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NEW APPAREL NOW AVAILABLE!
Please visit our web store for the new "King Of The Crossroads" Graphic Tees. Limited supplies available, get yours today before they sell out!
WORLD RENOWNED COMEDIAN RUSSELL PETERS ADDS A MARCEL SANTOS ORIGINAL TO HIS ART COLLECTION!
"Big shout out to my dear friend Russell Peters, easily one of the coolest and most supportive person I know. Thank you for your friendship & continued support. 'The Real Folk Blues' couldn't have found a better home!"
THE POWERFUL JOE ROGAN ADDS A MARCEL SANTOS ORIGINAL TO HIS ART COLLECTION!
Podcast Host & Comedian Joe Rogan adds the original "Welcome To The Crossroads Show" painting to his art collection.
"While I paint, I'm either listening to music or podcasts, and it's almost always the JRE. To think that my newest release is on display in one of the most iconic studios around is absolutely surreal. Welcome To The Crossroads Show couldn't have found a better home. I'm both humbled and thankful for the incredible opportunity."
NEW RELEASE ON THE "WELCOME TO THE CROSSROADS SHOW" COLLECTION!
Artist Marcel Santos unveils "The Real Folk Blues" original oil on canvas, measuring at 31"x37" framed. The 2nd installment from the much anticipated "Welcome To The Crossroads Show" collection!
This piece tells the story of Bleu, the soulful Sax player. Collecting souls one song at a time, with the sounds of his jazzy tunes. Stay tuned for more to come, but for now enjoy the show... This is, the real folk blues!
For more information on these two new gorgeous pieces, please visit the "Original Oil Paintings & Limited Editions" Tab on our site.
Pre-Orders for the Much Anticipated “Welcome to the Crossroads Show” Now Available!
For everyone who Pre-Ordered a “Welcome To The Crossroads Show” hand embellished Giclée on Canvas print. Along with an 8”x8” original drawing on paper, we’ll be sending you a “The Art Of Marcel Santos Fine Art Gallery” T-Shirt. Lookout for an email from us (already sent) requesting your shirt size and color of choice. If you’ve Pre-Ordered one and have not received an email, please contact us and we’ll make sure to send you one!
Artist Marcel Santos Draws Tribute to James Cameron’s Alita: Battle Angel
“James Cameron’s take on Alita, with Robert Rodriguez directing was certainly nothing less than a masterpiece. Being a fan of the original manga work by Yukito Kishiro, I’ve always wondered if Hollywood would ever take on that character. Congratulations to both Mr. Cameron and Mr. Rodriguez for pulling it off.”
Artist Marcel Santos Announces a New Collection! “Welcome to the Crossroads Show” Coming Soon!
“No better piece to kick off my upcoming collection, than with the painting titled after it. Ladies & gentlemen, please welcome to The Crossroads Show, where a song seals the deal! Stay tuned for more to come... But for now, grab a chair and sing along, or simply enjoy the show!”
For more information on this new release and others, please visit the “Original Oil Paintings & Limited Editions” Tab on our site.
MARCEL SANTOS PAINTS POP ICON, TAYLOR SWIFT!
Staying true to his promise of a music themed collection coming our way, Marcel recently released a new original oil on canvas painting titled “Swift Notes.”
“When I announced my upcoming music themed collection, my social media DM’s began to flood with requests of musicians I should consider painting. I received more than a few requests for a Taylor Swift painting, and after some research I found that like myself, Ms. Swift is a proud cat owner. I didn’t need much convincing after that, I just wanted to paint her and her two adorable cats.”
“I gotta say, I had a lot of fun painting this one, specially the cats. As a cat owner, I know how much of a personality they can have, so I had to do some homework to get theirs down for this painting. Needless to say, I’m very happy with the results. This one goes out to Taylor Swift. I hope you and your fans love this as much as I do!”
“Swift Notes” is a one of a kind Original Oil Painting, and currently does not have a limited edition Giclée on Canvas print run.
ARTIST MARCEL SANTOS UNVEILS TWO NEW PIECES AT A PRIVATE SHOWING IN LA!
“A music themed collection is on its way, and dare I say it will be absolutely, soul grabbing. Pun intended.” Said Artist Marcel Santos during the unveiling of his two new Original paintings.
“Melody”
“Songs From The Heart”
For more information on these two new gorgeous pieces, please visit the “Original Oil Paintings & Limited Editions” Tab on our site.
MARCEL SANTOS PAINTS ICONIC BRAZILIAN SUPERMODEL, ADRIANA LIMA!
“I had a lot of fun working on this one. It just flowed so easily. I’ve always wanted to paint a beautiful woman wearing boxing gloves, but there was always an essence missing and I could not figure out what it was. Until I ran into some photos of real life knockout angel, Ms. Adriana Lima. Who was boxing for a Victoria's Secret shoot for their VSX collection. After that, it all came together easily. Ladies & gentlemen I’d like to present to you, KNOCKOUT ANGEL...”
