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Meteor/ Live Installation Event

2012-01-06T00:43:00.000-08:00

Greetings, next Friday I will be doing a live installation/paint event along with some very talented artists. The music will be provided by Secret Sidewalk along with some local favorites.

METEOR
observation of the instantaneous radiance of an impromptu presentation bursting in the atmosphere

Live painting/installation:
Noa-
Erik Otto
Santos Shelton

Music:
B-Cause
Matthew Africa
Devonwho
Secret Sidewalk

Friday, January 13
9pm – 12am
$5 @ door

Club Six
60 6th Street / SF, CA

more info

Ocean of Waste Online!!

2011-11-15T17:02:00.001-08:00

Hello everyone, I wanted to provide people who were unable to attend my show a digital version so they could see what I created. I'm really proud of this series and glad to have been an artist in residence for SVdP of Alameda.
if you have any further questions about the work please contact Redux Studios.

Ocean of Waste Art Reception and Redux Gallery Grand opening!

2011-10-05T16:20:00.000-07:00

Currently I am an Artist in Residence for St. Vincent de Paul in Oakland, CA. This center collects reclaimed materials from the community and finds new use for them. I have had the wonderful opportunity of being granted a studio at this location, where I was given free reign to roam through the many recycled items on their lot and create works of art from them.

The title of this show is called “Ocean of Waste,” as I wanted to emphasize on the drastic effect our trash on the ocean. The vast ocean seems to be the modern day junkyard with oil spills, off shore dumping, and plastic waste. This has had a dramatic effect, not only on the ocean wild life, but also on the planet itself. My goal is to creatively illustrate the vital relationship between people, waste, and the ocean.

Please join me in celebrating the Grand Opening of the new Redux Gallery/Studios and the reception for “Ocean of Waste.”

Redux Gallery and Studios
2315 Lincoln Avenue
Alameda, Ca 94501

Residency for St.vincent de Paul of Alameda County!

2011-10-05T14:53:00.000-07:00

I'm in the last month of my residency for St.Vincent de Paul of Alameda county. The residency includes a studio to work in and access to anything I find at their reclaimed materials facility.

Here are some pics of the studio space and things I'm working on.

new paintings on paper

2011-06-20T11:06:00.000-07:00

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.

2011-06-14T13:14:00.000-07:00

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

2011-04-12T14:48:00.000-07:00

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

2011-03-31T14:02:00.000-07:00

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

2011-03-22T17:26:00.000-07:00

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

2010-02-10T16:51:00.000-08:00

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

2009-11-13T17:14:00.000-08:00

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!!

2009-10-09T15:37:00.000-07:00

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

2009-07-21T17:41:00.000-07:00

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!!

2009-07-19T20:16:00.000-07:00

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.

2009-07-13T21:04:00.000-07:00

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.

Late
Santos

The Oscar Grant Memorial Arts Project

2009-07-13T20:02:00.000-07:00

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

Late
Santos

Article about the "Behind the curtain" show.

2009-07-13T19:55:00.000-07:00

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

Late
Santos

Pics from the Behind The Curtain show in Vegas!!

2009-05-26T23:37:00.000-07:00

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!!

2009-04-30T14:29:00.000-07:00

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

2008-12-10T20:20:00.000-08:00

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.

thanks

Crazy Bike Ride!!

2008-12-10T20:06:00.000-08:00

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

2008-12-10T19:55:00.000-08:00

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

Thanks

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

2008-12-10T19:42:00.000-08:00

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?

2008-12-10T19:31:00.000-08:00

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!!

The little Big Show!!

2008-10-14T00:45:00.000-07:00

Hello all, I know its last minute but i'm apart of this benefit show coming up in Canada titled The little big show!!
open reception October 16th, 2008 at the Canteen,238 Dalhousie, Ottawa, Ontario.

Canteen is proud to present The Little Big Show, a one-night group showcase benefiting the arts program of the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa. Works generously donated by a wishlist of local and international artists will be on hand and up for grabs!

Items for sale will be as diverse as the artists themselves, ranging from limited edition prints, to original sketches, to mixed media panels.

See participating artists at canteenlife.blogspot.com
Title: The Little Big Show
Date: October 16th, 2008. Doors open at 7pm.
Location: Canteen, 238 Dalhousie, Ottawa, Ontario

Benefiting Organization: The Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa provides a safe, supportive place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life. The Club reaches out to 5,000 children and youth each year through after-school, weekend and summer programing.

Beach Fun!!

2008-10-13T23:44:00.000-07:00

Took a trip out to the beach and took some cool pics.

The beautiful sand.

Check out this cool beach house. In the city this would cost about a grand to rent a month.HaHa

check out the window and sunroof.
Here are some other pics I took.

The beach can really reenergize you.
Later

Catchin Up!!

