Murals That Make You Feel Seen | Des Moines News

Meet Marissa Hernandez, the Des Moines artist turning walls into vibrant canvases—one mural at a time. Since 2020, she’s painted over thirty large-scale murals across central Iowa, from schools to storefronts, even mastering a hydraulic lift before learning to drive. Her path to muralism began with childhood doodles and a STEM major—but a mentor and her first mural project with the Boys & Girls Club changed everything. Rooted in representation, her art celebrates diversity and nature, especially honoring her Mexican immigrant heritage to uplift underrepresented communities. With a Drake University art degree and studio support from Mainframe Studios, she’s now commissioned by towns statewide, always evolving her style while keeping one goal clear: to brighten lives and foster a sense of belonging through bold, beautiful visuals. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/42db1878b13d8397