Local graffiti artist makes huge waves with giant new deal
NEW YORK (WABC) -- From his home in the Bronx, John Ogrodnick dives deep into his craft, and is making huge waves.
The 33-year-old, originally from Bridgeport just landed a giant deal - he showed Eyewitness News the limited edition line of jeans that will be sold in the Gap's Fifth Avenue flagship store.
"You'll put your hands up here, wipe like an artist jeans, you know what I mean," says John.
John has no formal training, and first picked up a can of spray paint like others in the 1980s when he was in elementary school. At the time it was just a phase - or so he thought.
John's pieces are mixed-medium, and are layered with brilliant splashes of paint and marker.
"It's like taking a jar and filling it with rocks and it's full, and then taking pebbles and pouring those in and they go through the cracks. Then take sand and pour that in till it's full, and then once I see it's done..." says John.
For a new start, John just left his full time job to pursue his passion.
"Obviously with change comes nervousness, but I'm ready for it, and it seems the world is ready, too," John adds.
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You can follow John on Instagram at @John_Paul_OG and on Twitter at @John_Paul_OG
