Yep, that's Alexis Bledel from Gilmore Girls. And in the bottom photo, that's Marin Ireland from reasons to be pretty and Maria Dizzia from In the Next Room.
I have considered starting an official petition for Raul to be like, the hot singing history teacher on Glee. But even though he'll be in LA for a while, I think that is, sadly, extremely wishful thinking.
A work of art is an invitation to love.