Ernesto Cuevas

Ernesto Cuevas, Jr. is a painter, illustrator, and muralist. He grew to love the arts through his experiences in the fields with his parents, who, like Juan Felipe Herrera's, were migrant farm workers. Ernesto holds a bachelor's degree in fine art from Dartmouth College and is also the founder of RedCielo LLC, a graphic design firm based in Atlanta, Georgia. In addition to being a successful artist and graphic designer, Ernesto enjoys doing work for many organizations throughout his community. He is the former Director of Cultural Events at the Georgia Hispanic Network, and he frequently volunteers at his local Boys & Girls Club of America, where he also donates his artwork.

The influence of his Chicano heritage is evident in Ernesto's art. He uses bold lines and vibrant colors to depict the characters and their landscape. To create the paintings, Ernesto draws from his many childhood experiences. He lives in Powder Springs, Georgia.