Lavelle is a Chicago native. He has always had a passion for the Arts. He took his passion to college and graduated from The Illinois Institute of Art. He received his Bachelors of Fine Arts. Lavelle is not only a Independent Black Owned Business, he also is a Educator in the Arts. He has taught at many different elementary schools in illinois, and is also very knowledgeable on the different levels and phases that it takes to be an amazing artist.