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This one was fun since Trinity is one of my favorite badasses and I think highly underrated in the women of sci-fi category.

#the matrix #trinity #Illustration #drawing #art

Gabby Gonzales paints murals that brighten up the streets and alleyways of Los Angeles, celebrating the eclectic beings she sees all around the city. She goes by "GIRLBARF," and with a street artist name so loud and cool, how can one not be a little intrigued? Gabby's strong work ethic and talent live up to her aforementioned handle perfectly. Her spewing of colorful and quirky characters on the sides of buildings captures that signature "GIRLBARF" style--a style that has granted her well-deserved recognition in LA's street art scene. We caught up with Gabby to discuss her artistic background, where she finds inspiration for her murals, and what it feels like to be creating in a community that is sometimes seen as male-dominant. Smart Girls: How did the name "GIRLBARF" become your street art pseudonym? What does it mean? Gabby Gonzales: When I first started painting I was really interested in graffiti culture. The idea of the “throwie” and “throw ups” was really cool to me at the

A short Q&A I did recently with the folks over at Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls.

#interviews #amy poehler #smart girls #art #painting #mural #street art