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Here's the full spread illo for those curious to see the actual art from the politico article I illustrated. It made it’s Friday Cover weekly special. My thanks to Ms. Aulov and the politico team.

https://gardenandgun.com/articles/ten-years-trailblazers/ 10 new portraits For Garden & Gun #gardenandgun #portraits #illustration #rappart #editorial #illustratoroninstagram #jasonisbell #taneishicoates #vivianhoward #lauravinrootpoole #patsummit #seanbrock #stephencolbert #brittanyhoward #bobbymcalpine #southerntrailblazers #southerners

Here are some new portraits I illustrated for this week's Village Voice issue.

Portrait of New York Author Fran Lebowitz for D Magazine. #franlebowitz #franlebowitztheultimatenewyorker #illustration #illustratoroninstagram #art #portrait #author #newyorkwriters #newyorkers #newyork #newyorkicon #dmagazine

Here's Alice I did a month ago for The Village Voice.

Nouveaux portraits illustrés pour l'hebdomadaire français L'Obs.

Just saw Obama do his farewell speech. It made me reflect that in those 8 years I've had the honor to illustrate him 4 times. My craft has grown with him. God Bless America........ Peace and Love to all.

Can't make it to Art Basel this week? No worries we got you covered. Big event this Thursday Dec.1st come check out some art and have a toast! Art! Friends! Hipsters! OH MY!!!!!!! #illustration #galleryart #okayspace #williamsburgevent #exhibition #art #fitmfaillo

Honored to be chosen to do the cover for Politico 50. My thanks to the editors and art editorial team for choosing me for this project. Really happy how the cover art turned out.

Never forget. Show respect. Educate the youth to always remember.

Just watched Michael Phelps take the lead for Team USA

Full Page illo for the latest Columbus Monthly. Portrait of Olympian Gold medalist Gabby Douglas. I was really excited to get this assignment as it was for the Olympics. I enjoyed the process and even all the the sketch Ideas that I came up with. My thanks to the art & editorial team for this opportunity.

New addition to my personal project "the Book of Maya" volume 2. #art #portraiture #portrait #moleskine #moleskinesketchbook #moleskineart #sketchbook #mixedmediaart #mixedmedia #kidsart #illustration #childrensillustration #johnjaycabuay

My latest book jacket art for Simon and Schuster out this week! "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds. My thanks to Deb and the art team for this fulfilling project. #bookcovers #bookjacketart #bookjacket #bookjacketdesign #asbraveasyou #jasonreynolds #africanamericanbooks #youngreaders #illustration #art

Really honored to do the cover for this week's @observer . A portrait of activist & actress Susan Sarandon. Just in time for the 25th anniversary of Thelma & Louise! My thanks to the editorial team. #illustration #art #susansarandon #portrait #portraiture #icon #actress #activist #cover #coverstory #themeddlermovie #hollywood #democrat #johnjaycabuay

"CINCO de MAYA" mix media Every year I do my annual portrait of my little flower to celebrate her Birthday. #portrait #portraiture #mixmedia #art #kidsart #childrenillustration #illustration #johnjaycabuay