Simplistic and impactful style, the main reasons I am a fan of RETNAs. You can stand and look at his work for hours and just get lost in his style. So good
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Came across this while doing my daily inspiration check. At first glimpse its a little raw and morbid, but after really looking at the images... It does make you wonder what the space team is thinking... Now What?
" I understand that some believe that we should return to the surface of the moon but I have to say this bluntly, we have been there before"
-President Barack Obama
April 15th 2010
Take a full look Here
Art Direction: Sara Phillips
Photography: Neil Dacosta
Continue reading The end of an era.
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Awhile back I sent over this image that I took even further back when I spent some R&R over in Amsterdam to my buddies over at AMBIG. Then to my surprise a couple days ago I get a box with some of these bad boys in it. Needless to say, I am pretty amped to see my photo nicely screened on a comfy tee. Thanks Teddy and B-Young.
Do yourself a favor and hop over to ambig and pick a couple up, they are white so you always need a backup.
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So I have been obsessed with lights for some time now, but Now I am going to try and do something about it. I am so intrigued on how you can use such a simple object and slightly alter or put it in a different perspective and its a game changer. The latest project was for the Hurley Phantom 4D window display down in Hermosa. I haven't had a chance to get it shot, The downfall of this project was I am pretty sure that I created a monster.
To see why I am so obsessed take a look at James Clar. Thats all I need to say.
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Side note:
I have created a Tumblr account. I am using it for random things that intrigue me, Check it out. (thanks Izzy for showing me how cool it can be)
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While doing my daily browsing I came across this image on Beautiful Decay. David Welch would be the man behind the lens. Not a lot of photography catches my eye, but his latest project sure did. The project is called Material World and the part that I love about it is the use of a consumption. Enough from me, just go check it out.
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My buddy and boss Issy, just sent this over as a cure for the case of the Mondays, it worked. I wish cans now a days looked liked they did back them... simple, straight to the point... none of this "cold" "super cold" crap them have now. Here are a couple of my favorites: Classic, Why Not.
I am also a huge fan of how flickr's layout is on their site, well done yahoo!
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Blu just released another print for you to enjoy, a little bummed I won't be able to get one this time around... saving up my coins for a new addition to the family. If you have some space on your wall and some cash in the pocket I would recommend you pick up one of these prints. Blu is one of my favorite street artist and if you know his work you know why.
Haven't been in the studio much lately, but I have been working a couple things for Mitch over at Captain Fin Company. I'll be finishing them up this working and posting a little preview of whats been in the works.
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Never fails... The shows I have months to prepare for always seem to come out of nowhere. Nonsense & Everything that goes with it is one of the shows I have been waiting for with much anticipation. First off it is with really good friends of mine, which is always fun to do a show with. Second, I have been working on a plastic toy/figure for the past couple weeks (first time sculpting something) I "plan" on having 10 of them for sale at the show. I love trying new things and really testing myself... So far so good. I will keep you updated with pictures soon.
Needless to say work has been insane lately, which is a good thing. Lots of good things coming down the pipe.
Since things are so crazy... I thought I would start yet another side project. more to come.
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A couple shows coming up this weekend and next, then a big show mid March out in LA with some of my good friends. Here is some info on those shows.
URBAN / MODERN
(info on above flyer)
F* IT
Hibbleton Art Gallery
Group Show
March, 4th
7-11pm
233. w. Santa Fe Ave
Fullerton CA 92832
Cody Lusby will also be featured in the Group show.
Come one, Come all
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This Saturday Tracey Taylor of The ARTery is Curating a Unicorn show at Rothick Art Haus titled : Unicornucopia. The above piece in my version of the mythical creature. This was a fun show to get ready for, made me think a little outside of the box on my normal paintings... which is always a good thing. I got to see a lot of the work that is going to be in the show when I dropped off my piece (late as usual) The work that is in the work is amazing. My favorite has to be the F-Unicorn by Jeremy Fish.
Here is some more info and the other artist that will be in the show
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Here are some snapshots from the Anti-Canvas show over in Hawaii. Didn't get a chance to make it out, but it looks like it was a great show. All of the Shorts sold which was huge.
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It's true, I have never been a fan of canvas, or at least painting on them. There is something about a wood panel or found items that really gets the creative juices flowing for me. I was pretty excited to be asked to participate in this years 2nd Annual ANTI-CANVAS so put on by Hurley. All Art work is Sublimated on a pair of boardshorts and then auctioned off and 100% of the proceeds go to Junior Lifeguards, The Lokahi Giving Project, and Susan G. Komen for the Cure. What a great idea, and am proud to be in it. I also received a pair of the one off shorts and will be posting them soon. I wish I could attend this show... maybe next year.
