MARK CANTO

shades of grey!

2011-05-08T13:31:00.000-07:00

HEAD GEAR

2011-04-05T11:32:00.000-07:00

BUROG - A Drawing Execise

2011-03-05T11:43:00.000-08:00

"some mo' random"

2011-02-23T15:18:00.000-08:00

workin' on it!

2011-02-02T17:00:00.000-08:00

7 years old pieces

2011-01-16T11:53:00.000-08:00

some pieces from 2004, 7 years ago.

random shits and shit.

2010-12-21T16:26:00.000-08:00

"a monkey that draw shit like a chicken scratch"

2010-11-28T12:25:00.000-08:00

hairy drawings

2010-11-11T15:55:00.000-08:00

workin' on it!

2010-07-27T18:29:00.000-07:00

sketches and scribbles:)

2010-06-26T11:13:00.000-07:00

more stuff to look at:)

2010-06-03T15:26:00.000-07:00

something to look at...

2010-05-29T14:14:00.000-07:00

featuring Diwata and Totoy Siga

2010-04-26T13:11:00.000-07:00

from my long hiatus, meet diwata and totoy siga!

and for those who eagerly follow, big thanks and apologies for not updating as often:)

Random Drawings

2010-03-08T13:12:00.000-08:00

nasty.
nasty lil' drawings.
oh how i love nasty lil' drawings.
especially the messy ones,
the one that makes you want to take a shower
after.

New and Recent Series of Work

2010-02-09T18:02:00.000-08:00

after a few weeks of procrastination and inexcusable laziness, i finally summoned the courage to update my blog. what we have here are some of the pieces that i'm currently working on or was shown from the last show at beatrock. the first four identical pieces belong to the "boxy pirates series". the boxy pirates are a vicious species of e-woks gone wild. they are indigenous to the islands of Philippines. they are known to be extremely loud but extremely good in dancing, rapping, singing, cooking and especially making babies thus making the export of this tenacious resilient people the economic backbone of the aforementioned country.

and here's some random water color pieces.

and finally, some pieces from the "boxy-bots series". the idea behind the boxy woody mechanical organic (de)fragmentation of the human body came from playing with cardboard boxes as a kid with my siblings. turning them into armor, cannons, a cave, a house, or our own super unbeatable intergalactic robot:) by the way folks they are mounted on wood and is for sale. the watercolor pieces are also for sale. if interested just holla! enjoy!

JAN 9 SOLO ART SHOW BEATROCK LONG BEACH

2010-01-03T17:53:00.000-08:00

and here's what to expect at this upcoming solo art show at beatrock in long beach. besides water color, i'm also showing some mixed media paintings, drawings, intaglio prints, and some scuptures:).

2009-12-15T17:08:00.001-08:00

i've been organizing my computer files for the last 3 days, and i found some interesting pictures of previous pieces dating at least 4-6 years ago. its amazing how i really toned down on using straight from tube color palette in contrast to pastel like, earthy, flat color palette of previous pieces. the first piece is acrylic paint, paper cutouts , matte medium, fabric softener aerosol and marker on wood panel. the 2nd piece is water color, and pigment pen on paper. the third piece is done using acrylic paint, aerosol, markers, and sand paper on framed plastic sign. the fourth piece is aerosol paint, acrylic paint, markers, fake american express credit card, and gel medium on wood. the last piece is an assemblage of wooden materials painted using acrylic paint, aerosol, markers, paper collage and card boards. enjoy!

Pugot--from Tabi-Tabi Po Art Show

2009-11-17T15:25:00.001-08:00

Here's some of the body of work i recently submitted at the Tabi-Tabi Po Art Show in San Francisco, dedicated to Filipino folklore and mythology. The title of the body of work is called "Pugot". The Pugot ("decapitated one") is a mythical creature that is found in the Ilocos region in the northern part of the Philippines. It can assume various shapes such as hogs, dogs or even as humans. However, it usually appears as a black, gigantic headless being. The creature usually resides in dark places or deserted houses. For more info about the exhibit check out: http://1amsf.com/

Calendar at "Work"

2009-10-26T20:52:00.000-07:00

here's a snippet of the upcoming calendar that i am currently working on. the idea is simple, to have fun! to be able create zoomorphic and anthropomorphic organic figures who's main body is unbelievably large which is then divided into cells where random shit and numbers coagulates. here's how it look so far. as a reference, this is actually the bottom part of the calendar, and each month have a particular artwork. aaaiightt!! enjoy!!

