Jeez Vanilla

Jan. 19, 2020, issue: “In this illustration, I depicted the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. surrounded by multicolored clouds — I was inspired by 1960s-era aesthetics — that represent not only the ambition of his vision, but also the breadth of his societal influence. Since he stood for love and respect among all people, I wanted to use a warm palette, rather than the cool blue tones often used to portray him.”