SV Creates Portfolio

1. "Peace, Love, Hip Hop”, Photoshop, 11”x17”, September 2014. Poster for San Jose event promoting the peaceful, loving,  and fun nature of the origins of hip hop.

 

2. “Toxic Romance”, Photoshop, 8"x10", January 2014. Social awareness piece on topic of radiation from the Fukushima plant.

 

3. "Your Mind Will Set You Free”, Photoshop, 8"x10", December 2013. Social awareness piece on topic of Nelson Mandela’s legacy.

4. "Christmas Morning”, Photoshop, 8.5”x 11”, December 2013. Social awareness piece on topic of under privileged communities.

5. “Multicultural Thanksgiving”, Photoshop, 8.5”x 11”, November 2013. Social awareness piece on topic of multicultural holidays.

6. "East Side Halloween”, Photoshop, 11”x17”, October 2013. Social awareness piece on topic of under privileged communities.

7. “Abigail Promo” Book Cover, Photoshop, 8”x8”, September 2013. Cover design for anti bully book I wrote and illustrated.

 8. "Dia de los Muertos” Coloring Book 2014 Edition, Illustrator, 8.5”x 11”, October 2014. Children’s book celebrating Mexican culture.

Inking Sadness Continued

Hip Hop Poster

Some works in progress for a poster I'm working on for Future Arts Now.

Multicultural Mandala

The community mural we were sponsored to create by Kooltura Marketing at the Kraft Brew Fest in San Jose last weekend. Thank you Omar Rodriguez and Quynh Nguyen for allowing Roberto Romo, myself, and the community to collaborate with you on this multicultural project themed: Diversity.

Diversity Couch

Lounging after a hard day's work at the Kraft Brew Fest with Kooltura Marketing on the Diversity Couch. People were asked to add to the couch based on their definition of diversity.

KraftBrew Festival New Project

 

Kooltura Marketing:" Join me at the KraftBrew Fest in San Jose. Lets paint!

We are excited to be leading a Live Community Art Booth for tomorrow's KraftBrew Fest . Teaming up with local artists Elba Raquel Illustrations and Roberto Romo Lopez, we invite you to come and participate in this community art project on the topic of multiculturalism and community.

For tickets go to: http://kraftbrew.brownpapertickets.com/
#koolturamarketing #kraftbrewfest #kraftbrew2014 #svbeerweek"

Sadness in Ink

Circus Invitation

Circus invitation done last month. First attempt at text design! Challenging but fun.

Santo Ochoa

The design is finalized. I am investigating international and out of state shipping costs but for now I am ONLY selling to San Jose residents. If you can pick up your candle in San Jose I will be more than happy to sell you one. They will be ready on Friday, June 27, 2014. Send me a message or leave me comment.

Clowning Around

Clowning around with my sisters during last weekend's circus party. This is an interactive art piece I created to help set the mood and theme at the party.

Breaking Bad T-Shirts for Sale

Today I sold my 1st Breaking Bad T-shirt off my RedBubble Store: "The Evolution of Walter White."

Have you purchased your yet? Click on the link and get yours today.
http://www.redbubble.com/people/elbaraquel

Smoker's Temptation

This is the first backdrop to my cigarette nest project. Temptation can be deadly.

Cigarette Nest

Building my cigarette nest today. Tedious work!

"Abigail" Book Reading

I conducted an "Abigail" book reading for Mrs. Rodriquez's 1st grade class at Dove Hill Elementary School in San Jose, followed by an anti bullying art project. I had so much fin with teh kids and it was my first time reading my book to an audience.

Cigarette Inspiration

As I walk the city streets and see thousands of cigarette buds I ponder their destination.

Something new. Something more dimensional. Going to start today... wish me luck.

Calle 13 Poster

La Verdad / Photoshop

 

 

 

 

Calle 13 is a phenomenal band. Their lyrics are far from the meaningless rhymes that is trending on the radio these days. This poster was created as a gift to the band for their concert in San Jose, May 21st. I continue to praise the band for their honesty and dedication to raising awareness on issues that affect millions.

Gabriel Garcia Marquez

The great Colombian writer, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, left the physical world three and a half weeks ago on April 17th. His characters welcome him into their realm, the dimension of the immortal where he now resides.

Rebranding

Coming soon: A new ERA.

Yayo the Clown

My favorite little clown, my boy Yayo.

Athena

Athena Jaylene: too cute for words.