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New Gallery Additions | Behind the Art | Updated 2026 Pricing | Launching The People Archive soon From the ocean floor to the cosmos: aligned As I ride out on the high of ARC's James Kaneko Gallery exhibit that held my series and art installation Brown Women on a Brown Continent, I remembered some images I took that fit into this space with a renewed appreciation and have added the above to my gallery as individual prints or as sets. I've priced them to be easily attainable.

From the series: "Brown Women on a Brown Continent" My current exhibit, Brown Women on a Brown Continent, is a visual statement on the interconnected relationship between Brown women indigenous to this American continent and the earth beneath your feet. Natural twine, clay, skulls and stones lead the eye to tell the story through photography and art installation. It is told through my connection to the region of my ancestors: what is now the U.S. and Northern Mexico. From

(image above and below) UFW leaders march arm in arm with Dolores Huerta to the California State Capitol to demand Governor Newsom sign AB2183. Aug 8, 2022. Roberta Alvarado. As we wrap up Women’s History Month, my heart is with our community as we stand in support of Dolores Huerta, Ana Murguia, and Debra Rojas, as well as the other women who have come forward regarding Cesar Chavez. These women were part of the movement from the time they were young, watching their famili

As the year winds down and families gather, I’ve opened a few limited end-of-year sessions to help you walk into 2026 feeling clear, prepared, and ahead of the game. If your business visuals are outdated, if your website has been stressing you out, or if you’ve been wanting to give someone a meaningful gift, these sessions make it easy! No overwhelm - just the support you need and a smooth fresh start. I do the heavy lifting! ✨ Website Clarity Session — $99 (1 hour, Zoom)

This is my 4th year collaborating with the Consulate General of Mexico in Sacramento for Día de los Muertos! As the Ofrenda Designer, I worked in partnership with Juan Carlos Ruiz Gajardo and Ernesto Robles for the LCAC, and Vidal Beltrán and the Consulate’s cultural team for the Natomas location. In recognition of the 700th anniversary of Tenochtitlan, we built two community ofrendas (altars) that honor our ancestors, history, and duality. At the Consulate General of Mexico

New Bird Studio has been moving at a beautiful pace this season, and I’m excited to share some of the work that’s been happening behind the scenes. Over the past few weeks, I’ve covered historic community events , built two art installations , led Branding + Lifestyle & Headshot Workshops , introduced my Limited Holiday Package , and highlighted a client doing meaningful work. Recent assignments included Sacramento’s new sister-city relationship with Morelia, time with ci

Calling all Sacramento theatre professionals and enthusiasts!!! Get ready to ignite your creativity and connect with your community at...

Every once in a while, I organize and declutter my external hard drive photography files — and just like when I declutter my home, it...

In December, I had the deep honor of being invited to Mexico City as a guest artist for the 5th Annual Jornada de Artistas, hosted by the...

Punk, Rock, and Heavy Metal history through the original lens of Sacramento’s own John Muheim. Before smartphones, before digital downloads—there was film. 35mm, 36 frames a roll, red darkroom light, and the smell of developer. Circles of wax pencil mark the chosen shots on a contact sheet. With vinyl spinning in the background, and a plan to catch the next gig. Photographer John Muheim lived it and shot it. From the hardcore punk gigs at Club Minimal in Sacramento to legen

By New Bird Studio – Intrigue. Inform. Inspire = GROW. In 2025, the landscape of business visibility is shifting faster than ever....