This months PaperMonster’s Favorite Things are all over the place. You will see headphones, twins and art, razor scooters and blogs. First we have Sony Headphones to go with your favorite media device that come in what color your may ask? Teal!! Yes, Teal!! Followed by the headphones you can find progress shots of Os Gemeos new mural project in NYC over at Houston and Bowery which was once home to Keith Harings’s mural. I can’t wait to take a look at it and have images of the final mural on Sunday. One of the most exciting updates this month involves Juxtapoz.com (HERE) new site layout and addition of artists blogs. You can catch a huge list of talented artists from a wide spectrum of art forms including PaperMonster (HERE) . I am extremely humbled and honored to be working alongside such talented people who have a true passion for what they create and love for art. Finally, check out this INSANE video of Razor Scooter tricks. You will be blown away. Enjoy
————– Sony MDR-EX35B Bumpin Buds Headphones in Blue/Blue: Purchase at your local Best Buy.
For your own PaperMonster Wallpaper Visit: HERE and HERE
I wanted to share some photos of some upcoming pieces for a group show curated by SOULE (HERE) featuring a variety of urban artists including PaperMonster on August 14th at the Bherd Studios in Seattle, Washington. There will be several PaperMonster pieces in the show but I wanted to share three that I have you can feast your eyes on. Click on the flier below for more info:::
PaperMonster currently has some limited edition work over at Brooklynite Gallery’s (HERE) Summer Pop-Up Shop in Brooklyn. The gallery space also has a fantastic solo show from Ben Frost (Australia). BROOKLYNITE NYC
632 East 11th Street
(Between Avenue B & C)
Store hours: Thursday – Saturday 2pm – 8pm June through the end of August Click on the images below to view more info or visit:http://www.brooklynitegallery.com/
http://www.brooklynitegallery.com/Above: Work by Ben Frost
Also, watch out for details on PaperMonster first group show in Brooklyn coming in November.
Check out the photo Matt sent over with his PaperMonster stickers and his stencil work in progress in the background all they way from California. Great job Matt. Keep it going.
This morning came to a fantastic start as I recieved a great email from Alexia of Liz Claiborne New York (HERE) Marketing with an original image from the national ad campaign featuring not only beautiful fashion but designer Issac Mizrahi. In the email Alexia wrote:
“To answer your question, there was a discussion as to whether or not the graffiti should be photoshopped out. Ultimately the decision was made to keep it in. The whole goal for our national ad campaign was to keep the environment as real as possible. Being that graffiti is a natural element in the urban atmosphere, we just went with what the scene had to offer.”
She is absolutely correct!! Urban art and graffiti are truly natural elements of our environment and they exemplify communication between people and their environment as well as the urge and desire to create. Fantastic job!!
This just blew my face open. I just ran into a wonderful post by Grant for his site HERE (LINK) of a fashion critique on an ad for Liz Caiborne which also happens to feature a PaperMonster signature tag on a wall above the designer Issac Mizrahi. Why did they keep that there? and why was it not photoshopped out? A picture is worth a thousand words. Check out the images below.
This is an ad at my train station in Connecticut. It ’s for Liz Claiborne and it features Issac Mizrahi. Notice the man in a green scarf sitting on the bench. On closer scrutiny, this proves to be Monsieur Mizrahi himself, lost in thought, putting in this carefully managed appearance, a little in the manner of the master Alfred Hitchcock in his early days.
It’s a wonderful piece of advertising. It has a certain emotional tonality that distinguishes it from most of the fashion advertising I’ve ever seen. It has a narrative verve, doesn’t it?
But of course the semantics of the narrative have been withheld from us. So the fun of the ad is figuring out what’s up. There are three dyads. The two women to the left are having a great conversation. About what? The two women in the middle: are they together? Probably not. The two women to the right: mother and child? Surely. That leaves the model who as a contemporary model is looking not quite of this world.
And Mizrahi himself. Reading. What? Why? What is he doing here? It’s a little like a celebrity appearance, a cameo. The ad is equal parts naturalism and evident artifice. Perhaps Mizrahi should be understood as a kind of muse: the designer who attends every public showing of his art. Notice that on this instance of the ad there is graffiti that (probably) reads, “Paper Monster.” …………… Continued HERE
All the way from Austria…where? YES, AUSTRIA I received these photos from Nino who just recently recieved his PaperMonster Sticker Pack in the mail. In the photo you can see a stencil that Nino is working on. I think most artists never get to hear it enough that they are appreciated or that they are someones inspiration and it feels great and pushes me more to want to create when I get such kind words. So if you recieved a sticker pack in the mail, send cool photos over to v@papermonster.org and I will post them on the site!!
While I am getting photos of the newest pieces ready for several upcoming group shows I wanted to share two great sites for wonderful art and very talented artists. The first is ArtistADay (HERE) and the second is UNURTH (HERE).
Artists A Day is just as it sounds and the site showcase some of the most impressive artists out there today changing daily for your viewing pleasure. Definitely a site to keep bookmarked. Visit http://www.artistaday.com/ for more info.
