BEAR WITNESS is a RWA NFT and token project created by an artist who spent 32 years inside the California state penitentiary system. These aren’t just drawings — they’re tattoo flash, paintings, and real designs inked on skin behind prison walls. They represent survival, identity, and hope from a man who entered prison at 18 and re-entered society at 51.

About the Artist

• Incarcerated at 18, sentenced to 50 to life.

• Released on parole at 51, completed parole in just 1 year.

• Served 32 years in California state prisons.

• Created hundreds of tattoo designs while incarcerated, many of them etched into the skin of fellow inmates.

• Since release, he’s been working full-time in construction, living a clean and productive life.

• Now 100% free — no parole, no conditions — just a man contributing to society and sharing his art.

Real World Prison Art

• Every piece is hand-drawn — no AI, no filters.

• Bears are the central theme — symbolizing strength, survival, and loyalty.

• Inspired by California prison tattoo culture, Chicano flash, and the raw emotion of life inside.

• These images were once currency, pride, identity — now they’re a canvas for storytelling.

Nft Collections 

-The Bear Witness community NFT collection.

Limited-run of 589 NFTs Each NFT includes multiple traits rarities. Offering future rewards.

-Bear Witness Real Art Collection

One of one RWA that will be released as NFTs. When you purchase an NFT you are purchasing the real art, a physical treasure that you can have and hold while your NFT exists as it's certificate of authenticity.