Illustrations

Illustrated portrait of a smiling woman wearing a colorful patterned headscarf and traditional African attire against a green leaf-patterned background.

Henriette Ekwe Ebongo is a Cameroon journalist, publisher and political activist. In 2011 she received the International Women of Courage Award from the United States Department of State.

Ebongo works for freedom of the press, equality for women, human rights, and good government. She also works against corruption and discrimination against women.

Peace Post

Selman Design approached me with a commission to create an illustrated portrait of Advocate Henriette Ekwe Ebongo for their passion project, Peace Post.

Outcome

The hope of the Selman Design team is that this project lives on as an educational resource and inspires the next generation to see these countries around the world not only for their challenges but for their champions of peace.

A limited run of a large format book has been printed and will be donated to select libraries. The website is a wonderful resource to experience the project and learn more about each advocate.

Apple Pencil, white digital stylus

198 advocates

8 years

102 artists

198 portraits

Gradient lightning bolt icon in blue and purple
Selman Design Peace Post Stamp Grid
Portrait illustration of a smiling man wearing a cap and hoodie, with a colorful graffiti-style background featuring various tags, doodles, and spray paint effects.
Sketch of chickens with names above them, including Little Bertha, Helen, Bub, Larry, Gwendlyn, and Big Bertha.
Comic-style illustration of superhero with spider symbol, vibrant background with geometric shapes and "Spider-Man" text.
Abstract portrait with text, colorful background, "Towles" at top, words like "Design," "Strength," "Black Enterprise."

Currently scribbling away...

Currently scribbling away...