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Words: Keiran SouthernProducer: Louise Starkey

Could this 10-year-old be the next Picasso?

Picture: Instagram | Andres Valencia Art

The art world is buzzing with excitement over a 10-year-old who has been labelled as “Picasso in the making” for his artwork resembling that of the Spanish, France-based painter.

Video: Instagram | Andres Valencia Art

Andres Valencia, of San Diego in California, discovered his knack for painting at the age of four, while trying to copy artwork from the living room of his family's home.

Video: Instagram | Andres Valencia Art

Video: YouTube | CBS Miami

The art prodigy, who is inspired by Picasso and cubism, earned global recognition for his work at Miami Art Week in December. Valencia's pieces go for up to $20,000 each.

Video: Instagram | Andres Valencia Art

Nick Korniloff

Art Miami director | NBC 6 South Florida

Jordan Belfort, the former trader whose life story was made into the Hollywood film The Wolf of Wall Street, bought one of his paintings, as did actress Sofia Vergara.

Video: Instagram | Andres Valencia Art

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