Education

  • 2006-2012 The University of Texas at El Paso
    BFA, cum laude
    Double Major: Painting and Ceramics
    G.P.A: 3.66
  • 2006 El Paso Community College
    Associate of Arts Degree in Psychology

Honors

  • 2011-Current Member El Paso Allied Artists
  • 2011-Current Member Golden Key International Honor Society
  • 2006-2012 The University of Texas at El Paso Liberal Arts Department Dean's List

Professional Experience

  • 2004-2006 Meta4, Organization for Poetic Expression
    Vice President and Cofounder
  • 2001-2003 Art in the Adobe Art Gallery, El Paso, Texas
    Gallery Assistant
  • 1999-2001 Buddha Head Art Studio, El Paso, Texas
    Assistant for artist David Nakabayashi
  • 1999 Austin High School Theatre Department, El Paso, Texas
    Created illustrations for playbills

Exhibitions

  • 2015 Simply Coffee, Burbank, California
  • 2013 Honeyguide Gallery, El Paso, Texas
    "Body of Body"
  • 2013 El Paso Museum of Art, El Paso, Texas
    Featured Artist for the months of April and May
  • 2013 Purple Pop-Up, El Paso, Texas
    "A Second Show"
  • 2012 1331 Gallery, El Paso, Texas
    "The End of the World as We Know It"
  • 2012 The Hoppy Monk, El Paso, Texas
    "Trade Winds"
  • 2012 1331 Gallery, El Paso, Texas
    "A Blank Canvas"
  • 2012 Minicoupe Dealership, El Paso, Texas
    "Art in Motion"
  • 2012 Agave Rosa Art Gallery, El Paso, Texas
    "In Color"
  • 2012 University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas
    Graduate Exhibition
  • 2011 The Brewhouse, El Paso, Texas
    "Art at the Brew"
  • 2010 The Camino Real, El Paso, Texas
    "The Chuco Collective Group Show"
  • 2010 First Presbyterian Hall, El Paso, Texas
    "Las Artistas", juried art exhibition and sale
  • 2010 The Loft Light Studio, El Paso, Texas
    "Group Exhibition"
  • 2010 Sunset Heights, El Paso, Texas
    "Neighborhood Watch: A Projection Walk"
  • 2010 Black Market, El Paso, Texas
    "Benefit Show"
  • 2009 The Percolator, El Paso, Texas
    "Fran Santelli: Recent Works"
  • 2009 Arts Forum and Culture, El Paso, Texas
    "12x12 Show"
  • 2009 First Presbyterian Hall, El Paso, Texas
    "Las Artistas", art exhibition and sale
  • 2009 Art Under the Sun Gallery, El Paso, Texas
    "12x12 Show"
  • 2003 Art in the Adobe Art Gallery, El Paso, Texas
    "Mask Show; Exhibition and Demonstration"
  • 1997 El Paso Playhouse, El Paso, Texas
    "Fran Santelli: Recent Works"

Retail Venues

  • El Paso, Texas
    2012-Present Joe, Vinnie, and Bronson's , Paintings
    2012-Present The Loft Light Studio, Paintings and ceramic jewelry
    2009-Present The Mansion, Paintings
    2003-2010 Homebody, Ceramic jewelry and art
    2003-2004 Mystic Journey, Ceramic jewelry and art
    2001-2003 Art in the Adobe Art Gallery, Paintings and ceramic art
    1997-1999 The Bridge Center for Contemporary Art, Paintings

Temporary Cited Works

  • 2014 Art Ave. Magazine, Interview. April 2014 Edition
  • 2011 The University of Texas at El Paso website, Ceramic and Painting Departments
  • 1997 The El Paso Playhouse, El Paso, Texas

Publications

  • 1999 Twilight Skin, Preset Dawn, by Robert Sean
    Cover art and illustrations

Commissions

  • 1996-Present Numerous commissions include a range of paintings, murals, portraits, and jewelry