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  • Band saw

    Band saw

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    I decided to name these characters “Jeanie” and “Judy”. And In just thought of the many things you could make...

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  • Sam!

    Sam!

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    Here is some artwork from the picture book “Sam!” published in 2019 by Penny Candy Books. I really enjoyed illustrating...

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  • Bobby Hundreds

    Bobby Hundreds

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    If this is your first time seeing this, I started a series of paintings called “Kindred Journey” last year celebrating...

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  • Shine Louise Houston

    Shine Louise Houston

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    This my friends is a porn director and producer! Originally from Long Beach , Shine moved up to San Francisco...

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  • Play that beat

    Play that beat

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    “Play that beat, why don’t you play it for me? Play it! Kick it!” This is an old song from...

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  • East Bay Dragons

    East Bay Dragons

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    I know of the East Bay Dragons from driving or walking by their clubhouse on E-14th st. as a young...

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  • One of a kind, like me

    One of a kind, like me

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    This is an image from the 2016 picture book “One of a kind, like me” written by Laurin Mayeno and...

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  • Dad’s Who Dig

    Dad’s Who Dig

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    This one is for my Dads or fathers who dig, especially my vinyl junkies. I took my son to the...

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  • Ruth Carter

    Ruth Carter

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    Ruth E. Carter was born in 1960 and is from Springfield Massachusetts. In her early days of college she wanted...

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  • 13 Ways of Looking at a Black Boy

    13 Ways of Looking at a Black Boy

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    So I can finally write about and show y’all a bit of the process for my recent piece in the...

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  • Argue – Short story 24

    Argue – Short story 24

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    “They fought all the time before Mama went away. She took care of them and taught them lessons about loving...

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  • Record Store

    Record Store

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    On Sunday Papa and I walked to the record store. I never seen him so happy to go to a store...

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  • Bishop Yvette Flunder

    Bishop Yvette Flunder

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    Proud to share this portrait I painted for a new book about faith and some ground breaking people who work...

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  • The Future is Ours to Build

    The Future is Ours to Build

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    Just got my copy in the mail. This is a poster illustration I just finished for ACLU, which is probably...

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  • Story time

    Story time

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    Hey good peoples, I just finished working on this new one. Hope to make more than one with this style...

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  • Self Care

    Self Care

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    I worked on a series of affirmations several years ago that were one of a kind paintings. Only a few...

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RSS Recent Blog Posts

  • Film Study 3 - Whale Rider (2002)
  • Black Owned Etsy Shop Mkt- July 24th-27th
  • Repackaging of the "Multicultural Sticker pack"!
  • Character 157 - Pink Dread
  • SF State Features Alejandria Fights Back & Leticia Hernandez-Linares
  • Alejandria Fights back featured on "Social Justice Books"
  • Film Study 2 - Creed (2015)

