Artists and Designers of The Enterpsie Building
Artists
The Enterprise Building comes alive through the incredible talent of its featured artists. These visionaries have transformed spaces with their unique perspectives, adding vibrant colors, narrative, and inspiration to the heart of San Bernardino. Explore the diverse works and stories behind the creativity that defines this dynamic art destination.
THE LATEST: mural dedication
sat. august 16th, 5 pm - 7pm
San Bernardino just got even more colorful! 🎉
Thanks to the Love Your Block Grant, we're so excited to celebrate the dedication of eight brand-new interactive murals by local artists in the E Street Alley! Come and explore the vibrant murals that reflect our community's heart and history.
Where: The Enterprise Building, 320 North E Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401.
When: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm.
E Street Alley
Alfredo Perez Salmeron
Alfredo Perez Salmeron
Alfredo Perez Salmeron was born in Oaxaca, Mexico, and moved to the United States at two years old, growing up in Santa Ana, California. He often turned to drawing as a form of escape, with his art being greatly inspired by Lowrider Arte Magazine and his mother's embroidery. Through his art, he aims to create a world of color and life, expressing himself effortlessly as he mixes hues and seeking to transmit joy to the world.
For his mural on the Enterprise Building, the inspiration came from San Bernardino’s Historic Downtown District and its establishment. His design features a vintage image of downtown transformed into a postage stamp. Mural assistance by @toonysthedude
E Street Alley
Pablo Azar & Ana Grajales
Pablo Azar & Ana Grajales
Pablo Azar is a successful Mexican-American actor and painter, recognized worldwide for his acting career in both Latin and American television and film for over 15 years. His passion for performing and visual arts guides his creative talent, leading spectators to discover a world of color, life, and unique treasures within his artworks.
Azar is considered a pop surrealist artist, creator of the distinct "Toonymania" painting style. This style aims to take observers on a journey beyond the evident, inviting them to discover what he calls "his creatures" within a timeless dimension. In "Toonymania," multiple and diverse "creatures" harmonize to form one larger, complete picture. Each of his paintings offers a memorable experience with numerous elements and "creatures," each representing specific concepts that contribute to a larger, deeper composition and tell a story.
Pablo's connection with San Bernardino began in 2008 when he resided there for six months, developing an appreciation for the city’s culture, history, and architecture, and noting its Mexican cultural influence. His proposed mural supports San Bernardino's revitalization goals by enhancing community identity, building artistic culture, and spreading positivity. This is achieved through an array of colors and symbolism representing key elements of San Bernardino, united in an engaging composition. Mural assistance by Ana Grajales and @colochita1965.
E Street Alley
Darren Villegas
Darren Villegas
Darren Villegas is an accomplished California muralist with over twenty years of experience in mural painting. His distinctly vibrant and colorful murals can be seen across various regions of California, including Riverside, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Oakland, and the Inland Empire. Villegas is a San Bernardino native, with his family having resided in the city for seven generations, and he attended public schools in the Westside, North End, and Devore neighborhoods.
Beyond his artistic practice, Darren is also an art educator and mural project coordinator. He holds long-standing residencies with the Mission Urban Arts program in San Francisco's Mission District and the Visual Element mural arts program in Oakland's Fruitvale District. His murals have received recognition in numerous art publications and have been honored with awards, including the "Certificate of Appreciation in the Arts" from the San Francisco Mayor's Office and Board of Supervisors. He currently resides in the Inland Empire, where he continues to initiate and elevate the public art movement.
His mural design for E Street Alley showcases highlights of San Bernardino's architectural, cultural, and economic foundations. It features iconic imagery such as The Santa Fe train depot, the California Theatre, and the National Orange Show fairgrounds, designed to appeal to residents from all parts of the city and bridge generational gaps. The mural promotes civic pride with the slogan "Forever Strong" emblazoned across its top, a phrase intended for all San Bernardino residents to identify with.
