Beyond excited to share the art/illustration by artist/teacher Mario Godinez that will become the cover for my new collection, Cenzontle/Mockingbird: Songs of Empowerment (Poetry * Drama) from FlowerSong Books!
Artwork by artist/teacher Mario Godinez! ABOUT THE ARTIST: Mario Godinez a.k.a “El Mago” was born in Leon Guanajuato, MX, but has been living in the Valley for more than 20 years. Godinez graduated from Harlingen High School South, where his art teacher encouraged him to pursue art. He then went on to receive his BFA from the University of Texas Pan American in 2008 and became a high school art teacher himself. He currently lives and works in his Hometown of Harlingen. Godinez aims to inspire young artists to make their own contribution to the world. Both pop art and the surrealist movement have influenced his work heavily, inspired by the everyday monsters such as stress, anxiety, depression, insecurity, and nervousness. Using art as a therapeutic weapon Godinez creates to defeat his modern day monsters. Along the way he hopes to inspire many people with his creativity and continue to positively influence his students into becoming the best artisans they can be.