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Time for a chat with David Asimeng (a.k.a Indaviduall), an American-Ghanaian illustrator based in the Bronx, New York City. The artist illustrates Bible stories and Black culture related narratives with a humorous touch. Find out how the illustrator discovered how to uniquely present his talent to the world and how he has established a social media following for his artwork.
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Time for a chat with David Asimeng (a.k.a Indaviduall), an American-Ghanaian illustrator based in the Bronx, New York City. The artist illustrates Bible stories and Black culture related narratives with a humorous touch. Find out how the illustrator discovered how to uniquely present his talent to the world and how he has established a social media following for his artwork.
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