new paintings on paper

I'm currently starting a new series of paintings on paper. Here is a sneak peek into what I have been working on so far.

So I wanted to share some ideas I have been working on for various projects. The colored sketch is for an upcoming mural project. The other is for a possible art residency coming up in Oakland.

Japan Fundraiser art piece

Here is the art piece I donated for the Japan Fundraiser at Fabric8. I painted this just for the event. I wanted to do something personal to show my support for Japan.

Japan Fundraiser this sunday from noon to 5pm

Come out this sunday April 3 from noon to 5 pm for a Japan Fundraiser at Fabric8. There will be raffled prizes, good food, and great music. Artwork donated by myself and some other great artists.

100% of the raffle ticket and food sales will go to the Northern Japan Earthquake Relief Fund established by the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California (JCCCNC).

Here is glimpse of the piece I'm currently working on for the fundraiser.

Crankset Aids/Lifecycle Fundraiser

This sunday come out to Fabric8 for a great fundraising event for the Aids lifecycle. There will be a silent art auction featuring work from myself and some other great artists. There will be beats by GrownKidsRadio and some tasty treats. Get out of the house,enjoy your sunday,and help support a great cause.

Live painting with Bambu Station

I have another live painting gig coming up this Saturday at the Rockit Room in San Francisco

The Event will also have music performances by Bambu Station, Jahlectrik, and New Day & Chief
Tickets are $15 at the door or you can purchase tickets at brownpapertickets.com
Hope to see you there..

My Limited Edition T-shirt Release with Likuid Elements clothing Nov.27th

On November 27th there will be a t-shirt release party at 111 minna gallery in sf to celebrate the release of my limited edition t-shirt by Likuid Elements Clothing. You will be able to purchase my shirt and the rest of the Likuid Elements Clothing line at the event. There will also be a live performance by Good Green and I will be doing some live painting. Hope to see everyone there
Santos

Artwork currently at Six by Six Gallery in NY!!

I currently have a piece at the new six by six gallery in NY. They are linked up with the Charming Wall Gallery also in NY.



This piece is a part of their opening show and featured over 100 artists all creating work on a six by six inch canvas.
You can purchase my piece off their website or a full color exhibition catalog. Check here-SixbySixGallery
Glad I had the opportunity to participate in this show.
Thanks SixbySix

Fabric8 Gallery Grand Opening

Whats up everyone I have a piece in the upcoming Creature Feature show going down this Saturday July 25th at Fabric8. This show is apart of the Grand Opening of their Gallery space. So be sure to check it out.
Here is my piece for the show.





fabric8 galleries grand opening extravaganza
Saturday, July 25, you MUST come to the Grand Opening of the new fabric8 Galleries, located directly behind our existing boutique at 3318 22nd Street near Valencia in the Mission District of San Francisco. We will be having an opening reception from 7-10PM for, not just one, but TWO group shows.

The "fabric8 Galleries Grand Opening Show" is a group exhibition featuring large works from::

Adam Caldwell
Blaine Fontana
Brett Amory
Brian Barneclo
Damon Soule
David Choong Lee
Erik Otto
KeFe (Kelly Tunstall + Ferris Plock)
Leon Loucheur
Nome Edonna
Norm Maxwell
Reuben Rude
Romanowski
Sirron Norris
Skriblz
Ursula X Young

"Creature Features" is a group show, honoring monsters and other-worldly creatures we have and will come to love, in our existing boutique/gallery space with artists::

Alice Koswara
Andy Stattmiller
Ben Collison
Chris Granillo
Clee Sobieski
Dan Fleres
Deli
gaNyan
GEM
Johnny Siu
Leecifer
Ninjagrl
Peabe
Phoneticontrol
Santos Shelton

That's new work from over 30 artists! It's going to be a big one, so be there.

Heavy Hitterz Maryland!!

Was up everyone. I have a piece in the upcoming Heavy Hitterz show at the Art Whino Gallery in Maryland that will feature over 60 plus artists from around the globe. Here is my piece for the show. Opening reception is this Saturday July 25th. So if you're in Maryland check it out.This is a show not to miss.





Heavy Hitterz show
Saturday, July 25th, from 6pm – Midnight
Location: Art Whino Gallery
173 Waterfront St.
National Harbor, MD 20745

Show end date: Aug 15th

Side Project: the issue of blindness.

Check out this painting I did of Danny Glover. I usually don't do this kind of work but it was nice to try something different for a change. This piece means a lot to me because it really looks like my father who actually became blind almost 2 years ago due to Diabetes. Sadly, my father will never see this painting or anything else I create. Society seems to kick aside the disabled. There needs to be more programs and support for individuals with disabilities in this country. We are truly lucky to be able to see the world around us.





