talent God had blessed him with. Taking on a nickname given growing up, "Urks", Paul as a digital artist looks to make a name for himself amongst so many other talented Artists.
"There’s a hidden appreciation in finding life in something that has been broken. The beauty of distress combined with each model brings a perfect balance in my work. Being able to take what was a concept and breathe life into it is amazing.”
"There’s a hidden appreciation in finding life in something that has been broken. The beauty of distress combined with each model brings a perfect balance in my work. Being able to take what was a concept and breathe life into it is amazing.”