Martha Rodriguez on ABLA

Yesterday, I set up shop outside the gallery Autobody Fine Art on the island of Alameda, California. What an incredibly sunny day with clear blue skies. I'm a native Californian but I was astounded by the weather. A group of "muerte" vendors set up shop and sold to the locals. It appeared that Dia de los Muertos had not yet come to the ISLA but the locals were ready for our artwork. It was a very family friendly group attending Isla de los Muertos with a fusion of Halloween and Dia de los Muerto… Continue

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I was notified by my friend Marianne Butler of Miss Butler's Style that I had been included in an Etsy Voter titled, "Which Day of the Dead item wakes the Dead." What a su… Continue

My studio is an enormous mess right now!! Why you ask? Well, in anticipation of Open Studios at 1890 Bryant plus at other buildings throughout the Mission, I have been creating lots of new work! New work involves lots of supplies. If you walked into my studio today, you'd find tubes of paint scattered a… Continue

Been back from New Orleans for about a week and a half. I can still feel the heat. The humidity hangs on my skin like a thick blanket making it hard to move quickly. NOLA Time. I'm still on NOLA time and energy. I wish it could last.

New Orleans never disappoints me. The overwhelming humidity immediately lets you know who's boss. No rushing in this weather. It feels nearly impossible to move quickly. You know, that is really okay with me. In San Francisco, I hate the heat. In New Orleans I almo… Continue

Just wanted to share the incredible work of my very talented friend Rio Yanez. Rio just finished an amazing mural / billboard on 24th & Bryant in San franciscio's Mission District, on the side wall of the Galeria de la Raza. Check out his… Continue