Chad Cantcolor

Joined Artfinder: Oct. 2023

Artworks for sale: 11

United States

About Chad Cantcolor

 
 
  • Biography

    Chad Carothers, known as Chad Cantcolor is an American Modern Pop Artist residing in the greater Los Angeles area.

    Known for his brush work with heavy outlines, creating his iconic style of blending surreal and real into the same space, often hiding “Easter Eggs” into each piece.  Completely self-taught, acrylic paint is his preferred medium.

    His work is a direct product of growing up on cartoons, skateboarding, punk rock and counterculture. These subjects serve as the melting pot for his creations, often finding beauty in the chaos.  Chad’s art can be found through exhibits and installations worldwide on canvas, sneakers and walls.

    His client list includes many known faces through entertainment, sports and brand collaborations. Chad sees everyday objects as a potential canvas, pushing the envelope of what art can be with the right perspective.

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  • Awards

    2017

    Ace Of Customs Series Champion

    Ace Of Customs Series Champion United States
  • Upcoming Events

    There are no upcoming events

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    Previous events

    Event: Download Fest - Punk Rock & Paint Brushes Group show

    Dates: 3 Oct 2022 - 3 Oct 2022

    Venue: Download Fest, United Kingdom

    Group Show

    Event: 2022 - PR&PB presents “Issue One”, Collective show

    Dates: 3 Oct 2022 - 3 Oct 2022

    Venue: Music Box, San Diego, CA

    - The Music Box - San Diego, CA

    Event: Throne Release Solo Show at Naked Eye Studio Gallery - Los Angeles, CA

    Dates: 3 Oct 2021 - 3 Oct 2021

    Venue: Naked Eye Studio, Los Angeles,CA

    Throne Release Solo Show

    Event: Sneakers Generation

    Dates: 3 Oct 2021 - 3 Oct 2021

    Venue: Gallerie Sakura, Paris, France

    Group Show at Gallerie Sakura

    Event: Jabbawockeez Tribute show

    Dates: 3 Oct 2021 - 3 Oct 2021

    Venue: MGM Grand Hotel, Tokyo, Japan

    at MGM Grand – Tokyo, Japan

    Event: Punk Rock & Paint Brushes Holiday Group Art Show

    Dates: 3 Oct 2019 - 3 Oct 2019

    Venue: Self Help Graphics Gallery, Los Angeles, CA

    at Self Help Graphics Gallery

    Event: Kicksperience

    Dates: 3 Oct 2019 - 3 Oct 2019

    Venue: Kicksperience, Los Angeles,CA

    feature show at BET Live – Los Angeles, CA

    Event: BET Experience

    Dates: 3 Oct 2018 - 3 Oct 2018

    Venue: BET Live, Los Angeles, CA

    featured Artist showcase

    Event: Sema – Hotrod Alley

    Dates: 3 Oct 2017 - 3 Oct 2017

    Venue: Sema, Las Vegas,NV

    Artist Showcase Premier

    Event: “Surf” Group show

    Dates: 3 Oct 2016 - 3 Oct 2016

    Venue: 1980 Gallery, Costa Mesa,CA

    at Location 1980 Gallery

    Event: Angelus showcase

    Dates: 3 Oct 2016 - 3 Oct 2016

    Venue: Agenda, Long Beach, CA

    at Agenda Show

    Event: Ace of Customs collective show

    Dates: 3 Oct 2016 - 3 Oct 2016

    Venue: Ace of Customs, Los Angeles,CA

    at Sneakercon

    Event: Surf Expo

    Dates: 3 Oct 2012 - 3 Oct 2012

    Venue: Surf Expo, Orlando, FL

    , showcase Artist

    Event: “Ink” at Magic Show

    Dates: 3 Oct 2012 - 3 Oct 2012

    Venue: Magic, Las Vegas,NV

    , featured Artist

    Event: Seventeen Cutz Collab Art Show

    Dates: 3 Oct 2010 - 3 Oct 2010

    Venue: Seventeen Cutz, Costa Mesa,CA

    duo collab show

    Event: Designercon

    Dates: 3 Oct 2009 - 3 Oct 2009

    Venue: Designercon, Pasadena,CA

    Group show

    Event: Interstyle

    Dates: 3 Oct 2009 - 3 Oct 2009

    Venue: Interstyle, Yokokama, Japan

    Artist Showcase

    Event: Vinyl Pulse Presents “Disney’s Stitch 626 Group Show” Tour

    Dates: 3 Oct 2009 - 3 Oct 2009

    Venue: Vinyl Pulse, Worldwide

    Vinyl Pulse Presents “Disney’s Stitch 626 Group Show” Tour

    Event: Musink

    Dates: 3 Oct 2008 - 3 Oct 2008

    Venue: OC Fairgrounds, Costa Mesa,CA

    at OC Fairgrounds Artist Showcase

    Event: OC Surf Culture Collective show at SNA

    Dates: 3 Oct 2008 - 3 Oct 2008

    Venue: SNA, Orange County,CA

    Group Show

    Event: Mega Gwin show

    Dates: 3 Oct 2007 - 3 Oct 2007

    Venue: Alpha Cult, Long Beach,CA

    at Alpha Cult

    Event: “Culture”

    Dates: 3 Oct 2007 - 3 Oct 2007

    Venue: The Laguna Art Museum, Laguna Beach, CA

    Group show at Laguna Art Museum

    Event: Meltdown Gallery “Project Bart Simpson”

    Dates: 3 Oct 2007 - 3 Oct 2007

    Venue: Meltdown Gallery, Los Angeles,CA

    Group show

    Event: Vinyl Toy Network Inaugural showcase

    Dates: 3 Oct 2006 - 3 Oct 2006

    Venue: Vinyl Toy Network, San Diego,CA

    Group Exhibition

    Event: Surf Expo

    Dates: 3 Oct 2006 - 3 Oct 2006

    Venue: Surf Expo, Orlando, FL

    , featured Artist

    Event: “ The Learning Room”

