“Nature 012923,” Jovan Villela

“Fallen Tree,” Jovan Villela

“Untitled: 012923-2,” Jovan Villela

“Untitled: 012923-3,” Jovan Villela

I don’t paint to make pretty pictures, I paint to keep my sanity. It’s nice to escape into my paintings, and forget for a brief moment the harsh reality of prison.