Deferring College For Prada: Into Alexa Rivera's Unexpected Career Journey
Alexa Rivera, the star of kid-friendly YouTube skits and challenges started when she was 11, appearing in her brother’s Vine videos. Rivera attended college—for a day. “I ended up taking a chance on social media,” she says. Smart move: She now has 17.5 million YouTube subscribers. On Instagram, she shares travel and fashion content with 8 million fans. “It’s more natural and more my vibe.”
When Oprah Volunteered To Make A Video For Devon Rodriguez's Grandma
For Bronx native Devon Rodriguez, social media is an art form. The painter and sketch artist built a massive fan base with his hyper-realistic drawings of strangers on the New York subway. “It’s not even about the portrait, it’s about the person’s reaction,” says Rodriguez. Celebrities sit for him, too. A-list subjects have included Ben Affleck and Oprah. Brand deals include McDonald’s, Mastercard, and Verizon.
Devon Rodriguez On Being A "Faceless" Artist To Getting Recognized On The Street
For Bronx native Devon Rodriguez, social media is an art form. The painter and sketch artist built a massive fan base with his hyper-realistic drawings of strangers on the New York subway. “It’s not even about the portrait, it’s about the person’s reaction,” says Rodriguez. Celebrities sit for him, too. A-list subjects have included Ben Affleck and Oprah. Brand deals include McDonald’s, Mastercard, and Verizon.
From Subway Drawings To Success: How Devon Rodriguez Blew Up On TikTok
For Bronx native Devon Rodriguez, social media is an art form. The painter and sketch artist built a massive fan base with his hyper-realistic drawings of strangers on the New York subway. “It’s not even about the portrait, it’s about the person’s reaction,” says Rodriguez. Celebrities sit for him, too. A-list subjects have included Ben Affleck and Oprah. Brand deals include McDonald’s, Mastercard, and Verizon.