About Mr B Baby
A Latina born and raised in San Diego, California, Michelle Ruby aka Mr B Baby, uses elements of her heritage as inspiration for her striking and lively art work. B Baby is heavily influenced by her community, as well as her Puerto Rican/Mexican upbringing. By combining vibrant colors with traditional imagery, Mr B Baby is able to uplift her audience and intrigue her viewers. The artist's aim is to bring happiness and joy to her collectors and community, while also having stronger messages intertwined, all of which are open to the viewer's interpretation.
Michelle was raised in a predominantly Spanish speaking home with a single mother and her older sister. Her mother's strong work ethic led her to move to San Francisco and pursue her dream as an artist. B Baby lived and studied art in San Francisco. After attaining her Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts, she then decided it was time for a change and returned to her hometown to focus on a career. She had a daughter of her own and was determined to lead by example, so she began teaching art full time. Although Michelle enjoyed teaching, she longed to create. She eventually moved to Los Angeles to try her hand at being a full-time artist. Regardless of the many obstacles and struggles along the way, Mr B Baby was persistent and determined in all she did. She is now residing part time in Los Angeles and part time in San Diego trying to succeed in the art world and provide a strong role model for her daughter. She has now shown in galleries, such as Chimmaya Gallery, Just another Gallery, Chicano Park Gallery, and more. She is also a muralist and has had clients ranging from Random House to San Diego Weekly, etc.
Mr B Baby
Chucho the Wooden Doll
Acrylic on wood
7.5” x 3” x 4.5”
$840
About Mr B Baby
A Latina born and raised in San Diego, California, Michelle Ruby aka Mr B Baby, uses elements of her heritage as inspiration for her striking and lively art work. B Baby is heavily influenced by her community, as well as her Puerto Rican/Mexican upbringing. By combining vibrant colors with traditional imagery, Mr B Baby is able to uplift her audience and intrigue her viewers. The artist's aim is to bring happiness and joy to her collectors and community, while also having stronger messages intertwined, all of which are open to the viewer's interpretation.
Michelle was raised in a predominantly Spanish speaking home with a single mother and her older sister. Her mother's strong work ethic led her to move to San Francisco and pursue her dream as an artist. B Baby lived and studied art in San Francisco. After attaining her Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts, she then decided it was time for a change and returned to her hometown to focus on a career. She had a daughter of her own and was determined to lead by example, so she began teaching art full time. Although Michelle enjoyed teaching, she longed to create. She eventually moved to Los Angeles to try her hand at being a full-time artist. Regardless of the many obstacles and struggles along the way, Mr B Baby was persistent and determined in all she did. She is now residing part time in Los Angeles and part time in San Diego trying to succeed in the art world and provide a strong role model for her daughter. She has now shown in galleries, such as Chimmaya Gallery, Just another Gallery, Chicano Park Gallery, and more. She is also a muralist and has had clients ranging from Random House to San Diego Weekly, etc.
