Aruba Series: Armando Goedgedrag on photography, painting, and living an artistic life on Aruba

Armando Goedgedrag is a visual artist, photographer, painter, and multimedia specialist based in Aruba. He’s often inspired by nature, especially Aruba’s nature. One of his goals is to bring awareness of the beauty of nature that surrounds us. Armando was born in the Netherlands and grew up on Aruba. After graduating high school on the island, his artistic journey led him to pursue higher education in the Netherlands, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Communication and Multimedia Design and a Master's degree in Animation.   His vibrant murals and artworks adorn various public spaces across Aruba, including the Boardwalk Hotel, Natural Bridge, Aruba Marriott, Hilton and the Renaissance Marketplace in Oranjestad, as well as the southern city of San Nicolas.   Through his art, Goedgedrag aims to raise awareness about the environmental challenges facing Aruba and to inspire a deeper appreciation for its unique ecosystems. His commitment to nature is evident not only in his creations but also in his active involvement in local conservation efforts.   In this episode, we talk about how Aruba’s nature inspires him, his love for different artistic mediums such as photography, painting, and videography, growing up on Aruba, and the techniques he uses in his work.  Follow Armando on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artmando_multimedia/  Subscribe to Version 1's substack: version1podcast.substack.com/  Follow Version 1 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/version1podcast/ Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/waverlycolville