John S. Huerta is an Arizona native and longtime Sacramento resident whose vibrant acrylic paintings depicting Día de los Muertos themes were inspired by the losses of his sister and mother. His colorful works center on Day of the Dead-styled portraits — ranging from celebrities like Audrey Hepburn and Elvis Presley to personal tributes honoring family members — with each piece driven by the eyes of his subjects, which he paints first. A Sacramento artist and muralist, Huerta has exhibited at the California Museum and creates original art, greeting cards, and prints available through his studio.