In the search for new colors for the backgrounds of my latest children's book I have found big inspiration in Aguas Frescas. Yesterday I photographed this stand at the Mercado San Juan de Dios in San Miguel de Allende. I like to make short video clips on my daily...

This video clip of my friends, extraordinary guitarists Gil Gutierrez and Jaime Valle feeling the rhythm was filmed at The Restaurant in San Miguel de Allende.After an intense travel schedule this year it's great to be home in San Miguel de Allende. When creating it...

This week I'm returning to the studio energized by the excitement of painting a community mural. I'm greatly inspired by my compatriotas Carlos Merida, Diego Rivera, José Orozco, Siqueiros and the Mexican mural movement of the 1930's that brought art to public places...

Thanks for stopping by. I created this blog to connect with old and new friends about my passion for children's books and art making.You can also visit the studio blog at: rafaellopezstudioTo view more of my work see my website at: rafaellopez.com

I hope you will click on the orange link below to listen to a voice tape I made about this poster created for the 2011 Collaborative Summer Library Reading Program.The Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) is a grassroots consortium of states working together to...