Going into Richmond, Virginia I didn’t know what to think. First arriving there I was like, what the hell is going on, where are we, who is this Shane guy, he’s crazy, he’s loud, he was sweaty.

Of course I was taken back as time went on. I got to understand that Shane from Art Whino is as dedicated to this art movement as much as any curator in a top position.

He’s down for his artists. Everyone gets what they need. Shane makes it happen.

I had a great stay. I hope my art stands the test of time and I hope to be invited back some time in the future.

Pink Snoopy and Wouldstalk is located at :
N 8th St & E Leigh St Richmond, VA 23219

with a total of 10 Wouldstalks spreading to 8 locations across the city.

Goshen St & W Marshall St Richmond, VA 23220

W Cary St & S Sheppard St 
Richmond, VA 23221

Brook Rd & W Leigh St Richmond, VA 23220

Meadowbridge Rd & Newbury Ave
 Richmond, VA 23222

4th Ave & Rowen Ave
 Richmond, VA 23222

Hull St & E 3rd St
 Richmond, VA 23224

W Broad St & Terminal Pl Richmond, VA 23220

This mural entitled “Gateway” is located on Melrose Ave and LaBrea in Hollywood, California. Inspired by our recent trip to Tokyo, Japan. For the opening of  our friend Ryu’s new restaurant Tatsu.

Ryu, Tokyo native, has established a tonkotsu ramen restaurant with the authenticity of those you find on the Tokyo streets.

Top Japanese chefs and in house noodle production. The interior featuring imported angular wooden ceilings.  Everything handcrafted from scratch.

Stop in for the opening of Tatsu Ramen at the end of this month. No detail was spared.

We were recently invited to spend three days in the Santa Barbara mountains to work with the 48 boys from Los Prietos Boy’s Camp, Juvenile Detention Facility. For those who don’t know, Los Prietos is basically one step beyond juvenile Hall, Its a bootcamp academy. An amazing group of boys.

Thank you to Freedom4Youth and the Santa Barbara Probation Department for providing the opportunity to work one on one with the children enrolled at this academy. Thank you, Billi Jo Starr and Meghann Newell of Freedom4Youth for facilitating this interior transformation and making this installation possible. I now understand the commitment some people feel to want to just put a hand out and try to change a life.

The new mural titled “Plant The Seed” stands on the front wall of the gymnasium at the Los Prietos Boys’ Camp in Santa Barbara, CA. While the remaining walls received fresh coats of paint in sky blue and grey.

Freedom4Youth serves youth in the juveniel justice system by creating opportunities for self-realization, transformational leadership, personal narrative and community integration as they exit confinement and return to their family, school, and society.

freedom4youth.org

David Flores Art has had the recent opportunity to work along side Found Animals, during the construction of their new facility in Culver City, CA.

Found Animals is a privately-funded nonprofit that is dedicated to reversing the outcome for the four million animals euthanized each year in the United States. They have one goal in mind: find the big ideas that advance the safety of animals in our homes, our shelters, and everywhere in between.

Their primary mission is the happiness and safety of animals. From microchips and registration, to responsible adoption initiatives and low-cost spay and neuter, Found Animals is committed to delivering practical solutions that will ensure the health and safety of dogs and cats everywhere.

Found Animals programs have helped over 500,000 pets since their inception.They have provided more than $12 million in funding for dozens of research projects worldwide in pursuit of nonsurgical sterilization technology. Found Animals has granted over $9 million to animal welfare organizations to support low-cost spay and neuter initiative and pet reunification technology.

More than 15,000 shelter animals have found homes through Found Animals adoption promotions and Adopt & Shop retail stores.

You can find the David Flores Art installation at the newest location of Found Animals, Adopt & Shop in Culver City.

4235 Sepulveda Blvd. Culver City, CA, 90230