Lou Pimentel
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[edit] Biography
Lou Pimentel was born in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic. When he was four his family moved to Florida for a few years before settling in to Brooklyn when he was nine. Lou began drawing at the young age of four; with his father's help he started by drawing simple little fish. When he was five he would trace comic books and as a teen his art was greatly influenced by the streets of the city. He is a self taught artist. The influence of his urban upbringing and fondness of pop-art can be seen in his work. He finds inspiration from comic books, cartoons and graffiti. He is a well rounded artist that works with paints, sewing, beading, sculpting, and other fun crafts. Currently Lou is working as an up and coming artist in Brooklyn and plans on spreading happiness and joy across the world through his art.
[edit] Designed Toy Releases
[edit] Toy Series Participation
These are toys that Lou has lent his design skills to.
- Gwin - 2.5" Snack Time, 200 pieces, 2007
[edit] Customs
These are one-off pieces by Lou.
- DCTO - custom for Dreams to Dreams, 2008
- Mad L - 10" custom for the MadL Citizens show, 2008
- Sharky - custom for ToyQube's 4th Anniversary Show, 2008
- House of Liu - 6" custom for the House of Liu Custom Show, 2008
- Custom for Multiple Personalities, 2008
- Custom for Sadly Beautiful, 2007
- Piece for the Stuffed, Plush Food Show, 2007
- Gwin - 13" Mega Gwin for the Mega Gwin Custom Show, 2007
- Munny - custom for The Detroit Munny Show, 2006

