A pop of color (and skeletons) for your Monday

"The skull is nature's sculpture." 10/2/17 The Artist Bringing Vibrant Skeletons to Life Under everything, we all have a skull. Knowing the power of that imagery, and borrowing inspiration from the iconography and artwork of Mexico's Day of the Dead celebrations, Butch Locsin creates art that celebrates life, death and humanity. Now, he's found a collaborator in girlfriend and fellow artist María Pérez. Together they're spreading the beauty and vibrancy of Mexican culture. This Great Big Story was made in partnership with Toyota Camry. Still Hanging On: The Cotton-Top Tamarin Fights for Survival This little lady is a cotton-top tamarin at Boise Zoo. With the stocky build of something out of the Gremlins and the smooth locks of the frontman of an '80s hair band, she's quite the stunner. Sadly rapid deforestation has seen their wild population drop by 80 percent over the past three generations. The Concrete Cowboys of Philadelphia For the past decade, Malik Divers has run a small Philadelphia stable where he trains teenagers to ride and keep horses. Divers says that the horses keep kids off the streets and teach them responsibility. For 18-year-old Shahir Drayton, riding has even become an essential form of therapy. For some, it's ride or die. Introducing: Great Big Historias Today, we begin a new chapter at Great Big Story. Presenting: stories that draw from the rich heritage of Hispanic culture, made with love. Click here for more. Adelante! Te gustaría ver nuestros videos en Español? Pasa a visitarnos a nuestro nuevo canal de YouTube. Copyright © 2017 Great Big Story, LLC, All rights reserved.You are receiving this message because you subscribed to the Great Big Story newsletter. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list