Some New Stuff

2009-10-14T13:33:00.000-07:00

here are some stuff that i have been working on for the upcoming solo show at beat rock in long beach. the show will be comprised of materials dating from 2007-present. i've been really exploring the potentiality of mixing dry and wet mediums. its interesting how the two reacts when another medium is applied such as aerosol paint, or just plain water. they leave such interesting marks on the surface and as an artist, you learn how to adapt and take advantage of the magic of the process. enjoy.

Work on Progress

2009-09-14T14:52:00.000-07:00

as an artist, i think that the most important part of art making is the process, which in turn i believe determines the outcome of the work. and as an example, my process ussually starts by focusing on one form which i then cut, twist, strectch, add, subtract, obsessively exploring the form's potentials. the form then determines the content or the meaning of the work. here are some body body of work with different degrees of completion. the following are done using acrylic paint, le pen (this pen is the shit), water color, and pigment liner pen!

while on hiatus

2009-09-07T16:16:00.000-07:00

since I've been on hiatus, and i haven't posted any new or recent works lately, i would like to make it up by providing you a glimpse of some stuff that i worked and working on. majority of the stuff are painted/drawn on paper using water color, pigment liner pen, acrylic paint, spray paint and other mark making material i can get a hold off. enjoy.

Random Stuff

2009-06-16T17:34:00.001-07:00

want to fight!?! lol! this character is from labor ready series...

and tres marias is the title of this peice. it is an ode to the Pilipinas, the weeping three marias

ahhh man! i miss this process of mark making! intaglio collagraph yo!

i've been trying to remember where did this piece go? i would like to buy it back pls lol! im so happy that this piece belongs to a close friend of ours. i would honestly say that this is one of my best works so far. no kidding:)

and finally some random stuff from the mr. t art show

the new "Green Pad Series"

2009-04-15T21:56:00.000-07:00

Some new stuff that i am working on. The body of work is called "Green Pad Series". It involves the use of a green paper pad that i ransacked from friends car;)

Crowd Street Crowd

2009-03-22T10:51:00.001-07:00

this is done using water color, acrylic, chinese marker,
and pigment pen. the name of the piece is "it's time,
2009". a narrative about time management, yup!

aight, this one however is made up of plastic balloons,
plastic bag, acrylic paint, black sharpie, and nylon panty
hose, lol! it's a crowd scene, a mob of brown ninjas ready
attack a good bowl of pho.

and lastly, a relic of the past. one of the street
installations i did 3-4 years ago. got to get back
on it y'all!

Sculptures

2009-03-15T14:08:00.001-07:00

Here are some 3-dimensional works done in the past.
Working with life size objects is really fun. The first one is
made out of a defunct chair, chopped up, disassembled, and
reassembled. It is called "1521". The second one is made out of
different found objects that i assembled. The title of the piece
is "Memory". The third piece is called "Garganta Walker".
This piece is made out of wood, ply wood, nylon panty hose lol,
gorilla glue, acrylic paint, and it's taller than me.

My Aquarium

2009-03-03T11:05:00.000-08:00

Do you have an aquarium? What kind of fish do you have?

Here are some of the rarest species found in the world.
Nothing is known about their actual habitat. But it is
rumored that they like to hang out in the tropics, and
bask in the sun while drinking a bottle of San Miguel.
A one of a kind lager delighted by the many.

MR T(ree), grow like trees

2009-02-28T10:25:00.002-08:00

aight, thats how you do it!

fish, octo, Breath Out the City

2009-02-25T14:47:00.000-08:00

as a response to the previous post, black ink or paint is
a superb, versatile, and practical tool in mark making.

the more i look at these old drawings and paintings, the
more i get inspired to constantly learn and practice how
to incorporate monochromatic palette and different colors
in order to create a mood or to simply imply the solidity of
an object in space.
below is an example!

breath out in the city, 2009

Blackawhite!

2009-02-23T13:47:00.000-08:00

Black and white. Basic black and white. Out of all colour(s),
plain black paint or ink is probably what i hated the most. I
think that mediating between black and white is so difficult
and meticulous, since you have to consider a factor that is so
basic and at the same time alien. It means that you have to think
about light and dark and how the intensity of light depending on
the setting affects what your trying to do, or the object that is
being drawn and painted.