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Yo, the Black Owned Etsy Shops will be a part of t Yo, the Black Owned Etsy Shops will be a part of the July "Etsy Market" event this weekend. Check out some of the incredible Black creatives featured in our group. Of course you can see my stuff, but I bet there's a shop or two in there that you didn't know about before so peep the curated shops online. Saturday July 24th- Monday July 30th (link in bio) #etsy #etsymarket #blackownedetsy #makers #crafter #artisan #artists #workingartist Ps: if you’re a self identified Black owned shop on Etsy-join the team. Go to @blackownedetsy_shops and apply.
Finally made a nice package for these. Hit the “ Finally made a nice package for these. Hit the “shop” link in my bio to get a pack or send one to a friend❤️. #stickerpack #stickers #artofrobertliutrujillo #raza #blasian #blaxican #pocpov #blackisbeautiful #mixedkids #vinylstickers #handlettering #typography #illustration #multiculturalfamily This is a collection of multicultural stickers I’ve made over the past year. Thought it’d be cool to have em in a pack. More packs like this on d way.
Character 157- Pink Dread Been awhile since I pu Character 157- Pink Dread Been awhile since I put up a character. Matter of fact its been over a year! Playing with some digitals. #artofrobertliutrujillo #doodle #ipadpro #drawing #characterdesign #dreads #bostaff
This is an old ref foto of me (for ptg a character This is an old ref foto of me (for ptg a character), but the reason Im writing is to share that my book "Alejandria Fights Back/ La Lucha de Alejandria" was just featured as one of the "NEW" books on Social Justice books 2021! Fam, this is BIG ting. Soo many parents, homies, educators hit me up asking for diverse or socially conscious bks for their kids, their niblings, or children in their lives (pre-school-high school) and it is an absolute HONOR. I feel like your kids are mine. "Social Justice Books" is one (there are many) of the sites I recommend thee most lately because its easy to use, and has so many great lists, resources, and they really give AF. That's it, back to painting another book. Love from my teen's desk. Oh, please follow @sojustbooks ,subscribe, etc. #alejandriafightsback #laluchadealejandria #bilingual #bilingualbooks #socialjustice #housing #displacement #risehomestoriesproject #feministpress #LeticiaHernandezLinares #kidlitartist #igettodothisforaliving #paintingfathersandsonsrightnow #paintingblackmenandboyslivinglife #blackmensmile #brownboyjoy Ps:wearing a shirt from an awesome org called @ryseyouthcenter in Richmond Ca🤘🏾
Taking time to doodle , #artofrobertliutrujillo #a Taking time to doodle , #artofrobertliutrujillo #artistsoninstagram #drawing #watercolor #ink
Fam, I first "volunteered" for @sfetsy in 2014 (i Fam, I first "volunteered" for @sfetsy in 2014 (i think-getting old) because I wanted to put in some work and learn how they work, who they are, and if it would be a good place to sell my stuff at. I found out all of that and so much more. SF Etsy is a kind, supportive group of folks who are from all over the Bay Area. I've always had a great time at all their events and its a world class lesson in community and business when you peep how they do what they do. So, find something different and unique by using the #sfEtsy hashtag, go to the shows once they start up again, and support a local business... #sfetsy #community
Yo yo yo yo, I just crossed the 1k sales mark on E Yo yo yo yo, I just crossed the 1k sales mark on Etsy which I'm very proud of. I know sellers who have less than 100 sales and folks with upwards of 20k. But, I plan to make more. Here's some tips and things I did to make it this far. If you're new to selling on Etsy, Shopify, Big Cartel, We Buy Black, or any online commerce site these might be helpful. Especially for younger artists. Thank u community! Go to the “My Blog” link in bio to read the full post (5-10 min read). 📸 by @sunsetshutterbg #maker #artisan #workingartist #merch #artistswhomakemerch #sellingmerch #freelanceartist #kidsbooks #stickers #literacy #ethnicstudies #analogmusic #iusedtotableatevents #iwillagain #mywifehelpedmemakemytablefly thank u to all the folks here who’ve helped me reach this point! Grateful. Are u an artist who makes merch? What do u sell?
Family, I cannot wait for you to read this one. Th Family, I cannot wait for you to read this one. This is my new bilingual picture book written by @mucha_muchacha15 , co written and conceived by the @risehomestories which is working on a bk, podcast, video game, animated short, translated by @carlita_la_chilenita (Dr Carla España) , published by @feministpress and illustrated by me! Hit the “preorder” link in my bio to read more and reserve a copy. If you’re a librarian, teacher, or literacy org holler at me. #evictions #displacement #gentrification #housingrights #alejandriafightsback #laluchadealejandria #artofrobertliutrujillo #picturebooks #kidlit #childrensbooks #kidactivist #kidorganizer #bilingualkids #bilingualteacher #bilingualbooks
