Chad Cantcolor

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.

“Art has the power to create a mood, inspire and change the world as we see it. We don’t need art to live, but it makes it worth living.”

- Chad Cantcolor

Self Taught

2022 - PR&PB presents “Issue One”, Collective show at The Music Box - San Diego, CA
2022 – Download Fest - Punk Rock & Paint Brushes Group show - United Kingdom
2021 – Throne Release Solo Show at Naked Eye Studio Gallery - Los Angeles, CA
2021 – Sneakers Generation Group Show at Gallerie Sakura – Paris, France
2021 – Jabbawockeez Tribute show at MGM Grand – Tokyo, Japan
2019 – Kicksperience feature show at BET Live – Los Angeles, CA
2019 – Punk Rock & Paint Brushes Holiday Group Art Show at Self Help Graphics Gallery – Los Angeles,CA
2018 – BET Experience featured Artist showcase – Los Angeles, CA
2017 – Sema – Hotrod Alley Artist Showcase Premier – Las Vegas, NV
2016 – Angelus showcase at Agenda Show – Los Angeles, CA
2016 – “Surf” Group show at Location 1980 Gallery – Costa Mesa, CA
2016 – Ace of Customs collective show at Sneakercon – Los Angeles, CA
2012 – “Ink” at Magic Show, featured Artist – Las Vegas, NV
2012 – Surf Expo, showcase Artist – Orlando, FL
2010 – Seventeen Cutz Collab Art Show – Costa Mesa, CA
2009 - Designercon Group show – Pasadena, CA
2009 – Interstyle Artist Showcase – Yokohama, Japan
2009 – Vinyl Pulse Presents “Disney’s Stitch 626 Group Show” Tour - Worldwide
2008 – OC Surf Culture Collective show at SN...