I recently completed a commission for an illustration of a little indigenous boy performing as a grass dancer. The client advised me on what details to include to make him look authentic, since she is indigenous and I am not. She wanted it to match that illustration I made a few years ago of a girl in a jingle dress.
Last one. We’re back to that recurring star-shaped pinata.
Here’s some more Mexican Hat Dancers. Kids this time.
A caricature portrait of Gloria Estefan, the Cuban-American singer and actress. She’s the last of the 4 caricatures in this project.
A caricature portrait of Jaime Escalante, the high school teacher who inspired the movie Stand and Deliver.
A caricature portrait of César Chávez, the famous labor leader who established the National Farm Workers Association (NFWA). The NFWA flag is behind him.
This project included 4 caricature portraits of famous people of Hispanic heritage. This is the first one of the series, US Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor.
Another simple drawing of a smiling child. A girl this time.
Patio is a word that comes from Spanish. It means “court open to the sky”. So, here is an illustration of a patio complete with furniture and planters.
One last food item. Bananas did not originate in Latin America, but they have had a huge impact on the history of the region. Here’s an illustration of a bunch of bananas next to a bowl of cereal with banana slices.
Karen B. Jones - Illustrator 