JD's paintings range from dreamlike cityscapes to thought provoking abstracts and fantasy surrealistic pop.
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His innovative use of acrylics painted on the reverse side of Plexiglas, Canvas, Metal and Wood produce images that explode off the surface. Each piece treats the mind to a happy but still intense experience of color and design.
Who Is JD Shultz
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It's no mystery that JD (Joshua Dimitri) Shultz grew up to be an artist. JD's parents were both professional artists. Sculptor/painter Carole Shultz and multi-media painter, Jack Shultz were well known throughout Southern California in the 70's and 80's. Along with his artist siblings, Adam and Rachel, the family breathed, worked and took joy in creating art.
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To this day, there are thousands of people from all over the world that have decorated their homes or offices with the work of all 5 family members. JD captures the mind, soul and inner spirit through a body of work best described as "complexity at its most whimsical.”
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​His paintings range from dreamlike cityscapes to thought provoking abstracts and fantasy surrealistic pop. His innovative use of acrylics painted on the reverse side of Plexiglas, Canvas, Metal and Wood produce images that explode off the surface. Each piece treats the mind to a happy but still intense experience of color and design.
Celebrities/ Corporate Clients
JD’s work is in the private collections of Kobe Bryant, Larry King, Ryan Seacrest, Barry Manilow, Alanis Morissette, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Ric Ocasek, Geddy Lee, Mario Lopez, Sex Pistol and KLOS DJ Steve Jones, to name a few.
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JD's corporate clients include MGM Resorts, Disney, Venture Capital Firm Bryant & Stibel, The Bellagio, Aria, Four Seasons Hotels, Guitar Center, Canter's Deli and Celebrity Cars Las Vegas.
Custom installation on the boardroom ceiling at Kobe Bryant and Jeff Stibel's venture capital firm Bryant & Stibel in Malibu, CA
"JD's work was the perfect fit for our offices in Malibu"
~ Jeff Stibel