The author and creator of 4 books, Clarence Cruz is an art educator, artist and kundalini Yoga teacher living in Ohio. He was born in Tempe, Arizona, where the Grand Canyon’s majestic beauty inspired him to be a painter and inspired a deep interest in spiritual aesthetics. He and his family relocated to Chicago, Illinois, where he eventually received his Bachelors in Painting and Art History from the Art Institute of Chicago. His education continued in Cincinnati, Ohio, at the University of Cincinnati, where he received his Master’s degree in Visual Art Education. Lastly, he received his Kundalini Yoga certification in 2016.