Filed under: EVENT COVERAGE:, EVENTS, FRIENDS, GRAFFITI, LEGENDS, SHOUT-OUTS, SHOWCASE
Here are the long-awaited flicks from the collaborative art show between Maxx242
and Nomad at Nomad in Los Angeles. Unfortunately, the crew and I didn’t make it out there but had full-intentions on making it. Our good friends over at The Bad Character provided the images above.
Featured at the show were over 70 pieces from both artists. There were also limited edition prints available as well. I was also told that there was an open bar which Patron sponsored, so from what I hear, overall it was a great show! Other sponsors included The Wild Ones, CONART®, and a ton of other great companies. This is the one show this year that I can say I really, really, really regret not making it to. Oh well…
Some of you might remember the CONART® x The Wild Ones collaborative t-shirt that I Sneaky-Peeky Chronicled a little bit back. The design is a sick collaborative piece between Maxx242 and Xpres. I am not going to post the image again, you’ll have to go and look for it or be bit more of a regular reader! Hah!
Photo credits: The Bad Character
Filed under: EVENT COVERAGE:, EVENTS, FRIENDS, GET EDUCATED!, LEGENDS, PHOTOGRAPHY, SHOUT-OUTS
You may have seen my boy $CAR’s Event Coverage of Estevan Oriol’s book signing at SURU a week back here, but our friends over at Known Gallery have posted their flicks as well. The images are provided above. I still need to drop by The Last Laugh to pick-up my signed copy!
The book is sick and is available at any major bookstore chain. Go out and get it!
Filed under: EVENT COVERAGE:, EVENTS, FRIENDS, GET EDUCATED!, LITERATURE, PHOTOGRAPHY, SHOUT-OUTS, SHOWCASE, STORE VISIT:
Today JO$E and I attended the Estevan Oriol L.A. Woman book signing at SURU. The event had a great turn out and saw a lot familiar faces. Estevan’s book was put out on display with a gallery of some of his past/present work. Some never before seen pictures were also put up on display. If you haven’t yet picked up the book I highly recommend you do so, the book is dope and full of images.
Filed under: COLLABORATIONS, EVENT COVERAGE:, EVENTS, FRIENDS, GET EDUCATED!, PHOTOGRAPHY, SHOUT-OUTS, SHOWCASE
The FMS Decade party was held on Tuesday, 12.8.2009 which celebrated the 10th year anniversary of FMS and marked the date of the release of Snoop Dogg’s 10th album titled “Malice N Wonderland”. The homie Jae Bueno was at the scene covering the event. Here are some pictures he took at the event. The party featured a showcase of classic cars, art gallery, and performances by Travis Barker, Snoop Dogg, DJ-Quik, Kurupt, The Game, and more.
Picture credits; Jae Bueno.
-People lined up from the day before at 1PM.
-The line was never ending.
-Walk Among Us Street Team soldier Brandon and his wife Tammy.
-A few Rogue Status/DTA items where available.
-The warehouse sale building was huge.
-1PM and the line still going strong.
-DJ-Marshall Barnes on the ones and twos.
-Direone and Maxx242 working on a live painting.
-We are everywhere!
-FM$ Stunt Riders and friends rolling deep to the sale.
-The bikers cleared the line quick.
-The aftermath.
This years FMS warehouse sale had a great turn out. People started lining up at 1PM from the day before the actual sale date. People lined up outside with tents and circled around self made fire pits. The sale featured many different activities throughout the day such as giveaways, live paintings by Maxx242 and Direone, stunt bike shows, music by DJ-Marshall Barnes and Power-106. The warehouse was fully stoked up with t-shirts, pants, accessories, hats, backpacks, and much more. Overall the event was a good time and we got to see a lot of familiar faces and even some new ones. If you did not get a change to make it this year do yourself a favor and go to the next one!
Filed under: COLLABORATIONS, EVENT COVERAGE:, EVENTS, FRIENDS, GRAFFITI, LEGENDS
I was browsing around through some images of this last Magic in Las Vegas and I came across this 3-sided canvas. Jose and Maxx242 busted an Expensive Taste piece which was 1 of 3 sides the boys and I sat and watched the most. The crew and I only stayed 2 of the 3 days at Magic and we weren’t there as Maxxer started to get down. We only saw the first 2 days while Jose ‘Direone’but all of the pieces came out great. The direct otherside to the Expensive Taste piece had OG Abel doing his thing which had a focal point focusing on DJ – AM resting in peace. Magic is pretty tiring and it was nice to sit around and see a bunch of my favorite graffiti-artists/artists getting down!
