DexterityInk
art, graphic design & more by Dexter Santos
As an artist one has to fall in love with one's work, to believe in it, to suffer with it, and to be participant and witness to its growth, beauty, and meaning.
I bring my experience as an artist, graphic designer, illustrator, and animator into the work that's put in front of me. My goal is to bring your initial concepts and ideas and create an eye-catching, dynamic product you can identify and be proud of.
Take a moment to explore my work to see if it inspires you and suits the style you're looking for by viewing samples from my portfolio below or by clicking on the menu above for specific works.
"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment."
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Team San Jose 3D Holiday Globe
Two designs depicting the San Jose skyline with the the city's iconic buildings and landmarks. This 3D holiday globe card was made for San Jose Theaters and Team San Jose to send out to its members and families for the holidays.
Red Blue Together
Logo banner for the website and organization Red Blue Together that features relationship profiles of people from opposite sides of the political spectrum
Diana Krall
Portrait of jazz singer and pianist Diana Krall in goauche.
SFLX 2014
Postcard for San Francisco Lindy Exchange 2014 that features the tech side of the Silicon Valley
SFLX 2013
Graphic design element for postcard for San Francisco Lindy Exchange 2013
San Francisco Lindy Exchange 2013
Postcard for San Francisco Lindy Exchange 2013, inspired by San Francisco landmark and icon Ghirardelli Chocolate
SFLX 2012
Postcard for San Francisco Lindy Exchange 2012 that highlights the iconic San Francisco cable car
Holiday Card
Holiday card for the San Jose Convention and Visitors Bureau
The Whipping Man
Promotional postcard for Renegade Theater Experiment
The North Plan
Promotional postcard for Renegade Theater Experiment
Crossing Delancey
Promotional postcard for Tabard Theatre Company
Happy Hour Flyer
Flyer for Morocco's Restaurant welcome month and happy hour promotion
Magic Mondays
Promotional postcard for weekly event at Morocco's Restaurant
Distance
Poster for a special event at Morocco's Restaurant
Postcard Flyer
Promotional postcard for Morocco's Restaurant
Morocco's Restaurant Postcard
Postcard for Morocco's Restaurant catering
Shiva's Catering (tri-fold brochure)
Concept design for the outside cover of a tri-fold brochure/handout catering menu
Shiva's Indian Restaurant & Bar
Concept design for take-out label for Shiva's Indian Restaurant & Bar
Artsopolis
Magazine ad for Artsopolis
Artsopolis
Artsopolis billboard on local 11 bus in downtown San Jose
City of Palo Alto
Poster for City of Palo Alto program
Auntie P and Kids Bunny Hopping
Illustration for the Auntie P children's book, "What's Sharing?" by Patricia Kearney
Auntie P at Train Station
Cover Illustration for the children's book "Where's Grace?" by Patricia Kearney
Square Business Card
Design for square business card (back)
Square Busines Card
Design for square business card (front)
Business Card
Type design for business card (excluding graphic)
Business Card
Type design for business card (excluding graphic)
Business Logo
Brand/logo design for independent artist
San Jose Jazz Fest
Animated ad for San Jose Jazz Fest
You're Invited Ad
Animated ad for Team San Jose event
T-shirt design
Event t-shirt design for "I've Got The Blues...and then Some," a San Francisco Blues dance event
ECBF 2011
Graphic design element for postcard for Emerald City Blues Festival 2011
ECBF 2011
Postcard and t-shirt design for Emerald City Blues Festival 2011 that features the coffee culture of Seattle
Artshots
Graphic design for Artshots program by Artsopolis and The 48-Hour Film Project
Artsopolis
Magazine ad for Artsopolis
Icon Buttons and Sectional Graphics
Assorted designs for icon buttons, sectional graphics, and radio player skin for Artsopolis website
Wine Club Menu
Menu for Morocco's Restaurant's Wine Club
Weekly Events Postcard
Postcard for Morocco's Restaurant's weekly entertainment calendar
Catering Postcard
Mailing postcard for Morocco's Restaurant's catering
Phoenix Cafe
Logo design for Phoenix Cafe
Menu board sign
Blended Smoothies menu board for Phoenix Cafe
Menu board sign
Fruit & Veggie Juice Blends menu board for Phoenix Cafe
Team San Jose holiday e-card (animation)
An animated video created for Team San Jose's 2014 holiday e-card
Houston Blues Shakedown Flyer
Promotional flyer for a charity Blues Dance workshop in Houston
Diana Krall
Portrait of jazz singer Diana Krall in watercolor
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