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Roberto Valdés Sánchez – Chicano Art @robertovaldessanchez.com · Apr 15
Today (April 15) is World Art Day. 🎨

True artistry is not defined by the approval of others; only the acceptance of self. ❤️

We artists create new standards and provide the instruments used to educate our future generations. 🌟

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#ChangeTheWorld #ChicanoArt #WorldArtDay
Photo of Chicano artist Roberto Valdes Sanchez, standing on a ladder and painting an image of Bruce Lee on a large wall mural, with a quote on the bottom left side.
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Artwork:
“CHICANO!” (2013) – acrylic paint on a wood panel 🎨
November 21, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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November 20th is “Día de la Revolución Mexicana.” 🇲🇽

The Mexican Revolution was a violent ten year conflict that began in November of 1910 and lasted until December of 1920.

November 20th also happens to be my birthday. 🎂

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Artwork:
“Zapata Intenso” (2005) - gouache paint 🎨
November 20, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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A square photo collage of Chicano art shirts and apparel by Chicano artist Roberto Valdes Sanchez.
November 18, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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Artwork:
“Raza” (2001) – computer art 🖼️

#ChicanoArt #GreetingCards #MexicanArt
Greeting card of “Raza” – a computer art design of a Mexican flag with a collage of historical images in the background – by Chicano artist Roberto Valdes Sanchez.
November 17, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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There is no such thing as an “illegal alien.” That is because no human being is “illegal.” Illegality denies fundamental human rights. Unlawful actions can be illegal, but not people. 📜

And how can we label other humans as “aliens” if we all belong to the same human race? 👽
Computer art design showing a quote, by Chicano artist Roberto Valdes Sanchez, about calling people ‘illegal’ – sitting on top of skulls and open hands (with palms facing up) of various skin colors.
November 14, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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“Albert Einstein” (2014) – mural (acrylic paint) 🎨

He revolutionized science and won the Nobel Prize in Physics. He also created the world’s most famous equation: E = mc2 (squared). 🧠

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#AlbertEinstein #Einstein #Genius
Mural art portrait painting of genius scientist Albert Einstein – facing to the right and looking at the viewer.
November 13, 2025 at 2:22 AM
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‘Assist Genie’ Logo (2017) – pen & ink 🖊️

I designed this logo for a friend’s virtual assistant business based in Carson City, Nevada. The business’ name – ‘Assist Genie’ – is in the shape of a genie’s lamp. 🧞‍♂️

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#AssistGenie #Genie #Logo
Two black-and-white logo designs showing a genie coming out of the words “Assist Genie” in the shape of a magic lamp.
November 6, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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Don’t forget to vote today! 🗳️

Many people have fought and died for your right to cast a ballot. This is particularly true for women and people of color in this country. Your vote is your power. Don’t waste the opportunity to make a difference with it. ✊🏼

=RVS= c/s
November 4, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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November 2 is “Día de los Muertos.” 💀

Day of the Dead is a celebration of life. It embraces death as a natural part of our existence. It’s a time of reflection & remembrance of our departed loved ones. ✨

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Artwork:
“La Muerta” (2012) – computer art 🖼️

#DayOfTheDead #DiaDeLosMuertos #DiaDeMuertos
Black, white, and red computer art design of a woman with a skeleton face – in the style of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) – with the Impalas lowrider car club logo underneath her portrait and the words “Hasta La Muerte” on the bottom.
November 3, 2025 at 3:46 AM
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Protest peacefully. Don’t play their game by reacting with violence. The system knows how to handle those who are violent, but not the peaceful. 🤔

That is how we win the hearts and minds of the people watching on the sidelines. Through non-violent resolution – not destructive confrontation. ⭐️
Computer art design showing a quote, by Chicano artist Roberto Valdes Sanchez, about non-violent protest – sitting on top of skulls and open hands (with palms facing up) of various skin colors.
October 30, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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October 28th is National Immigrants Day. ⭐️

The U.S. is a nation of immigrants. Unless we have Indigenous roots to this land, our ancestors were foreigners who crossed an ocean to be here.

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Artwork:
“Los Campesinos” (2005) – charcoal pencil ✍🏼

#Farmworkers #Immigrants #NationalImmigrantsDay
Black-and-white charcoal art sketch drawing of farmworkers laboring in the fields, using a short-handled hoe and bending down, with a quote by Dolores Huerta on the bottom.
October 28, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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“Meso-American Temple” (2005) – pen & markers ✍🏼

A pen and ink art study of local light from the inside of a Meso-American temple drawn in linear one-point perspective.

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*For more art: 👇🏼
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#LightAndShadow #MesoAmericanTemple #PenAndInk
Grayscale pen and ink architectural drawing of a Meso-American temple drawn in linear one-point perspective, containing a strong source of local light to emphasize the light and shadows on the structure.
October 27, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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October 22nd is “Smart is Cool” Day. 🧠

Instead of suppressing your own brilliance, turn it up and use it to stand out.

The coolest thing you can ever do is to be yourself. ⭐️

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Artwork:
“Albert Einstein” (2014) – mural (acrylic paint) 🎨

#Einstein #Nerd #SmartIsCool
Mural art portrait painting of genius scientist Albert Einstein, facing to the right and looking at the viewer, with a quote by Chicano artist Roberto Valdes Sanchez on the bottom.
October 22, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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October 22nd is National Color Day. 🌈

Do you know that colors don’t actually exist? 🤔

They are an illusion created by our brain. A figment of our imagination that only exists in our head. 🤯

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Artwork:
“Mexica Sun Color Chart” (2002) – mixed media ✂️

#Color #ColorChart #NationalColorDay
A mixed media color chart depicting the Mexica (Aztec) sun god – Tonatiuh – in the sky and amongst the clouds, emitting rays of different colors of the rainbow, with a quote by Maya Angelou on the bottom.
October 22, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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“Mayan Temple-Pyramid” (2005) – pen & markers ✍🏼

A pen and ink art study of sunlight on a Mayan temple-pyramid drawn in linear two-point perspective.

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*For more art: 👇🏼
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#LightAndShadow #MayanTemple #PenAndInk
Grayscale pen and ink drawing of a Mayan temple-pyramid drawn in linear two-point perspective, containing a strong source of light to emphasize the light and shadows on the structure.
October 22, 2025 at 1:12 AM
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Race is a human construct. It’s a man-made invention that has no basis in science or biology. It was created at the start of the transatlantic slave trade to justify European imperialism & colonization. It has since been used to keep people of color divided by focusing on their differences. 🤔
Computer art design showing a quote, by Chicano artist Roberto Valdes Sanchez, about race – sitting on top of skulls and open hands (with palms facing up) of various skin colors.
October 17, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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“Yoda” (2014) – mural (acrylic paint) 🎨

This is my painting of Yoda (22 x 20 in.) on the “Change The World” mural at Gray Avenue Middle School in Yuba City, California. 🖌️

Yoda is a little green badass! 🔥

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*For prints & more info: 👇🏼
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Mural art portrait painting of Yoda, the legendary Jedi Master from Star Wars.
October 17, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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October 15th is Unity Day. 🫱🏼‍🫲🏾

Our commonalities far exceed our differences. We are all linked by our desire to survive, thrive, & belong. When united towards a common goal, we become unstoppable.

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Artwork:
“La Unión Hace La Fuerza” (2005) – gouache paint 🎨

#LaUnionHaceLaFuerza #Unity #UnityDay
Gouache art painting of several United Farm Workers (UFW) huelga eagles (thunderbirds), fitted together side-by-side like a puzzle and painted in vibrant colors, with a quote about unity (“La Union Hace La Fuerza”) on the bottom.
October 15, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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No… Christopher Columbus did not “discover” America. He only “discovered” it for the Europeans who didn’t know it was always here. 🤔

The aggrandizement of Columbus is a symptom of glorifying White history; not American history.

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#America #ChristopherColumbus #IndigenousPeoplesDay
Computer art design showing a quote, by Chicano artist Roberto Valdes Sanchez, about Christopher Columbus Day – sitting on top of skulls and open hands (with palms facing up) of various skin colors.
October 13, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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On October 13th, we celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day. ✊🏽

We lived, traversed, & occupied the “Americas” long before borders were created to divide our people.

We are native American. 🌟

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Artwork:
“Mandala Azteca” (2005) – gouache paint & black ink 🎨

#American #Indigenous #IndigenousPeoplesDay
Gouache art painting of the inner circular design of the Mexica Sun Stone (Aztec Calendar), painted in a yellow analogous split complimentary color scheme, with the words “Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day” on the bottom.
October 13, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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October 12th is Día de la Raza. ✊🏽

To fully love ourselves, we must embrace all facets of what makes us “Mexican.”

To discard one lineage, or devalue its importance, is to not wholly comprehend who we are as a people.

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Artwork:
“Raza” (2001) – computer art 🖼️

#DiaDeLaRaza #LaRaza #VivaLaRaza
Computer art design of a Mexican flag with a collage of historical images in the background and a quote by Chicano artist Roberto Valdes Sanchez on the bottom.
October 13, 2025 at 5:30 AM
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Everything is political.
Once you see it, you see it. 💯

Speak up and be heard. You can’t fix what’s broken if you don’t speak up. Your vote is your voice. Be clear and direct. Your grandchildren will be proud of you for speaking up when it mattered. ✊🏽
Computer art design showing a quote, by Chicano artist Roberto Valdes Sanchez, about staying out of politics – sitting on top of skulls and open hands (with palms facing up) of various skin colors.
October 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM