Jennifer Ruiz is an artist from Patterson, California, who I discovered through the Chicana/o Art, History, y Cultura pool on Flickr.
I am in love with her Dia de los Muertos/Virgen de Guadalupe-modified figurines, charms and jewelry.
She describes herself as "a peaceful chick who loves art and creating! You can usually find me at thrift stores or yard sales on the weekends or in my room where I spend a lot of time working on my things. I love blues, jazz and old movies! I create everything from canvas art, jewelry, figurines, beads, dolls and pretty much anything I can slap some paint and glue on."
Not limited to strictly Chicano inspired art, Jennifer creates all kinds of delightful items from playful dinosaur earrings to vintage shadowboxes.
You can browse and purchase her wares on Etsy.
I am so inspired by people like Jennifer who are actually creating. I am committed to making 2009 the year I do the same. 
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