Jason Wilson -Inspiring words!

 

This was a really inspiring interview to listen to. In it this brother talks about healing, fatherhood, being a son, hurting, opening up to his emotions, and teaching young men of color to be open to their feelings. I realized I'd seen videos of him and his students in a dojo as he teaches martial arts. But, I'd forgotten about the emotional healing he teaches as well. Def worth a listen!

NCAC : Attack on books

 I signed this statement supporting the many books that have been banned by folks who do not want to talk about race, gender, or sexuality. As two of my books have been banned and I have grown up with the knowledge of ethnic studies I know what its like. Check out the statement from the National Coalition Against Censorship!

Heres an article about one of my books that was banned.

 

Self Evident Podcast - Artwork

Yo, did some artwork for this awesome podcast! If you haven't listened to it yet please check out the "Self Evident Podcast". Especially this episode about fruit which is a love language in Asian families.

Look, Listen, & Learn features "One of a Kind, Like Me"

 

Yo, me and Laurin Mayeno's book "One of a Kind, Like Me" is featured in this online TV series called "Look, Listen, & Learn" for kids created by Val Thompson-Matson. Please check it out, they have stuff about making music, visual art, exercise, and literacy!

LINK TO WATCH

More on the show: https://looklistenandlearn.org/

Cop the book from me here.

Beyond The Diaspora - Macla SJ

Peace fam, I will have some of my illustrations and paintings in this exhibit celebrating the African Diaspora in Latinx culture. Please check it out if you're in the South BAY! 

Here is the link for the event!

This is the last exhibit I had some artwork in:

My Homies are my Heroes by Nancy Hernandez (TYS

Thank you!!!

 

For all the homies and fam that thru down, shared, or sent words of encouragement-thank you! Time to chill. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 shout out to my wifey @thejoyliu for the ill book design and listening to me blab abt it! Thank you all so much!! Stay tuned......

Campaign link 

Did you catch my 2nd sketchbook tour?

20 Hours left! - Art of Rob Kickstarter!

 

In case u were holding out until the last minute, I just wanted to let you know that you have 20 hours left to back the "ART of ROB" Kickstarter campaign before it ends tonight. So please go throw down if you were meaning to. Not sure if we'll hit the third stretch goal, but we hit two already!

CAMPAIGN link

These two goals remain:

Podcast interview: w/NOT REAL ART

 

Whats up fam, I got a chance to be a guest on the "Not Real Art" podcast w/ my TYS sister Erin Yoshi. I wish I could embed it directly here, but please check out this LINK to listen. 

This show was recorded last month and I talk a bit about kids books, illustration, of course the "Art of Rob" campaign on kickstarter, and our crew "Trust Your Struggle". If you're not up on this podcast please give them a listen, Man One and Sourdough have been doing it for a minute and they just brought Erin Yoshi on as an official co-host. Here are some of the folks she's interviewed that I admire!

-Ashara Ekundayo

-Brett Cook

-Nancy Hernandez & Cece Carpio (TYS)

If you would like to hear or see more media features please check out my press page here.

Video: Sketch book tour 2

 

Sup with it fam, here is my 2nd sketchbook tour. The first one I uploaded was at the beginning of the year. And this is a more recent sketchbook. Check it out. It's fun to share sketches and process art with you all. I love seeing sketchbooks too and have kept them since I was a kid. Know of any cool sketchbook tours? Hit me up. 

Sketchbook tour 2: LINK

If you haven't yet seen my kickstarter featuring my art, this is a preview of some of the art that would be in there. It reached its goal and stretch goals are up. The link for the campaign is here: ART of ROB

5th Annual Social Justice Children's Bk Holiday Fair"

 

Hey fam, I'm excited to bring you the 5th annual "Social Justice Children's Book Holiday Fair". Every year a small team of volunteers get together and throw this event to connect you with kids book makers of many stripes. We focus on Bipoc, Lgbtq, and Social Justice minded creators and their books. Although covid is still real af, we will gather in B-Town (Berkeley, CA) masked and outdoors. So, come through, get some books, meet the creators, and spread love.

Date: Dec 5th

Time: 11am-2pm

Location: Teance

Who: Laura Atkins, Ann Berlak, Angela Dalton, Hayley Diep, Alejandra Domenzain, Girls Garage, Michael Genhart, Jill Guerra, Laneha House, Kamaria Lofton, NJ Mvondo/Multiculturalism Rocks, Innosanto Nagara, Christina Newhard, Meenal Patel, James Shields, Robert Liu-Trujillo, Justine Villanueva, PM Press, and more!

What: Not your average book fair 

Why? : Parents, kids, teachers, librarians, bk store owners, etc are hungry for these books and want to meet the people behind them.

Facebook LINK

Eventbrite LINK

If you're in the Bay Area, come through. If not, tell a friend who is in the Bay!

Video: Here's the link from last years virtual event w/ Mr Limata and Lydia Yamaguchi

Photos: Here are some photos from the past 5 years