UNURTH covers street art and urban art from all over the world highlighting the most exciting and innovative art around the world. Visit: http://unurth.com/ for more info.
Artist A Day
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Unurth
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As artists (stencil or your preference) we all develop a desire to learn many styles and techniques. It is really what pushes us forward and A1one (HERE) is the type or artist who really brings a ton of styles together and has a powerful grasp on a wealth of skills. A1one is from Iran and amongst the current turmoil of current issues in the country A1one has captured the spirit of true public protesting and visual political messages. You can check out his fantastic work at the following link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/irangraffiti/
I have a ton of respect for him and his art and you can check some wonderful samples below::
Beautiful Stencil Art Piece These look like real cracks on walls. Wonderful stencil Enjoy
PaperMonster
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DirtyPilot.com (HERE) has some new exciting updates and shows going on including the full release of the book “Year one Rewind” Featuring PaperMonster: HERE .The book features incredible talented artists such as Chris “Daze” Ellis, Kime Buzzelli, Bravo Jet, Albert Reyes, Papermonster, Chris Stain, Ghost, Ewok 5MH, Cern YMI, Dennis McNett, Greg Gossel, Stephen Tompkins, Enrique Martinez, Justin Bua, Michael Krueger and Daniel Johnston. You can purchase the book alone HERE (LINK) or the Deluxe Edition which you can choose one of three limited edition prints and a signed edition of the book by the artists HERE (LINK) Check out some preview shots of the book below.
Also, check out the updated PaperMonster Store HERE if you are interested in a limited run of prints or other PaperMonster products.
“Year One Rewind” Book DAZE GHOST Chris Stain Signed Deluxe Edtion PaperMonster Online Store: HEREPaperMonster Limited Edition Print: Light Blue-Purchase Here (LINK)
The lastest Paper Monster stickers have just arrive and I am so excited about them that the first 15people to email v@papermonster.org with their mailing address will recieve a FREE“THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO WROTE” PaperMonster sticker Pack including several “Splotch” stickers. Get them while they last!!
A great package just arrive at my door.The latest issue from ROJO Magazine titled “Pure Solid Time.” This new magazine from ROJO is very well done. As you can see below the magazine is thick with 250 pages and features exclusive artwork from very talented artists. You can find PaperMonster in over 6 pages of the magazine. I don’t want to spoil the experience but you can catch some quick images of some of the pages from the magazine below. The latest issue has just been fully released to the public and you can purchase it at the following:: http://www.rojo-magazine.com/daily/
or learn more about ROJO Magazine over at:: http://www.rojo-magazine.com/
for more details.
Rojo Magazine: Pure Solid True
Andrew McAttee and Jose Parla PaperMonster and Jeff Soto
It was truly an honor to be featured next to Jeff Soto and his work is mind blowing in this magazine. Chamarelli and James Gauvreau and Anna Pantchev
Enjoy
-PaperMonster
Being sick last week gave me some time to think and start working on some new exciting stencils for several group shows this summer. One of the most fun parts of what I do is working on the collages within each painting and I can’t explain what I mess I make but in the end some really nice things come out of the chaos and back pain. Check out some detail shots of what I have been working on:: Enjoy
PaperMonster
Searching around the web I ran into more amazing images from this years Art Basel (Switzerland). The first batch of photos are from Pharrell’s Blog (HERE) and the second batch are from the incredible talented Reyes (HERE). Check out the incredible collaboration between Takashi Murakami, Pharrell, and Jacob & Co. which is jaw dropping. The colors along take your breath away.
I don’t know how many layers of stencils this is or what the correct size is but I know one thing: LECKOmio is a MONSTER stencil artists. The scale of the multilayer stencil blows me away and the detail! Look at how accurate this stencil is compared to the original below. It is stencil art friends like this that push me and motivate me to make more beautiful stencils and continue to push stencil art to new heights!! Whoever says stencil art is not a “legit” art for can jump off a bridge right now.
Send LECKOmio an email at: leck2000@web.de and tell him how much you enjoy his work or just say hello. Stefan Winterle (LECKOmio) next to his stencil art piece. Original Photos Reference for the stencil piece shown above.
Enjoy
PaperMonster
While I am preparing several new pieces for some upcoming group shows I wanted to showcase work from one of my great stencil art friends Stefan Winterle (aka LECKOmio.) He has work in an upcoming group show at the Carhartt Gallery during Art Basel in Switzerland opening June 6th. Stefan (HERE)will show along with legends such as Seen, Blek le Rat (my role model), Flying Fortress (my dream collab partner), and Alexone. You can catch some of his amazing stencil work below. Fore more info visit: http://www.stefanwinterle.de/
I am currently compiling images and stories for an art book. Here is the information below::::
“For The Love Of Art” Book Open Call For Submissions
Title: For The Love Of Art Book
Contact: fortheloveofartbook@gmail.com
Deadline: September 2009
Description:
Through art history there are few books that document and capture the relationships that are built through art, how art has an impact on your life and influences others throughout the world. “For The Love Of Art” book will be an art book putting together short stories/moments and images from artists all over the world capturing how art has had an impact on your life whether it has built relationships, sparked marriage proposals, or long lasting friendships.