2008-10-13T23:33:00.000-07:00

What's up everyone. I have been mad busy lately with things. So I wanted to catch you up on my adventures from the past month.
Here are some pics from the Radiohead set at Outside Lands. It was crazy and mad inspiring.

Check out the crowd after. It was crazy!! People were jumping the fence to get out.

Even thou it was complete anarchy after it was still a great show.

Checking out Oakland

2008-09-02T23:33:00.000-07:00

Well a few Sundays back I got to check out this daytime Oakland fiesta by lake Merrit.

They had an art show going on with chairs painted by young artists. Some very cool stuff.

This name looks so familiar.

They had free food in here. so you know I was happy.

After that I just chilled out and watched the sites.
People playing 4 square. I miss that game.

some pics of the little Lake Merrit harbor.

That was a great way to spend a Sunday.
later skaters

2d/3d Art Show Pics

2008-09-02T23:15:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone! Well I finally got some pics from the 2d/3d art show. Well I first wanted to show you some pics of the Qee I painted and the art piece I completed to go along with it. Here is the Qee I painted.

Well let me tell you that Qee took longer than I thought it would to complete but it was fun.
Here is the Qee Along with the painting that goes with it.

If your interested in purchasing either of the these pieces or the complete set contact the fabric8 shop.(www.fabric8.com)
Also I have some pics of other pieces in the show done by Phoneticontrol, Reuben Rude, and Ursula Young.

I think this show was really cool. I hope I get the chance to do some more work like this.
Later guys and gals.

2d/3d A Customs Show coming soon!!!!

2008-08-13T16:02:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone, so the 2d/3d customs show is coming up. The idea was to create a 2d art piece and also paint a 3d Toy to go along with the piece. I got a sneak peak at some of the stuff in the show when I dropped my work of at Fabric8. They all look amazing.
The reception is Saturday August 16th. The show will be held at two locations Neon Monster on 901 Castro st from 3-7pm and also at FABRIC8 on 3318 22nd St. from 5-9pm. The pieces will be on view until September 6th so if you can't make it Saturday you still have time to check it out. Thank you Neon Monster and Fabric8 for putting this on.

First bike trek to San Francisco.

2008-08-13T15:32:00.000-07:00

Hola mi amigos, I recently went out to San Francisco on my bike from my new home in Oakland. I quickly realized the difference between the flat streets of San Jose and the crazy roller coaster that is San Francisco.

So, the main reason I went there was to pick up a design it yourself Qee for the 2d/ 3d customs show I will be doing. I picked it up at the Neon Monster shop on 22nd and Castro. It's a cool shop they sell comics, art, music, and toys. All things I love.
you should check it out if your in the area.

Here is the Qee I will be painting for the show. I painted a small Qee once before for fun ,but it was a small one. Im interested in how this big one will turn out.

Later.

Live Painting at Fabric8!!!

2008-07-21T16:02:00.000-07:00

Doing a live painting session at Fabric8. This should be fun since I will be collaborating with other artists. Don't miss out.

( ( ( ( MISSION VINYL ) ) ) )

SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2-7PM

@ FABRIC8
3318 22ND STREET near valencia, sf

spinning and selling their vinyl gems are everyone's favorite local djs
RASCUE, WISDOM, ROMANOWSKI, JOHN JOHN, J-BOOGIE, TOM THUMP, CONSUELO,
TOPH, JUSTIN TIME, and RUEBEN

freestyle collab painting are local artists REUBEN RUDE, GRANT
GILLILAND, ANDY STATTMILLER, PHONETICONTROL, SANTOS SHELTON, DANIEL
FLERES, and JOSH TAYLOR

Hitting up Larkin St

2008-07-20T23:41:00.000-07:00

Hey , what's up everyone. Went out Saturday night to support my man Otto on his new show "The Sea of Change" at the Shooting gallery. I really liked his boat installation.

I also checked out White Walls gallery show with Adam 5100 and Michael Genovese. There were some very cool pieces there.

Changes Changes

2008-07-14T16:09:00.000-07:00

Was up everyone. Trying to get everything ready for my move. My girlfriend Kei and I are relocating from san jose wich is cool dont get me wrong, but I need to grow. I need new surroundings. In about month or so we should be settled into our new place up in Oakland. We will be moving to the lake merritt area so everything should be fine. I am excited to be in a familiar but new place. Also be on the look out for my new show in November at the Henri-Odette gallery in Las Vegas. Later skaters
Santos

July 4th

2008-07-08T16:32:00.000-07:00

What's up everyone. I hope you enjoyed your 4th of July. I ended up going out to treasure island to enjoy a barbecue and fireworks
with some friends. I ended up leaving my cell phone at home so there was no way for to find my friends house out there, but I said screw it and went anyway. Here are some pics I took in the hour and half before I luckily found one of my friends moving his car!! whew what a day that was.