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So a couple weeks ago I decided that I needed to buy a new point and shoot. I made the mistake of asking Friend, Co-worker, and Professional / famous photographer (he loves to hear that) Beau Roulette what he would choose if he had to get a point and shoot. Instantly he shouted out, GF1. This time around I was willing for fork out a pretty penny to get one that will really do me good. I just didn't know it would be that pretty of a penny. After some research and a couple less meals out I ordered one up. I have been thus far extremely happy with it. The goal is to keep updating the site with random images shot out and about. So stay tuned... I have a pretty good arsenal building.
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Cancel your plans...The premiere of RIP SHRED TEAR is happening this Friday,
Sept 24th at 7pm at Hurley HQ. Guaranteed fun or your money back (it's
free)! Along with the movie you will get to enjoy some bad ass art and tunes.
art by:
Tyler Warren, Mark Choiniere, Nick Nimich, Kassia Meador, Devin Briggs, Chase Stopnik
+ More!
Music by:
Thee Cormans
Levi Prarie
Just a reminder:
Sept 24th at 7pm at Hurley HQ. Guaranteed fun or your money back (it's
free)! Along with the movie you will get to enjoy some bad ass art and tunes.
art by:
Tyler Warren, Mark Choiniere, Nick Nimich, Kassia Meador, Devin Briggs, Chase Stopnik
+ More!
Music by:
Thee Cormans
Levi Prarie
Just a reminder:
When :
Sept 24th
Where :
Hurley HQ
1945 Placentia Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
1945 Placentia Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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I was planning on taking some time off from shows after my last big one at Rothick Art Haus, but this is one that I can't miss. Some of the Creative crew from Hurley and some of our friends are going to have a group show at the great Curbside Gallery. SmashCB and I have shown here many of times and it feels like home now. Curbside owner Craig has given us the space for the night and we plan to do it right. With Support from PBR we have plenty of Ice Cold ones for you along with some pretty legit gifts to hand out. Make your way down to the Santiago Lofts for the Santa Ana art work and stop by and say hello and enjoy a PBR with your pals.
RSVP here and let us know you are coming.
Info:
Sat. Sept. 18th
7pm-10pm
Curbside Gallery
928 E. Santa Ana Blvd
Santa Ana, CA 92701
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Had the pleasure of going to see Jean-Michel Basquiat "The Radiant Child" and I must say... if you are in the LA area or even some what close... GO SEE IT. You have till this friday. Lame ass me didn't really know much about the genius kid, but now I want to know more. I was pleased with how much footage was shot of him painting, amazing to watch him work and try and think about what was going through his mind. I could go on and on about this film, but please just go see it. You won't be disappointed. Its showing at the Nuart Theatre in West LA
I just pre-ordered my DVD, a must have for my "sophisticated shelf"
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More NEWS:
I was just invited to be in the 10 year anniversary show for Cannibal Flower in LA (thanks to SKIBS) So if you are in the LA area once again, head over to
120 N. Santa Fe Ave. (off of 1st street)
9pm -2pm
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I know I haven't been updating much but this is the reason why. I have started a new gig at Hurley and have been getting ready for my headline show at Rothick.
Hope everyone can come out and enjoy a cold Colt 45 with me.
Details :
Saturday Aug. 14th
7pm - 11pm
Rothick Art Haus
170 S. Harbor Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92805
also showing with me will be Cody Lusby and Danny Shutt
Check out the Facebook invite for more details.
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A friend of mine who some of you might know, and if you don't you should take the time right now to check him out Corey Smith. I have been a huge fan of his work ever since I had the pleasure of working 4 doors over from him. Well, he has also taken some really rad photos and he is in the latest issue of "NO THOUGHTS #3" These books are a limited run of 300 so get it while you still can
There is no reason you shouldn't have this on your coffee table... coming in at only 5 bucks I don't want to hear any complaining, that even takes care of the shipping!
Jump over to We Are Now In Space and snag yours up, I already got mine.
Take a look at a couple snap shots from to book after the jump.
Continue reading A stimulation of the mind through sight.
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First off I would like to thank Derek the intern for shooting the above piece. He did a killer job and just got himself a new client.
