February 2012
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Kelsey Brookes's RVCA logo and Frog piece
Artist Kelsey Brookes recently posted some photos of this RVCA logo he painted as well as some other works. The guy definitely can make a logo look pretty colorfully rad I’ve got to say! See more of Kelsey’s work at http://kelseybrookes.blogspot.com/ and follow him on Instagram too @kelseybrookes
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Frog by Kelsey Brookes
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Tax Included, New Works by Russ Pope at AR4T...
TAX INCLUDED
ARTISTS RECEPTION: Thursday, April 5, 2011, 6-9pm
PRESENTED by VANS
All new works by Russ Pope will be presented at AR4T Gallery this April. This will be Pope’s inaugural solo show in Laguna Beach. On view will be Pope’s creative social commentary at the time of year when everyone has mixed feelings, tax season.
Pope will present both 2-D and 3-D wood pieces,...
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Greg PNUT Galinsky's mural X Aqua Surf Shop
Greg “Pnut” Galinsky Mural from brice matson on Vimeo.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA: Artist Greg PNUT Galinksy has been working on murals for a while, but if you’ve never seen him in action, then take a peek of this video by Brice Matson in conjunction with Aqua Surf Shop of PNUT doing what he loves to do – paint and make art.
Greg “Pnut” Galinsky in conjunction with Aqua...
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One Night 'Zine Release Art Show' @Co-Prosperity...
CHICAGO, IL: Saturday, March 3, 2012 Co-Prosperity Sphere presents a One Night ‘Zine Release Art Show’ featuring zines by Wes Humpston, Michael Sieben, Jimbo Phillips, (Vans) Dennis McNett, Bart Saric, Thor, Chris Silva, Luke Pelletier, Carson Cornett, Bryan Peterson, Ben Jensen, Nathan Friedman, Tim Pigott, Alex Cohen, Dan Ezra Lang, Ryan Ady Putra, and Ican Harem.
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New Pieces by Jay Howell
First of all congrats to our buddy artist Jay Howell and Mark Whalen on their show Midnight On the Sun, which opened to a huge crowd last Saturday, February 18 @FFDG gallery in SF. Unfortunately I was unable to attend, but I heard that it was a truly fun filled evening of art buying and boozing!
Also check out this write up / interview with Jay on SF Bay Guardian.
Looks like Jay sold out on...
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Morning Breath – San Francisco Classic Derby,...
Artist | Design team Morning Breath have been a busy bunch this month with several bad-ass prints, posters, and well . . this package design for the classic re-issue of the original Derby of San Francisco jacket!
The also just finished a new print for Thurston Moore/Rhyton show at Maxwell’s in Hoboken, N.J. It’ll be available soon on morningbreathinc.com store.
Also, not to be...
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Jay Howell's The Dark Wave Zine NOW available on...
SAN FRANCISCO, CA: Los Angeles artist Jay Howell’s much anticipated new zine THE DARK WAVE is now out and available on Unpiano Books and at Needles & Pens for $12! It’s 50 pages, saddle stitched, black and white offset printing, 5.75” x 8.75”, thick stock and limited at 500 copies. GET ONE before they’re all gone… . BUY ONE HERE or on Needles and Pens...
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THESE FRIENDS 3 at THISLOSANGELES 2.24.12
LOS ANGELES, CA: On Friday, February 24th, THISLOSANGELES gallery presents THESE FRIENDS THREE, a great ole big group show, featuring many many talented artists such as: Aaron Farley, Alex Prager, Andy Mueller, Bill McRight, Chris Bettig, Chris Pastras, Claire Weiss, Cleon Peterson, Corey Arnold, Don Pendleton, Jeremy Weiss, Geoff McFetridge, Jared Eberhardt, Justin Van Hoy, Sonny Kay, Kelly...
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Mural Work by Marco Zamora
Vans collaborating artist Marco Zamora’s mural work in Barcelona via Fecalface!
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LA’s Marco Zamora did a lil’ mural work in Barcelona recently. He emailed over a few pics.
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"Brown Jenkins" Figure Release! Lovecraft...
Artist SKINNER along with Jay222 recently released 2.20.12 a super limited 10 only “Brown Jenkins” figures which were $100 each a moment ago, but they’ve already SOLD OUT!! Seriously a fast fast sell out!! We’re hoping they re-release some more of these evil looking bad boys.
This is the second release in Jay222 and my Lovecraft figure project which works as a kind...
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Dennis McNett shoes for Custom Culture High School...
VANS recently had a Custom Culture high school art contest this year, featuring shoes customized by several celebrities, musicians, and artists, to raise awareness for the program. Dennis McNett did a really awesome pair! While you’re at it, you check out the new Offthewall site.
