Fabuloso with Marigolds

Fabuloso's iconic purple bottle paired with traditional marigolds (cempasúchil) creates a contemporary still life that bridges everyday life and cultural tradition. This piece celebrates the objects that make a house a Mexican-American home.

I honor my mother and others like her. Her story represents so many who immigrated from Mexico to the United States, learned a new language and a new way of life. She embodies the immigrant spirit. In this painting I bring together my two formative experiences: my life as a first-generation Mexican American and my career as a fine artist.

The marigolds hold deep significance in Mexican culture, particularly for Día de los Muertos celebrations. Paired with Fabuloso—a staple in Latino households—it creates a dialogue between the sacred and the mundane, memory and daily life.

ABOUT FRANCISCO PALOMARES

Francisco Palomares is a contemporary artist from East Los Angeles whose work is deeply rooted in his Mexican-American heritage and inspired by the Chicano Movement.

EDUCATION

- BFA, Drawing and Painting, Cal State Long Beach (2014)

- Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, China (2013)

- Academia de Belle Arte, Florence, Italy (2010)

- Ryman Arts Program, USC (2007)

SELECTED EXHIBITIONS

- The Billboard Creative - "Fabuloso" Billboard (2025)

- San Diego International Airport - "Espacios & Lines" (2024)

- The Cheech Museum - "Anniversary Edition" (2023)

- Mingei International Museum - "Piñatas: The High Art of Celebration" (2022)

- Craft in America - "Piñatas: The High Art of Celebration" (2021)

- Armory Center for the Arts - "At the Table" (2022)

- Mexican Consulate Los Angeles (2018, 2017)

- Solo Show: "No Parking on PalomaresBLVD," Bermudez Projects (2023)

RECOGNITION & PRESS

- LA Lakers "In the Paint" Winner (2021)

- Quinn Emmanuel Artist in Residence (2022)

- Featured: LA Times, Telemundo, Spectrum News, PBS's Craft in America

- Walmart x Francisco Palomares Collaboration (2024)

- Saatchi Art Rising Stars (2020)

SIGNATURE PROJECT

"Francisco's Fresh Paintings" - A mobile art cart bringing gallery-quality work to the streets of East LA, featured in LA Times and Telemundo

Working from his Boyle Heights studio, PalomaresBLVD, Francisco creates portraits, landscapes, and still lifes that celebrate the beauty and complexity of his community while challeng

SHIPPING

- FREE shipping included to all U.S. states

- Ships rolled in a protective tube

- All orders ship within 5-7 business days

- Tracking number provided via email

- International shipping: Contact info@palomaresblvd.com for rates

PAYMENT OPTIONS

- Installment plans available to all PayPal users

- Pay over time with PayPal at checkout

- All major credit cards accepted

RETURNS & EXCHANGES

- All sales are final

- Please review size and framing options carefully before purchase

- Contact info@palomaresblvd.com with any questions before ordering.

QUALITY

- Giclée printing on museum-grade archival paper

- Fade-resistant pigment inks (100+ year lifespan)

- Color-matched to original painting

- Hand-signed by Francisco Palomares

CARE INSTRUCTIONS

- Unroll gently and allow print to flatten for 24-48 hours

- Frame behind UV-protective glass or acrylic

- Avoid direct sunlight when possible

- Handle with clean, dry hands

FRAMING (if selected)

- Professional black wood frame with archival mat

- UV-protective glass included

- Ready to hang