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Mitsy Avila Ovalles
Mitsy Avila Ovalles (born 1978) is a California-born Chicana artist. Her art is a variety of mediums including but not limited to: painting, needlepoint, crochet, collage, and digital. Ovalles' art has a push and pull with very childlike aspects, while also combining adult imagery. She is inspired by an abundance of things from her childhood like holiday trips to Mexicali, her family, Chicana/Mexican pop culture, cartoons, sports, curvy women, crafts, and food. Her work has been seen in many exhibits, especially in her hometown of the bay area. She went to junior college and then earned her BFA at San José State where she studies under Rupert Garcia.

Early life and education
She was born in San Jose, California and currently lives in the Bay Area. She started drawing at a young age and often drew popular cartoons. Growing up, her mom was very crafty, and her make do attitude heavily influences her art.

Notable exhibitions

 * 2006: Check-In at Lart 23 Tres, Mexico City, Mexico
 * 2007: Pistolitas de Azúcar at Galería de la Raza, San Francisco, CA
 * 2007: We are the Strange at Anno Domini, San Jose, CA
 * 2011: When You Grow Up Your Heart Dies at Cukui, San Jose, CA