Exploring the street art of San Francisco

Spent several amazing days in San Francisco documenting street art. This beautiful mural in the Mission District beckoned me to return to the studio. I painted a series of Saint portraits for Loyola Press, followed by a personal piece fueled by the textures of the...

Nature Watch

Keep close to nature’s heart …and break clear away, once in awhile, climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean. -John Muir I know you haven’t heard from me in awhile as I’ve been spending some much needed time in...

Making Something out of Nothing

This post was inspired by an incredible video about the Landfill Harmonic Orchestra. A community in Cateura, Paraguay started to craft recycled instruments from garbage. Trash is literally transformed into mesmerizing music made by young people. As 2012 winds to...

Books and the Art of Giving

Each year I look forward to creating an image that expresses the spirit of the season. Here’s what came out of the studio yesterday. Just in time to make holiday cards and gifts for our friends friends. When thinking about giving gifts, I want to continue a...

Evolution of Estamos Unidos 2012 Poster

I was honored to create this limited edition lithograph in support of President Barack Obama available at Obama for America. As a Latino and father I have witnessed firsthand the power of education. In my work as a children’s book illustrator I travel...