Mariela Puente

Painter

Birthplace Monterrey, Mexico

#308,384 Most Popular

About

Painter and graphic designer whose work in oil, acrylic, watercolor, and pastel has been featured by media outlets including TUDN and Spotify's Radio Check. She rose to fame with her original pieces inspired by motorsports, including Formula 1, IndyCar, and motorcycling. Her paintings and vlog-style content have also helped her attract an audience of over 150,000 followers to her mariela.brox Instagram account.

Before Fame

She began painting when she was only 8 years old. She went on to graduate from the University of Monterrey in 2024. 

Trivia

In 2023, her painting of Formula 1 Red Bull driver Checo Pérez was featured by ESPN. The following year, she was also commissioned for a piece that was featured in an advertisement for EA Sports' video game F1 24.

Family Life

Her mother is also a painter. Her father is passionate about motorcycles and introduced her to biking for the first time as a child.

Associated With

In 2023, she collaborated with Pato O'Ward to create a hand-painted Nike Air Force One, inspired by his exclusive special edition helmet for the Indy 500.