It also conveys a message of hope, with the California Theatre marquee reading "From our Roots, To our Future," supporting the city's revitalization by highlighting future economic prosperity linked to transportation, including Route 66, the historic train hub, and the San Bernardino International Airport. The design further features natural resources and agricultural staples like the San Bernardino Mountains, the Arrowhead formation, palm trees, and citrus trees. Stylistically, the mural utilizes bright, vibrant painting methods to captivate viewers, aiming for universal appeal, inclusive imagery, and a strong message of hope.
Darren was later contracted by the City of San Bernardino to recreate and digitally expand his Forever Strong mural at the new outdoor fitness court at Blair Park in 2022.
E Street Alley
Summerly & Albert Sanchez
Summerly & Albert Sanchez
Summerly Sanchez was born and raised in San Bernardino. She holds a BA in Visual Communications and specializes in Graphic Design. Over a year prior, she and her husband started a church in downtown San Bernardino, indicating their commitment to the city and its community.
Summerly's mural design features her favorite aspects of the city, including the mountains, trees, and orange groves. She believes that part of the revitalization process involves reminding residents of the inherent beauty within the city. Her specific mural, titled 'Walk in Faith Not Fear' (Acts 9), draws inspiration from the "Welcome to San Bernardino" sign, which she reimagined as "Come to SB." This design emphasizes local elements such as palm trees, mountains, orange trees, and even incorporates the distinct cracks in the city's roads to create an interactive experience where viewers can pose as if walking on a San Bernardino road.
She hopes her design evokes memories and nostalgia of the city's scenery for the community. She currently works at Operation New Hope, a non-profit organization, where some staff and students assisted in painting the mural. Summerly finds joy in using her creativity to teach others, providing opportunities and helping individuals discover their inner gifts, and she enjoys experimenting with different art styles, including abstract art.
E Street Alley
Paula N. Torres
Paula N. Torres
Paula Torres, known by her moniker @niz, was born in San Bernardino, a first-generation individual whose parents migrated from Mexico and Peru. She holds an MFA from the University of Arizona, a BA from CSU San Bernardino, and an AA from San Bernardino Valley College.
Torres's artistic practice as a printmaker and painter explores themes of identity, place, memory, and a "finite progression of discovery." Her intuitive process focuses on capturing atmosphere through spontaneous brushstrokes. From 2017 to 2020, she served as the Education Curator at the Riverside Art Museum. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Art and Design at CSU San Bernardino, where she teaches printmaking, and also teaches printmaking at Riverside Community College.
She expresses a desire to see San Bernardino return to its vibrant past, recalling childhood memories of the Carousel Mall and Route 66 car shows. She believes her mural would inspire the community to overcome obstacles and thrive.
E Street Alley
Arturo Orellana
Arturo Orellana
Arturo Orellana, known by his moniker @saucey_pasta, is a native of San Bernardino, having grown up on the west side of the city, near Baseline and Medical Center, after his parents moved there when he was three. He has been painting graffiti for 13 years. Orellana has encountered challenges such as gang violence in his upbringing, having been shot at, stabbed, and jumped, yet he states he never felt defeated.
In 2012, Orellana resolved to channel his graffiti skills positively and develop them into a business. He began seeking permission to paint walls within the city and now manages several projects. He finds great satisfaction in painting murals and receiving positive reactions from the community. As a San Bernardino native, he considers it an honor to paint downtown and contribute back to the city with his mural, which he describes as a "mindset" piece where he feels the weight of the city on his shoulders. He credits the city and graffiti for shaping him into the artist he is today.
Enterprise Promenade
jazmin escobedo
Jazmin Escobedo
Enterprise Building Postcard (Mural | 2020)
Jazmin Escobedo, known artistically as Grand Master Jay, is a multidisciplinary artist whose talents span photography, tattoo artistry, and mural painting. Her notable work on The Enterprise Building represents her first mural, a significant undertaking that took approximately 20 weeks to complete.
This mural, painted over a mosaic marble wall, creates the effect of a multi-scene, Great Gatsby/Roaring Twenties-style postcard. It features a diverse array of elements, including a sunset, a classic red car, a big band, a couple dancing, and a smoking pair, all depicted over six-foot-tall piano keys. The composition is further enriched with a palm tree, towering pillars emblazoned with "Route 66" sign, a glowing light post, and windows that open to a starry sky.
