Bio: Sargent 1st Class, 19 years in total with the Army & National Guard. Jose has been involved with the Wounded Warrior Project Independence Program for many years. He continues to work on himself and towards the goals he has set for himself. With the support of his brother, family, and community support services, Jose has made many strides.

Impact art has made: The impact art has made with Jose is that he could do it and connect with his kids. Art doesn't have to be perfect.

New Beginnings: What new beginning meant to Jose was, being new or better father and son to the family and being the best dad. Jose Painted his kids, mom, dad, and siblings.

Piece created with: Watercolors and canvas; supported by his brother, Rafael.