About
Muralist best known for his large-scale depictions of celebrities that aspired to realism, not photorealism. The destruction of his mural "The Freeway Lady" led to a 1992 court battle that resulted in legal protection of murals as public art.
Before Fame
He studied art at California State University-Los Angeles and at Otis College of Art and Design.
Trivia
He painted "The King of Pop", a mural in honor of Michael Jackson, following the pop star's tragic death.
Family Life
He was born in Michigan to farmer Robert Twitchell and later settled with his family in Northern California.
Associated With
He painted a mural of Steve McQueen .
