About Renegade Creative Works

Erik has Puerto Rican roots on his mother's side and on his father's side he's a first -generation US citizen of Lithuanian heritage as they fled Europe during WW2.  His father's father (Viktoras Petravicius) was a well-known artist in Europe and America.  After growing up in the Midwest (Chicagoland and Harbor Country) and shortly after high school, Erik enlisted in the US army serving for fourteen years in multiple capacities and units; the 24th ID, 3rd ID and I Corps to name a few.  Now, having lived a full life and learning many lessons, he wishes to share them with others for their entertainment and benefit.

Manisela (Mani) is half Samoan, half Tongan and raised in Hawaii.  He comes from a long line of island chieftains and also has a rich history of multicultural experiences.  Unfortunately, he was first incarcerated at the age of thirteen, leading him down a path of crime.  Having spent about half of his adult life incarcerated he has come to terms with the troubled ways of his life's journey and wants to share those experiences.  Shying away from his life of infamy he now turns to walking the straight and narrow path urging others to do the same.