SHAKA SHAW is a digital artist, cartoonist, and illustrator based in San Jose, California, where he resides with his family.. 

Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Shaka draws a lot of inspiration from the culturally rich experience of growing up in California in the 80’s and 90’s. His room was filled with comic books and action figures growing up, just as his teenage son’s is today, and this informs the perspective of a lot of his artworks. 

In addition to the original artwork, commissions, and fan art that he creates, Shaka is the creator, writer and artist behind Fresh Hell Comic, a one-panel comic strip initially published on Instagram. 

EDUCATION

2004 | Howard University - Washington, D.C. | Business Management

PRESS

2024 | Content Magazine Issue 16.2 - Sight & Sound

PANELS & SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

2024 | Black History Month @ Cytokinetics - Featured Guest Speaker | San Francisco, CA

2023 | Creator’s Night @ The Gathering - Featured Showcase Artist & Panelist | San Jose, CA

2023 | San Francisco Arts Commission - Panel Judge - Cultural Equity Initiative Artist Grants | Virtual Participation

DISPLAYS & EXHIBITIONS

2024 | Content Magazine Issue 16.2 Launch Party | San Jose, CA