“I want to paint the entire state of Louisiana in Tiger stripes” -Michael Anderson Huge shoutout to 225batonrouge & zanepiontek for the beautiful story about my journey as an artist and bootupcustoms in the September edition of 225 Magazine. Pick up a copy in Baton Rouge and check it out. Representing LSU and the state of Louisiana on this journey is one of the things I’m most proud of. It’s my birthright and I’m so thankful for all of the support. The hardest part of what I’m doing is getting the exposure and recognition that my work deserves. I’ve had issues with universities and organizations crediting my work and tagging me on social media, so if we have to do this organically, that’s what we’ll do. The art is undeniable. Boot Up Customs is undeniable. I’m giving it everything I’ve got— blood, sweat, and tears. No sacrifice is too great to get this where it deserves to be. This is my purpose and the reason I was put on this planet. NEXT TIME Y’ALL SEE ME IT WILL BE ON THE ...