Art of Rob Vol. 2 is Steady and strong, its going from calls, texts, DMs, emails, and posts. If YOU are one of the folks who actually likes my work, please do me a solid and at least watch the campaign video!
Dig this? Check the first volume of this book in this VIDEO
50% Funded – Big thanks to all who’ve supported the campaign so far. On the rare chance that you’re someone who has supported my work in the past, do me a favor and check out this latest campaign today.
To keep it simple– This book is for young kids ages 8-14 who are just starting to become artists! Its for young adults ages 15-22 who already know they love to make art.
How do I know? I have spent the better part of my life working with young people as a teaching artist and as an author/illustrator. I have seen them light up w/ the power of art!
And as I’ve mentioned before, this is for those kids who don’t like reading. I was one of them . But my mom helped me pursue my passion and I believe books like mine can help kids pursue theirs.
And its for you, adults who love art. THANK YOU!!!
Dig this? Check out this video as I flip through my first “Art of Rob” book so you can see what I mean.
One foot after the other, thank you to all my folks who have supported this project by donating, sharing, etc. Hella appreciate you. The best way for me to describe it is for you to WATCH THE CAMPAIGN VIDEO. That way you can get an idea for what i’m making and why.
So when I tell folks about a picture book they get it right away! But for an art book like this, there’s always some question marks. So lemme explain a bit. Check out my art book here.
If you’ve been paying attention I have been talking about “art books” for years now with videos like this. But ok, now that I’ve defined it for you, lemme share some of the books I be talking about so you can get a vibe. See below.
Ok, now that you see these i’m talking about putting these books in front of older elementary, middle school, and even some high school age kids so they can get inspired to be creative, learn some shit about their favorite game, film, sneaker, design, etc. It gets them to unplug from a screen for a minute, annnnd here’s another cool part-it gets them to read. It might just be a few paragraphs at first, but i promise if you get them books about their favorite thing they are going to pick it up. Not only will they learn about that thing but they’re going to be reading for fun! Heres the link to support my book.
My art book has drawings and art which will encourage kids to draw. If they like that it helps them stay OFF the screen, and there are pieces of text within the book too. Check it out.
That’s it fam, thank you so much for reading, supporting, and checking it out.
Dig this? Check out the book and support the campaign HERE
THANK YOU – BIG shout out to those who’ve supported “Art of Rob Vol 2” so far. In case u just logged on after a few days, I launched my 3rd book project this week. Please check it out here LINK
Dig this? Check out my first Art of Rob Book here
Ok fam today is the day!
The second volume of “Art of Rob” my self published art book featuring 100 pages of sketchbook drawings, paintings, Black and AAPI history month art, lettering, tutorials, and more is now LIVE on kickstarter. Back it now, don’t wait! If you cannot back it financially but would like to support: like, comment, and share on the socials, in your text threads, and plz tag a friend in the comments.
Thank you! Gracias! Kamsamnida!
Hey folks, I appreciate all of you who regularly come check out my blog to see whats what. Can you do me a favor? If you really rock with my work here is one way you can support me. I’m getting ready to launch my 2nd Art of Rob book. The first one, you can see here. And I’m asking folks to sign up early so you can be notified when it launches.
In my book you’re going to find sketchbook pages, characters, short stories, tutorials, and more. Peep this:
Check this out, ALA and the folks at Banned Books Week do work annually for 4 decades to increase awareness and advocacy for books! Especially banned books which are often books that challenge society’s norms, systems, and any fragile white, christian, heteronormative people from coast to coast.
Cool art/design by Hyesu Lee, Love is Wise, and Mikey Burton
In case you didnt know book banning has been around for a long time, but the amount of bans has skyrocketed over the last 5 years with the help of rightwing billionaires and think tanks. All with the goal of defunding education and public access to knowledge. And they’re using people to do it. This isnt just a few bad apples, this is a coordinated fascist state. Get hip
MORE INFO : BannedBooksWeek.org
Dig this? Check out my post on Authors Against Book Bans
For those folks who actually check this site, I am launching my third kickstarter which is “Art of Rob Vol 2”. Its the second volume of my art book.
Dig this? Check out the flip through video of my 1st Art of Rob book
I painted this originally 5 or 6 years ago as a sticker on a sheet. The sheet was popular and so was this message. People responded to it well in person at events so I finally made a larger version of the original.
Why this message? Whether you’re in an office, a classroom, library, gym, or home sometimes we all need a reminder to put down devices and be in the moment. Maybe that’s a moment to exercise, connect, or clear your mind. Whatever the case may be, sometimes you gotta put your phone down.
Dig this? If you like this print, please check out my shop HERE
Hey, here’s a new Picture Book Recommendation for ya. “Sam’s Super Seats” . Written By Keah Brown and illustrated by Sharee Miller. I really loved this one and its about a little Black girl w/ cerebral palsy who goes back to school shopping with her friends. It’s an everyday story w/ a little bit of a peak into the life of a regular kid with a disability. Check out the synopsis:
Sam loves herself, learning, and making her family and friends laugh. She also loves comfortable seats, including a graceful couch named after Misty Copeland and Laney, the sassy backseat of Mom’s car.
After a busy morning of rest, Sam and her friends try on cute outfits at the mall and imagine what the new school year might bring. It’s not until Sam feels tired, and the new seat she meets isn’t so super, that she discovers what might be her best idea all day.
What is this? I have been working as a picture book illustrator/ writer since 2013 officially and I’ve been reading picture books since I became a young dad in 2004. In that time I’ve read nearly 700 picture books. Some trash, some ok, but with these videos I’m sharing my favorites! Watch all of them here. My last book is Fresh Juice.
Dig this? Check out this review of Dancing in the Wings