Bernadette MercadoBernadette is a self-taught artist that grew up in the heart of the Mission district in San Francisco. Growing up in the Mission gave her a great appreciation for art at a very early age. As Bernadette grows as an artist, her interest in realism portaits has increased and has become her main art style. Her goal as an artist is to use her art to help others, whether it's to encourage a child to read or to bring a community together by creating a mural. Read More Read Less