Showing posts with label RIS. Show all posts
Showing posts with label RIS. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Graff Purge
The white kids in front of the BC's throw-up probably takes the cake. Also not to jock, but Dems fills are pretty ridiculous.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Ghost x Stussy Book
Friend of Super Duty Tough and all around legend Ghost a.k.a Cousin Frank has released his first proper book.
You really can't get much better than Ghost. His style is the definition of classic and remains unaffected by fads and time itself.
For more about the book and and an interview with the man himself click HERE
And to buy the book:
Click HERE
You really can't get much better than Ghost. His style is the definition of classic and remains unaffected by fads and time itself.
For more about the book and and an interview with the man himself click HERE
And to buy the book:
Click HERE
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Graffiti Purge
I tend to stay away from offering my opinions on graffiti as much as possible these days. In the end it doesn't really matter what anyone thinks of graffiti itself or of those who participate in the medium.
Here is how I view the whole ball of wax that is graffiti.
Firstly, most graffiti writers are cunts. Fact. Most of the people involved with writing are pretty despicable to be honest. As always there are some huge exceptions, but it holds true for the most part. It is far better to let your work do the talking. Meeting a writer you admire is usually a very underwhelming event as they tend to either be one of the following: a scumbag, a drug addict, or my personal favorite just a plain old "sketchy" dude.
Secondly, when it comes down to style arguing about what is the best or worst style is purely subjective. This rings especially true to those who don't actually participate in graffiti.
My two cents on style:
I am not huge on productions in the slightest. Technical or intricate wild styles just don't motivate me in any real way. I appreciate the technique that is necessary to achieve them, but that is about all.
I prefer the more lowbrow affair. Graffiti from its inception has always been about letter form. While simple letters appear to be an easier affair I can assure you that simple styles are not as easy to pull off as one might assume. Mastering that style is essentially a life long endeavor that many writers strive for.
Below is a quick sampling of some flicks I really like. For those readers who paint just remember if you're not having fun you're not doing it right.
Enjoy.
* Excuse the typos above. Slippin!
Here is how I view the whole ball of wax that is graffiti.
Firstly, most graffiti writers are cunts. Fact. Most of the people involved with writing are pretty despicable to be honest. As always there are some huge exceptions, but it holds true for the most part. It is far better to let your work do the talking. Meeting a writer you admire is usually a very underwhelming event as they tend to either be one of the following: a scumbag, a drug addict, or my personal favorite just a plain old "sketchy" dude.
Secondly, when it comes down to style arguing about what is the best or worst style is purely subjective. This rings especially true to those who don't actually participate in graffiti.
My two cents on style:
I am not huge on productions in the slightest. Technical or intricate wild styles just don't motivate me in any real way. I appreciate the technique that is necessary to achieve them, but that is about all.
I prefer the more lowbrow affair. Graffiti from its inception has always been about letter form. While simple letters appear to be an easier affair I can assure you that simple styles are not as easy to pull off as one might assume. Mastering that style is essentially a life long endeavor that many writers strive for.
Below is a quick sampling of some flicks I really like. For those readers who paint just remember if you're not having fun you're not doing it right.
Enjoy.
* Excuse the typos above. Slippin!
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