The Canvas: Los Angeles

Spanto was born and raised in Venice, Calif., and now shares his journey as a brand owner who overcame prison and cancer to create one of the most iconic Los Angeles clothing lines, Born X Raised.

Calmatic tells his story, which took him from humble beginnings in South Central Los Angeles to becoming one of the most well-known hip-hop directors today.

Guadalupe Rosales recounts her artistic rite-of-passage that originated in East LA and the journey that took her around the world as an archivist.

Born in the town of El Centro, Calif., Ernesto Yerena shares his artistic roadmap that eventually led him to intern with the legendary Shepard Fairey and become a political artist himself, with work featured in the Smithsonian Museum of Art.

Born in Gardena, Calif., wardrobe stylist Ann-Marie recounts her life as the daughter of Vietnamese immigrants; Ann-Marie has established herself as a designer and background wardrobe stylist for music videos and touring musical artists.

Born in the Philippines, photographer Mark "Peaced" Pangilinan shares his story growing up in East Hollywood as an immigrant; his artistic journey shapes him into a photographer known best for his portraits.