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Painter Sees Art as Antidote to L.A.’s Graffiti

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Erick Montenegro started spray-painting graffiti as a young gang member. Now he works with civic groups and small businesses to promote the artistic side of graffiti. One day recently Montenegro and others demonstrated their technique at a community beautification seminar at the Chamber of Commerce offices. Eventually, Montenegro said, he would like to have his work shown in galleries.

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