Blake Cedric
Having been kicked out of his home at the age of 15 for being unapologetically gay, SF-based artist Blake Cedric began his career as a homeless youth in the Pacific Northwest. A self-taught painter, Blake creates Lisa Frank– and Keane–esque works that draw inspiration from the skaters, punks, and Pacific Northwest influences that dotted his path along the West Coast to his dream city, San Francisco. From napkins to salvaged wood, denim, and thrifted leather, he gravitates toward upcycled canvases and materials as a tangible reference to the “make it work” sensibility that has guided much of his life.
His work has been featured most notably on a large scale at the infamous underground party Club Toilet, where his vibrant murals became a backdrop to the city’s nightlife and creative scene. Blake’s art also appears as wearable pieces sported by some of San Francisco’s most notorious party girls, infusing the city’s nightlife with his signature punk-meets-pop aesthetic. Beyond the club scene, his murals and individual works have been showcased in both local and international galleries, further cementing his reputation as a boundary-pushing artist whose upcycled canvases provoke and delight diverse audiences.
JM! Pride 2026, Artwork
Each year for Pride, I commission an artist to create the poster artwork for my annual Pride Party. My general art direction helps bring clarity and definition to the poster and convey a connection to our guests about what they will experience. I first ask that they capture my beauty (of course), incorporate my French bulldogs, and add something historic that represents the city I love and live in: San Francisco.
This year, I have chosen artist Blake Cedric to create the artwork for my annual Pride party. I've known Blake for quite a long time. I have always been a fan of his brightly colored creations, which have been so diverse in their depiction of the people he sees in the San Francisco nightlife scene. I’m thrilled with the finished piece.