Published on April 17th, 2022 | by Dr. Jerry Doby
0Meet Multi-Faceted Artist and NFT Creator Peter Heston of the Draco Leopard Gang NFT Project
Draco Leopard Gang is an upcoming NFT project based on positivity and will include a strong package of utilities. Their mantra is “Success is just a mindset away!” Peter Heston, one of the artists from the project, has been published by Marvel Comics and won multiple awards from the NAACP and others for his artwork and children’s books. He’s also got a couple of degrees in fine arts!
Peter Heston is a creator, more importantly, an artist. He’s a lifelong resident of the buckeye state of Ohio, specifically Lorain County. This is where the art odyssey began, as it would seem the pencil and paintbrush were ghost limb extensions of Peter. What many would reduce to a simple hobby, progressed into a passion that would lead to a world of wonder and imagination.
By aspiring for his art to be more than a simple dream, it manifested into reality through hard work and dedication. In 2008 while attending Lorain County Community College, he earned the honor of Talent of the Year, bestowed in recognition of observed artistic achievement.
As his collegiate ambitions flourished the recognition continued to grow as well. In 2009 while participating in a peer panel review, Peter was the recipient of yet another accolade for artistic excellence, The Firelands Association of Visual Arts Award. Subsequently, the first chapter of his elevated artistic journey reached a peak in 2014, resulting in an Associate of Arts Degree.
Where one chapter ends another has the potential to begin, thus, Peter’s journey continued to the Bachelor of Arts program at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design. Here, his talent continued to elevate while sharpening his skills, resulting in many more high honors in art, like the Exemplary Citizenship Award.
In April of 2017 after years of dedication, not absent of varying challenges and hurdles, another milestone was reached by graduating Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Illustration.
On his drive to become the revered artist he’s becoming, Peter says, “Over the years I’ve stayed focused mainly on art, it is what drives me. Like a sponge eager to absorb new skills I began transitioning outside of traditional pencil and brush media into things like tattoo design and application, airbrushing, wall murals as well as book covers and interior design for adult and children-related projects. In more recent years logo design, children’s book authoring, and illustrations have been the subject of my main focus.”
On a mission to drive engagement with art, Peter continues, “I’ve stayed busy in my spare time by giving back to the community of art lovers and enthusiasts by painting rocks and hiding them within my local community for random adults and children to find, also I engage in rock exchanges with other art lovers and painters throughout the United States, its meant to show acts of kindness through creative expression.”
Recently, in 2022, Peter was introduced to the world of NFT art which is yet another opportunity for him to grow and develop in the ever-evolving world of self-expression and creativity. The enthusiasm is never-ending, birthing a philosophy that promotes infinite growth in creative design and beyond.
“Art without fire is like humanity without passion”
In closing Peter declares, “The journey has only begun anew, buckle up and let us all fancy in continued imagination and discovery.”
Connect with the team of the Draco Leopard Project
Main: @DracoLeopard
Artists
Peter @titanoftalent
Steve @AilurusGalxy
Co-Creator & Project Manager
Jeremey @shynerunner
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