Things have been real busy around here. Slammed at the new job, and getting ready for a big show that I am headlining in August at Rothick Art Haus. Not to mention the 50 other things I can't seem to leave alone. So that is my excuse for the lack up updates on here. I promise I will get better at it as soon as things settle down a little.
I have started to do some random sketches that I plan on putting into a little zine for all my fans out there. You will be able to pick one up at my show in Aug. and then online after that.
Well I have already put myself behind.
Stay tuned.
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Come one, Come all... This is going to be a pretty rad time. I have a piece showing in it along with many other great artists.
Los Desperados : Art Banditos has teamed up with Bat Skates to come out with an old school skate deck show.
Details :
| Date: | Saturday, July 10, 2010 |
| Time: | 6:00pm - 10:00pm |
| Location: | Hurley HQs |
| Street: | 1945 Placentia Ave. |
| City/Town: | Costa Mesa, CA |
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Cruise over to Rothick Art Haus this Saturday night for the "MAOI" show. I have a piece in this show along with a bunch of other great artist. Rothick always puts on a good show, if you haven't been you need to check it out.
Here are some of the artists that will have work in the show :
Aaron Kraten, Ron Pete, Danni Shinya, Nicole Bruckman, Josh Hart, Madame Lai, Alfie Numeric, Amy Shawley, Lydia Martin, Dennis Potokar, Cody Lusby, Jose Carabes, Chan Koak, Brenden Wae, Janet Kim.
Hope to see you guys there.
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One more reason why I love the iPhone... iTimelapse. I got this app about a week ago and I was pretty antsy to try it out, so I built an attachment of my phone, that way I could mount it on a tripod and then I found an old "Bird Creepier Outer" in my backyard and went to town on it.
Here is the outcome of my "Trial"
Stay tuned for many more videos and even a video page on the site.
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Moving your mouse around all day can actually have a pretty rad outcome. A co-worker of mine found a pretty sweet program that tracks the movements of your mouse for a period of time. The above image is what 1 hour and 40 minutes looks like.
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Last Friday I spent all afternoon and night working on the final piece for my show at Curbside Gallery that was the next day. I just got a new program that will allow me to do way better time-lapse, so just consider this one a tease.
More images of the show coming soon.
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Its about that time again. I will be back at one of my favorite galleries for another solo show this month. Curbside Gallery (the place where it all began) is the place to be this Saturday night May 15th. I have been trying new things this past couple months and am proud to show them at Curbside. Hope everyone can make it out. I have decided to give a little treat to everyone that shows up... so you better make sure I see you there.
Here is a little something sweet Curbside said about me :
It's that time of the month again, no not that time, time for another great art show at Curbside. I'm super happy to have Ryan back after the success of his first solo show last year. His new show "ART AND NONSENSE" finds Ryan really coming into his own as an Artist with work that I dare say is more mature, since he's been going more with what comes naturally instead of trying to come up with a theme or use a color palette. In talking to Ryan it reminds me of what one of the great sculptor's said and I think it was Rodin, who said "I just chip away at the pieces that don't need". This is a show not to be missed.
If you have been out for the art walk in awhile well the weather's warming up, Curbside's been expanded, and Ryan's super talented so now would be a good time. Hope to see you here.
If you have been out for the art walk in awhile well the weather's warming up, Curbside's been expanded, and Ryan's super talented so now would be a good time. Hope to see you here.
Here is the info on the show :
"Art and Nonsense"
May 15h
7pm - 11pm
928 E. Santa Ana Blvd
Santa Ana, CA
sips and snacks are always ready for you.
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The great thing about working for a surf company is that when you go out of town for jobs it's usually to a pretty sunny place... Well at least this time the weather was on our side. Lunch break on the pier in Santa Barbara, not too bad.
Update:
After writing this post, a bird decide to crap on my head, lucky I had my hat on. Then... I put my hat to the side, and it crapped on it again. Needless to say, I threw the hat away.
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Jumped in the car today and now on the way to Santa Barbara, for the millionth time it feels like. Been working on a store design for normal job. Since I'm not behind the wheel I thought I would try out the blogpress app on the phone. Little hard to type in a rough riding work van, but I am down for the challenge (thank you iPhone for auto correction). Goal for this trip is to really get some good shots for the photo blog, which I will be updating often.
Here is the photo blog :
http://www.visual12.com/feeding_the_starving_eyes
(sorry for the FULL link, blogpress hasn't figured that part out yet. )
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The buttons are in! Just got them in the mail and they are ready to go back in it. For this first run, anyone who sends me an email with their shipping address will get a little something in the mail.
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