A poster by Rafael Lopez to inspire all to get out and vote. A vote for Obama is a vote for change.

Nuestra Voz, a poster by Rafael Lopez. Purchase a copy of the poster. (All proceeds go to Obama for America.)

I wanted to create a poster celebrating Barack Obama that I hope will speak to fellow Latinos about a man I believe has vision and leadership. Hearing him speak, I keep thinking to myself, here is someone I can relate to, someone who can be a genuine voice for the issues we face in America and around the world. Nuestra Voz.

I paint it for my young son Santiago as Obama represents the hope I have for his future. For my wife who teaches at San Diego City College, an urban community college, and for her students because Obama knows that education is the open door that changes lives and he will make it a priority. Both my parents were born in Mexico and were architects and teachers who taught me to be a world citizen. I believe this nation is part of a global community and Obama can change the negative perceptions that cloud the future as he is a man of ideas who values the social, economic and cultural issues of our time.

It is my hope that people will use the image to reach out to Latinos and others. We need to get everyone registered to vote so their voice can be heard (voteforchange.com). All proceeds from the sale of this poster go to the Obama campaign. Thanks to the many artists who started this effort and inspired me to speak with my paintbrushes.

— Rafael Lopez