What sport(s) did you play? Either high school or college or recreation league. 

Collegiate Football and Track

How many years did you play?

8 years

What levels of the sport did you play at? (ex. High school, Junior college, Division 1, NAIA, etc.) 

College Division 3

Where did you play? 

University of La Verne

What do you do now in the arts? It can be anything! Painting, music, acting, sculpting, etc. 

Acting

What was the transition like playing your sport to now being an artist? Was it hard? Did you find it easy? Fill free to name some of the highs and lows.

It was a process having to slowly transition from a sport you love so much to an art that you’re becoming passionate about.

How has working in the arts changed your life? 

It’s given me the ability to express myself.

Something you're most proud of in your sports career and something in your arts career

As an athlete, I’m proud of being able to compete at a high level in College. Given the opportunity to express myself as an artist and others recognizing my talents.

 What piece of advice would you give to someone choosing to go down the same path as you?

I’d tell them to keep a positive attitude about the journey. Trust God and enjoy the process.”

Where can we find your work? What are your socials? (Exhibitions, Youtube, film festivals, streaming, etc.) 

Visit my IMDB as well as my instagram @melvinsward