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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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Character 158 - Motorcycle Hattie "Moves w/the W Character 158 - Motorcycle 

Hattie "Moves w/the Wind" delighted in beating riders who underestimated her.

#motorcycle #characterdesign #coloredpencildrawing #artofrobertliutrujillo #motocicleta
Character 157 - Hammer “Dee didn't believe in b Character 157 - Hammer

“Dee didn't believe in being polite. They liked to settle things the hard way.”

#doodle #drawing #characterdesign #artofrobertliutrujillo #coloredpencil
Keep onnnnnn moviiiing, don’t stop :) Keep onnnnnn moviiiing, don’t stop :)
Juiced to be a part of this new magazine by @thisi Juiced to be a part of this new magazine by @thisisumber stay tuned. Follow @read_tone ✊🏾

Creating a platform for Black men to build community with one another based on shared experiences, critical thought, laughter and encouragement. This is Tone Magazine. 

Black men in video: @ogpenn @brounjazz @brandenlsk @robert_tres @rca.fm @dwaydream @justfocusjohnson @vocaltype.co @manidraper and Damon Packwood 

Music beautifully crafted by @eddouxl 

#oakland #independent #blackpublishing #blackowned #UMBERpublishing #blackmen #print #tone #magazine #tonemag #legacy
Experimenting w/video a bit. An ethnic studies col Experimenting w/video a bit. An ethnic studies coloring sheet! Link in bio.  Beat by @pele.durianfunk 

“Ethnic Studies" is the study of culture and history of people of color in the US that is largely left out of history, english, math, and other curriculum's throughout the US. As a student I benefitted hugely from ethnic studies in high school and college. And I'm still learning on my own. Use this to introduce students to the concept.

The symbols in this drawing:
To learn more about them check the link in my bio. Shout out to all those educators who’ve worked hard to teach young people about who they are and to help learn students learn about the histories of their fellow classmates. Thank you. 
#handlettering #drawing #coloringpages 
#ethnicstudies #ethnicstudiesnow #ethnicstudiesineveryschool #artofrobertliutrujillo
Yo, so this happened! I posted this on Fbook but w Yo, so this happened! I posted this on Fbook but wanted to mention it here. I am listed as one of 30 Black children's books illustrators. I am pretty juiced about this because it is nice to be acknowledged for your work every now and then. I know there are tons more illustrators out there and a bunch of cats I know who are super skilled. But, I accept this recognition and it feels good to share it. It makes me tear up to think of how proud my grandmother Doris would have been to see this. Thank you @mothermag Again! 

See some of the absolute OGs and younger artists in this blog post by clicking on the link in my bio. #artofrobertliutrujillo #kidlitart #childrensbooks #ifyoudontbragaboutyourselfwhowill #iacceptflowers #selfpublished #picturebookart #youmightnotseeitbutimworking #blackartists #therearentenoughblackmeninkidlit #therearentenoughmenofcolorinkidlit #bayarearaised
(3 min read) DC mob, summer protests, idiots in go (3 min read) DC mob, summer protests, idiots in govt. The largest strike in India, theft of $ from the people into billionaire's pockets, pandemic, the shifting of power, victories. It's a lot.

In the past I had a quick art response. Lately I've held back (anyone else felt that?)This is a privilege. Some times it's exhaustion. I'm happy to share others work which speak on it. I've been making protest art for awhile but I don't always have the best quote to contribute. My folks know where I stand but I know some younger artists might be trying to figure it out. Me too. I've gotten hella game from OG artists & activists.

I'm trying to make art about what I'm for (Pro -people's control of the wealth they create, choice, queer, reparations, dismantling the US govt as it exists, free health care, women's rights, right to self defense, so many things, teaching actual history)  Also trying to make a living.

But, if you're pissed off, if you've been connecting the dots, if you're seeing a lack of work in an area that makes you passionate; get involved. 

Homelessness, rights of trans people, fair pay, universal healthcare, abolishing jails/police, teaching how to grow food. Whatever "it" is, That someone who changes it is you. You can't take on the entire world.

But YOU can effect your block, school, church, crew, city, etc. Whatever you choose, get specific AF and find others who about that life. When you see others moving like you on another thing, show solidarity. The hyper specific will change and so will you, not just a headline, vibe, or a hashtag. A movement.

If u get burnt out, change up the pace so it's sustainable. Recenter. Remember to enjoy life and then re-enter.

That thing you're passionate about needs your genius, your heart; you. We all do. Enter. Go.
-Rob 
#notestoself #movementbuilding #artofrobertliutrujillo
Happy 2021 folks. I'm excited to share this new se Happy 2021 folks. I'm excited to share this new self portrait with you and ready to bob and weave in the new year. As I often do I'll be using this for my branding on my social media and sites. Want to see past painted self portraits? See link in bio. This one was painted in gouache. Look out for a post about branding images and business cards soon. #selfportrait #artofrobertliutrujillo #gouache #illustratorsoninstagram #afro #lettering #blackartist #artistofcolor #mixedkid
Fam if you were thinking of getting something from Fam if you were thinking of getting something from my shop, do it now. Gonna shut down for a break on Dec 22nd! Thx in advance. Link in bio. Make sure to select the correct shipping time and be patient, shipping has been going slow since u know who fucked w/the USPS. #workingartist #artislabor #artofrobertliutrujillo
What up tho? Please invite your family, friends, t What up tho? Please invite your family, friends, teachers, educators, artists, authors, and kidlit lovers to this year’s 4th annual “Social Justice Children’s Bk Holiday Fair” hosted by @storytimewithmrlimata THIS SATURDAY! Scroll thru to see the schedule! RSVP w/the link in my bio and watch it live on FB and Youtube on Mr Limata’s pg. Plz follow him. Shout out to Lydia Yamaguchi and Mr Limata who are working hard w/ @innosantonagara , myself, @angeladalton_author , and @atkinslea this yr to make this happen! If you missed out pre panel discussion I will post it in my stories.
#socialjustice #bipocauthors #ownvoices #childrensbooks #giftideas #kidlitorganizing
Finally I can talk a little bit about this BIG boo Finally I can talk a little bit about this BIG book I’ve been working on for a year! Started by the Rise Home Story Project, written by @mucha_muchacha15 , translated by @carlita_la_chilenita , and pub by @feministpress I’m happy to introduce you to “Alejandria Fights Back” speaking abt #housing #displacement and the power of #communityorganizing . Folllow Feminist Press and preorder a copy. Out next year! #artofrobertliutrujillo #risehomestoriesproject #feministpress #bilingualeducation #bilingualbooks
Peace, I'm so excited to introduce this new piece Peace, I'm so excited to introduce this new piece to you. The origin of the idea comes from Black, African American, African studies departments in colleges. I hope this print can apply to high schools one day as well, but this is basically an attempt to make a beautiful and affirming decoration for an office, classroom, or building that specializes in the study of Black culture. It could totally be in a home or bedroom but my aim is to reach educators specifically with this whether they be in a larger "Ethnic Studies" department or a sole focus of study at their institution.

COP one using the link in my bio!

Series: This print will be a part of a series of new prints focusing on Black, Asian, Raza, Indigenous studies or programs from an Ethnic Studies program. Stay tuned.... And tag an educator who’d give AF about it. 
#africanastudies #blackstudies #blackeducators #africanamericanstudies #ethnicstudies #afropick #typeart #artofrobertliutrujillo #blackandyellow #blackteachers #blackpsychology #egyptology 

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