Beyond her artistic endeavors, Jazmin is also entrepreneurial. She has contributed to "The Fire Angles," an event staffing service associated with Devil Dogs Micheladas.
4th Floor
DeAnglo Castro
DeAnglo Castro
White Tiger (Mural | 2021), Bald Eagle & Fighter Jet Mural (Mural | 2021), Four Wolves Mural (Mural | 2021)
DeAngelo Castro, known by his moniker @itsbeenmadreal, is a full-time freelance graphic/multimedia artist and photographer based in Redlands. He has been actively carving his path in the photography and artistic worlds for just under ten years. Over recent years, he has traveled throughout the United States and abroad, documenting his journey through his photojournalistic and artistic style. He prides himself on being highly adaptable to different environments and circumstances, attributing his ability to view things from diverse perspectives to his upbringing in San Bernardino.
His art is characterized by a vibrant and aggressive style, described as a well-balanced dance between raw art and beauty. DeAngelo draws inspiration from his fiancé, Beverly, who is also an artist, and his art collective and team, A.O.E.A. – Aliens of Extraordinary Ability. A.O.E.A. is a collective of creative individuals engaged in a collaborative effort to co-create unique visual experiences across various media, including photography, digital design, and large-scale artworks that span across the globe. Their mission is to drive inspiration in communities, engage with peers through visual communication, and bring brightness and upliftment to people, businesses, and public domains. The collective is led by artist James Haunt, and other members include Justin Glikman, Johnny Cheepo VR2L, and Luis Esquivel AEON.
At the Enterprise Building, DeAngelo had an art and photography studio collective on the 3rd floor. He painted three commissioned murals on the 4th floor of the building: one depicting a white tiger jumping out of the water (assistance by vr2l.aoea) in the 4th floor media room, a bald eagle and fighter jet in suite 404 (assistance by James Haunt), and four strong wolves also in suite 404. He has successfully executed artwork for numerous companies, brands, and business owners, and has garnered a cult following among private art collectors.
Eric Navarrete (Erok the Lion)
Eric Navarrete, recognized artistically as Erok the Lion, is a Southern California-based multimedia artist whose diverse talents encompass painting, muralism, design, photography/film, and culinary arts. His passion for art began at around six years old, profoundly influenced by his grandfather, a WWII veteran and artist, who inspired him to pursue artistic expression. Eric continues to use art as a means to reconnect with this shared love. While actively serving in the U.S. Navy, he relentlessly pushes the boundaries of his artistic endeavors, driven by faith and support.
Eric's distinctive art style is a fusion of contemporary, abstract, figurative, pop art, and graffiti. He employs a wide array of mediums, including acrylic, oil pastel, spray paint, and magazines, and enjoys creating energy in his pieces through bold objects, abstract textures, and vibrant colors. He aims for freedom in constructing and deconstructing his artistic visions, emphasizing the process of learning and then creatively pushing past established rules. His extensive mural work spans numerous cities throughout California, for various businesses and salons like Kut Haus Salon, Bellisima Salon, Eye Envy, Redlands’ Orange Street Alley, and Man and Cam Media. He has also collaborated with notable brands such as Mod Pizza, Doers Achieve, and the Boys and Girls Club of America.
Within the Enterprise Building, Eric operates his art studio, "The Chapel," situated on the 5th floor. His artistic contributions to the building include two large wall murals in Suite 509, also on the 5th floor, and a prominent painting displayed in the lobby. Eric has been a consistent participant in various art showcase events at the Enterprise Building, notably featuring a large gallery at the E Street Alley Mural Dedication and Art Walk in 2021, and contributing to La Invitación in 2023.
Beyond his visual arts career, Eric Navarrete is also an accomplished culinary chef. He has competed in the Collegiate Hospitality National ACE Competition, earning an ACF Bronze Metal in the challenging F category, and has prepared dishes for accomplished ACF judges, including a Certified Master Chef. His culinary skills have been recognized for their flavors and colorful presentation, and he has represented the Harvest Table Culinary Group and Redlands Dining on a national stage. Eric states that his love for food, craft, art, family, and God is his driving force, guiding his philosophy to "Do what you love. Never give up, always try to elevate and innovate." His overarching artistic mission is to inspire and narrate "the story of the rose that grew from the concrete," symbolized by his lion character, representing the latent potential he believes resides within everyone.
