Calling all artists: Send us stuff for stuck-at-home Queens residents

By David Brand

Kids and adults in Queens are stuck at home, looking for activities to occupy their days in isolation and take their minds off the stress and dread of COVID-19.

So the Eagle is putting out a call to local artists and illustrators: Help us provide some fun stuff for children and families throughout the borough.

Our first installment comes from Andrew Hermida, a friend of the Eagle and an illustrator who has earned a cult following by drawing the scene at every single Mets game from a seat in the Citi Field stands. 

Hermida, who goes by @HermHerman on Instagram, draws the action on the field and in the crowd no matter the temperature or the amount of rain pouring onto the tarp. If you’ve been to a Mets game in the past couple years, you may have encountered him — his red, Justin Turneresque beard dangling over a drawing pad as he sketches the crowd around him.

We reached out, and Herm sent the Eagle a few black and white illustrations.

Print ‘em, color ‘em and send ‘em back to us to display here on our website!