Catch the first installment of Offthewall.tv’s 2012 Vans Custom Culture coverage. In this episode we...
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OTW–Eric Elms–Wish You Were Here
Vans OTW Presents: Eric Elms Wish You Were Here
Shot and edited by renowned photographer Peter Sutherland, this mini-documentary follows Vans OTW Advocate Eric Elms through Tokyo for his Wish You Were Here exhibition at Common Gallery last fall. Aside from elaborating on his means of expression, Elms also speaks candidly about his interest in the zine format, history of Kilroy, Japanese...
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TUCKED AWAY IN BONDI by Steve Caballero
Here’s a new piece by skateboarder and artist Steve Caballero who recently sent us this preview picture of his 16”X20” acrylic painting on canvas of pro Skateboarder Bucky Lasek based on the original Anthony Acosta skate photograph. Titled Tucked Away In Bondi, this piece will be displayed for the upcoming LOVE and GUTS group art show in Bondi Beach, next week.
He’s...
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HELLO SPRING ! Group Show at GR2 2.18.12
LOS ANGELES, CA: GR2 aka Giant Robot presents HELLO SPRING! an upcoming group exhibition featuring artwork by APAK, Ulises Farinas, Renee French, Pamela Henderson, Vans collaborator Albert Reyes, and Erika Yamashiro.
HELLO SPRING!
A Group Exhibition
Feb 18 – March 7, 2012
6:30 PM – 10 PM
Giant Robot
2062 Sawtelle Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025
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Lance Mountain Portrait by Steve Caballero
Here’s a photo of skate legend Steve Caballero’s ink brush portrait of skate legend Lance Mountain! Pretty awesome.
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Tim Kerr at Webb Gallery
WAXAHACHIE, TX: Webb Gallery’s record release and art show Groove with Jad Fair, David Fair, Will Johnson, Dan Phillips and vans collaborating artist Tim Kerr opened February 12, 2012. We managed to dig up some pictures of Tim’s piece as well as a shot of the gallery.
GROOVE Runs from February 12 - April 15, 2012 sponsored by Saint Arnolds Brewery Webb Gallery Julie &...
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Jay Howell ~ A Preview
Preview of some of artist Jay Howell’s works for is upcoming show Midnight on the Sun with Mark Whalen at Fecal Face Dot Gallery, Saturday, February 18th.
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Midnight on the Sun Jay Howell & Mark Whalen (Kill Pixie) Opening: Saturday, Feb 18th (6-9pm) @FFDG RSVP on Facebook
Showing 50 works on book pages, here is just a few pieces by Jay Howell which will be on display...
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Surfing Dog by Travis Millard
Another awesome piece by Los Angeles artist Travis Millard who delivers us this beautiful dog on a surfboard drawing. Visit him at Fudgefactory.coms!!
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GREG PNUT GALINSKY X SHAWN STUSSY
San Francisco artist Greg PNUT Galinsky has been busy painting panels, pieces and well… collaborating with Shawn Stussy too!
Photographs courtesy of Morgan Pharoh.
New panel piece (below)
Greg PNUT Galinsky paints up 100 or more panels… inquire about his new works on www.gregpnutgalinksy.com!
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Heinrich Doodle by Russ Pope
Check out this doodle by artist Russ Pope who has an upcoming show April 5th at Laguna Beach’s AR4T Gallery. I’ll keep you posted on any previews.
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New Work by Kelsey Brookes
SAN DIEGO, CA: Vans collaborating artist Kelsey Brookes has some of his new pattern circle pieces up on instagram (@Kelseybrookes), and we gotta say they’re just amazing. A mixture of colorful patterns, mandalas, and a Rorschach blot tests.
Kelsey Brookes working hard cleaning up at his wife’s restaurant.
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Ian MacKaye's Postcard to Perpetually Twelve /...
Check out this postcard sent by … wait for it… Ian MacKaye to David McHenry of Perpetually Twelve. In the postcard he mentions not only Perpetually Twelve, but how he always “loves coming across” artist Travis Millard’s works.
We LOVE Travis’s stuff too, and this just confirmed its eternal awesomeness!
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Jay Howell Creature Trash Talk Boards
LOS ANGELES, CA: Artist Jay Howell recently posted this sweet photo of some of those Creature Trash Talk decks that he did the artwork for a couple months back… remember, they came out with that sweet musical video with Jim Dirschberger Eighty Four Films.
Anyhow remember there’s only 396 (Jay’s package shows 6) of these bad bitches made, numbered and bathed in aggressions....
