Open-air artist Anthony Holdsworth has lived near the heart of san francisco's Mission District for years, and recently decided to turn his eye to the vibrant community. Inspired by his friend and neighbor, underground cartoonist Spain Rodriguez who pasted away, he would pack his bicycle trailer with art supplies and cruise along 24th Street of San Fransico and paint on location. He loves painting on site because it allows him to interact with the community and capture the essence of the location.

local businesses and community members have rallied together to protect the cultural heritage of the Mission since the mid 90's. Thanks to their efforts, san francisco recently designated 24th Street as the city's Latino Cultural District, which gives the Mission District an extra say so in deciding what new businesses and housing developments can come into the neighborhood.