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Oswaldo Guayasamin Oswaldo Guayasamin Oswaldo Guayasamin was an Ecuadorian artist whose work reflected his commitment to democracy.
Francisco Toledo Francisco Toledo was a Mexican painter who was considered one of the most important artists in Mexico.
Rembrandt van Rijn Rembrandt van Rijn was a Dutch master painter who captured the suffering, reflection and compassion of humanity in his art.
Frank Lloyd Wright Frank Lloyd Wright was the founder of the "Prairie School Movement" and organic architecture.
Daniel Libeskind Daniel Libeskind is an American-Polish architect whose work inspires peace around the world.
Wes Anderson
Bob Hope Bob Hope was an American-British vaudevillian, comedy actor and award-winning humanitarian who had the rare ability to bring laughter everywhere he went.
Martha Graham Martha Graham <br> (http://www.londondance.com/<br>image_library/3/3/2007.jpg) Martha Graham was an American modern dancer and choreographer, known as the "Mother of Modern Dance".
Salvador Dali Salvador Dali (http://www.facade.com/celebrity/photo/<br>Salvador_Dali.jpg) Salvador Dali was one of the most recognized Spanish surrealist artists. His work can easily be recognized with the use of distorted objects such as melting clocks.
Shirley Temple Shirley Temple was a child star who brought happiness to all, and she later became a UN ambassador.
Charlie Chaplin Charlie Chaplin taught us to laugh in the face of adversity.
Esme Tran (Early Reader Edition) Esme Tran won the MY HERO Robert Shetterly Portrait Contest in 2022 with a painting she did of her and her brother, Hugo.
Stan Mack: A Pioneer of Documentary Comics Stan Mack is an American cartoonist best known for his unique brand of documentary comics.
Mariama Diamanka: Promoting Peace Through Art Read about Mariama Diamanka, one of Dakar's leading urban artists promoting peace, hope, and social progress.
Esme Tran Esme Tran wins MY HERO art contest.
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Hope in Limitless Hopelessness

Frank Owen Gehry Architect Frank Owen Gehry developed his own unique style of design.
Ansel Adams Ansel Adams (http://www.temple.edu/photo<br>/photographers/adams/Ansel.jpg) Ansel Adams was an 'artist-activist' whose photographs of nature inspired conservation.
Marsha Gomez: Sculptor, Educator, and Activist Marsha Gomez: Sculptor, Educator, and Activist Read about Marsha Gomez, a Native American sculptor, educator, and activist.
Ellen DeGeneres Ellen DeGeneres is a comedian and talk show host whose character on "Ellen" was the first openly gay lead.
Lin-Manuel Miranda Lin-Manuel Miranda is a Broadway actor and producer, best known for the hit musical "Hamilton."
Naya Rivera: Performer, Mother, Daughter, Friend, and Inspiration Naya Rivera was an actress who portrayed Santana Lopez on the TV show Glee and was a pioneer in Afro-Latinx and gay Latinx representation.
Frank Zappa Frank Zappa Frank Zappa was a musician and composer with a flair for the absurd.
Ivana Kobilca Self-portrait in White, around 1910 Ivana Kobilca was an important Slovene realist painter.
Gustave Eiffel Gustave Eiffel was the French engineer who built the Eiffel Tower.
Chadwick Boseman Gage Skidmore [CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)] Chadwick Boseman is an American actor best known for his titular role in the groundbreaking Marvel film Black Panther.
Charles M. Schulz Charles M. Schulz made people laugh every day.
Jimmy Kimmel Jimmy Kimmel, late night talk show host, believes all Americans deserve the affordable healthcare that saved his son.
Grace Kelly
Dorothy Dandridge Dorothy Dandridge "The first African American to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress."
Michaela Coel Michaela Coel is a British actress and producer who has advocated for herself in Hollywood and won major awards.
Harriet Powers
Coluche Coluche is a French humorist who created an organization to feed the poor
Mahalia Jackson Dave Brinkman (ANEFO) (GaHetNa (Nationaal Archief NL)) (CC BY-SA 3.0), via Wikimedia Commons Mahalia Jackson is a hero because she didn’t let anyone stand in her way from becoming a singer.
Pablo Picasso Pablo Picasso was a Spanish artist who shared his unique vision of life with the world.
Helen Hayes Helen Hayes was an American actress, widely known as "First Lady of American Theatre".
Maya Lin Maya Lin created the winning design for Washington, D.C.'s Vietnam War Memorial while still an undergraduate at Yale University.