The Garage
Christian MariscaL
Christian Mariscal
(Mural | 2025)
Christian Mariscal is a San Bernardino native and a public artist with a journey that began in his youth. He started spray painting at the age of 11 or 12, initially as a former tagger, before evolving into a muralist. Mariscal, who attended Cajon High School, aims to use his art to foster community pride and unity in the city he calls home.
Mariscal’s artistic philosophy is rooted in legitimizing graffiti as a form of fine art, stating, “I want people to understand that graffiti is art and I’m here breaking barriers with a spray can.” He highlights his path as one where, despite not growing up with much education, he was able to use a spray can as his primary artistic medium.
His work can be seen throughout San Bernardino, where he has painted six murals at various locations, including parks, community centers, outside the Orange Show, and at the 5th Street Senior Center. Mariscal has also collaborated with the San Bernardino Public Works Department, creatively painting utility boxes and benches to successfully discourage graffiti at more than 50 locations. A notable project includes several murals at the downtown parking structure, one of which was for the Enterprise Building, rendered in stunning gold to shine as the sun sets.
E Street Alley
Elidé Sanchez
Elidé Sanchez
(Mural | 2025)
Elide Sanchez is a Chicana painter who explores the transformative power of art through layered storytelling and mixed mediums. She works with acrylic, oil, and aerosol on various surfaces, including canvas, wood, and walls, creating pieces that intricately weave together personal narratives and cultural memory.
Sanchez began painting at the age of 23, initially using it as a means to process life's transitions and to confront the presence of death. Through her art, she examines death not merely as an end but as an integral part of a larger process of growth and rebirth.
Her painting portrays a fiearce, beautiful young woman looking out at the world, with her inner panther showing and sprouting from the soil of San Bernardino. A visitor can interact with the artwork by "watering" the soil as vines grow around the woman. Her connection to San Bernardino is deeply personal, as it is the city where her family has lived and where she has formed her closest friendships.
E Street Alley
Maurice Howard
Maurice Howard
Maurice Howard is an artist born in Waco, Texas, who grew up in Southern California. At the age of three, he moved with his family to France while his father served in the military, returning to the United States a few years later. Howard's journey as an artist began at 19, leading him to study Fine Art at Cal State Fullerton College after attending several independent art schools. Following his education, he worked as an "In-Betweener" in the animation department at Hanna-Barbera Productions Studio and later as a Dental Technician in Pasadena, California.
Inspired by Salvador Dali, M.C. Escher, and African-American graphic artist Charles White, Howard's artistic style spans from realism to surrealism. He uses a blend of pencil, acrylic, and oil to create vibrant abstract images. His unique process involves layering continuous lines and curves, which, upon a closer look, reveal a hidden, mysterious image to the viewer.
Among his notable projects, the City of Hollywood commissioned him in 1982 to create a community mural of the "Melrose Clown," a popular image that was later featured in two films, "The Last Dragon" and "Rhythm Of The Night." For E Street Alley, Howard is creating a mural idea featuring one of his characters, which he calls a "potato head," to welcome people to San Bernardino. This piece includes a McDonald's sign to highlight the company’s origins in the city, and also gives a shout-out to Lue Productions and the "Fighting Chance Boxing Gym" in San Bernardino.
Howard is a member of the Art2000 Visual Artists Association, founded by his mentor, renowned artist Charles Bibbs, to support young and emerging artists. He credits Bibbs for his success and is grateful for the opportunity to work under an artist of his caliber. For Howard, his artistic process is guided by faith; he believes in "stepping out on faith" and allowing whatever is inside him to guide his inspirations, which, like a plant, grow from there. His overarching mission as an artist is to make people realize the importance of diversity.
