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Entries from April 2009

‘Caligrafia’ at Choque Cultural

April 29, 2009 · Leave a Comment

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This Saturday, May 2nd ‘Caligrafia‘ opens at Choque Cultural in Sao Paulo, Brazil. It’s a big group show of some really talented people all working with letters and calligraphy. I’ve got three pieces in there. Wish I could be there to see it myself.

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oops #2

April 22, 2009 · Leave a Comment

More signs that somebody didn’t realize were fucking hysterical.

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Gang Bang Night in Cologne. At first I thought it said “girls get in free” then I realized everyone gets in free.

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Don’t mistreat the signs.

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Arty Farty

April 19, 2009 · Leave a Comment

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Painted in Cologne, Germany. Together with Wayne Horse, Morcky Troubles, and Brendan Monroe. Thanks Coskun.

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Big Bang

April 18, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Sketch for a friend. Embellished throw up style.

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Much Less than More (Mucho menos que más)

April 16, 2009 · Leave a Comment

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Painted without permission in Guatemala City in March, 2008

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A little over one year later and here’s how the building stands today. I guess the building owner was trying to be an artist too.

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Thanks to Stefan for the photos

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Get up off the Flor

April 11, 2009 · Leave a Comment

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detail…

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Ink on paper

17″x24″ (43×61 cm)

one of my drawings for the Caligrafia exhibition at Choque Cultural in Sao Paulo, opening on May 2nd.

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Quickie while you wait

April 7, 2009 · Leave a Comment

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Shitfaced

April 3, 2009 · Leave a Comment

I’m a few days late on this one but I want to give a big thanks to Fecal Face for posting a feature interview with me. Thanks to Manuel Bello and everybody who wrote in questions for it. Check it out here.

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Once upon a time

April 2, 2009 · Leave a Comment

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black & white ink on paper

58.5 x 65cm (23″x25.5″)

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April 1, 2009 · Leave a Comment

found in Barcelona

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