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Dennis McNett at Boys and Girls Club
LAGUNA BEACH, CA: While Brooklyn based artist Dennis McNett was getting ready for his solo show, Wolfbat Shamans and the Whale of Gratitude, at AR4T Gallery, he first held a Wolfbat masking making workshop at the Boys and Girls Club. 30 boys and girls got to spend two afternoons with Dennis, making some really cool ass masks. Kids and parents alike said it was hands down one of the most fun...
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GROOVE, record album and art show, at Webb Gallery...
WAXAHACHIE, TX: Webb Gallery presents Groove, a record album release and art show with Jad Fair, David Fair, Will Johnson, Dan Phillips and vans collaborating artist Tim Kerr (who recently worked on that mural in Paramount) in conjunction with Good Records Recording, which opens February 12, 2012 from 3 pm to 7 pm.
The album they’re releasing with Good Records Recordings...
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SKINNER'S New Book 'EVERY MAN IS MY ENEMY'
Man, it’s finally here! Artist and Vans collaborating artist SKINNER has just released a new 172 page book Every Man Is My Enemy, featuring 250 illustrations and photos. Each book is hand-signed by SKINNER, an added bonus. Gotta get a copy of this book at ZeroFriends.com, especially if you want to see how it’s done!
Influenced by 80s pop culture, human struggle, myths and...
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New works by Travis Millard
LOS ANGELES, CA: Talented awesome guy Travis Millard has been posting some real gems on instagram @theotherfudge. Check out some of these new colorful ink drawings, all of which RULE. Love the color, love the patterning, and love the action.
Remember to check out fudgefactorycomics for new zines and for all your art buying inquiries.
Back From Buffalo: Punks Git Cut Zine Pack! →
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Jay Howell is an all around kind dude that draws funny-ass cartoons and stuff. You may recognize his work from “Bob’s Burgers” (Fox), his online cartoon series “The Forest City Rockers” or his countless art shows around the world. This collection contains his latest in the long-running…
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Opening Photos from Wolfbat Shamans and the Whale...
LAGUNA BEACH, CA: We cruised down to check out Dennis McNett’s much anticipated solo show, Wolfbat Shamans and The Whale of Gratitude, at AR4T gallery Saturday, February 4th, presented by VANS. The show was hands down amazing,from hand-carved wood Shaman Masks and totem faces, Portholes, Shields, prints, and a seriously impressive installation–the Whale of Gratitude. Congrats on a...
Dennis McNett in Laguna Beach
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A large selection of NYC based Dennis McNett’s woodcut prints, sculptural forms, wall installations, paper mache masks in mythical and animalistic creations come to AR4T Galleryin Laguna Beach, CA with an opening set for Saturday, Feb 4th. Here’s a little bit of a taste.
Dennis held a one day show @FFDG back in ‘09 as part of our In-N-Out series. Photos.
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Dennis McNett's Wolfbat Shamans and The Whale Of...
LAGUNA BEACH, CA: AR4T gallery is proud to present Wolfbat Shamans and The Whale of Gratitude, Art by Dennis McNett on Saturday, February 4, 2012 presented by VANS. Don’t miss Dennis’s first solo art show in California in three years!!!
A large selection of Dennis McNett’s woodcut prints, sculptural forms, wall installations, papier mâché and masks in mythical and animalistic...
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Travis Millard on A.D.D Podcast
Check out Travis Millard interview on A.D.D Podcast, which you can listen to online at Travis x A.D.D Podcast. Here’s a little excerpt from the page:
Travis Millard and I have a shared past even tho we never attended school together. We both attended Olathe South, and KU. We’ve both also shared similar art teachers & professors. So… there’s that. I have been a few steps behind on...
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Mike Giant's Lecture at CCA
SAN FRANCISCO, CA: Here’s a picture from Mike Giant’s blog from the free Graffiti Slideshow and Talk at The California College of Arts (1111 8th Street), which took place on Friday, January 27, 2012. Looks like a good size crowd came out for this free event, which we hope they do more of.
Also, Mike posted up a photo of a mural he started work on Saturday. Lookin’ pretty...
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Bullet Proof at Cukui 2.3.2012
SAN JOSE, CA: Cukui presents Bullet Proof, a group show featuring works by Abe Menor, Abel Gonzales, Bu Nation, Chris Gonzales, Isaac Helm, James Garcia, Jesico, Joel Albanez, Joey Armstrong, Melski, Orly, Raydiem, Roc Niko, Rogemil Velasco, Sam Rodriguez, (VANS) Steve Caballero, Tobias Torres, and Tony Duong, which opens Friday, February 3rd.
Bullet Proof February 3, 2012 7 - 10 PM...
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Harry Wirtz Elementary School Murals by Rich...
