Blacks in Portraits

By Jerlyn Thomas

I did a portrait a day for Black History Month of figures who were black, contributed or were contributing, to America in some outstanding way. I did them on my way to work, or whenever I was commuting (I’m @commuteartist on Instagram). My peers enjoyed the artwork and learned interesting facts about these amazing black figures who lived t

• Language: English
• Publisher: Jerlyn O'Donnell
• Release date: Jul 28, 2019
• ISBN: 9780578552651

Jerlyn Thomas

As a product designer, Jerlyn Thomas creates rich, attention-grabbing digital experiences that amplify human purpose by concentrating on inclusivity and design accessibility. Her passion is bridging the gap between technology and art to communicate with diverse demographics. She's a digital consultant, a mentor for numerous STEM groups, a speaker, and published illustrator. Her illustrations have been seen on Vice.com, ESPN, in various anthologies and children's books. She's now the author of her first book. As an ultramarathon runner (her furthest distance has been 50 miles) and triathlete (she completed a 70.3), she's fast, agile and knows the value of training and discipline. She's from Dominica, The Nature Island of the Caribbean, and grew up in St. Croix, a U. S. Virgin Island. Currently, she lives with her husband, Michael, in the Bronx, New York.

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