Picturing the President: Inauguration Day 2013

In a grassroots effort I painted this portrait of Presidential candidate Barack Obama
in 2008 and together with friends we shipped it to swing states. The image was
popular with field workers who brought it to the attention of the national campaign.
I was asked to create Voz Unida based on this image and it became
an official poster at Artists for Obama.

I will never forget attending the inauguration of President Obama in 2009 and
created this portrait to commemorate the event. It was part of the Manifest Hope
Show in Washington D.C. and Shepard Fairey purchased the original painting.

In 2012 I was honored to participate once again as an Artist for Obama
by the national campaign. My contribution Estamos Unidos targeted the Latino vote.
With permission I printed this poster Adelante. I felt my art coming full circle
when once again we shipped it to the swing states in grassroots support
of President Obama's re-election effort. Today is about celebrating our future.

We head home: through the gloss of rain or weight of snow, or the plum blush of dusk, but always -- home,
always under one sky, our sky. And always one moon
like a silent drum tapping on every rooftop
and every window, of one country -- all of us --
facing the stars
hope -- a new constellation
waiting for us to map it,
waiting for us to name it -- together"

Listen to the powerful words of America's first Latino inaugural poet Richard Blanco. His poem gives tribute to our American experience. In an artist's voice this is a call for unity that will keep our nation moving forward.
One Today by Richard Blanco in the Los Angeles Times.

Inspired

Thanks to all the feet on the street that made this happen. It's going to be a good day and a better tomorrow thanks to yesterday. 
President Obama inspires and has inspired many artists to create Obama inspired art.
Check out the array of art in the slide show of this Huffington Post article

Let's Get Rolling...

Press Proof for Adelante Poster in front of Barrio Logan Mural
Together with friends we independently printed the poster with permission from the Obama
campaign to reach Latino voters in pivotal swing states.

The pressman checks the posters printed at Diego and Son Printing. 

Thousands of posters being printed to be shipped to swing states.

Firing up the colors.

Rebecca Aguilera-Gardiner at Diego and Son Printing.
This mom and pop shop in Barrio Logan has been
at work for forty years and delivered a superb job.

Passing historical mural at Chicano Park, Barrio Logan with press proof 

Here's our wish list of Obama for America offices. Shipping to
swing states where the Latino vote can make a difference.

Let's get rolling to make sure we re-elect President Obama and secure our future. Adelante. 

Evolution of Estamos Unidos 2012 Poster

I was honored to create this limited edition lithograph in support of President Barack Obama available at Obama for America. As a Latino and father I have witnessed firsthand the power of education. In my work as a children's book illustrator I travel around the country working with kids and teachers to promote literacy and reading. President Obama supports early education programs for children and has doubled Pell Grants so working families can afford college. His bold actions to fix the broken immigration system and support of the Dream Act prove he is on our side.

Thanks to Christopher Dilts, official campaign photographer for the wonderful photo that inspired my painting and to Sean Bacon and Candice López for consulting with the type and layout. 

Update: The poster has sold out at the Obama store and thanks to all who purchased it in support of the re-election of our President.