Images courdtesy of: Quatro
I really wish that I was able to make the Deftones benefit show for Chi Cheng. Chi was involved in a very bad car accident over a year ago and has been in a coma ever since. The shows were held on Thursday, 11.19.2009 and Friday, 11,20,2009 at The Avalon. Artists who performed with the original band included Robert Trujillo, most recently of Metallica who most-likely ripped-it up on the bass and probably played note for note perfectly and Dave Lombardo of Slayer who definitely tore that shit-up.
A ton of great bands, rappers, groups, families, and also a good number of those who you wouldn’t have thought even knew Chi donated a lot of great stuff with all benefits going towards the expenses for his recovery. The auctions for Chi are specifically being held Chariy Buzz.
Filed under: CONTESTS, EVENT COVERAGE:, EVENTS, FRIENDS, GRAFFITI, LEGENDS, SHOUT-OUTS, SHOWCASE
Here is the event coveage from Black Book Session #6. Unfortunately this show was scheduled on the same day as Maxx242’s collaborative show with Xpres this last Saturday, 11.21.2009 at 6PM while the latest Black Book Session #6 started at 1PM and ended at 6PM. The Black Book Session #6 was held at The Garage Boardshop in East L.A. Again, I personally didn’t get to make it out to either and am kicking myself because I missed 2 awesome shows and would’ve been able to hit both!
Black Book Sessions are a non-profit organization committed to empowering and inspiring young, talented minds. The organization is dedicated to helping kids and teens develop their artistic skills and build their confidence. Another objective of theirs is to support and acknowledge young urban artists to reach their highest potential in their lives and communities.
Much like their other formats for the previous Black Book Sessions, there were 3 age categories including 9-13, 14-17, and 18-25 and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes for each. The artwork accepted could have been any size and could be done under any medium including painting, collage, or a total mix of any. The judges placed and awarded the prizes the same day and each entrant had until 2PM to turn in their work.
Sponsors included The Wild Ones, SGX Media, Art Supply Warehouse, and a few others.
The Garage Boardshop
759 S. Atlantic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
323.266.3884
Filed under: EVENT COVERAGE:, EVENTS, FRIENDS, LEGENDS, PHOTOGRAPHY, SHOUT-OUTS, SHOWCASE
Jae Bueno provided the official press coverage for Soul Assassins of the Juxtapoz 15th Annivesary Event for The Big Payback.
The regular cast of Soul Assassins crew, some of which are pictured above, included Mister Cartoon, Estevan Oriol, Eriberto Oriol, DJ Muggs, Kevin, L.A. Angel Baby, Flaco, Sega, Hunter, Mils and more. Representing DISSIZIT was Slick, representing Killer Distribution was Elliot, and for Chocolate Crocodile, CCxCR, and The ID Agency was Victor Carillo, and last but certainly not least, the legendary Jack Rudy was there as well as about 2,000 others! The artwork and photography displayed above includes pieces by Mister Cartoon, Jack Rudy, and Boogie. There were tons of other pieces that are now being auctioned off and a ton of classic cars.
Please note that you can still bid on pieces by all of the artists included in the auction for the event here. You may very well not be able to ever own any of these pieces ever again! Do it!
Filed under: EVENT COVERAGE:, EVENTS, FRIENDS, LEGENDS, PHOTOGRAPHY, SHOUT-OUTS, SHOWCASE
Here is Estevan Oriol with one of his most favorite cars at the Juxtapoz 15th Anniversary Event – The Big Payback. The flick was shot by Estevan’s father, Eriberto Oriol. If you weren’t there, you missed out!
You are still able to bid on some great art at Charity Buzz. Do it! It is for a great cause!
Filed under: EVENT COVERAGE:, EVENTS, GRAFFITI, INTERVIEWS, LEGENDS, SHOWCASE, VIDEO EVENT COVERAGE:, VIDEOS
SullenTV covered Norm’s latest show that was held in October at CanvasLA. I am so super-bummed for missing this show and the coverage I saw was fucking amazing! I kick myself all the time for not hitting this show. Anyways, here is the next best thing, peep the video.
Filed under: EVENT COVERAGE:, EVENTS, FRIENDS, GRAFFITI, LEGENDS, SHOUT-OUTS, SHOWCASE
Here are some of the REBEL8 crew in front of Mike Giant’s live piece at The San Jose Tattoo Convention.
The homie Willie T. is fucking everywhere I swear! Interview coming soon…
Check the live piece that Mike Giant got down on for the San Jose Tattoo Convention. Beautiful!
