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Samba Time - Marcela’s return

Another member of the Samba Trio makes her big comeback! Marcela Riva! Tropical themed dancer representing the seas itself.
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March 13, 2026 at 7:24 PM
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Samba July - Day 8: Party Time

If there’s one thing the Santiagos are best known for in Sunnyside, is that they love to party! Wherever they go, fun will folllow.
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July 8, 2026 at 12:40 PM
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Samba July - Day 24: New Samba Outfit

While out shopping, Marcia discovered a new samba outfit on display. She’s thinking about showing it to Elijah to try something a little different for her class.
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July 24, 2026 at 1:27 PM
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Samba July - Day 26: Sunnyside

Over those hills, lies the city of Sunnyside, Florida. With the heart of Rio de Janeiro within the sunshine state, it is home to many people.
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July 26, 2026 at 1:50 PM
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Samba July - Day 2: Marcia Rivas

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Description: The second member of the Samba Trio with an ocean theme. She also acts as the voice of reason whenever her friends do something crazy or stupid. But still keeps up to her own rhythm alongside her pals, Lia and Ava.
July 2, 2026 at 2:26 PM
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Like Mother, like daughter

Sara’s got a similar outfit like her mother, Lia. Looking almost like a copy of her. A real chip off the old block.
(Originally created January 26th, 2021)
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July 30, 2026 at 5:33 PM
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Samba July - Day 5: Coffee Break

Ava and Marcia were chatting over a cup of coffee at the dance studio they work at. Nothing like a cup of joe before starting their classes.
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July 5, 2026 at 12:10 PM
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Samba July - Day 20: Elijah Riva

Elijah is the husband of Marcia Riva. A passionate musician, he helps the girls provide music to their samba classes alongside his friend, Jake.
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He sometimes tends to go a little overboard with anything that’s related to music, but he has a good heart nonetheless.
July 20, 2026 at 1:37 PM
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Samba July - Day 7: Sara and Sandy

Both Sara Santiago and Marcia’s daughter, Sandy Riva, were hanging near the beach, chewing on bubble gum while waiting for both Tai and Jenny to meet up with them.
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July 7, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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Samba July - Day 14: Movies

While Lia’s out with her friends, Tai invited his best friend, Jenny, to a little movie night of their own. After a coin toss, they decided to watch “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish”.
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July 14, 2026 at 7:09 PM
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Samba July - Day 25: Arcade

One thing that both Tai and Jenny enjoy doing on weekends is go to the arcade to play the latest games there. And once they have enough tickets, they’ll pick out the biggest prizes.
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July 25, 2026 at 1:55 PM
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Sara Santiago - very first sketch

Back in January, I managed to create the very first sketch of Sara Santiago, the daughter of Lia and Jake Santiago.
(Created January 6th, 2021)
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But even though I finished it, I never managed to post it. Until today that is. So here’s what Sara was like back in 2021. Before redrawing her for July.
July 29, 2026 at 6:07 PM
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Samba July - Day 31: Family Dance Party!

And so, Samba July has come to an end. It was very nice to revisit these characters.
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Lia’s gotten the entire family down for a little dance party together. The best way to end the day together.
July 31, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Ava & Marcia’s coffee time (original version)

This was an artpiece that I never managed to showcase. So some things were much different compared to nowadays.
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Ava and Marcia were enjoying a coffee break from their own dance classes. And still talking about their own personal lives.
July 27, 2026 at 6:08 PM
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Samba July - Day 6: Tai and Jenny

(Remake of original created February 14th, 2023)
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Description: Both Tai and Jenny were taking a walk towards the outdoor mall to hang with their friends at the arcade before going to their dance class after lunch. Birds of a feather will always flock together.
July 6, 2026 at 1:14 PM
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Concerned Tai

Sometimes, Tai can get a little concerned whenever his friends or his mother come up with something crazy at times. Another Samba Time sketch that I have never shown here before.
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August 10, 2026 at 5:46 PM
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Samba July - Day 11: Beach Day

The Santiago Family went to Sunnyside Beach for a fun Saturday outing. Time for some sun and surf!
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July 11, 2026 at 12:36 PM
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Samba July - Day 10: Samba Lessons

During her dance class, Lia explains to her students about one of the most important fundamentals of samba dancing.
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July 10, 2026 at 1:19 PM
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Samba July - BONUS: Sara Santiago

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Description: Sara is the daughter of Lia and Jake, and the older sister of Tai. Tomboyish, witty and smart, Sara’s one gal that’s willing to face off whatever it is throughout the day. And while she can get annoyed by her family’s antics, she still loves them and often helps them out from time to time.
July 16, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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Samba July - Day 18: Lucas Santos

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Description: Lucas is the husband of Ava Santos. He acts more like the voice of reason when it comes to his wife’s crazy ideas. However, his ideas can sometimes be just as crazy as Ava’s, but not too crazy. They still hold a strong bond with each other despite the zany ideas Ava has sometimes.
July 18, 2026 at 1:22 PM
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Samba July - BONUS: Jake Santiago

The husband of Lia Santiago and the glue that keeps the family together.

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He helps Lia during her samba classes, providing music. Though he can be concerned about the things his wife plans out for the family to boost their lives. But he still loves her and never wishes to trade her for the world.
July 15, 2026 at 3:40 PM
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Marcia’s Photo

This is a photograph that Marcia took for Elijah that is inside his wallet behind his driver’s license. A little good luck charm whenever he’s way out of town without her by his side.
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September 4, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Samba July - Day 29: Sweets

Both Tai and Jenny were sitting near the beachside taking in the view of town, enjoying some Nerds Gummy Clusters together.
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July 29, 2026 at 1:27 PM
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Samba Time - Ava’s Return

The last of the Samba Trio, Ava Santos! The wild card of the group and the one who’s the most excitable about doing things. Next month, you’ll be in for a sunny fun time!
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June 4, 2026 at 5:21 PM
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Samba July - Day 30: Hug

No matter how crazy things get, the Samba Trio always hug it out. As birds of a feather will dance samba together!
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July 30, 2026 at 12:22 PM