ELBA RAQUEL

@theelbaraquel

Bo$$ San Jose Creative YOU DESERVE TO BE INSPIRED
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Would you like to be on my mailing list? I promise not to bore you. Quarterly editions, gorgeous pictures like this one by @thecultivator , and a whole lot of ART 🤩 Drop a 🔥in the comment section and I’ll send you a DM. Next edition: Friday 11/21
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5 months ago
“GET IT GIRL!” My assistants know that’s my one liner. I’ll always be lifting women up. It’s tough enough doing anything in this world, but doing it professionally as a woman is a whole other ballpark. It always seems like there’s a giant female obstacle course out there. My art career cost me my marriage and I’m OK with that because if every job was a fight, every level up a catastrophic event, and every success something to be ashamed of at home then I choose ART and me a million times in infinite universes. Women, this is your call to take up space. To be extraordinary. If it makes them uncomfortable, you’re doing it right. If it makes them upset, you’re leveling up. Don’t be small for anyone. Don’t sit back any longer. The fight isn’t in the words you say… …it’s in you Bossing up and living the most successful version of yourself. Happy International Women’s Day 🙌🏽 #womenempowerment #internationalwomensday #woman #womanartist
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1 year ago
If I can you can, Chingonas. I’m 5’1” and scared of heights. I have 2 kids and should be at home making dinner. This is my biggest mural at almost 50 feet. These are the glamour shots after 12+ hours of painting for 3 weeks and just 2 days off. The hot summer sun burning my skin under a tight deadline and barely any time for breaks. I’ve been holding onto these photos because I am ashamed to come across as a “show off”. But mural painting and art isn’t just about the process, it’s also about the reward. These pictures represent the pain and the joy of a muralist. Because 3 weeks worth of work is all it took for a legacy that will exist beyond me. Thank you to @localcolorsj for always lifting me. To my crew @chachaa71415 and @christopherjosephbarros for carrying me. To @stuphotoart and @alexknowbody for documenting. To everyone who believed in me and placed your vote I delivered because you believed in me. Thank you. To all women out there… I’m just a tiny 5’1” human with 2 kids who’s addicted to murals. What’s your legacy? Aspire. Inspire. Create. Hype yourself up ladies! You’re putting in the work ✊🏽 #woman #womenempowerment #nationalwomensday 📸: @alexknowbody
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2 years ago
We don’t get to chose what happens to us. But we do get to choose what we do with our experiences.
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4 days ago
⭐️Calling all vendors and creatives ⭐️ FAB Productions, in collaboration with Casa de Cultura and Arte, invite you to be a part of our Summer Night Event Series! July 11- Frida Paint Night (2-6) August 15- Noche de Lucha (2-6) Make our event extra special with your product, creativity, and energy. This Gilroy event encourages all neighboring cities to apply. LINK IN BIO 👉🏼 Applications open until May 18 👈🏼 Limited spots available. Read application for details. In partnership with Gilroy Elevates the Arts Grant.
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10 days ago
What is it about artists wanting to match their artwork? 🔥Can’t help it!🔥 Shout out to @peterortizd5 for hosting another successful 5 de Mayo event in East Side San Jose. Thank you for having me be a part of the art gallery @cdmsjartshow Such a great vibe. So much to see. Que viva la Cultura!
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12 days ago
We are excited to announce Elba Raquel as our second artist leading one of our five utility boxes for our Eastridge Transit Center Art Project🎉 Elba is a muralist, art teacher, and owner of FAB Productions using her art as a bridge, uniting the community’s voice. She will help the students from Alpha Jose Hernandez School design and paint a utility box located near their school. This project will include input from the community, including the support of the Brahms/Edgeview Neighborhood Association. We are looking forward to seeing what the students and community design 🎨 #CommunityArt #WeAreEastSanJose #LocalArtistSpotlight #YouthAndArt @scvta @theelbaraquel @alphajosehernandez @domingocandelasd8
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25 days ago
🙌🏽 When the music synchs up to the transitions 🙌🏽 It’s almost as if @qveenherby wrote this song just for my video 😆 Worth the watch, WITH sound just for that little pleasure. Catch this piece May 3rd at the 5 de Mayo show!
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27 days ago
Sometimes I need your input because I'm terrified of ruining a masterpiece. But I've realized that playing it safe means I'm not taking enough risks. Thanks for the feedback, even though most of you weren't on board with my final design 🤣 Loving the outcome while learning to trust my gut.
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29 days ago
Noche de Alebrijes Gala. Live painting con Frida y Diego. 🎨 📸 @dre412 📸
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1 month ago
Time and time again, art continues to be a steady in my life. It’s never been just a hobby, even when I was just a teenager. Stepping into new territory with this piece. Sometimes you have to destroy something beautiful to make something magnificent.
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1 month ago
“With Love, BO$$” Acrylic on board 10”x10” On display and for sale at @noble.dtsj gallery for 408 Day! Gallery opening tonight 4-8-26 and showing tomorrow 4-9-26 Fresh off the easel just for you San Jose.
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1 month ago