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Illustrator Spotlight: Sam Rodriguez

New work from San José, California-based artist Sam Rodriguez (previously featured here). Rodriguez has built his career as a portrait illustrator, developing a style that blends facial features with typography and abstract shapes. His recent pieces take this approach a step further. Here Rodriguez can be seen introducing new features as well as exploring a more narrative feel by incorporating vague hints of place. Check out more images below!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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