Christopher Reeve Christopher Reeve was an American actor, writer, and director, best known for portraying the role of Superman.
Lekha Singh Lekha Singh is a fine art photographer, filmmaker, and activist.
The Pritzker Prize: Architecture's Most Prestigious Award Read about The Pritzker Architecture Prize and its most recent winner, Riken Yamamoto.
Gene Kelly Headshot of Gene Kelly. (Library of Congress) Gene Kelly brought dance to the screen with his grace, energy and well loved personality.
Sandra Bullock
Taylor Swift Taylor Swift
Raphael Sanzio da Urbino

Raphael Sanzio da Urbino
was an Italian painter of the High Renaissance.
Mary Pickford: ‘America's Sweetheart’ Mary Pickford rose to become one of the most iconic figures in the history of American cinema. Known as "America's Sweetheart" and "The Girl with the Curls."
The Weeknd The Weeknd
Leonardo Da Vinci
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter: Empowering Change Through BeyGood Charity Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, born September 4, 1981, is an American singer, songwriter, philanthropist and businesswoman.
Aaron Chang Sunset Beach, Hawaii (Aaron Chang Gallery) Aaron Chang inspires others through his photos of the beauty and majesty of the ocean.
Peter Max: Counter-Cultural Icon Read this story about American artist, Peter Max.
Wyland: Fundraising for Victims of the Maui Wildfires American artist and conservationist Robert Wyland is known for creating more than one hundred outdoor murals, depicting life-size sea creatures
Walt Disney
Frida Kalho Frida Kalho
Demi Lovato Demi Lovato is a singer and actress who speaks up about mental health issues.
Dorothea Lange "To live a visual life is an enormous undertaking, practically unattainable... But I have only touched it, just touched it." -Dorothea Lange
Rebecca Sugar
Stan Lee Stan Lee was the creative head of Marvel Comics for over 20 years.
Laura P. Valtorta The Art House is about Ginger Westray's house, painted in copper colors from head to foot.
Robert Shetterly: Americans Who Tell the Truth
Louis Sullivan Louis Sullivan is credited with inventing the skyscraper.
R. Buckminster Fuller R. Buckminster Fuller was an American architect known for designing the geodesic dome.
Simeon Solomon Simeon Solomon was a British painter who was part of the Pre-Raphaelite brotherhood and often painted androgynous figures.
Katsushika Ōi (葛飾 応為) Katsushika Ōi was an Ukiyo-e artist in the Edo period in Japan, when most women were not able to follow their artistic pursuits.
Lena Horne Lena Horne, a singer, dancer, and actress, was one of the top African American performers of her time.
Felix Gonzalez-Torres Felix Gonzalez-Torres was a Cuban American visual artist whose work reflected the LGBT community and the AIDS epidemic.
Lili Reinhart Lili Reinhart is an American actress who is open about her depression.
The Sculptor: Selma Burke Selma Burke was an influential African American sculptor during the Harlem Renaissance in the U.S.
Misty Copeland Misty Copeland has paved the way for other African American ballerinas.
Ellen Day Hale Ellen Day Hale was an American Impressionist painter who rejected feminine conventions in order to be true to her style.
Emily Mary Osborn Emily Mary Osborn was a successful Victorian artist in the nineteenth century who helped open up more opportunities for women.
Norbert Troller Norbert Troller was a Jewish architect sent to the Theresienstadt ghetto-concentration camp. He made secret drawings depicting camp life that he recovered after the war.
Morris Louis Morris Louis, Public Domain via WikiArt Morris Louis is a Jewish artist who created abstract paintings representing the loss of Jewish literature during the Holocaust and the literature's rebirth.
Eurydice by Elise Paschen
Jean-Michel Basquiat Jean-Michel Basquiat is an artist from the 1980s who demonstrated perseverance in overcoming obstacles to create messages that deeply resonate with his audience
Tove Jansson Tove Jansson was a Finnish artist, writer and painter. She is known for the Moomins children's book series.
Diego Rivera Diego Rivera was a famed Mexican muralist and revolutionary.
Joanne Tawfilis Joanne Tawfilis is the co-founder of the Art Miles Mural Project, an organization that brings people together through collective murals.
Fauzia Minallah Fauzia Minallah is a Pakistani "artivist" with a passion for peacebuilding and protecting the environment.
Artist Hero: Robert Shetterly Robert Shetterly paints portraits of Americans who have acted with courage to do the right thing.
