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Want to fall in love with Chicago all over again? Check out Jaz Rodriguez’s art.

Jaz Rodriguez grew up in a family of artists in Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood. “As a Hispanic, stories mean a lot to us,” she said. Now, she tells some of those stories through her art. You may know Rodriguez as JazOnVinyl on Instagram, where she shares colorful drawings inspired by pop culture and Chicago nightlife. When asked to describe her work, she tells people, “I draw what I love, I use all the colors.” In this episode, host Erin Allen talks to Rodriguez about community, color and how to find your artistic niche in Chicago.

Stay in the loop with the Windy City’s biggest news.

   

Jaz Rodriguez grew up in a family of artists in Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood. 

“As a Hispanic, stories mean a lot to us,” she said. 

Now, she tells some of those stories through her art. 

You may know Rodriguez as JazOnVinyl on Instagram, where she shares colorful drawings inspired by pop culture and Chicago nightlife. 

When asked to describe her work, she tells people, “I draw what I love, I use all the colors.” In this episode, host Erin Allen talks to Rodriguez about community, color and how to find your artistic niche in Chicago.

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