ABOUT THIS PIECE

We all have had our encounters with these fire ants. They are so native and normal to our valley, that almost every neighborhood has been invaded by these small insects. One thing I do admire about them is the connection of everyone’s youth. We were all young kids that loved to play outside and how we engaged in play and sometimes it even meant to play with these fire ants. Many of us have been bit by the ant itself but I’m sure it left some memories. This is where we all mostly found out this is the reason why they are called fire ants as the bite they gave us sizzled. - Erasmo Reyes Jr.

ABOUT THIS ARTIST

Born and raised in the Valley, Erasmo is a husband and a father with a very creative mind and hope that it something his kids enjoy while growing up. He started off drawing and eventually took his art into a form of a tattoo being taught various ways. He loves how anything colorful and creative with design can really change a mood.

Erasmo has about 6 years doing tattoos and he can say there are endless amount of talents and techniques that all artist have and it’s amazing. Many more paintings to come and have also picked up the art paintings on pairs of shoes.