John Cuevas was an eager young artist fresh out of art school when he joined Starlite Originals in the summer of 2005. His story is an inspirational one, demonstrating that success is the result of diligence and determination.

John was a seasoned painter, but a newcomer to the world of clay sculpting. It was through drawing and painting, that he discovered the world around him. Cuevas comments, "It was how I made sense of the world. I do not remember a time that I did not draw. The talent developed and evolved as I used it. I spent many hours drawing as a child, and still do. Through art I am able to realize a sense of belonging, and satisfaction; I create objects of beauty that will survive beyond my physical presence on the earth. Art for me is a conversation with humanity about beauty."