Still Around Illustrations LLC

Disney’s Hercules was a gateway drug. The colorful depictions of glowing graceful deities, each with unique strengths and weaknesses fascinated me. I dove into their stories and realized that these stories were meant to be more than entertainment, but a means for reflection and representation. I was inspired to dive into the myths of other cultures. As I moved from the myths of Jamaica to West Africa to India and beyond, I found a comfortable feeling of representation and something more: common themes across the world’s myths. I could see myself and those around me represented in the themes valued in the myths of every culture. With this realization came a new question; Who are the modern pinnacles of those timeless traits humanity admires? This series is not just my answer, but an opportunity to focus on what we as humans have in common. Each portrait is a celebration of the qualities that make us great.

The Trendsetter

The Entrepreneur

The Mother

The Athlete

The Musician

The Trendsetter

The Entrepreneur

The Mother

The Athlete

The Musician

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