Archive for August, 2010

Free Wallpaper

Free Wallpaper

26 Aug ’10 10:02 pm / Art, Artist, Blog, Designs, Free / No comments

Jorge Oswaldo wallpaper for you to download for FREE. More designs to come next week.

 
Mark Evans

Mark Evans

26 Aug ’10 3:18 pm / Art, Artist, Blog / No comments

Mark Evans uses only a knife to etch these amazing creations in leather. Click HERE to check out his website.

 
Armada – Shake the Chill

Armada – Shake the Chill

26 Aug ’10 12:05 am / Art, Artist, Blog, Designs, Music / No comments

ARMADA are an eclectic three piece cranking out smart, soulful indie rock from the heart of Los Angeles. Smatterings of Wilco, Radiohead, Beck, Smashing Pumpkins, Spoon, and Rolling Stones combine to form the dynamic hush and power that defines one of LA’s most exciting new bands. These guys have a [...]

 
James Perse’s New Hollywood Shop

James Perse’s New Hollywood Shop

17 Aug ’10 3:49 pm / Art, Blog, Fashion / No comments

The gritty corner of North Highland Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles’ Hollywood section is just beginning to revitalize. Nevermind all the trannies and prostitution at night. Its actually right around the corner from my job.  James Perse opened an 8,000-square-foot compound at 1128 N. Highland Avenue on [...]

 
POLLYN.COM

POLLYN.COM

13 Aug ’10 6:52 pm / Blog, Music / No comments

My friend Adam Weisman…the mastermind behind Pollyn is on point. On August 31st Pollyn is releasing the fourth and final remix EP featuring songs from our album THIS LITTLE NIGHT. This time around they have some amazing remixes from Nosaj Thing, Exile, James Pants, & Them Jeans. There’s also a Pollyn [...]

 
2010: A Case Odyssey

2010: A Case Odyssey

13 Aug ’10 6:28 pm / Art, Blog, Designs / No comments

Epic video for some epic cases. I’d love to get my designs on of these some day

 
Takashi Murakami in Interview Magazine

Takashi Murakami in Interview Magazine

12 Aug ’10 10:54 am / Art, Artist, Blog, Interview / No comments

Here is another spactacular read to come from the illustrious Interview Magazine with renowned artist Takashi Murakami featured with a great interview. Still one of the people who continue to influence me whether I like it or not. ALISON GINGERAS: How’s your dog? His name is . . . TAKASHI MURAKAMI: [...]

 
Jorge Oswaldo Gets UNCOMMON

Jorge Oswaldo Gets UNCOMMON

11 Aug ’10 9:28 pm / Art, Blog, Designs / No comments

Uncommon was founded on the desire to foster an artistic community around exceptionally well-designed products. Their unique product customization experience is fueled by Uncommon’s featured artists, Community artists, and user-uploaded photos and art. Uncommon artists are not only showcased on their website, but also have the opportunity to earn income [...]

 
Chunky Double Deuce

Chunky Double Deuce

6 Aug ’10 1:54 pm / Art, Blog / No comments

My friend Shaniqwa Jarvis was recently in town. She is a hard girl to catch up with. But I managed to get her to swing by my studio…and while she was there she snapped some pics of the studio. Peep her blog here…

 
Color Overlay

Color Overlay

6 Aug ’10 1:54 pm / Blog / No comments

I forgot where I found these, but I thought the color was pretty cool.

 
Albery Exergian

Albery Exergian

6 Aug ’10 1:53 pm / Art, Blog / No comments

Austrian artist Albery Exergian understands that TV isn’t always a lowbrow hobby, so he gave his all-time favorite American television shows a high art makeover in minimalist posters for £50 each (about $78). More selected works here…

 
Sam Songailo

Sam Songailo

6 Aug ’10 1:53 pm / Art, Blog / No comments

Abstract paintings by Sam Songailo.

 
Luke Rudolf

Luke Rudolf

6 Aug ’10 1:52 pm / Art, Blog / No comments

Painter Luke Rudolf has discovered a magic formula utilizing the interplay between simple geometry, organic paint strokes and use of color to devise images that you just can’t take your eyes off of. It’s almost as if you expect something to materialize from beneath his work.

 
Stussy x Ren & Stimpy T-Shirt

Stussy x Ren & Stimpy T-Shirt

6 Aug ’10 1:51 pm / Art, Blog, Designs / No comments

Designed this one a while back. Too bad its only available in Japan. As part of the ongoing 30th anniversary celebrations of Stussy, is a collaboration with Ren & Stimpy. The two characters appears on a collaborative t-shirt, which will be released on June 26th.

 
Lollipop Logos

Lollipop Logos

6 Aug ’10 1:51 pm / Art, Blog / No comments

Massimo Gammacurta took some popular logos from pop culture and turned them into lollipops. He’s got some redonkulous images on his site…

 
Black Light Photo Show

Black Light Photo Show

6 Aug ’10 1:50 pm / Blog / No comments

An eye-catching photo shoot by Adriana Gerasimova; it was featured in In Species magazine (Spain).

 
Pannikin Coffee & Tea

Pannikin Coffee & Tea

6 Aug ’10 1:49 pm / Blog / No comments

Welcome to Pannikin. They have been in the business of serving the community with all its coffee and tea needs since 1968. The family owned and operated business roasts coffee daily to bring you the freshest selection of single origin coffees and proprietary blends from around the globe. Built in [...]

 
Mark Ward

Mark Ward

6 Aug ’10 1:49 pm / Art, Blog / No comments

Some prints from one of my favorite artists. His prints are so sick. He’s also a super nice guy. Keeping my eye on what he’s up to…supertalented. http://markwardstudio.com/          

 
Stussy X Hello Kitty – XXX Collaboration

Stussy X Hello Kitty – XXX Collaboration

6 Aug ’10 1:47 pm / Art, Blog, Designs / No comments

This project was fun to work on as it reminded me of my mom and sister who love Hello Kitty. Instead of focusing on the usual street, art and sports for collaboration, Stussy  turned to the world’s favorite cat, Hello Kitty for the latest XXX collection. The collection is sure to [...]

 
Favela Painting

Favela Painting

6 Aug ’10 1:45 pm / Blog / No comments

The initial idea of the Favela Painting project was always to paint an entire hillside favela in the center of Rio, visible to all inhabitants and visitors. As the portuguese translation for ‘the hill’; ‘o morro’ is also used as a synonym for slum or favela, the artists chose to use [...]

 
Spring 2010 Skinit Designs

Spring 2010 Skinit Designs

6 Aug ’10 1:44 pm / Art, Blog, Designs / No comments

New designs for Skinit. Summer designs are right around the corner. Peep the collection  here …

 
Sparklescent Electric Green

Sparklescent Electric Green

6 Aug ’10 1:43 pm / Art, Designs / 1 comment

Started using this automotive paint from Auto Air Colors. I am in love with it. It’s easy to mix and the colors are spot on right out of the bottle. It’s also water-based so it’s a bit safer to use. I highly recommend using it for many types of paint [...]

 
The Silver Lining

The Silver Lining

6 Aug ’10 6:50 am / Art, Blog, Designs / No comments

A new piece I just finished for the summer. Its the largest piece to date. Stay tuned as a new video explaining how I made this piece will be out soon.

 
Sugar Rush

Sugar Rush

1 Aug ’10 7:31 pm / Blog / No comments

Mexican soda for the summer.