Jose ChavezThe author was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico in 1983. When he was 4 he moved to Los Angeles California, U.S., where he was raised by his single mother whom worked hard to provide for him and build him to the man he is today. He has always kepthis Mexican roots close to his heart as he remembers his grandmother teaching him the arts of the land, music, and the power of the human spirit. Through the traditions of Mexican folklore, festivities, religion and the mysticism of the unknown, he has been able to incorporate storytelling into his paintings and into his written work. He also understands the importance of the American culture and its influences in his work and in his person, the pursuit of happiness, equality, justice and the greatness of the diversity that make up the country. Read More Read Less