MARA LEA BROWN

Our Stories is a series of seven books for children ages four through eight who are learning to read in English. Children will enjoy practicing and discovering new vocabulary by reading Our Stories. In this series they will meet a group of friends who share their stories, poems and songs. Each book has an accompanying Activity Book with fun educational activities, art projects and games. The first Story of this series and its accompanying Activity Book are now available! Chi

Check out our website, as we get ready to publish the Story 1 and its accompanying Activity Book in our series: Our Stories. www.calei-kalei.com

A new leaning space is coming soon: www.calei-kalei.com We’ll let you know as soon as the first storybook and accompanying activity book become available!

I usually figure draw with charcoal at 23rd Street Studio, but lately I have been adding color. Here are some of my latest drawings from life:

This show is devoted to SF Bay area teachers to celebrate the artists who split their time teaching others how to create, while also pushing their own artistic practice forward. The walls of The Drawing Room will be filled with the artwork of teachers (ALL teachers—full-time, part-time, after school, weekend, past, or present) to celebrate the creativity and tireless dedication to those they mentor! The artwork reflects that which inspires them and pushes them forward as arti

Hi! Here is an interview that just came out about my creative process and inspirations: https://canvasrebel.com/meet-mara-lea-brown/ In this article I talk about the impact Adrián Arias' Illusion Project had on me, about my collaborations with The Marigold Project, and on the most rewarding aspects of being a creative. Enjoy! Mara

Glimpse of hope a glimmer an olive branch peace

I have been painting a lot at 23rd Street Studio this year! Of course, I also keep going back to charcoal.

Opens February 28th, 2026 - Faultline Gallery, 3908 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland, CA Women's+ 10xTen (2026) This exhibition features over 100 Women+ artists working on 10" x 10" panels built in-house at Faultline. This show will focus on Bay Area voices, bold color, and experimental work across painting, drawing, collage, printmaking, and more. I will have a 10" x 10" piece in this show!

ICE Now you wear a mask Not to protect from COVID But to spread your hate Quarantine Coloring Book images are free for you to print, color and share.