    Dates: 3 Oct 2005 - 3 Oct 2005

    Venue: The Laguna Art Museum, Laguna Beach, CA

    at Laguna Art Museum

    Event: ASR Lost Artist Showcase

    Dates: 3 Oct 2002 - 3 Oct 2002

    Venue: ASR, San Diego,CA

    Showcase

    Event: ASR Lost Artist Showcase

    Dates: 3 Oct 1999 - 3 Oct 1999

    Venue: ASR, Long Beach,CA

    Trio show

Links


Awards

2017

Ace Of Customs Series Champion

Ace Of Customs Series Champion United States

There are no upcoming events

Show previous events Hide previous events

Previous events

Event: Download Fest - Punk Rock & Paint Brushes Group show

Dates: 3 Oct 2022 - 3 Oct 2022

Venue: Download Fest, United Kingdom

Group Show

Event: 2022 - PR&PB presents “Issue One”, Collective show

Dates: 3 Oct 2022 - 3 Oct 2022

Venue: Music Box, San Diego, CA

- The Music Box - San Diego, CA

Event: Throne Release Solo Show at Naked Eye Studio Gallery - Los Angeles, CA

Dates: 3 Oct 2021 - 3 Oct 2021

Venue: Naked Eye Studio, Los Angeles,CA

Throne Release Solo Show

Event: Sneakers Generation

Dates: 3 Oct 2021 - 3 Oct 2021

Venue: Gallerie Sakura, Paris, France

Group Show at Gallerie Sakura

Event: Jabbawockeez Tribute show

Dates: 3 Oct 2021 - 3 Oct 2021

Venue: MGM Grand Hotel, Tokyo, Japan

at MGM Grand – Tokyo, Japan

Event: Punk Rock & Paint Brushes Holiday Group Art Show

Dates: 3 Oct 2019 - 3 Oct 2019

Venue: Self Help Graphics Gallery, Los Angeles, CA

at Self Help Graphics Gallery

Event: Kicksperience

Dates: 3 Oct 2019 - 3 Oct 2019

Venue: Kicksperience, Los Angeles,CA

feature show at BET Live – Los Angeles, CA

Event: BET Experience

Dates: 3 Oct 2018 - 3 Oct 2018

Venue: BET Live, Los Angeles, CA

featured Artist showcase

Event: Sema – Hotrod Alley

Dates: 3 Oct 2017 - 3 Oct 2017

Venue: Sema, Las Vegas,NV

Artist Showcase Premier

Event: “Surf” Group show

Dates: 3 Oct 2016 - 3 Oct 2016

Venue: 1980 Gallery, Costa Mesa,CA

at Location 1980 Gallery

Event: Angelus showcase

Dates: 3 Oct 2016 - 3 Oct 2016

Venue: Agenda, Long Beach, CA

at Agenda Show

Event: Ace of Customs collective show

Dates: 3 Oct 2016 - 3 Oct 2016

Venue: Ace of Customs, Los Angeles,CA

at Sneakercon

Event: Surf Expo

Dates: 3 Oct 2012 - 3 Oct 2012

Venue: Surf Expo, Orlando, FL

, showcase Artist

Event: “Ink” at Magic Show

Dates: 3 Oct 2012 - 3 Oct 2012

Venue: Magic, Las Vegas,NV

, featured Artist

Event: Seventeen Cutz Collab Art Show

Dates: 3 Oct 2010 - 3 Oct 2010

Venue: Seventeen Cutz, Costa Mesa,CA