PARAMOUNT, CA: Harry Wirtz Elementary School were surprised Monday morning by the works by artists Seitaku Aoyama, Yusuke Hanai, Rich Jacobs, Tim Kerr and Albert Reyes who all stopped by over the weekend to create some beautiful and inspiring murals.
This was all not possible if not for the work of teacher Erik Caruso who spearheaded this effort to teach kids about art while there is no...
Opening of FCA at FFDG in SF
Check out some opening pictures from FFDG’s Future Colors of America show… and follow their tumblr.
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A few pics from last week’s opening of Future Colors of America @FFDG.
The rain came down hard on the 20th but people came through to view the massive show featuring works from Albert Reyes, Aiyana Udesen, and Matt Furie. The show runs through Feb 11th.
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January 2012
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Installation Pictures from Dennis McNett's Wolfbat...
LAGUNA BEACH, CA: Brooklyn artist Dennis McNett is finishing up his installation for upcoming solo show Wolfbat Shamans and the Whale of Gratitude, which opens at AR4T Gallery this Saturday, February 4, 2012. We’re pretty excited to see this show, and thanks to the folks at AR4T for sending us some of his installation pics.
Check out the AR4T blog for more really nice photos of Dennis...
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Opening Photos from Look Into It - If You Know How...
LOS ANGELES, CA: We headed down opening night to New Image Art gallery to check out their latest show Look Into It–If you Know How, featuring works by artist Rich Jacobs, which opened Saturday, January 28th. The show will be ongoing till February 18th so make sure you head down there and check out before it closes.
(Artist Rich Jacobs)
Look Into It - If You Know How New works by Rich...
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Mark Whalen and Jay Howell at FFDG 2.18.12
SAN FRANCISCO, CA: FFDG will be presenting Midnight On The Sun, featuring new paintings and videos by artists Mark Whalen and Jay Howell Saturday, February 18th. You know this is going to be a great show with tons of awesome art, so don’t miss it.
(Here’s some of Jay’s new stuff, which will not be in the show on the 18th. He’s got his 50 works on book pages at the...
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Harry Wirtz Elementary School Mural
Artist Tim Kerr is getting ready for the trip to LA to work on a mural at Harry Wirtz Elementary School in Watts along with Russ Pope, Seitaku Aoyama, Yusuke Hanai, Rich Jacobs and Albert Reyes to name a few. I’ll be tagging along and posting some photos from that mural Monday.
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The Dark Wave Surf Club by Jay Howell
Are you in the Dark Wave Surf Club? Artist Jay Howell’s release of his much anticipated Dark Wave zine and Drawings on Book Pages show opens February 18th at FFDG (fecalfacedotgallery).
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Opening Pictures from Art & Sole at The Lab Art...
LOS ANGELES, CA: I stopped by Lab Art Gallery’s Art & Sole auction of 40 one-of-a-kind designs by 40 artists on platform shoes donated by Iron Fist Clothing. The show featured artists such as Jason Adams, Mear One, Zoltron,Shark Toof, and Steve Caballero.
Shoes will be auctioned with 100% of proceeds to Soles 4 Souls.
Art & Sole 40 one-of-kind designs by 40 artists...
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LOOK INTO IT - IF YOU KNOW HOW, A New Exhibition...
LOS ANGELES, CA: New Image Art gallery will be hosting Look Into It - If You Know How, a new exhibition by Rich Jacobs, this Saturday, January 28th from 6 - 9 PM. There will also be a mini movie curated by the artist. Don’t miss out on this great show!
Look Into It - If You Know How New exhibition by Rich Jacobs January 28th - February 18, 2012 Opening Reception: Saturday, January 28th...
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MIKE GIANT'S FREE GRAFFITI SLIDESHOW AND LECTURE...
SAN FRANCISCO, CA: Don’t forget to catch Mike Giant’s free Graffiti Slideshow and Talk at The California College of Arts (1111 8th Street), this Friday, January 27, 2012. Limited seating, come early, lecture and show starts at 7PM.
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Travis Millard's Tiger's Eat Meat comic x 900 BATS
The site 900Bats recently posted a new comic by artist/illustrator/zine master Travis Millard who illustrates “Poem by My Mom, Age 6, 1955” into this awesome 3 panel comic.
Here’s some awesome doodles via Travis’s instagram (follow @theotherfudge)
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Russ Pope's Tax Included Coming April to AR4T...
LAGUNA BEACH, CA: AR4T Gallery will be hosting a solo show of works by artist Russ Pope coming this April. The show called Tax Included will feature new works and sculptures from Russ. Check back for more information.
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Opening Pictures from CA vs. OH at West Side...
CLEVELAND, OH: Artist Russ Pope posted some photos from the opening of CA vs. OH, which opened January 13th at West Side Skates. Here’s some photos from that opening!