San Diego is no stranger to public art. Across the county, each piece of street art comes with unique stories + styles — and also captures our region’s rich cultural diversity.
Last year, we loved the 10 designs San Diego-based non-profit Ladies Who Paint showcased in the Gaslamp Quarter — three of which are featured below. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, let’s tour 7 masterpieces painted by local women that we can celebrate every day.
Stop and smell the flowers. | Photo via @thaofrenchart
📸 Thao Huynh French
“If you’re reading this, buy yourself some flowers today, or perhaps buy someone you admire some beautiful flowers. The world needs more love.” -Thao Huynh French
Vietnamese muralist Thao Huynh French drew inspiration from her grandma’s garden to create this abstract + colorful piece. The local artist loves connecting with the community through her work + has numerous displays throughout the region (and on her Instagram).
📍 Hotel Z | 521 Sixth Ave., Gaslamp Quarter
A fierce mural. | Photo via @hannasmurals
📸 Hanna Daly
With complete creative freedom, muralist Hanna Daly painted this fierce design in just two days. Her portfolio displays unique + diverse work throughout our community, like her contributions to Kitchens for Good.
Soni + Selena. | Photo via @soni_artist
📸 Soni López-Chávez
Como la Flor, this piece adds a pop of color to Logan Avenue, southeast of Chicano Park in Barrio Logan. Artist Soni López-Chávez wanted to honor + celebrate the iconic Mexican-American singer Selena Quintanilla Pérez in mural form. Next time you’re in the area, snap a picture with the likeness of the late Tejano music legend.
📍 2151 Logan Ave.
Eva Struble + her abstract design. | Photo via @evastruble
📸 Eva Struble
When designing her abstract pieces, Eva Struble uses inspiration from nature + agriculture. This design, located in the outskirts of downtown San Diego, was inspired by the water + white sage in Mission Trails Regional Park.
📍 Fifth Avenue + Spruce Street
Pink mural on Broadway in Chula Vista. | Photo via @aypanca
📸 Panca
Binational street artist Paola Villaseñor, aka Panca, is recognized for her colorful and eclectic murals throughout south San Diego + is represented by the Bread & Salt art gallery.
📍 560 Broadway
Colorful mural in the SOVA Science District. | Photo via @celestialterrestrial
📸 Celeste Byers
The SOVA Science District in Sorrento Valley welcomes a splash of color thanks to Celeste Byers’ four-piece mural series celebrating California’s biodiversity. Although Byers is a San Diego native, her nature-inspired art has reached seven countries.
📍 SOVA Science District | Sorrento Valley
A sweet new look for a Sweet Shoppe. | Photo via @stefaniebalesfineart
📸 Stefanie Bales
Local, contemporary fine artist + muralist Stefanie Bales took her talents to Belmont Park to give Sweet Shoppe a new look — documenting her creative process along the way. You can find her colorful pieces inside + outside of the candy store, as well as in other parts of San Diego.
📍 3146 Mission Blvd. #C | Belmont Park