Hope and the Playground of Possibility

Hope and the Playground of Possibility

How do we empower neighborhoods to come together and solve the challenges they face? Thanks to Mel Schuit for the opportunity to talk about the power of art to transform communities. Please check out the entire article at ALL THE WONDERS OF, BOOKS here.  As the year...
Wonder as you Wander

Wonder as you Wander

As the year winds down I’ve been thinking about wandering. Last month our family drove up the Northern California coastline discovering secluded beaches, taking in the remarkable power of nature. When my son Santiago found this stretch of sand, he threw off his...
New year/ New website at rafaellopez.com

New year/ New website at rafaellopez.com

A brand new year is almost here and I’m looking forward to making a fresh start with a brand new website. It’s an opportunity to share my latest works including illustrations, books and murals. You can visit me on the web at...
Finding Direction for Bravo!

Finding Direction for Bravo!

Process painting on wood-searching for direction Study of Cesar Chavez Sometimes I like working more traditionally. This was a study on wood of Cesar Chavez for an upcoming book Bravo! written by my friend, the gifted poet Margarita Engle. I ended up creating a more...