ABOVE: Local artist Ignacio Garcia works on his latest mural titled “La Guitarista,” at 47 S. Fifth Ave.. After seven years, Garcia is painting over his original mural of basketball legend Bill Walton riding a mythical jackalope. Garcia says the Walton mural didn’t fully reflect downtown Tucson and he has embraced a style of art that represents the Sonoran culture and empowerment of women. Garcia says he will give away prints of the Walton mural on Jan. 12 at 5 p.m. in the Proper Shops, 300 E. Congress St. LEFT: Garcia works on “La Guitarista,” which he says will be completed by Jan. 16. Two of his other murals in the downtown Tucson area have a similar style, “Empowered Woman” and La Calavera Catrina.”
Tucson muralist Ignacio Garcia painted a larger-than-life mural of Twelve Tribes' late owner Dennis "Papa Ranger" Francis on Corbett's outdoor bar at 340 N. Sixth Ave. He was one of three muralists commissioned by the restaurant's partners.
Garcia works on “La Guitarista," which he says will be completed by Jan. 16. Two of his other murals in the downtown Tucson area have a similar style, “Empowered Woman” and La Calavera Catrina.”
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