Episode
Drawing Power: Tehani Farr on Identity, Impact & Changing the Game
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- Icon Presents
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- Sep 1, 2025
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- 3289
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Summary
In this episode of Icon Presents, host Antwon Haynes sits down with Mexican visual artist Tehani Farr, whose powerful work has been featured on over 30 comic book covers — including collaborations with Stranger Comics and actor Sebastian Aguirre. Tehani shares her experience breaking into the industry, being underestimated early in her career, and how she proved herself through resilience and raw talent. From the show floor at San Diego Comic-Con to her own art studio, she reflects on the balance between creativity, personal identity, and mental wellness. They also dive into her artistic influences, her fascination with darker character themes, and her advice to aspiring artists: prioritize your well-being and keep creating, no matter the noise.