Gabriel Ruiz

Image detail from an art show called "Studies in Relief". Shown here are tee shirt graphics derived from actual lino block prints.

" LAST OF THE PO' RICANS " ( right image ) T-shirt design derived from a linocut print. Also shown are a pair of Converse Chuck Taylors adorned with art derived from the "LAST OF THE PO' RICANS" tee. © 2009 Gabriel Ruiz

"EL CANTANTE" ( left image ) t-shirt design derived from a linocut print. "El Sol" (right image) t-shirt design developed from a linocut print that was inspired by native Caribbean art. © 2009 Gabriel Ruiz

"La Dama Rana" ( left image ) / "EL CEMI" ( right image ) Both are t-shirt designs derived from linocut prints inspired by native Caribbean art. © 2009 Gabriel Ruiz

"BORICUA, PA QUE SEPA" typographic t-shirt design derived from native Caribbean pottery design and carvings.

" BOARD 2 DEATH" ( left image )  Skateboard illustration done in pen and ink. " BOARD 2 DEATH TEE" ( right Image ) T-shirt design follow up to the skateboard illustration. © 2009 Gabriel Ruiz

"MERCER ST. MARAUDERS" Pen and ink illustration, shield options, and final t-shirt design.

"ANDY'S PANDERETA" Photos showing the progression of a Taino-inspired image painted onto a Pandereta, a handheld drum.