As Ricky Heeraman grew up in the Bronx and Paterson, New Jersey, he was surrounded by marvelous graffiti. Every piece he saw walking home from school inspired him. The vibrant colors were enthralling, and as he grew into his own artistic career, those bright hues became his trademark. We spoke with Heeraman about his roots, designing murals for a restaurant and how old-school sneaker culture influenced some of his most impressive work.
The first time I became interested in art was as a child. I would watch my uncle sketch and draw, which made me want to draw. I was raised in the Bronx and later on
