The Puppy Chulos or Los Puppy Chulos were born out love of Dogs by Juan Escobedo.
Thursday night art at Self Help Graphics with the French Pupusa Group starring Victor Rosas and Juan Escobedo.
In February 2019 I began my journey into relief printing. A medium that never interest me but I decided to participate under the direction of master printer Victor Rosas at Self Help Graphics. Victor has also taught how to Chine-collié, a technique in printmaking, in which the image is transferred to a surface that is bonded to a heavier support in the printing process.
Juan Escobedo and Sandra Escobedo at the LA ART Show 2020.
Addicted to Monoprint - Monoprinting!!!
On June 18, 2015, I was invited to print one monoprint to be donated for the Art Exhibition and Print Sale at Self Help Graphics.
My fascination with silk screen began when I first discovered Cuban Posters by OSPAAAL in 2001. Since, I've been wanting to silkscreen or monoprint posters for my short films.
Art Exhibition & Print Sale held at Self Help Graphics on Saturday, July 25, 2015
Self Help Graphics (SHG) and The East LA Society of Film and Arts (TELASOFA) have been partners since 2009. As the founder of TELASOFA and filmmaker it has been a great opportunity and joy to connect the kids I work with to Self Help Graphics to experience other art mediums.
The artist from the Artist Rountable at SHG, which I am a part of, are invited to participate in the annual print sale by producing a monoprint at SHG. One print by the artist is donated and sold at the annual print sale.
As a filmmaker, I’ve always wanted to re-create Cuban Posters by OSPAAAL for some of my short films. This year the Artist Roundtable was asked to participate and it was the perfect opportunity for me to put into practice some of the art skills I developed in art school back in San Diego and art classes from Cal State LA before becoming an actor and filmmaker.
Monoprinting is unforgiving and addicting!!! I can honestly say that I am hooked since the first day we started on June 18, 2015. I have spent hours trying to get it right with some great success and misses. My first print sold at the annual print sale. It was purchased by Margaret Garcia and Rhett Beavers which is a great honor. They are not only friends but are extremely supportive of Self Help Graphics and TELASOFA.
