Local artist asks for community support in national contest

LOCAL ARTIST Kevin Romero’s passion for character design and game development led him to compete in The People’s Artist competition. Photo courtesy of Kevin Romero
LOCAL ARTIST Kevin Romero’s passion for character design and game development led him to compete in The People’s Artist competition. Photo courtesy of Kevin Romero

Local artist Kevin Romero of Caldwell is looking to the community for support in The People’s Artist competition -- a nationwide art competition figureheaded by actor Johnny Depp in collaboration with The Art of Elysium Art Salon in Los Angeles, Califonia, and Colossal Fundraising.

The winner of The People’s Artist will receive $25,000, and appearance in Artforum magazine and the opportunity to dis…