At a time when most people his age were uncertain what to do with their lives, David Garibaldi had a firm grasp on what to do with his. The creativity, passion, and the maturity of his style are not often seen in artists twice his age, and many are stunned by his youth.

Born in Los Angeles in 1982, Garibaldi showed an interest in art and music from nearly the start, doodling on practically anything in sight. He began playing the trumpet in the fourth grade and continued throughout high school, where he attempted to juggle art with his music. In 2000 he attended a summer program at the California Institute for the Arts (Cal Arts). Studying animation with students from around the world who shared the same drive and creativity, Garibaldi gained a new perspective and a motivation that prepared him for challenges to come.

Throughout his senior year in high school, David continued his animation studies with a teacher who prepared a professional work environment for his students. The artist would sometimes spend sixteen-hour days working to finish projects. For his hard work, Garibaldi was featured on local and prime time news programs, and in many publications. A highlight of his high school career was the screening of one of his animated short films at Sacramento’s IMAX Theater.

In 2003, a friend from high school invited Garibaldi to paint live on stage during a hip-hop show. The paintings took on a musical flavor, and David felt he was onto something. He began painting regularly at nightclubs, surrounding himself with music and defining his new style. The hard work began to pay off: Garibaldi was contacted by EA Sports and commissioned for a painting now featured “NFL Street” video game. His resume continues to grow with fine art gallery showings, commercial work, and mural projects.