New sticker! In between victories and defeats it’s good to take a breath. Shop Link in my bio. This is the third sticker in a recent series meant to remind, encourage, and affirm. To take care of yourself. It’s not selfish, it’s planning, forethought , good for the mental and physical health. Know someone who deserves a break? Send them one or two. #rest #rejuvenation #relaxtime #takecareofyourself #artofrobertliutrujillo #vinylsticker #goldsticker #takeabreak #naptime #selfcareroutine #handlettering #typography #carepackage #encouragement #laptopstickers #hydroflaskstickers #plannerstickers #sketchbookstickers #morerest Do you sleep? Do u decompress? Do you take a moment to reflect?
Kindred Journey 44-Jeanyee Wong This was really Kindred Journey 44-Jeanyee Wong This was really fun for me to research because Jeanyee Wong was a type based artist and I love typography. Jeanyee was born in San Francisco in 1920 to Cantonese parents who then moved to the Bronx in NY when she was a child. She is said to have started drawing on any and everything when she was just 3. She studied Chinese calligraphy at a young age. Then she studied painting and sculpture at The cooper Union from 1938-1941. There she studied woodcut with Fritz Kredel and calligraphy with George Salter. Jeanyee started as an apprentice of Kredel's and began working on her own in 1941. The bulk of her work work has been in book publishing as she worked for Oxford University Press, Simon & Schuster, Macmillan, Random House, Little Brown, Crown, Viking, Atheneum, Knopf, so many. She created type treatment, calligraphy, design, and illustration for many there. She also worked in advertising, created certificates, business cards, invitations, letter heads, etc. For many years she worked as a teacher at The New School, Pratt, and others I'm sure. She is known for her design of the "Seventeen magazine, NY Public library, and Mad Magazine logos and her awards from AIGA and UNICEF. But she was also highly regarded among the Society of Scribes as a generous teacher of students. She worked from her early 20s up until her 80s I believe and her calligraphy and artwork is incredible. Excellent! "You're never perfect. You can always do something more and improve" - Jeanyee Wong (1920-2017) Sources: JeanyeeWong.blogspot.com ( Alex Jay), Society of Scribes, Librarything.com #JeanyeeWong #asianartists #calligrapher #aapi #apahm #artofrobertliutrujillo #typography #asianamericanpacificislanderheritagemonth
Hey fam tomorrow I’ll be reading my new bk “Al Hey fam tomorrow I’ll be reading my new bk “Alejandria Fights Back” w/author @mucha_muchacha15 in our first public reading at Carnival in SF. Come thru. Posted @withregram • @mucha_muchacha15 @robert_tres & I will be reading from this new children's book at the Carnaval SF - Our Existence is Resistance Resource Fair & Celebration. We will be giving away some books and hope you and your kids or students will find us at the Calle 24 Latino Cultural District table on Harrison Street and listen to us read the story! This Sunday @ 12:30pm
Kindred Journey 43 - Spie Spie is a OG of the Ba Kindred Journey 43 - Spie Spie is a OG of the Bay Area Graf scene. A king in my opinion. Born and raised in San Francisco during the early 70s, he is from the second generation of writers is Frisco. He began writing on his own first, then he began joining crews. He's one of the illest local style technicians of letters and has always tried new things whether painting wild style pieces, throw ups, or even just his handstyles. He is a representative of several well known Bay crews; TMC, TDK, and Irie Posse. He's also reps FC, a NYC crew. Something that connects him to a long legacy of artists both in and beyond Graf is his use of art to speak truth to power. Being the child of an organizer/activists instilled him with a DIY spirit and awareness that he always shared with the Graff community. In fact, in his career he is known as much for his unique letter styles as he is for speaking out against police terrorism, racism, imperialism, colonialism, and the system that uses these tools to get more money and power. Something I learned is that he was a mediator between writers who had beef. A peacekeeper. He is a citizen of the world traveling to Jamaica, Cuba, Costa Rica, NYC, even Palestine. He's a father, husband, activist, credentialed teacher, and a hilarious guy if you get to hang with him. If you have been impacted or inspired by @agentdecoy or his work please comment w/ a big up, fire emoji, or a memory so he knows how much we all love him. Thank you big brother. If you want to read a little longer version hit the “my blog” link in the bio. Edit: Spie is also one of many helping to keep Mike Dreams name and legacy alive in all of our hearts. Sources: One Track Mind magazine, @mylifeinletterspodcast ,Life, My Mom #spieone #spietdk #spietmc #graffiti #asianamericanartist #aapi #apahm #asianamericanpacificislanderheritagemonth #kindredjourney #artofrobertliutrujillo #chineseamerican
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