Micaela Martínez DuCasse
American artist and educator
Micaela Martínez DuCasse (1913–1989) was an American artist, author, and educator, known for her murals and sculptures. She was the daughter of Elsie Whitaker Martinez and painter Xavier Martínez. From 1955 to 1978 she taught at the San Francisco College for Women.
Biography
Martínez was born on August 26, 1913, in San Francisco, California, to Elsie Whitaker and painter Xavier Martínez. Although her father was born in Mexico, he never spoke Spanish at home and never taught her. She started drawing at the age of 3, studying with her father. At the age of 7 she expressed wanting to become a religious painter. Neither of her parents were particularly religious but she was sent to attend classes at the Catholic convent. At age 14 she enrolled in classes at California School of Arts and Crafts (now known as the California College of the Arts or CCA) in Oakland. At CCA she studied sculpture with Ralph Stackpole and showed natural talent.
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