Original art by Mio / Neal Vazquez

A little art. A little defiance. A lot of humanity.

I make art because being human gives us a lot to feel. Wonder, anger, tenderness, contradiction. Sometimes a drawing can hold what a conversation cannot.

Meet the work

A black and white circular mandala with a yin-yang center, patterned dark background and Mio signature. — The Tao Is Real By Mio

Why I make this

Humanity is the whole point.

The point is connection. If a piece makes you pause, feel seen, or care a little more about someone else, it has already done something worthwhile.

Stay for the art. Take a piece with you if it speaks to you. These works are finding their way onto prints, shirts and stickers, so they can live beyond a screen.

Support the person behind the art

Help me keep going. Help me keep creating.

I’m Mio (Neal Vazquez), the person behind every piece in this collection. In June 2026, I lost my job due to medical disability. I’m rebuilding my livelihood, and asking for help is part of that.

Your donation supports me directly: keeping food on the table for my household and family, covering everyday living expenses, and giving me room to keep making work that is independent and uncompromised. Behind the art is a real person trying to survive and keep showing up.

If something here has moved you, and you have a little to spare, I would be deeply grateful for your support. Any amount helps. If giving isn’t possible, spending time with the work or sharing it with someone matters too. Thank you for being here.

Donate to support Mio

Personal support for Mio and his family. Payments are processed by Stripe; processing fees apply.

A look inside the collection