Matt Dean, aka Kiptoe, paints a #mural on the Cadillac Hotel at Venice Beach, Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Kiptoe stands out as a multi-talented creator who continues to make his work come to life through stories and animations that he injects into his paintings and videos. After moving across the country from New Hampshire to Los Angeles, he made it his ultimate goal to paint murals around the world. After a couple years in LA, he took it upon himself to travel through South America and create murals on his own. He crafted travel episodes along the way, taking his audience along for the ride through every mural and country. Viewers now can see several mural travel series’ on his YouTube channel, as well as stop-motion animations and short films, and short-form content through his Instagram page. Kiptoe finds his inspiration through comics, sculptures, movies, and his own life adventures. Kiptoe has worked for private clients, small and large businesses, the entertainment industry, and more. He has painted in countries like Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, Peru, France, Spain, Germany, Finland, England, Lebanon, and across the USA. When Kiptoe is not painting, he also enjoys video production, dancing and longboarding. @kiptoe1