Ed Rosas, a Miami-based illustrator and cartoonist originally hailing from Queens, New York City, is known for his expertise in bold black and white crosshatched artwork. The strength of his creations lies in their capacity to evoke empathy and introspection. Rosas's fascination with the human condition drives him to produce work that delves into universal experiences, emotions, and challenges. His art not only captures moments but serves as a mirror reflecting the shared threads that connect us all. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling, Rosas continues to craft illustrations that resonate with diverse audiences, inviting them to explore the intricacies of the human narrative.
Clients
Nervous Records
Dj Oscar G
1800-Lucky
Blackhouse MMA
333wrecks
Oxymorrons
Selfysh Heart
PMBA
Mascot Records
Educated Thug LLC
The Adventures of Bella & Ruby
Roses Esthetics
Awards/Grants
2023 "Finalist Award" London International Creative Competition
2023 "Artist Support Regional Grant" Broward Cultural Division
2010 "Provost Fellowship Award" Florida Atlantic University
Exhibitions
Curated:
2024 "Borders & Gutters: The Personal in Sequential Art" The Art Gallery, Pembroke Pines, FL
Solo:
2021 "Homage" The Art Gallery, Pembroke Pines, FL
Group:
2023 "RAICES/ROOTS" Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition, Brooklyn, NY
2023 "Hispanic Heritage Doral Art Exhibit" Doral Cultural Arts Center, Doral, FL
2023 "Fall Faculty Exhibition" Rosemary Duffy Larson Gallery (Broward College), Davie, FL
2023 "Fall Faculty Exhibition" Kendall Campus Gallery of Art + Design" (MDC), Miami, FL
2023 "Elastic Mind" The Art Gallery, Pembroke Pines, FL
2023 "Cosmic Ledger" 1310 Gallery, Fort Lauderdale, FL
2022 "Fall Faculty Exhibition" Rosemary Duffy Larson Gallery (Broward College), Davie, FL
2021 "Fall Faculty Exhibition" Rosemary Duffy Larson Gallery (Broward College), Davie, FL
2019 "small works" Main Street Arts, Clifton Springs, NY
2019 "DRN2iT" 1310 Gallery, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Conventions
2021 "OtakuFest" Miami Airport Convention Center, Miami, FL
Articles/Interviews
2023 "BOLD Journey"
2022 "Canvas Rebel"
2022 "Faculty Profile-Miami Dade College"
2021 "SHOUTOUT MIAMI"
2020 "Voyage MIA Magazine"
Volunteer
2024 "Borders & Gutters: The Personal in Sequential Art" - Comic Workshop | The Art Gallery, Pembroke Pines, FL
2024 "Our Voices Festival of Words" - Comic workshop | Fort Lauderdale, FL
2023 "Miramar Comic Expo" - Panelist | Miramar Cultural Center, Miramar, FL
2023 "Our Voices Festival of Words" - Comic workshop | Fort Lauderdale, FL
2022 "Miramar Comic Expo" - Panelist | Miramar Cultural Center, Miramar, FL
Education
Miami Martial Arts | Brazilian jiu-jitsu Black Belt | November 2022
Florida Atlantic University, Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters | Master of Fine Arts in Visual Art | August 2014
Miami International University of Art and Design | Bachelor of Visual Arts | June 2010
Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts | HS Diploma | June 2006