MARA LEA BROWN

These are some recent live figure drawing sketches and paintings (from 23rd Street Studio in SF):

Día de los Muertos 2025 Marigold Project Parque Potrero del Sol (Parque de la Raza) This year I made an interactive community altar in honor of people who passed away in 2025. Visitors added color to the images, arranged in alignment with the 5 elements: air, earth, water, fire and love. Bert Driscoll - Our family friend flies as an eagle in the AIR over the Grand Canyon in memory of adventures shared Families in Gaza - La Catrina gives ofrendas from the EARTH to stop hunger

Día de los Muertos Community Altar - Through this community altar, students from Buena Vista Horace Mann Elementary School in the Mission remember and celebrate their loved ones and invite you to do the same. This altar is dedicated to children for Día de los Angelitos.   Marigold Project visited Mara's classroom to work with her students and create a beautiful altar, Semillas de Luz / Seeds of Light. ​ ​ Semillas de Luz is a participatory art installation by The Marigold Pro

Curated By Rio Yañez and Bridgètt Rex October 11, 2025 thru November 7, 2025 ​ Now in its 26th year, SOMArts’ annual Día de Los Muertos exhibition is one of the most internationally diverse Day of the Dead celebrations in the United States. Founded by beloved San Francisco artist and curator René Yañez, Día de Los Muertos at SOMArts continues to be a multigenerational gathering of remembrance while affirming the importance of arts & culture in shaping our worlds. ​ Continuing

Curated By Rio Yañez and Bridgètt Rex October 11, 2025 thru November 7, 2025 Now in its 26th year, SOMArts’ annual Día de Los Muertos...

These are some recent figure drawings and sketches (from 23rd Street Studio in SF). I am adding a little color here and there: