Photo Journal

PHOTO JOURNAL

Capture the vibrant spirit of East Los Angeles with a photo journal showcasing the creation of the ‘East Los Luv’ mural. Journey through the production process, featuring images that chronicle the artistic journey, from conception to completion. Immerse yourself in the colors, details, and stories woven into this stunning mural, a visual celebration of East LA’s unique cultural tapestry.

October 2023 – Panels including portraits of community members. The panel on the far left is a portrait of an East LA photographer with her mother.

2023 – Arcives, documentation, and production guide. Each panel was placed on a separate page to reference while painting.

Paint mixed by the artist for the mural which includes more than 100 colors.

October 2023 – The first four panels in the artist’s studio.

October 24, 2023 – portrait of an East Los Angeles doctor’s grandmother

October 29, 2023 The very beginning stages of painting the mural.

Illustration of Don Enedino surrounded by hand-printed paper elements.

2023 – The line drawing of portraits submitted by community members before to adding color to the panels.

November 2023 – snapshots of the panels in progress in the artist’s studio.

November 2023 – The panels with photos submitted by community members.

November 3, 2023 Portrait of Pete Tovar’s Family in progress, paying homage to two generations of Veterans and Chicanx artists.

The artist protecting the portrait with plastic sheeting to add splattered paint and texture to the adjacent elements.

November 2023 in the artist’s studio with panels paying tribute to East LA roosters and Día de los Muertos through Marigolds and florals.

The artist’s tribute to music and mixtapes.

November 10, 2023 – Panels with a portrait of an East LA resident in their Garfield cheerleading outfit from the 1970s and a portrait of an East LA resident who boxed in the 1980s. East LA has a rich boxing scene.

December 2023, The artist checking the seams of four panels.

December 2023, The artist comparing the paper print to the painted version. The imagery of the mural is comprised of hand-carved and hand-printed relief stamps.

The artist comparing the paper printed version of the humming bird to the painted version.

Close up of the color palette and the texture used by the artist to mimic the art of printmaking.

2023 – The line drawing of the Whittier Blvd Arch, East Los Classic, Lowrider and Olmec head before adding color to the panels.

November 2023, the artist painting the lowrider’s gradient

November 2023, the artist using a hand-cut rose stencil for the lowrider

The artist checking the seams on collapsible tables in her back yard.

November 2023 – Panels paying homage to East Los Classic, classic cars, the Whittier Blvd Arch or cruising, and indigenous roots.

The artist Stephanie Mercado aligning panels no. 18 and 19, measuring 90.5″ H x 120″ wide

November 11, 2023 – The artist aligning the panels on collapsible tables in the back yard.

December 2023, The artist’s tribute to the East LA punk scene, folklórico or traditional music, and the diversity of musical arts in East Los Angeles.

December 2023, Panels 20, 21, 22, 23 and 26 side by side

December 23, 2023 – Snapshot of panels 33 and 34 of the Hummingbird and florals.

2022 – snapshot of the carvings made to comprise the design of the mural.

2022 – snapshot of the carvings made paying tribute to the East LA punk scene that are included in the mural.

Community Artwork with a portrait of Mr. and Mrs. Griffin. The portraits were converted to an illustration and included in the final mural rendering.

2021 – Photo of the East Los Luv workshop held in Belvedere Park

Community Artwork with a portrait of Don Enedino. The portrait was converted to an illustration and included in the final mural rendering.

2022 – Portrait of the artist at an East Los Luv workshop.

2023 – Portrait of the artist at an East Los Luv workshop.

Capture the vibrant spirit of East Los Angeles with a photo journal showcasing the creation of the ‘East Los Luv’ mural. Journey through the production process, featuring images that chronicle the artistic journey, from conception to completion. Immerse yourself in the colors, details, and stories woven into this stunning mural, a visual celebration of East LA’s unique cultural tapestry.