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Illustrations / Portfolio / Poster
Show you mine… artXposium
by Roberto
on Sep 17, 2011 • 2 Comments
Multi-media artwork of national and international artist is on display at Gallery 200/Studio in West Chicago, IL. 60185. Roberto Balderas' illustration entitled "En Boca Cerrada" (In a shut mouth) is featured as part of the display.
Illustrations / Logos / Portfolio
Green City Series
by Roberto
on Mar 7, 2011 • No Comments
Political poster for the Illinois' Green Party. A Green City Series.
AG1LAB / Blog / Typography
Do Use Lotsa Colors
by Roberto
on Aug 26, 2011 • 1 Comment
This typographic poster was a simple design exercise. I spend quite some hours designing the type and working on the layout. I really like the way the type aligns and the nice explosion of colors.
Blog / Photography
edgewater xmas…
by Roberto
on Jan 3, 2012 • No Comments
Although it's winter in Chicago, Xmas was such a beautiful, sunny day. I was able to snap these cool shoots at the Edgewater beach.
Blog
calligraphy… robbhand
by Roberto
on Dec 8, 2011 • No Comments
Calligraphy has enable me to be more aware of the individual letter's structures. I pay more attention to terminals, strokes, counters, bowls, serifs, etc. While I'm not really good at it, I encourage everybody to give it a try. Specially graphic and type designers.
Blog
Pilsen Open Studios (Art Walk 2011)
by Roberto
on Oct 21, 2011 • No Comments
Whether it's photography, sculpture, mixed media, installations, printmaking, digital art, drawing, paintings, whatever you may think, it can be found in Pilsen. This is truly a vibrant neighborhood with a vast community of visual artist, of course, the best Mexican food too!
Blog / Photography
Romantic at heart
by MbelG
on Oct 7, 2011 • No Comments
In this series, my subject is surrounded by the urban landscape or engulfed completely by nature. It's a contrast between soft and harsh, hinted by the lighting and the muted colors combined with white and shades of black.
Blog
Pinto and the Bean
by Roberto
on Sep 27, 2011 • No Comments
A brief account of my attendance to Pinto and the Bean's CD release house party. Pinto and the Bean is a Chicago based little band with not so little sound. They're very creative and passionate about their music without taking themselves too seriously.
AG1LAB / Illustrations
Time Waits For No One
by Roberto
on Sep 6, 2011 • No Comments
Playful Illustration dedicated to A Good One. I have a preference for simplicity in my designs. This is reflected on the the color palette and the simple shapes and elements that compose this illustration.
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