Meet Ruben Aka BAM BAm 9 funny and full of life with a Big heart & Wild creativity. Art is his weapon, his peace art is how he shows his joy
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Learn MoreMy son is a 9-year-old artist with an incredible passion for drawing. He loves sketching mountains, graffiti-style art, and cartoon characters inspired by TV shows and movies. When he draws, he completely zones out with his music on and lets his imagination take over. Art is how he relaxes, expresses himself, and shows love he even makes handmade cards for family and friends. His talent comes from the heart and from his dad, who also shares that creative spark.
Who or what inspires Ruben to create?Bam bam says drawing is Just fun, but it’s more than that it’s his happy place for sure. He’s inspired by the colorful graffiti he’s seen driving through Los Angeles the bold styles, and the scenery of mountains its where we live. Movies, especially thrillers and cartoons he watches with his moma also spark his creativity. His dream is to become a tattoo artist or professional artist one day ! He draws with purpose passion
What is Ruben's favorite art form?His art style is a mix of bold imagination and detailed sketching. He loves using strong lines, creative shading, and expressive characters to bring his ideas to life. Mountains and scenery are his favorite to draw because they let him show depth and emotion, while graffiti inspires his use of color, movement, and attitude. His style blends cartoon fun with street-art energy making every piece feel alive, original, and full of his unique personality.
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