Too bad it was hard to see any fire works that day because of the fog. The weirdest thing after the fireworks the sky cleared up beautifully. Oh well I still got to eat some great food and have a couple of beers with friends so it was still a great day.

Something for fun!!!

2007-11-06T21:39:00.000-08:00

I"ve been working on a fun project for myself. I thought it would be cool to document my paint process for this piece check it out.

Here is the finished product and below is the process!!! enjoy!!!

Japan revisited

2007-08-12T17:42:00.000-07:00

Greetings and what's up my amigos! It's been a while since I've posted a new blog so I thought I would share some more of my experience in Japan.
Here are some pics from crazy Tokyo. I've never seen so many signs in one place in my life. The atmosphere was so different than any American city I've been to. I stayed in the area of Asakusa and frequently went to Shibuya which is like the Haight street area of Tokyo.

This is the hostel I stayed in. I really didn't have room to do anything but read and sleep.

I went to Hakone to the onsen( hot springs). Can't be shy here. They give you a towel the size of a wash rag and you must wash your body before you get into the hot springs. Everyone is wearing their birthday suits. It was an interesting experience. I kind of know what it's like to be a life drawing model now.

Lastly, here are some pics of Kyoto, a city to the south of Tokyo. I really liked Kyoto. I saw many temples and I got to visit the old Shogun castle( Nijo Castle). It almost felt like I was in a different time period. Japan was a beautiful and inspiring place. I was sad to go. Next time I go, I hope to see more nature in Japan and less of the city.

Check out the Make Believe show/ Lost Souls Cafe

2007-03-07T21:46:00.000-08:00

here are some pics of the group show Make Believe at the Lost Souls Cafe in downtown L.A.
the show runs from March 3rd to April 6th
The art featured myself, the speaker fruits crew and many others

click the thumbnails to view large pics

Check out the new painting

2007-03-07T21:04:00.000-08:00

Greetings and whats up, Take a look at my new painting I did for the group show at Lost Souls Cafe.

The painting is titled: Knowledge of Self
24 by 24 inches
price: $900.00

click the pics to get a closer view

Two New shows comin up !!!!!!

2007-02-23T18:35:00.000-08:00

Greetings and whats up. I'm so exicted,I will be showing work in two shows the month of march.Its been a while since i've shown work so it feels good. If your in Oakland or L.A. please check it out!!1

Boontleg gallery presents "Overhung 3 , Well hung"
this is an open non juried group show of artwork from wall to wall. I will be showing some of my newest work along with many many others.

reception march 2nd
from 7:30pm - 10:00 pm
show runs from March 2nd to April 1st

Boontling Gallery
4224 telegraph ave
Oakland CA 94609
boontlinggallery.com
(707) 980-1060

Speaker Fruits Present: "Make Believe"
Group show featuring myself , The Speaker Fruits crew(Ganyan, Marikina, Gem, Stuter), Peekaboo, Angrywoebots and many many more!!
Reception March 3rd from 3pm - 8pm
Show runs from March 3rd - April 6th

Location
Lost Souls Cafe
124 W. 4th st
Los Angeles, Ca 900013
www.lostsouls.com

im back

2007-02-10T02:46:00.000-08:00

hello again its been a while since ive updated my blog. srry guys ive been a little pre-occupied with painting and breathing and all. but im back and I promise to update at least once a week this time, so keep checking. first i wanted to show you my apartment.
take a look
this my cozy apartment that i share with my girlfriend

this is my cat. he's getting ready to go to school

This is my little studio where i spend most of my time. i really need to get out more!!

Here is some new stuff i have been working on. these paintings and the simpsons are some of the reasons why i haven't posted a blog in a while.

I look spooky here dont I

Well leave a comment and say whats up and tell me what you think of my new work
see u guys later
santos

2006-11-26T15:27:00.000-08:00

hey whats up everyone. Its been a while since ive posted. Well i went op to the saratoga hills the other day and got some cool flicks of the hill and the scenery check them out. it was mad cold up there too. There is something about being elevated and looking down on the world. Its very humbling you feel so insignificant. Its a beutiful thing.

More info on me

2006-11-09T00:35:00.000-08:00

Was up everyone. My name is Santos. I will give you the basics. Im a choco taco or blaxican (half black and mexican). Ive lived here in cali my whole life. I grew up doing what most kids do. Like watch t.v. or play tag. When I got to high school I really started to connect with art. It was a great way to let out how I was feeling without being judged. What began as a hobbie has turned into a way of life for me.

I paint about many things such as my own life and also the many of the issues that affect small communities and the world. Art for me is a journey into who I am as a person. I notice the more I paint about real issues in my life, the more I feel connected to the world as a human being.

hola, que pasa?

2006-11-05T01:51:00.000-08:00

What's up world. Well this is my first post. Just chillin over here in san jose. I will keep you updated as much as possible so please come back and visit. laters