Zaha Hadid Zaha Hadid is the first woman to be awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize.
Tadao Ando Tadao Ando image courtesy of the Pritzker Prize in Architecture. Tadao Ando is a world-famous Japanese architect.
Maria Tallchief Maria Tallchief was the first prima ballerina and Native American in the United States.
Baje Whitethorne Baje Whitethorne is a celebrated Navajo painter and author.
Women Heroes Noel Bennett and Tiana Bighorse Two storytellers, elder Tiana Bighorse and young Noel Bennett published Tiana's family history. Now elderly, Noel is collaborating with Tiana's great grandson.
Jacob Lawrence Jacob Lawrence broke racial barriers as a renowned painter.
Friedl Dicker-Brandeis Friedl Dicker-Brandeis was an artist and teacher who gave children hope during the Holocaust.
Artemisia Gentileschi Artemisia Gentileschi was an Italian female post-Renaissance artist who tackled challenging themes. She is now considered one of greatest Baroque painters of her time.
Lena Horne Friedman-Abeles Lena Horne was one of the first successful African American movie actresses. She was also a singer, dancer and civil rights activist.
Antoni Gaudi Antoni Gaudi is one of the most recognized architects of his time and is considered the greatest exponent of Catalan Modernism.
Margot Fonteyn Margot Fonteyn was a world-renowned dancer and Prima Ballerina Assoluta of the Royal Ballet.
I. M. Pei "Life is architecture, and architecture is the mirror of life." -Ieoh Ming Pei
Harry Houdini Harry Houdini was a master of escape.
Alex Janvier Alex Janvier is a respected indigenous fine arts painter from Canada.
Alvin Ailey Alvin Ailey worked his way from a poor field worker to a famous choreographer.
Anna Pavlova Anna Pavlova was a Russian ballerina and is known as one of the finest classical dancers in history
Nipsey Hussle Nipsey Hussle was an American rapper who worked to bring peace between longtime feuding gangs and uplift his struggling neighborhood.
Misty Copeland
Berta Hummel Berta Hummel was a beloved artist who brought joy to others with her art in sharing the happiness and innocence of children and the beauty of faith.
Simon Velez Simon Velez is a prize winning architect who uses sustainable materials.
Michaela DePrince Michaela DePrince is an inspiring American ballerina, rescued as an orphan from Sierra Leone, and who now dances for the Dutch National Ballet.
Aleksey Nikolayevich Beketov Aleksey Nikolayevich Beketov left a legacy of beautiful buildings in Ukraine.
Georgia O'Keeffe Georgia O'Keeffe (http://cache.eb.com/eb/image?id=82513&rendTypeId=4) Georgia O'Keeffe is an artist who is celebrated as the ""Mother of American modernism."
Laverne Cox (www.lavernecox.com) "Cox doesn't want to be seen as an icon or a hero, she just wants to prove that everyone is human and even if they may be different that just makes them special."
Chancelor Bennett A.K.A Chance the Rapper Chancelor Bennett AKA Chance the Rapper gives his listeners hope for a better future through his music and social outreach in Chicago.
Andy Warhol Andy Warhol "In the future everyone will be famous for 15 minutes." Andy Warhol
Lily Yeh Lily Yeh works to bring the gift of beauty to broken and traumatized places in the world.
Ruby Dee Chicago Sun Times (ebay) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons Ruby Dee was an accomplished African American actress, play writer/ screenwriter, journalist and activist.
Anna Chromy Anna Chromy Anna Chromy expresses her visions for peace, love, and hope through unique sculptures, including the world famous "Cloak of Conscience".
Anna Catherine Wiley By the Arbor (http://www.themorris.org/ourcollection/wiley-arbor.html) Anna Catherine Wiley, Tennessee Hero, was a loyal patron of the arts and influenced many students while at University of Tennessee.
Robin Altman Robin Altman is an active participant in the arts community in the Laguna Beach area.
Mada Leach

Mada Leach
cofounded Laguna Community Art Education (LOCA).
Kaziah Hancock Kaziah Hancock paints portraits of fallen soldiers as a memorial keepsake for their families.
Leonardo da Vinci One of many flying marvels Leonardo da Vinci was a visionary artist and inventor who thought beyond what others believed was possible.
Hayao Miyazaki Miyazaki’s passionate diligence and hard work led him become a leading animator with positive values for all ages.
Beniamino Bufano Beniamino Bufano created distinctive sculptures addressing the theme of peace.
