Meryl Rowin, Illustrator, Los Angeles

Description

This is an illustration of Mae Carol Jemison, the first African American woman in space. She is depicted from the shoulders up, smiling warmly at the viewer. She wears a blue jumpsuit with a NASA logo on the chest. The background is a purple, mottled texture with small white stars, a small planet, and the subject's name in white script to the left. The illustration style is reminiscent of a painted portrait, with visible brushstrokes and soft shading, giving the image a slightly textured appearance. The overall tone is celebratory and inspiring, befitting her historic achievement.