CUSTOM FRAMING NOW AVAILABLE!
Buy it framed, or ask us how you can custom frame your Marcel Santos Original, or Limited Edition Giclée on canvas prints.
Click HERE to see more samples of custom frame work, and get inspired!
NEW RELEASE ON THE “LA NIGHTS” COLLECTION!
Artist Marcel Santos unveiled a new release at a private showing in Beverly Hills, CA last weekend!
The new release is titled “The Tale of The Unavailable” An Original Oil painting on a 16” x 38” canvas.
While unveiling his new release, Marcel had to share what sparked such a relatable piece.
“Funny how people in general seem to want what they can’t have, or what’s unavailable. I painted this one last year after going to dinner with some friends, where I noticed a group of women eye F**** the heck out of one of my friends... Who happened to have his girlfriend with him, they were all over each other and anyone who saw them together could tell they were perfect for each other. When his girlfriend went to the restroom, I went up to him and asked if he noticed how the women there were all interested in him, his response was hilarious… He said, “when I was single I couldn't even catch a cold, let alone women. But now I’m taken and madly in love, and suddenly every woman who sees us together, well, seems like they want to try and ruin what we have.” I’m pretty sure there are multiple morals to this story, but I guess I’ll leave it to you guys to figure them out.”
Marcel Santos Paints Legendary Musician, Mr. Sergio Mendes!
"It was an absolute pleasure to work on a painting for such a legend of the music industry, not only is Mr. Sergio Mendes an Academy Award Nominee, he is also a Grammy Winner with countless other awards and titles. I've been a fan of his work for a very long time, so I decided to title this piece 'TIMELESS' for many different reasons, one of them being that, it's the title of one of Sergio's… and one of my favorite albums."
Mr. Mendes' album "TIMELESS" features a wide array of Neo-Soul and Alternative Hip Hop guest artists, including The Black Eyed Peas, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Chali 2na of Jurassic 5, India Arie, John Legend, Justin Timberlake, Stevie Wonder and many more!
"I get constantly asked if I'll ever paint any of the guest artists featured on 'TIMELESS'... I would love to, they are all incredibly talented musicians, and I'm sure I can come up with some very cool concepts if I ever had to paint any of them."
NEW RELEASES ON THE "LA NIGHTS" COLLECTION!
Two new releases for the much anticipated "LA Nights" Collection! We would like to present to you...
"Bar Vultures"
"Cheers To A Fun Night"
For more information on these two new gorgeous pieces, please visit the "Original Oil Paintings & Limited Editions" Tab on our site.
Artist Marcel Santos Sketches Actress Chelsea Kane
"I'm not one to just randomly sketch or paint celebrities, but when inspiration hits, it hits… I remember being a little under the weather, so I decided to take a day to myself and play hooky. Casually flipping through channels I came across a show on ABC called 'Baby Daddy' - Funny show by the way, I ended up watching 2 or 3 episodes that night… There was a scene where Chelsea's character was sipping' on some Chardonnay and I thought to myself, 'Oh, there's something I could paint!' So just for kicks, I decided to work on a quick sketch study of her."
When asked if there could possibly be a painting of her, or a painting with her in it in the near future Marcel answered:
"Of course, that sketch I made generated a lot of positive feed back. So, why not?! She's cute and she's got style… I'd love to work on a piece for her someday."
Welcome to the Re-launch of The Art Of Marcel Santos Website!
A Letter From The Artist...
I wouldn't be where I am today had it not been for my family, friends & collectors. With that said, I just wanted to take a quick moment to thank some people who helped me along the way...
My good friends Jay & Mike Zeballos, who have shown me an immense amount of support from day one. Thank you guys for your friendship, support & this amazing website.
To my friend & teacher Jean Jacques Machado. You've taught me that Jiu-Jitsu is more than a martial art, it's a way of life. Through you and Jiu-Jitsu I've learned that anything is possible when you believe in yourself. thank you for giving me the tools I needed to get where I am today.
To my good friend Joe Zimmerman, I'm grateful to know I can always count on you, with great ideas, support & advice. Thank you for helping me get this far along.
To my family, words cannot describe how much I love you all. My father who's an unbelievable graphic designer, thank you for helping me with many of my projects, designing my logo and this website. My mother who, no matter what I wanted to do, always supported and pushed me. My siblings, who stood by me through thick and thin... Never be afraid to follow your dreams! Thank you for all the love and support you continue to show me.
Lastly, my collectors... You've given me the greatest gift of them all. Thank you for standing by me and supporting my work, you are the reason I keep going, you are the reason I'm living my dream!
Much love from you Artist,
Marcel Santos