Marvin Qualls was born in the Panama Canal Zone on June 29, 1974. He spent his formative years traveling throughout the U.S. and abroad as part of a military family. He credits this experience with expanding his horizons and introducing him to the different environments and individuals that continue to inspire his artwork today. At age 7 he began creating rudimentary sketches of the fascinating pe...ople and events he experienced. This trend continued, bolstered by several collaborative efforts with street vendors and graffiti artists as well as an overwhelming love for the...more
