WU-Whats homie, how you doing?
RA-i m doing good man, doing what i love to do.

WU-So looks like the air brush is your weapon of choice, tell us how you got started in art and in air brush impiticular?
RA-well one day an artist/musician friend of mines introduce me to air-brushing and from there i sprayed paint everyday ever since.

WU-Do you do other types of art other than air brush?
RA-yes i do, i indulge myself in playing the guitar, particularly blues.i been playing for about 6 months now and i've been learning a lot since then. i also been writing poetry since high school.

WU-What would you say is your style? does it have a name?
RA-i would say my style is rivera arts i try not to stay in the box and learn as much as i can from other artists.

WU-Who some other artist who you admire or look up to?
RA-i would have to say my biggest influence is growing up was salvadore dali, these days i look for originality like denny dent who was putting down in the 80's and 90's as far as live art, i also love what julian beever is creating on the streets and have to give props to wylund for his huge murals.

WU-What kind of things inspire you to do your art and continue to strive twords goals ?
RA-family and friends inspire me the most.

WU-So you have a website, whats your website called and can we find on there?
RA-my website is www.riveraarts.net ,my website is straight to the point and its all about the art not merchandise.

WU-Whats your opinion on the art scene in sacramento?
AR-I feel that the urban art seen isn't getting as much respect in sacramento compared to the bay area or los angeles, although i do have some favorites, jeff musser, mike dewitt ,hermano,and gerry simpson.

WU-Are portraits your speciality?
RA-i guess you can say that, what i love painting most are galaxies and abstract techniques with spray paint, i been experimenting with acrylics lately and i been having fun.

WU-What kind of projects are you working on now? is there anythingw e should keep an eye out for?
RA-right now im working on a series of jimi hendrix canvases, im also geting together with a couple of friends knock out a few car hoods. look out for my jimi hendrix collection. i have one posted up on my website.

WU-any last words or shout outs?
RA-" END WORLD POVERTY "