Carlos Almaraz earned his UC Los Angeles, and later his MFA at Otis Art Institute. He was part of “Los Four”, a group that was implemental in popularizing Chicano art in Los Angeles. He worked for several years with Cesar Chavez and the United Farm Workers Union. His work has been showcased all over the world. (Robin K. Dunitz, Street Gallery, Guide to over 1000 Los Angeles Murals)