(Little Rock, KATV) — After losing 46 loved ones at the hands of gun violence, international artist, Kyle Holbrook decided to hit the road and use his art to make a difference.

Holbrook has been traveling the United States for his Gun Violence Awareness tour, painting murals to encourage communities to take a stand against these preventable homicides.

The artist shares that his experience with gun violence dates back to losing two friends at only 14 years old.

"There's pictures I have where I'm the only one living. There's several people in it," Holbrook said while sharing the story of a friend recently who shared the same sentiments but was killed due to gun violence soon after.

Holbrook recently made his stop here in Arkansas. The mural was unveiled Friday morning in the Soma district of Little Rock.

The murals consist of his signature peace signs including a written PSA reading 'Stop Gun Violence'. Holbrook says the murals also serve the purpose of remembering and respecting all who have lost their lives due to guns.

"These murals are done with victims of gun violence in mind and so when families go they can know that. And know that their loved ones were the reason," Holbrook said.

Holbrook says his goal is to create a ripple effect of people taking their pictures with the murals --spreading awareness and advocacy with every post.

One Arkansas anti-violence advocate shared how he believes this could impact the community.

"Mr. Holbrook has found what his calling in life and it's a challenge for all of us from an intrinsic standpoint to look at what Mr. Holbrook is doing and saying... You know we appreciate him, let's all take up our mantel and let's try to do the same thing, Edmond Davis, Aviate Through Knowledge, Inc., said.

Holbrook shared that through his organization MLK Mural, they have provided job opportunities and outlets in communities that need it the most. He hopes others follow suit.

"My hope is that people see the murals.. companies see it... and think about, 'What can I do? What can we do... to provide resources... to come in and mentor...", Holbrook said.

Holbrook says this isn't a stance to get guns banned but for more strict laws and a plea to the community to hold each other accountable and promote peace. He has 8 more states to go.