Day Of The Dead art by patrushka
The Day of the Dead is a festive holiday celebrated in Mexico and other parts of the world during November 1st & 2nd. Even though this coincides with the Catholic holiday called All Soul’s & All Saint’s Day, the indigenous people have combined this with their own ancient beliefs of honoring their deceased loved ones.
Ode To Celia
Ode To Celia
Title: “Ode To Celia”
Size: 16″ x 20″
Medium: Gouache/watercolor on wood, varnished
A Day Of The Dead tribute to the incredible Celia Cruz, well-known as the queen of salsa. She was a Cuban salsa singer and performer. One of the most popular salsa artists of the 20th century, she earned twenty-three gold albums and was a recipient of the National Medal of Arts.