Shane Gillis portrait by Alejandro Milà

Shane Gillis is one of the best comedians today, and although he’s a bit far from me, I look forward to the day I can go see a live show and laugh in person, not just through a screen.

The comedians I connect with the most and admire are those who dance on the edge of humor’s boundaries.

During these months when I haven’t stopped working, one needs to unwind, and laughing is one of the most effective ways to release all the stress that builds up. This drawing tribute is my way of thanking him.

When I started drawing professionally, one of the things I struggled with—and still find a bit challenging, though less so—was doing caricatures of people. I’ve always envied those great illustrators and artists who take one look at your face and, with a few exaggerated strokes, manage to nail the portrait perfectly.

God didn’t lead me down the path of caricature, but every now and then I like to practice to refine my style and, in the process, pay tribute to the figures I admire most.

Shane Gillis portrait by Alejandro Milà

Illustration over photo in Buenos Aires by Alejandro Milà

My good friend (and talented artist) Claudio Corrales asked me why I’d stopped illustrating over photos. He said they were one of the things he loved most about my work and encouraged me to create one whenever I got the chance.

A couple of months ago, I visited Argentina for the first time with my family. I took some photos (check out a few in my Instagram Stories) and remembered my friend’s advice. Here’s the first one—trying to capture the vibrant colors of Buenos Aires at their best.

Illustration over photo in Buenos Aires by Alejandro Milà.

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