Germain Santana

Germain Santana is a self-taught artist of fifteen years. A fan of comic art since his early youth, his work displays the illustrative influence of the comic industry. His mediums of preference are pencil, colored pencil, and ink. Despite his incarceration, he continues to hone his skills as an artist, and work towards a career in the world of art. Upon release, he will seek to incorporate the medium of computer graphic designing.

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Germain Santana
#97A4968
354 Hunter Street
Ossining, NY 10562-5442

My Bio/Profile

Academic Achievements:

• GED
• Teacher's Aid / Tutor - for Pre-GED classes
• College 36c - Certificate in Ministry: New York Theological Seminary
• 3 College Credits - People's History of the United States Alumni course, also part of New York Theological Seminary
• 3 College Credits - Overview of Social Work Alumni Course

New York Training Certificates:

• Basic Custodial Maintenance Training
• Alternative to Violence Program (AVP)
• Art Certificate / Art History, Principles of Drawing and Sketching
• 16-Week Business Plan Certificate
• Print Shop Certificate - Offset Printing
• Inmate Program Associate Certificate

Organizations I've Supported:

• Caribbean African Unit (CAU)
• Organization of Asian American Unity (OAAU)
• Latino Unido

Outside Organization Involvement:

Sidda Yoga Foundation:

Through the teachings of Gurumayi Chidvilasananda, I have been able to focus my energy in a positive manner, taking on every program of interest, and being able to utilize the things I've learned in my everyday surroundings. I've been involved with the SYDA for two-and-a-half years, and I am looking forward to contributing to the foundation in the ways I can upon release, for as long as I am incarcerated.

Goals:

• Serve the Sidda Yoga Foundation within my community, and practice the teachings.
• Enroll in the College of Art and Design in New York, and freelance some of my work that I have developed.
• Join my father's business (ACN.com) marketing network, that involves all kinds of influential people (doctors, lawyers, retired NY detectives, Bishops, etc.). I expect to grow as a person with these kind of people around me.

Family Reunion Program:

Involving family get-togethers for a three-day trailer visit. Trailer comes equipped with full apartment setting, two bedrooms. Family able to cook meals together, and set up a family atmosphere where we are able to eat and spend time as a family, and discuss private and family matters. Also, able to speak about my future goals and plans if I am released on parole. Usually go on these visits every two months, or when most available.

Spare time activities:

• Daily exercise
• Handball
• Study and read art books
• Meditation
• Daily study of SYDA correspondence course lessons
• Brainstorm plans to become a successful artist

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