Irene Carranza

Among her achievements, including commissioned paintings for legendary Carlos Santana and Oscar de la Hoya, Maldef honored her painting, "Everlasting Bond" with a series of lithographs awarded to honorees such as President Vicente Fox of Mexico. Her vibrant art has graced the pages of Latina Magazine, including an article written about her and her decision to switch careers from graphic designer to full-time visual artist and painter. The American Heart Association commissioned 50 limited edition prints for their benefactors. People en Español Magazine have used her paintings several times for their Christmas cards. Her story appears in the coffee table two volume set — "Contemporary Chicana and Chicano Art", a book chronicling emerging and established artists in the United States of Mexican descent. Most recently, Maria Maria restaurants displayed Carranza's "Madagascar Jasmine" canvas prints with Santana's album cover artists.

Though she considers herself a Los Angeles artist, she is currently living in San Diego while maintaining her connection to the L.A. art scene. She is currently represented by Fremont Gallery.  www.irenecarranza.com