nothing,

I haven't painted anything, besides a large custom...

somebody send me some inspiration?

look, mom...I'm on mtv .com

So, yesterday I received a text from my dude, Chris, saying "congrats on making it to mtv.com."
I'm like, 'what?'
He sent me the link. Basically, it was a small piece on zombie versions of Beavis & Butt-head.
here"s the link: http://clutch.mtv.com/2011/06/20/beavis-and-butt-dead-6-depictions-of-beavis-and-butt-head-as-zombies/

do I start doing coke off college females yet?
:P

in other news, I started a new blog: life was better when my penis was smaller.
check it out if you're into nostalgia.

That's about it.

kicks I need

The NIKE AIR FOOTSCAPE WOVEN CHUKKA “ZEBRA”

Holy shit! This particular woven model really caught my eye. I love the model itself, but the 'zebra' really makes this shoe desirable. The release will be some time in the Summer/Fall of this year, which, I guess could work for either season.

also,
We can't forget about the Black Metallic Vs retroing again...

Art by Blakenetizen

As most of you fine folks can tell, I love pop culture...but, even more than that, I love abstract art even more. I've been following this dude on etsy for a while. He does a bunch of ACEO cards, but also some canvas work. Based out of Chicago, Blakenetizen has been making a name for himself, or at least painting a visual picture.

These are some pieces that I really dig:

Check him out. All of his artwork is reasonably priced. At least, pick up an ACEO. They're pretty bawse!


http://www.etsy.com/shop/Blakenetizen
http://www.etsy.com/shop/lineardesignboutique
http://www.artcardswanted.com/artist.cfm?MID=3758
http://www.artbreak.com/blakenetizen
http://blakenetizen.tripod.com/
http://twitter.com/blakenetizen
http://pinterest.com/blakenetizen/

life is...

So, I haven't been creating much. Lately, I've been looking for a job and new residence. That's about the news I have. I only have 13 followers on here, anyways. Anybody hiring, who sees this, I have every quality, ever.

...

Oh, I can finally log in to my goddamn blogspot acct.

maybe I'll post something new soon, as I have lost the burst of inspiration.

the newness

Yep. I haz new post.

The other day, I bought 2 paint markers (as they are 2 for $5 at Michael's this week.). I love paint markers. When Sharpie released them, I was hooked. ANYWAYS...these paint markers inspired me to go back to a style I adapted a year ago. I love doing this style of mi el art.

And of course, Pee-Wee stuff...

I was a huge Alfred Hitchcock fan growing up. I blame it on the attraction at Universal Studios. My parents brought me there when I was 7, maybe? Anyways, it blew my mind. I was also fortunate enough to have seen the Ghostbusters thing back in the day. Goddamn memories.

And, because of the rotation "Goblin" has received, here's a new Tyler piece...

Better pics and listings will follow.

Art Market

So, Saturday was the OCH Art Market. I met Midnight Girl Designs, who runs the Etsy NOLA team. I also met Kitsch Me, also from the Etsy NOLA team. Great people!

The turnout wasn't super busy, but there were a few people. Here's what I look like not selling stuff

I always enjoy meeting the other sellers and customers. Be there next month w/Eden Gallery.

ALSO

My friend, John, and I started a new project/shop...I'll keep you posted!

OFWGKTA

So. Tyler, the Creator and the OFWGKTA camp have been getting pretty big since the 'Yonkers' vid came out. That video is what caught my attention in the first place. Tyler raps about some dark stuff, over a simple, yet haunting beat. I was semi-hooked.





Tyler's latest album, "Goblin," came out Tuesday. I've been giving it a few plays. I dig it. I liked "Bastard" (his first album) a little more, though. Anyways...The first track, 'Goblin,' is a pretty straight intro. A almost 7 minute intro, ha.

'Yonkers' is the second track. This is where the popularity came in. Check out the video if you haven't:



The track,'Radicals,' is probably my favorite on the album. The energy and beat are just so great. The little cuts in between choruses and verses kind of weaken the track a bit, IMO...but, it also gives you a slight break before the hardcore atmosphere comes back into play.

'She', featuring Frank Ocean, is a smooth track. The beat is kind of simple. Not a huge fan of this one. The chorus is straight, though.

'Transylvania' would have been better, had the screwed voice wouldn't have been throughout the whole track. Not bad, though. This one will probably grow on me a good bit.

'Nightmare'...the beat hits hard and sounds like a modern 80's B horror score. The verses sound pretty monotone and causes me to lose interest after a while. BUT, the enthusiasm does pick up around the 2 min something mark.

'Tron Cat' is a pretty horrorcore-ish track. A little rapey, ha! There's nothing too speacial about this one. The breaks are nice.

'Her' is Tyler's 'chick' track. Very smooth beat w/some poetic-type rhymes. One of the weaker songs on the album, but not a bad listen.

'Sandwiches'...this track...Every time I see this song performed live, I get so amped. ha. Check out the Jimmy Fallon performance



I love that track /\

'Fish' is another smooth track...about sex time. The verses are a bit lacking, but they fit the beat. At 3:53, it jumps into a new track. Pretty skippable.

'Analog', featuring Hodgy Beats, jumps right into a hard hitting beat and verse. I dig this track. Another 'chick' track, but it's a good one.

'Bitch Suck Dick', featuring Jasper Dolphin and Taco, sounds like it was fun to record. It's all over the place. Not a huge fan of the features, but Tyler comes correct...made me lol a few times. +1

'Window' features Domo Genesis, Frank Ocean, Hodgy Beats, and Mike G. The many features make it overkill, IMO. The beat is mellow. Sounds like a cypher. Pass on this one...unless you want some background music. Eight fucking minutes.

'AU79' is an instrumental track. Starts w/some congo drums and gradually gets some semi-soul and synth. Not bad.

'Golden' is a good aggressive track. This is like a life story song. The lyrics on this one are basically Tyler's life on record...or at least his feelings. Nice outro. I really dig it.




All in all, I think the album had some solid tracks. 6.5 out of 10 works for me.This album will most likely grow on me, though.

In related news, I painted a scene from the 'Yonkers' video. After Tyler eats the roach and throws up.

The original painting is gone, but you can buy posters of it!
11x14 in
buy it HERE



That's all for now!
love,
Mike

P.S. My birthday is Sunday :)

bunch of posters

Whoa, nah. I have a bunch of poster prints for y'all.

here's what I have so far.

get them all HERE