In this vibrant and informative episode, we sit down with the deeply compelling Rachel Castaneda—a self taught muralist who paints murals in schools, businesses, and public spaces. Rachel's creative journey is one of reclamation and resilience.Her murals aren’t just decorative—they’re striking. They reclaim space, spark dialogue, and serve as vibrant meditations on collective and personal histories. Whether she’s painting on a city wall or in a school Rachel brings an unmistakable depth to every brush stroke.🖌️ Rachel's work reminds us that art isn't separate from life—it is life. A form of witnessing, a form of expression, a form of joy.In this conversation, Rachel invites us into:

• Her process of translating vision into public art
• How storytelling lives on walls
• And the tools and process to bring murals to life

✨ Rachel’s life and work are a masterclass in creative integrity, intuitive expression, and cultural rootedness.👇 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to hear more inspiring conversations with artists who live their truth out loud and move culture from the ground up.Support the channel – https://pay.artistanticswithapril.com. Your support helps amplify these essential voices.🖼️ Connect with Rachel Castaneda:🌐 Website: www.chellodesignco.com🎨 Portfolio / Murals: @chellodesignco📸 Instagram: @chellodesignco📧 Email: [email protected]🎙️ Host April Paige:🌐 Website – www.AprilPaige.com📸 Instagram – @april_paige_fine_art📧 Email – [email protected]📘 Facebook – April Paige Fine Art▶️ YouTube – @AprilPaige-AAWA📱 Call/Text – 941-586-6550#ArtistAnticsWithApril #RachelCastaneda #MuralistLife #WomenArtists #PublicArtMatters#ArtAsHealing #WallsWithStories #WritingAndPainting #CreativeResistance #ColorAndCulture#ArtThatHeals #StoriesInColor #RootedArtistry #LatinaArtists #VisualStorytellers #ArtForChange#CulturalMemory #RadicalCreativity #FromTheWallToThePage #SpeakThroughArt #SacredArtistry