Liberty Throws Shade

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Jul 03, 2026

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For months I’ve watched Cris Palomino’s work land in my Substack feed — funny little animals, drawn with the kind of craft you only get from someone who spent years at Disney Consumer Products. Born and raised in Los Angeles, she’s one of the platform’s quiet treasures.

So we asked her for something bigger.

The commission: Lady Liberty, dropping her sungl…

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A guest post by

Cris Palomino

I am an 2D and 3D artist who was born and raised in Los Angeles. I worked as an artist for many years at Disney Consumer Products. While I do many styles, the one that brings me the most joy is drawing or sculpting funny little animals.