Francis Mead
a mama & dreamer rooted in Oakland / Huichin Ohlone Territory
“Ritual is a tribute to the human capacity to create, remember, and imagine, and to apply that imagination for the benefit of the community.”
-Malidoma Patrice Somé
Ever since she can remember Francis has created art to connect with herself, her ancestors and the spirits that guide her. Her watercolor, pen and ink and acrylic illustrations honor Black and Brown Indigenous magic, Divine femininity, the earth, and other dreamers and warriors throughout time and space.
Recently she has expanded her creative spiritual practice through ceremonial tattooing. She currently apprentices under Sal 'Chamuco' Cortez at the very special gallery and tattoo shop Amor Eterno Arte in east Oakland. The intention behind her work always is to serve and inspire the people, creating art as tools for healing and liberation.
*Francis is always booking commissions and speaking engagements. Please feel free to contact for all business inquiries, illustratedtruths@gmail.com, and sign up for the newsletter below. Blessings!

Grateful to collaborate with organizations doing amazing work for the community!
Center For Cultural Power
The Greenlining Institute
Forward Together
Third Wave
Clima Fund
Blue Heart Fund
Empowering Women of Color Conference
Latest Exhibitions
Black Feminist Study group exhibition 2019
Ashara Ekundaya Gallery
Oakland, CA
Many Gods No Masters solo exhibition 2018
Amor Eterno Arte Gallery and Tattoo shop
Oakland, CA
The Black Woman Is God group exhibition 2017, 2016