DERIDDER, La. (KPLC) - A Louisiana native has made a name for himself traveling across the country painting murals to spotlight different cities. His latest stop is in downtown DeRidder.

Matthew Yerby started painting murals when he graduated from college. The Natchitoches native’s art can be found across the state.

“I think this is one of the most cultural states in the world for artists. We have all types of artists, from musicians, actors, filmmakers, to painters. It’s just important to me that we continue building this state in a cultural way to show new art all through the years, like showing the way that we keep evolving,” Yerby said.

Yerby currently lives in Los Angeles, where his artistic skills have grown.

“It’s the mural capital of the world, and I’ve worked with some incredi

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