Despite all the struggle and deliberate understanding of black
and white hues and tone, i manage to pick some pointers and
apply that to a full color work!

Above are some black and white stuff i found from old sketchbook
4-5 years ago! Bottom, one with color!

ninja girl

2009-02-20T13:12:00.000-08:00

this one is really recent. starting to understand
how watercolor behave with other mediums!
water-based are the best!
so again whenever you see brown people dress
like these, don't try to provoke them, unless you
want to be "expedited to your next destination" lol
ninja girl, 2009. water color, mixed media on paper

Sera! Isda! Fish!

2009-02-15T10:40:00.000-08:00

fish markets! in my opinion reflects a great deal about
the culture of the people who eats the fish or seafood.
i think that the variety of the fish or seafood is like a
visual representation of culture and cultural influences...

here's a more recent work!

2009-02-10T16:14:00.000-08:00

here's a more recent work!
since i've been posting stuff from way back, i wanted
to share a more recent work.
this piece is about 8x11, its made up of ink pen, water
color, acrylic, water base pen, and spray paint.

Relax and Gaze

2009-02-07T09:12:00.001-08:00

these images are actually a respond to the previous post.
and also to show the thought process and how i was ridiculously
obsessed with the subject matter.

From The Past

2009-02-02T19:28:00.000-08:00

this one painted on paper towel and was done about 6 years ago.
i've been recently finding this stuff in my old sketchbook. its crazy:)

Labor Ready Series

2009-02-01T13:18:00.000-08:00

another one from "Labor Ready Series" a body
of work commenting on the labor market and
how it manifest itself

THE SECOND BLACK PRESIDENT

2009-01-24T11:48:00.000-08:00

you thought obama was the first? nah mayn! i had to repost this clip that pro brown and massmovement put up a while ago. thanks tad. this shit is hillarious. everytime obama holds a presidential press conference i'm gonna think of this skit...

Lets Skate Back Home

2009-01-19T19:21:00.000-08:00

Do you ever wonder how far and fast cultures spread?
Its unbelievably fast and spontaneous.
As an example check out this video that i ran into while strolling the net.
Its a video of some skater cats back in the Philippines.
Its crazy cause the video is from San Fabian, a town in my Province, Pangasinan.
Very inspiring:)

MASSMOVEMENT FUNK FUZZ

2009-01-17T13:15:00.000-08:00

COME OUT
YOUR INVITED
BRING GOOD VIBES

and if your wondering where FUNK FUZZ came from
check out this video

ninja man 2009

2009-01-17T13:10:00.001-08:00

when you see brown people dress like this
dont ever ever fuck with them
they might expedite you with the touch of doom
sheyt you'll never know what caught you
note: ninja rule-dont tell anyone your a ninja

Cop Shot a Civilian--F$*k the POLICE!

2009-01-09T17:36:00.000-08:00

actual footage of the shooting!

meet bob

2009-01-09T13:08:00.001-08:00

meet bob the blowfish.
this nutha#%kin dude can kill you!
and he's not even a cop!
ink watercolor acrylic on paper 08

pho sho 2008

2009-01-06T13:50:00.001-08:00

pho sho, pho real, its pho o'clock....
ink water color acrylic

Labor Series 08

2009-01-03T21:50:00.001-08:00

my last post for the day.
peace!

hey, 2001

2009-01-03T21:04:00.001-08:00

this piece is actually 8 years old!
found it on one of my sketchbooks!

Karate Chop 09

2009-01-03T20:55:00.001-08:00

one of my first works this new year week!
madness!
need more work:)
ink water color acrylic on paper

The Man Whale 2008

2009-01-03T20:43:00.001-08:00

they make living by cutting trees for fuel.
ink water color acrylic on paper

Oldie Baldie 08

2008-12-31T17:48:00.000-08:00

happy new year mutha##$rs
oldie baldie 08
acrylic water color ink fo sho!

Entong & the Mobsters

2008-12-30T10:25:00.000-08:00

ink watercolor acrylic

2008-12-27T13:34:00.000-08:00

labor ready series 2008

2008-12-22T13:17:00.000-08:00

check this out at the Beatrock store in the LBC!