Shepard Fairey: A Biography Born: Charleston, South Carolina (1970) Origin: AllPaintingsStore Current Status: Living Early Life and Education Grew up in Charleston, South Carolina. His father is a doctor, and his mother is a realtor. Attended Porter-Gaud School and later Idyllwild Arts Academy. Studied at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Illustration in 1992. Developed an early interest in art, creating drawings on skateboards and T-shirts from age 14. The "Obey" Campaign and Artistic Development Andre the Gi…