duo collab show

Event: Designercon

Dates: 3 Oct 2009 - 3 Oct 2009

Venue: Designercon, Pasadena,CA

Group show

Event: Interstyle

Dates: 3 Oct 2009 - 3 Oct 2009

Venue: Interstyle, Yokokama, Japan

Artist Showcase

Event: Vinyl Pulse Presents “Disney’s Stitch 626 Group Show” Tour

Dates: 3 Oct 2009 - 3 Oct 2009

Venue: Vinyl Pulse, Worldwide

Vinyl Pulse Presents “Disney’s Stitch 626 Group Show” Tour

Event: Musink

Dates: 3 Oct 2008 - 3 Oct 2008

Venue: OC Fairgrounds, Costa Mesa,CA

at OC Fairgrounds Artist Showcase

Event: OC Surf Culture Collective show at SNA

Dates: 3 Oct 2008 - 3 Oct 2008

Venue: SNA, Orange County,CA

Group Show

Event: Mega Gwin show

Dates: 3 Oct 2007 - 3 Oct 2007

Venue: Alpha Cult, Long Beach,CA

at Alpha Cult

Event: “Culture”

Dates: 3 Oct 2007 - 3 Oct 2007

Venue: The Laguna Art Museum, Laguna Beach, CA

Group show at Laguna Art Museum

Event: Meltdown Gallery “Project Bart Simpson”

Dates: 3 Oct 2007 - 3 Oct 2007

Venue: Meltdown Gallery, Los Angeles,CA

Group show

Event: Vinyl Toy Network Inaugural showcase

Dates: 3 Oct 2006 - 3 Oct 2006

Venue: Vinyl Toy Network, San Diego,CA

Group Exhibition

Event: Surf Expo

Dates: 3 Oct 2006 - 3 Oct 2006

Venue: Surf Expo, Orlando, FL

, featured Artist

Event: “ The Learning Room”

Dates: 3 Oct 2005 - 3 Oct 2005

Venue: The Laguna Art Museum, Laguna Beach, CA

at Laguna Art Museum

Event: ASR Lost Artist Showcase

Dates: 3 Oct 2002 - 3 Oct 2002

Venue: ASR, San Diego,CA

Showcase

Event: ASR Lost Artist Showcase

Dates: 3 Oct 1999 - 3 Oct 1999

Venue: ASR, Long Beach,CA

Trio show


 

Biography

Chad Carothers, known as Chad Cantcolor is an American Modern Pop Artist residing in the greater Los Angeles area.

Known for his brush work with heavy outlines, creating his iconic style of blending surreal and real into the same space, often hiding “Easter Eggs” into each piece.  Completely self-taught, acrylic paint is his preferred medium.

His work is a direct product of growing up on cartoons, skateboarding, punk rock and counterculture. These subjects serve as the melting pot for his creations, often finding beauty in the chaos.  Chad’s art can be found through exhibits and installations worldwide on canvas, sneakers and walls.

His client list includes many known faces through entertainment, sports and brand collaborations. Chad sees everyday objects as a potential canvas, pushing the envelope of what art can be with the right perspective.