With their larger-than-life presences and glittery costumes, the gender-bending stars of RuPaul’s Drag Race are the perfect subjects for portraiture. Illustrator and comics artist Chad Sell pays gorgeous, witty tribute to the ladies in an extensive series that captures his favorite contestants’ finest moments. Click through to see some his best digital prints of Sharon Needles, Latrice Royale, Raja, and the rest, and visit his website if you see something you’d like to purchase.
Sharon Needles. Image credit: Chad Sell
Latrice Royale. Image credit: Chad Sell
Raja. Image credit: Chad Sell
Manila Luzon. Image credit: Chad Sell
Chad Michaels. Image credit: Chad Sell
Nina Flowers. Image credit: Chad Sell
Raven and Jujube. Image credit: Chad Sell
Latrice Royale as Aretha Franklin. Image credit: Chad Sell
Sharon Needles. Image credit: Chad Sell