new santos shelton pieces

Santos Shelton completed his piece from painting live at Carnival and also brought along a couple of nice new 8x8s, each of which are inspiring and artistic. "Follow Your Dreams" measures 14in. x 16in. and features collage and paint. It's priced at US$ 300 unframed and US$ 340 framed. Email us for more information and pix.

The 8x8s, entitled "Push Yourself" and "Seize The Day", also mixed media, are US$ 150 and can be better viewed at our online gallery.

june 22 :: brian barneclo @ fabric8

Save the afternoon of June 22 for yet another day of art and culture in San Francisco's sunny Mission District. fabric8 will be hosting the ever-talented Brian Barneclo and several hours of hijinx + extra-curricular activities (more info to follow), while our friends at the Mission Statement fashion co-op on 18th/Valencia are having a block party to celebrate their opening. Art, fashion, music, culture, and fun -- what more could you ask for?

Above is one of the three paintings Brian Barneclo did at last year's event, and it sold for a fraction of its actual worth. You, too, can be as lucky as the couple who scooped this up. Come on down.

romanowski assemblages

We all know that Romanowski is a man of many talents -- artist, DJ, producer, stylist -- yet he never ceases to amaze with his quirky creations. Just the other day he dropped off several naturally dope assemblages and, being the self-referential San Franciscans we are, one -- a tribute to the city's landmarks -- kinda blew us away. You have to come by the shop to really understand it but here are some pix to give you an idea::

untitled by Romanowski, collage and spray paint on wood, 47in. x 6.25in., US$ 450
detail 1
detail 2
untitled by Romanowski, found object assemblage, 8in. x 6in., US$ 250
untitled by Romanowski, found object assemblage, 8in. x 6in., US$ 125

ursula young @ the salon

Saturday evening Ursula Young celebrates the opening of "Stars of the New Revolution", her solo show @ The Salon, a new-ish hair spot on Guerrero in the Mission. Come see new paintings and illustrations around the theme of revolution and, should you find yourself in the spirit, start one of your own with some daring 'do! The reception is 7-9pm on Saturday, June 7 at 377 Guerrero near 16th Street.

vinyl apocalypse @ lower haters

This Friday our friends at Lower Haters are having an opening reception for their Vinyl Apocalypse group art show, featuring artified vinyl records from 35 painters and illustrators including Romanowski (who is also DJing), Ursula Young, Phoneticontrol, Brett Amory, Ben Collison, Leecifer, Eli Maness, and Debbie Huey. Check it out -- 7-11pm on Friday, June 6 on the corner of Haight and Steiner in (where else?) the Lower Haight!

sirron norris mural @ el toreador

If you're looking for a reason to visit the West Portal District in San Francisco, we've got TWO! Sirron Norris just completed a fun and colorful mural of the street for El Toreador, a delicious Mexican restaurant that has been serving the neighborhood for a couple generations. There's often a wait to indulge in the visual and edible delights this festive institution has to offer so, while you do that, you can thoroughly investigate Sirron Norris' new masterpiece. Below is a little preview.

brian barneclo one shots

Ever the ambitious artist, Brian Barneclo uses a plethora of materials and paints to create his jazzy urban pieces. Lately he's been experimenting with 1 Shot Enamel, an oil-based sign paint that's bright and durable ... but doesn't leave room for mistakes. No matter, though; he didn't make any on these amazing new paintings which have also been covered in resin for that extra-shiny finishing touch.

And for those who prefer Barneclo's more raw style, we've got "Janky," which is really anything but that. Somehow the word seems to complete the painting nonetheless.

"Early Bird Speciale" by Brian Barneclo, 1 Shot Enamel and resin on wood, 36in. x 10 in., US$ 750

untitled by Brian Barneclo, 1 Shot Enamel and resin on wood, 36in. x 12 in., US$ 800

"Janky" by Brian Barneclo, acrylic on canvas, 12in. x 12 in., US$ 400