In this painting this girl armed with courage and traditional Day of the Dead face paint, celebrates the passing of her loved ones. Courage, Day of the Dead. Original 16 x 20, Acrylic on Mounted Canvas. Ready to Hang. The celebration of the Day of the Dead is a very important and honored tradition in the Mexican Culture. It's a day of celebration to honor those who have past away, many take to the streets and march to the graveyards where food, candy, artifacts and music are taken to loved ones who have departed, which represent things they appreciated when they were living. This picture Doesn't Do It Justice. Colors are so vibrant in person!