Blvd Hotel Mural Contest Finalist

These are some of the pieces that where painted at the BlVD. Hotel mural contest this Saturday and Sunday. From top to bottom: 1. DUCE 2. GINO 3. Alex Garcia 4. Page Redford

DMC 'Dissizit Yall' OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

DISS IS IT and DMC collab for the Dissizit Music video.

The Nine Lives of James Haunt

Check out JAMES HAUNT doing his thing... Big ups to Haunt... if you don't know, now you know!

End Mural Moratorium: Art Is Not A Crime

WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT Los Angeles municipal code defines murals as signs and the permitting process constitutes an effective ban on this art. Art in the public space is necessary for a healthy visual environment, a counter balance to grey walls and endless advertising. Los Angeles was once the ‘Mural Capital of the World’ and this city should claim that title again! Murals are not signs and art is not a crime! Tell Mayor Villagaigosa and the L.A. City Attorney’s office to end the mural moratorium now. Go sign on line NOW!... Follow this link http://www.change.org/petitions/end-mural-moratorium?utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=share_petition&utm_term=own_wall The muralists in Los Angeles are at risk of being suppressed by the city. Help us fight this and preserve the art of Los Angeles people... ~4500 more signatures

Got Skills To Pay The Bills

Check out this recent job I painted for a real nice lady in Alabama... This painting measures 4' X 14' and was painted with NOVA color acrylic paint.

Maintain Black Book Workshop

This pass saturday the 18th of September Maintain hosted a workshop for young artist that wanted to sharpen their lettering skills. Here are some pictures of the event.

Helen K. Garber and DUCE collaboration is now a part of the San Diego Auto museum

Last year I worked on a project with my good friend Helen K. Garber. I got to paint this old trailer she found in the forest. We wanted to make a statement on the housing crises that was happening during that time period. I collaborated with PRONE to create a peace that would illustrate that america was living on credit and had Insuficient funds therefore could not afford to live its lavish life style. This trailer was exhibited widely by photographer Helen K. Garber. It's now a part of the San Diego Auto museum permanent exhibit/collection. For more of Helen K. Garber photography please visit http://helenkgarber.com

The Estria Graffiti Invitational 2011 in Los Angeles Ca.

THE BLVD HOTEL ARTS CONTEST

The BLVD Hotel & Spa and 1881 Project are proud to present “LA’s Famous BLVDs” mural contest. 8 artists will be selected to paint a Los Angeles-themed mural on a blank wall space at The BLVD Hotel & Spa in Studio City. All chosen artists will receive a free night stay at The BLVD Hotel & Spa. The winning artist with the most public votes will receive $1,500 as a grand prize. For more information and submission instructions, go to The BLVD Hotel ARTS Project page.

Maintain Your Dedication!

Small Detail of a new DUCE and BREK paint session

NEW mural by L.A. artist MEAR

AROS BWS

Here's a couple of pics of AROS BWS...

Game of Skate

Its time for another game of skate at Maintain skate shop... Come joines for some fun, skating and prize winning.

"IN MEMORY OF" art show @ Maintain Octber 30th

Black Book Workhop

Sunday, September the 18th, Maintain will be holding the 1st Black Book Sketch Workshop @ 2643 N. Figueroa, Los Angeles, Ca. 90065 Phone: (323) 226-0420. In the old days before the Internet graffiti writers use
to meet at a writers bench to share pictures, styles and ideas. This was a way of communicating with each other and a chance to meet like minded individuals. Maintain will be hosting a monthly Writers bench for young writers wanting to learn some tips on how to develop their style. The meeting is free and space is limited to 8 people. RSVP by emailing us @ alex@maintainshop.com or you can call the shop at the number above and mention that you would like to reserve your space.

All participants must bring their own sketch books and drawing supplies.

You can always purchase additional supplies @ Maintain but it's not required.

MAINTAIN
Store: (323)906-9257
2643 N. Figueroa
L.A., CA 90065
www.maintainshop.com

Westside 10 Freeway Fairfax Exit

DUCE Sketches

A-ONE K2S and friends redo the Mikron Liquor in Silverlake

At least once a year A-ONE of the legendary Los Angeles K2S crew paints this wall in the Silverlake neighborhood.This year he painted with Pesky and Husk of the FSK crew and also painted a dedication RIP piece for ValOne...

It's great to see some OG L.A. Artist telling the real L.A. GRAFF.

DTLA Graff Report.

When ever I am in down town Los Angeles i try and take some pictures of the Graffiti. Today I caught some slaps on a stop sign and this roof top by ZEUS and homies.

BLAIR URBAN

If you have not already heard of her artwork I would like to introduce you to the art of Blair Urban. Please visit her site to view more of her art. http://blairurban.wordpress.com/

Downtown Los Angeles graffiti

While the hey day of graffiti in Los Angeles has passed and DTLA will never look like it did in the mid 80's and 90's one can still find graffiti hidden in the back streets and alleys of DTLA. These are some photographs taken this week.