Marigolds with Purple Background
Marigolds with Purple Background
Marigolds with Purple Background
Vibrant orange marigolds explode against a bold purple backdrop—a celebration of color and cultural significance. Marigolds (cempasúchil) hold sacred meaning in Mexican tradition, especially during Día de los Muertos, guiding spirits home with their brilliant petals and distinctive scent.
This piece honors that cultural heritage while embracing pure visual power—the way orange and purple create maximum contrast, the way thick paint captures light, the energy of bold composition.
✦ ARTWORK DETAILS
- Original oil painting (one-of-a-kind)
- Oil on stretched canvas
- 18" × 24"
- Painted 2022
- Gallery-wrapped canvas (painted edges, ready to hang)
- Signed by artist
- Includes certificate of authenticity
✦ ABOUT MY WORK
Through still lifes, landscapes, and portraiture, I document the ever-changing landscape of Los Angeles and celebrate Mexican-American cultural iconography. I aim to showcase the beauty in the Latino community and my Mexican heritage, rejecting narratives that reduce our experiences to poverty or injustice.
✦ PERFECT FOR
- Collectors of contemporary still life
- Day of the Dead celebrations and cultural spaces
- Vibrant statement pieces for bold interiors
- Honoring Mexican traditions through art
- Supporting contemporary Chicano art
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SHIPPING
- FREE shipping included to all U.S. states
- Carefully packaged with protective materials
- Fully insured during transit
- Ships within 5-7 business days
- Tracking number provided via email
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ARTWORK CARE
- Display away from direct sunlight to preserve vibrant colors
- Avoid high humidity areas
- Dust gently with soft, dry cloth
- No framing needed (gallery-wrapped canvas is ready to hang)
- Canvas edges are painted as part of the artwork
PAYMENT OPTIONS
- Installment plans available to all PayPal users
- Pay over time with PayPal at checkout
- All major credit cards accepted
RETURNS
- All sales are final for original artworks
- Contact info@palomaresblvd.com with any questions before purchasing
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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)
- 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)
ARTISTIC INFLUENCES
Drawing from Wayne Thiebaud, Kerry James Marshall, Kehinde Wiley, and John Valadez, Francisco creates work that bridges classical technique with contemporary subject matter.
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