Join the art professor, Ron Johnson (Virginia Commonwealth University) for episode one of season nine with artist and former University of Arizona and NFL Offensive Lineman, as well as the first Mexican born player to play in the Super Bowl, Jose Portilla. Together they will discuss Jose's incredible art journey and his inspiration and passion for painting.

This episode will discuss his life as an NFL lineman, and his life as a coach and educator.

For information on Jose Portilla please visit:

instagram.com/jportillaart/?hl=en

For more information on Jose visit:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jose_Portilla

For information on the Atlanta Falcons visit:

atlantafalcons.com

For information on the University of Arizona football visit:

arizonawildcats.com/sports/football

For information on University of Arizona arts visit:

art.arizona.edu

For more information on The Abstract Athlete, check out our website at:

theabstractathlete.com/

For information on the The Abstract Veterans Podcast visit:

theabstractveterans.com/

For more information on The Abstract Doctors Podcast visit:

theabstractdoctors.com/