This wearable art collaboration connects Mexican-American artist Humberto Cruz — better known as I Scream Colour — with a group of students from Duduk Atas Elementary School in Senggigi, Lombok. Their drawings, bursting with imagination, humor, and color, reminded Humberto of the creative freedom he celebrates in his own work. Known for his bold, pop-infused aesthetic and playful messages, he reinterpreted the kids’ sketches into a vibrant explosion of shapes and positivity. Together they created wearable art that invites everyone to reconnect with their inner child — because joy, curiosity, and color never grow old.
Humberto Cruz, the talented artist and graphic designer behind I Scream Colour, creates vibrant and playful artwork that blends influences from pop culture, fashion, and color. Based in San Diego, CA, Humberto’s work is characterized by spontaneity, quirkiness, and enthusiasm. His uplifting and joyful work has garnered attention on Instagram, where he has an impressive following of 147,000 fans. Humberto’s unique blend of digital media, smudged lines, crayon colors, and spray paint creates a visual feast that resonates with art enthusiasts worldwide3
I Scream Colour about his collab
Why Humberto Cruz wanted to design a Face This T-shirt
They all put a smile on my face. I was really impressed by them, they looked perfect! I asked myself, who are these characters they drew? Do the kids know I will work with their drawings?
I Scream Colour about his collab
Humberto Cruz about the Indonesian kids' drawings
I’m always drawing my own characters and I had the idea of putting them together with some of the drawings I received. I picked these drawings because the characters showed a lot of personality.
I Scream Colour about his collab
How Humberto Cruz designed his Face This T-shirt
It’s been an amazing opportunity and it’s something I’ve never done before. I really enjoyed working with Face This. Thank you!