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The Oscar Grant Memorial Arts Project

So a few months ago I created a piece for the Oscar Grant Project. I was really Upset when I found out about the young 22 year old who was shot by Bart Police while handcuffed shortly after the new year had started. The folks at Urban Habitat (www.urbanhabitat.org) were kind enough to create a memorial project to help the community release it's anger and pain over not only this shooting but a history of Police violence involving the people of Oakland. I was honored to be apart of this project and I hope there will be more like it in the future.

Art is a powerful tool for change.

Here is the piece I submitted for the project.







You can find out more behind this piece here http://www.urbanhabitat.org/node/420

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Article about the "Behind the curtain" show.

So I know this is mad late but check out this article written about my show in Vegas.

http://www.lasvegascitylife.com/articles/2009/01/02/ae/art/iq_26013367.txt

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Pics from the Behind The Curtain show in Vegas!!

What's up everyone. Here are some pics from the show I did at the Henri-Odette Gallery in Las Vegas. It was an awesome show.I really had fun painting for this show and trying out some new things with my work.The show is down now but some of the pieces are still available. Check out more of the work for this show at www.santossheltonart.com
































Thanks again Jennifer. If your in Vegas don't forget to stop and check out the Henri-Odette gallery. www.henri-odette.com

posts coming soon!!

Hey everyone, sorry it's been a while since I posted. I've been crazy busy lately. I will have some new posts up shortly from my show in Vegas and also some other side projects I have worked on.
Take care
santos

New work for Isle of misfits show at Canteen in Ottawa, Canada

Here are some pics for a group show i'm doing called Isle of misfits for the canteen gallery/shop in Ottawa, Canada. I don't have the exact specific date yet. The show was themed around the idea of demented toys. It was a cool concept to me and influenced me to try some new things. check it out. I will have more info on the show later on.








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Crazy Bike Ride!!

Well after being cooped up for a little over a month. I really wanted to get out and get some fresh air. I went on this crazy bike ride with my man Erik and his girlfriend Kristin. We started of in downtown San Francisco, headed to pier 39 and ended up going across golden gate bridge and back. All I can say is it was mad cold and my thighs are still sore haha!! Great fun though. Thanks Erik and Kristen for a cool trip!








I shot these at the end of the pier by the beach it was really cold that day!





Fat chain over by the Golden Gate





Ended the day chillin with my new kitty Cornbread!!
Later

Little Wonders group show at Fabric8 Dec.13th

This Sat. Dec 13th come on down to fabric8 in San Francisco to check out the Little Wonders group show. I have painted about 4 pieces for the show all at an affordable $100.





You can check out two of the pieces I created for the show here! If you have any questions about the art or the show please go to www.fabric8.com








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Solo Show!! Behind The Curtain at Henri&Odette Gallery in Las Vegas Dec.12th

First of I want to thank Jennifer Harrington for contacting me out of the blue with this fabulous opportunity to share and grow as an artist. I really am proud of the work I created for the show. Although the last month or so I have not slept much. I was able to really paint about some issues that have affected my life and many others also in America. The show will be from Dec.12th - Jan 6th at the Henri-odette gallery in Las vegas. So if you know anyone in that area pleas spread the word.





Here is my artist statement for the show!!

Every day the climate of American is changing. It is growing darker and darker everyday. The powers that be have put up a puppet show to blind us from the truth. How many people die each day from the war? What steps is the government taking to end the financial crisis? Why do you feel you need that new pair of shoes? We have all been blinded from the truth which has been hidden behind the curtain. All we can see is the puppets in front of us. But what if we could see behind the curtain to the hands that control the strings. Would things change or would we go back to watching the show.
These are issues I feel many of us are aware of but yet we all seem to live through our lives like robots. How many times have you heard of something bad on the news facing the country only to change the channel to watch your favorite show. We need to remember. We need to see behind the curtain.

Lastly I wanted to give you a sneak peek to one of the pieces in the show.





This piece is titled: The Real Power Behind Change.
So please check out the show or spread the word to anyone you know in the area.
thanks!!

Out of hibernation!! Obama what?

Hello everyone,
Well I have been hard at work painting for three shows I'm doing for the month of December.
First off can you believe it Obama is going to be president. I really didn't know how to react to this momentous occasion. It feels so good to know Bush will be gone. As a person with a mixed cultural background its great to see a mixed race president coming to office. I never thought I would see a person of color get voted as president. Now it feels like anything can happen. I just hope we can keep the change going and keep this president accountable. To me Obama signifies the birth of a new era and a powerful symbol of what we as Americans can do to change many of the horrible things being done in this country and by this country to others. I have great hope for the future but I feel we all must keep the work up and not rely on Obama to fix our problems.
Wow change can actually happen!!