Education

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
2007 to present, Master of Fine Arts, Painting/Drawing.

University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
2001-2006 Summa Cum Laude, Bachelors of Fine Arts.

• Major: Art Studio (Painting Emphasis)
• Minor: Chicano Studies

Work History

Political Cartoonist/Illustrator
2007 to present, F-News magazine. The School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s school newspaper.

2006 to present, “El Machete Illustrated” published in the Weekly Alibi (Albuquerque entertainment magazine).

2004-2006 New Mexico Daily Lobo (University of New Mexico campus newspaper).

Fresco Apprenticeship
2004-2005 Apprenticeship with renowned fresco muralist, Federico Vigil. “Torreon Mural” National Hispanic Cultural Center, Albuquerque, NM

Military Service
1997-2002 United States Air Force

• 1998-2000 Aviano Air Base, Italy
• 2000-2001 Araxos Air Base, Greece
• 2001-2002 Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico

Mural Apprenticeship
1995-1997 Apprenticed with muralist Joe Stevenson.

• In conjunction with “Working Classroom” a non-profit youth organization for the Arts. Albuquerque, NM

Exhibitions

2008 “Declaration of Immigration” art exhibit concerning immigration in the United States. The National Museum of Mexican Art, Chicago, IL

2008 “Paper Love” Exhibit of all works on paper. Devening Projects and Editions gallery. Chicago, IL

2008 Union League Civic & Arts Foundation 2008 Visual Art Scholarship Competition. Chicago, IL

2008 “Word Play” exhibit, South Side Community Art Center, Chicago, IL

2007 “The Print Exchange Exhibition” Xi’an Academy of Fine Arts in China and The University of New Mexico, Print Making Exchange

2006 “Exhibición de dibujos en solidaridad contra el Imperialismo” Cochabamba, Boliva

• Solo exhibit of political cartoons

2006 “Chicano Propaganda” Honors Thesis Show, University of New Mexico’s Sommers Gallery, Albuquerque, NM

2006 “Children of Conquest” El Museu de Santa Fe, Santa Fe, NM

2005 Solo Art Exhibit, at El Centro de la Raza, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

• Collection of Daily Lobo political cartoons. Sponsored by UNM’s El Centro de la Raza.

2005 “Dia de los Muertos” exhibit, South Broadway Cultural Center, Albuquerque, NM

2005 “Revolution” Chicano art show, Hardwood Art Center, Albuquerque, NM

Awards

Jacob Javits Fellowship
2008 This prestigious fellowship provides students of superior academic ability to undertake study at the doctoral and Master of Fine Arts level in selected fields of arts, humanities, and social sciences.

Student Society for News Design Awards
2008 First Place winner in the “Magazine Cover” and “Illustration” categories of the student branch of the professional association for newspaper designers

World Studio AIAG Scholarship
2007 Scholarship for Artists that dealing with Political Social themes.

Madonna Daniel Award
2007 The Harwood Art Center award for emerging artists

Mark of Excellence Award
2006 Society of Professional Journalists, Region 9, First place winner and National Finalist. Collegiate journalism in the category of Editorial Cartooning

De Colores Unsung Student Hero Award
2006 An award given to Hispanics that have in some way given back to their communities

New Mexico Associated Press Awards
2005 Best Graphic Illustrator for a College Newspaper