Hi friend,

My name is Sienna Gonzales. I'm a queer Mexican and Chitimachan artist based in Los Angeles.

I want to tell you a story.

When Evergreen asked me to design this poster to illustrate one of four pillars of their core vision—one that centers a thriving, just, inclusive clean energy future—I started brainstorming my own vision of what that means to me.

As an artist, a clear vision is foundational to my creative process.

I often begin with curating a mood board, gathering images that resonate with the colors, atmosphere, and composition of the piece I envision, which helps me set the tone of the work.

Following this, I engage in a brief creative writing exercise to describe the image I aim to create, which solidifies the emotional impact I want the viewer to experience.

Only after I establish this vision do I begin sketching—starting with broad, loose shapes to establish the composition. Gradually, I refine these sketches, bringing the piece into more and more focus.

When I heard about the Evergreen Action Plan 2.0, it felt like this monumental effort was also grounded in a clear vision, brought to life by thoughtful steps and refinements along the way.

And I was moved by the plan's commitment to helping our leaders build, piece-by-piece, the better, brighter future we all want and deserve.

If you resonate with this vision like I do, I hope you'll start a monthly donation of just $15 to support Evergreen's work. If you do, you'll get a free gift from Evergreen in return—one of four posters (including my own!) that illustrate a future that’s clean, thriving, just, and inclusive.

START A MONTHLY GIFT TO EVERGREEN

As someone who believes that optimism is a powerful force—one that not only captures attention but also inspires action—designing this poster was an incredibly meaningful experience for me. A clean energy future embodies a collective commitment to the well-being of both people and the planet, and it's an honor to think that my work might play a role in bringing us closer to that shared goal.

For a brighter future,

Sienna Gonzales

Artist & Illustrator

P.S. The other works in the poster series are stunning. If you start a recurring gift of $40 or more each month, you’ll automatically get all four as a gift!