Bacigalupa has been drawing and writing since early childhood, winning his first prize for a newspaper essay contest at age 10. His painting and sculpture are in collections USA and abroad, and include public works such as his prize-winning bronze fronting Santa Fe's City Hall. His published works include the WW!! novel "And Come to Dust" and the dolce vita fictional romance "For Having Offended Thee." Bacigalupa was awarded the Mayor's Excellence in the Arts honor, 2007 and named a Living Treasure of Santa Fe, 2008.