E Street Alley
Ewan Villarreal
Ewan Villarreal
“Lytle Creek” (Mural | 2025)
Ewan Villarreal has lived in San Bernardino County for the majority of their life and considers it their home. They find the city to be a beautiful place due to its diverse and safe communities and are inspired by the local residents' passion for the arts and humanities. Villarreal credits community spaces like the Garcia Center for the Arts and Birdcage Comics Café with fueling their creativity and helping them grow, as the spaces are welcoming to queer and neurodivergent people and provide accessible resources for the arts.
Their mural, inspired by Lytle Creek, reflects their memories of running through the area with family and friends. The piece features a classic California sunset in the background and invites visitors to sit on a fallen tree log and watch the creek flow by. Through this work, Villarreal hopes to pass on the joy of Lytle Creek and inspire people to explore the magical pockets of nature and community spaces around the city.
While this is their first large mural experience, Villarreal has painted a bench for the Omnitrans Beautiful Bench Project.
E Street Alley
ronald del cid
Ronald Del Cid
Ronald Del Cid is an artist whose passion for murals was first ignited by graffiti art. As a young artist and throughout his teenage years, he learned to navigate the urban landscape using the mediums of spray cans, stencils, and markers. His experiences in the graffiti world, including painting with various crews across many different cities, taught him how to use art to find a voice and create something beautiful from the "grit and noise of city streets".
As he matured, Del Cid began to see graffiti as part of a larger visual language and evolved his practice by incorporating airbrush and traditional paintbrush techniques. Today, his work is rooted in spontaneity, movement, and connection, utilizing a combination of spray paint, airbrush, and brushwork. Del Cid’s perspective was profoundly shaped by living and working in San Bernardino, where he believes art is not a luxury but a necessity. For him, every blank wall represents a possibility and every mural serves as a mirror of the community.
Murals remain at the core of his work because they are public, transforming spaces and speaking to people who might never walk into a gallery. His specific murals for E Street Alley includes a large mural of sunglasses facing downtown San Bernardino, with the lenses reflecting the city's day-to-day life, including a bus and a street sign for E Street. Another mural features a camera capturing a film reel of San Bernardino's past. This film reel includes historical scenes of the Carousel Mall, Wigwam's Hotels, the old Opera House, the Fox Theater, the Santa Fe Depot, the National Orange Show, and the city seal, allowing visitors to "record" the city's history.
His murals support the city’s revitalization goals by acting as vibrant cultural landmarks that reflect San Bernardino’s resilience and creative spirit. He accomplishes this by immersing himself in the surrounding neighborhood, engaging with local residents and business owners to design imagery that resonates with both individual and collective experiences. Throughout the process, he keeps his work publicly visible and invites the community to observe and offer feedback.
E Street Alley
Christopher Valencia
Christopher Valencia
“Spread the Love” (Mural | 2025)
Christopher Valencia is a scholar and artist who is currently writing about the cultural and religious history of San Bernardino. Through his research, he has developed a deep appreciation for the city, valuing the resilience of its community, the organizations that give back, and the artistic work that originates there.
His mural is a playful and interactive piece designed to allow people to express their love and pride for San Bernardino. The artwork features a kid holding a large bubble wand, and it invites visitors to blow bubbles to "spread their love for San Bernardino.” This mural supports the city's revitalization goals by serving as a creative and visible outlet for community pride.
E Street Alley
Erika Villegas
Erika Villegas
“Wings of Love” (Mural | 2025)
Erika Villegas is a self-taught artist with a deep connection to San Bernardino, where she has lived and has relatives. She has participated in many of the city's events, including the Little Alley Gallery, Our Common Foe, San Bernardino Artwalks, the Artcrawl, the Enterprise Basement Art Exhibition, and the 2024 Dia de los Muertos event. Villegas consistently returns to San Bernardino, which has given her opportunities to share her artwork with the community.
Her mural supports the city's revitalization goals by attracting community members, families, and friends, and by creating a fun, colorful experience for visitors. The piece allows visitors to "spread their wings and fly" and is surrounded by beautiful flowers and a hummingbird. This mural is intended to attract foot traffic to small businesses and historical buildings, as people can stop by to take selfies and enjoy the E Street Alley Murals.