Artwork / 2024 / Carmen Maria Machado

This isn’t the only author’s portrait I made in 2024: I also drew James Baldwin. In fact, writers are a favorite subject of mine. I’ve painted Leah Nanako Winkler and Marc Acito as well as friends from my writers’ group, like Jennn.

You can watch the making of Carmen’ portrait, or learn more about her on her site.