Antonio Pelayo

This past weekend my son, @isaacpelayo and I had the pleasure of teaching these kids about art and our journey thus far. We spent the day drawing, painting, and sharing. At first they were a bit timid and shy but as we continued to tell stories and engage we managed to get these kids out their shell. Lots of great stories told and greater work was made. Follow @pelayofoundation for updates on future events and our mission to spread art, help aid artists, and creatives alike. Special thanks to Cynthia Salas our board member for setting this workshop up! Lets keep it going Photos by @cristian_caridad

What’s Up, Doc by Antonio Pelayo @antoniopelayo Available @sugarpressart @thatgallerypalmdesert Edition: Archival pigment print on sustainable bamboo paper, Edition: Archival pigment print on velvet recycled cotton rag, from an edition of 25 Size: 16 x 16 inches Markings: Hand signed & numbered  . . . . . #Antoniopelayo #sugarpressart #coachella #drdre #hiphop #limitededition #hiphopculture #art #artwork #hiphopart

Demons Are My Friends Acrylic Ink & Paint on Animation Acetate 18x24 inches Now in view at @exhibitagalleryupdates @exhibitagallery Inspired by @jeremysaffer incredible photography 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼 Framed by @voila.framing

Traditional Inking on animation acetate… A bit of History: Disney still has an operating Ink & Paint dept. This dept is still in the same building since it was built in the 1930s. And it’s keeping this beautiful tradition alive. If you want to learn more about it, pickup Mindy Johnson’s book Ink & Paint or watch The Story of a Mouse documentary on Disney +

Print Release 🖋🖋🖋 Sueños Pequeños 14x14 To purchase click link on BIO 🎨 or contact @sugarpressart

Los Huevos Pencil on Paper Acrylic Ink & Paint on Animation Acetate 15”x15”

Tacos and fruit are my favorite types of street vendor. Nothing like the experience of eating an amazing taco or delicious ripe fruit on a hot evening in Los Angeles. However, the main reason I love seeing the brightly colored umbrella of the “Puesto de Frutas,” it symbolizes the realization of a dream. The man or woman slicing that mango has been successful on a very difficult journey. Daily, these vendors contend with heat, rain, wind, biting cold, haters, business owners that feel threatened by their presence, law enforcement always looking to hassle them, it makes for very long days. However, by taking small steps daily, they thrive. “Reach for the moon even if you fall short you’ll land among the stars” a common theme used to encourage the following of dreams. I find this statement to be overwhelming and paralyzing. The small manageable steps taken by a street vendor, wake-up, take a shower, get dressed, make your bed, get to work, prep the food, work hard, clean the cart, save your money, is how you become successful. Not that you shouldn't have big dreams, but street vendors are a common theme in my work because they inspire me and prove everyday that by taking small positive steps you can achieve your goals. Growing up in both Mexico and the United States, as a child I felt like I didn’t belong to either place. Instead of playing in the neighborhoods of Jalisco, Mexico or Glendale, California, I would stay at home and spend hours drawing everyday. Like the daily small steps of the street vendor the discipline of drawing has lead me to become an artist for the largest animation studio on earth. This new body of work on display depict steps of my journey both as the son of an immigrant family and an artist. For those that don’t know, I was a street vendor in Mexico. I was a cobbler when I was 9years old. Used to post up in the streets of El Grullo, El Limon, Las Paredes, El Corcovado Jalisco….waiting to attract people to fix their shoes… Hope to see you at the reception March 5 Pencil on Paper Acrylic Ink & Paint on Animation Acetate 17”x17” @lpelayo1 featured in the piece

“Graciela” Portrait pencil on paper Body ink & paint on celluloid Just like I didn’t know where I fit in this world....when a began drawing I didn’t know how I would fit in the world of art, but I kept drawing, there was a time when I would draw 14 hrs a day. Sometimes I would end up getting sick right after I completed a drawing. Now I hire others to draw for me (not true) To see available works from The American Dream please go to @bruceluriegallery click on their bio

“Alicia” My mom when she was around 8 years old ❤️ Now she’s more into being a Jehovas Witness where they believe the world is going to end very soon...

The original photo where the portrait was taken from had 2 other ladies, the other is my mom and another aunt. I had the idea of just doing their heads in pencil...the pieces just sat there as I didn’t know what I was going to do with them. Then weeks later the idea came to me that I should Ink & Paint their bodies but choosing a popular female figure. I’m interested in bringing together people, times in unique ways... “Adela” Pencil on Paper & Acrylic Ink & Paint on animation cel Contact @bruceluriegallery for availability

[Pencil Detail] Calica Pencil on Paper & Acrylic Ink & Paint on Animation cel 15”x20” For availability please contact @bruceluriegallery 🐰

[Ink & Paint Detail] Calica Pencil on Paper & Acrylic Ink & Paint on Animation cel 15”x20” For availability please contact @bruceluriegallery 🐰