Josefina Lopez Photo courtesy of Josefina Lopez Josefina Lopez is a Latina screenwriter who believes in the power of women.
Kenji Williams Kenji Williams creates music and films that celebrate the earth from the perspective of space.
Clayton Bates Clayton Bates is in the Tap Dance Hall of Fame.
Yuri Mason Yuri Mason (www.yurimason.com/Yuri_Mason_Gallery/Artist_Yuri_Mason.html) Yuri Mason shared her love of life and peace through the power of her paintings.
Wyland Wyland is an internationally recognized artist and marine life conservationist.
Wang Yani Wang Yani has been painting since she was three years old.
Vojko Gasperut My uncle at work (web page of the community of Piran) Vojko Gasperut creates beautiful paintings despite his paralysis.
Tomihiro Hoshino Tomihiro Hoshino creates captivating art and poetry despite paralysis.
The Mirror Project The Mirror Project The Mirror Project continues to teach kids cinematography.
September McGee September McGee and a student September McGee is an artist and a teacher.
Rudolph Nureyev Rudolph Nureyev was a legendary Russian ballet dancer.
Piet Kroon My dad, Piet Kroon Piet Kroon is a talented Dutch filmmaker and devoted dad.
Patrick Nagatani Patrick Nagatani (courtesy Patrick Nagatani) Patrick Nagatani uses photography and colored lights to promote good health.
Miranda Andersen Dr. Mary Hagedorn and Miranda Andersen (Help Mary Save Coral) Miranda Andersen is a young filmmaker and environmentalist who uses her talents to create awareness.
Message in a box: Franck de Las Mercedes's peace packages Artist Franck de Las Mercedes creates art boxes that are shipped ‘empty,’ except for their messages. Message in a box: Franck de Las Mercedes's peace packages creates peace boxes to send all over the world
Mary Jane Colter Mary Jane Colter designed the rustic buildings at the Grand Canyon National Park.
Mary Cassatt <center>Photo of Mary Cassatt</center> Mary Cassatt filled the world with her beautiful paintings of children, mothers, love and kindness.
Mamadou Tall Diedhiou Mamadou Tall Diedhiou combines recycled materials to create inspiring works of art.
M.C. Escher M.C. Escher created art that plays with perspective and dimension.
Lou Ferrigno Lou Ferrigno is a successful actor and bodybuilder who overcame a hearing disability.
Lita Albuquerque Eqypt Sol-Star ( (Lita Albuquerque Studio)) Lita Albuquerque is an environmental artist who works on a large scale.
Katie Lee Katie Lee at the river Katie Lee is a passionate advocate for wilderness.
Julia Morgan Julia Morgan was a respected architect known for her work on Hearst Castle.
Jodie Gates Jodie Gates is a groundbreaker in the international world of dance.
Jackie Chan Jackie Chan is a beloved comedic martial artist and philanthropist.
Isadora Duncan Isadora Duncan popularized emotional self-expression in dance.
Ian McKellen Ian McKellen is an accomplished English actor and human rights activist.
Helen Hayes Helen Hayes is considered the 'First Lady of American Theater.
Hands Up Don't Shoot Team Hands Up Don't Shoot Team created by 2 young filmmakers, with support and mentorship from their high school, Pearl-Cohn Entertainment Magnet.
Gary Birch Gary Birch is a compassionate educator and role model to his students.
Gabrielle (Coco) Chanel The Young Gabrielle Chanel <br>(http://transcriptions.english.ucsb.edu/archive/topics/infoart/chanel Gabrielle (Coco) Chanel revolutionized women's fashion and empowered women.
Frank Lloyd Wright Frank Lloyd Wright was an innovative architect.
Frances Anne Hopkins Frances Anne Hopkins was an English artist known for her canoe paintings of Canada.
Fernando Botero Fernando Botero is a Colombian painter famous for his robust figures.
Dr. Michael Irving Dr. Michael Irving created a memorial monument as a voice for victims of child abuse.
Carol Burnett Carol Burnett an award-winning actress and comedienne.
Bob Fosse Bob Fosse received many Academy Awards for his innovative choreography.
Bill LeVasseur - Preserving Mexico's folk art masks Bill LeVasseur has collected hundreds of Mexican masks from remote villages that now hang on the walls of his museum in San Miguel de Allende.
Akiane Kramarik Akiane Kramarik is an incredible young artist who is self taught.
Veronica Tennant, the Prima Ballerina Veronica Tennant, the Prima Ballerina is an accomplished Canadian dance film producer and director.
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