There is no single source that has brought these stories from artists/collective images/profiles together from people involved in urban art, photography, contemporary art or companies/individuals avid about sharing their passion for what they create and produce. I hope that you are interested in taking part in “For The Love Of Art Book” and I am sure that it will be a publication that will capture art history in a very powerful way. If you are interested in contributing to the book and receiving further instructions please reply visit the following link to download the “Submission Instructions” here::::
This month’s PaperMonster’s favorite things are full of fun and amazement. Did you know that Steven Spielberg and EA developed an amazing game titled BOOM BLOX for the Wii. During my recent trip working in Brooklyn the Pauls said that I should give it a try and it was great!! To see what I am talking about you really have to visit the site to see more:
PaperMonster’s Give and Take project is in its experimental stages. I am working on finding new ways to work on the street and share my work with others. “The Give and Take” project enables me to use the cities natural textures and decay as backdrops to my stencil art. I recently went into Brooklyn to do some test and get a stronger feel for what challenges lay ahead. 1st challenge= evey building is brown and dark. Where is the color? The quest continues and stay posted for more. Enjoy
Paper Monster
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PaperMonster is extremely happy to announce that he will be featured in the upcoming release of ROJO Magazine’s newest issue PRANA on pre-order now (HERE) and full realeased in June.
ROJO® is an open independent creative consortium founded in 2001, dedicated exclusively to the promotion and support of the contemporary arts. Its headquarters are in Barcelona (Spain), and creative centers in Milano (Italy) and São Paulo (Brazil). ROJO® generates cultural and creative networks, developing and coordinating collaborative projects and events, hosting exhibitions in the ®artspace global network, broadcasting audiovisual art through its online TV channel, showcasing the best video art in a DVD collection, and publishing a series of monographic art books by uprising artists.
ROJO®’s new ad free limited edition 240pg heavyweight printed issue available soon, featuring exclusive artwork by Yellena James, Alison Brady, Natalie Westbrook, Oliver Vernon, Marco De Gregorio, Chloe Early, Herr Mueller, Urh Sobocan, Sarah Maple, Theo Gennitsakis, Emanuele Kabu, Lena Szczesna, Levi Van Veluw, Joey Piziali, Jim Mcbeath, Pascale Mira Tschäni, Michael Husmann Tschäni, Esa Peltonen, Drew Beckmeyer, Andrew Mcattee, Ryohei Hase, José Parlá, Daquar, Anna Thereza De Menezes, Alexander Sterzel, Julien Kedryna, Alex Diamond, Boklet, Chamarelli, James Gauvreau, Anna Pantchev, Jason Redwood, Harry Seifert, Kerstin zu Pan, Maxwell Holyoke-Hirsch, Virginia Echeverria, Natalie Huth, Paper Monster, Jeff Soto, William Crump, Tate Foley.
FREE LIMITED EDITION POSTER
The first 200 pre-orders of the new ROJO® printed issue will get a free 80×60cm poster featuring full display of the cover, courtesy of ROJO® and cover artist Yellena James. So be fast, pre-order now and get a limited edition poster for free. (PREORDER HERE)
Spin That Thing opened this past Friday at the Famous When Dead Gallery to a fantastic crowd interested to see how urban artists had used the platform of vinyl records as a canvas. You can catch some of the opening photos from the night below via Pinxit Arts and Events (HERE) and a great synopsis from the show via the Melbourne Art Critic (HERE)
This past weekend marked the first Urban Arts Festival (HERE) in New Brunswick which brought together amazing outdoor activities for kids and art forms including breakdancing, poetry, and a wonderful mural project/workshop which was put together by Albus Cavus (HERE). PaperMonster along with Will Kasso (HERE) , Leon Rainbow (HERE) and Aja Washington (HERE) were invited to participate and lead the mural project by sharing some of their talents painting on panels and their knowledge of graffiti, stencil art, collage, and painting with the children and families that came out for the festival. Catch tons of photos below from the event and progress shots of each mural.
(Click on image to view larger) Will Kasso, Leon Rainbow preparing the panels. Kids having a fanstatic time in the bouncing castle. Aja preparing her wall. There were many great performers the entire day. Aja Washington painting. There were several panels up for kids and families to paint and create. On the left you can see my tutoring session with Miss C who learned how to paint a cute kitten. Aja Washington infront of her amazing panel. PaperMonster-Detail While painting the wind was blowing so hard that I needed a kind volunteer to help hold my stencil. In exchange he wanted the color red to spraypaint his name on a different panel. PaperMonster-Progress
I wanted to attempt some pasting and collage work that I had never done in an outdoor piece and everything turned out great.
PaperMonster-Detail Out of the hundres of people out for the event I had the pleasure of meeting this teacher and her friends who loved the finished piece. PaperMonster-Detail PaperMonster-Detail
I am really looking forward to using this particular stencil on a canvas very soon. PaperMonster-Detail I was very suprized how well the stencils held up. One of my favorite photos of the day. I was standing in the street and he just kept standing infront of the pannel flexing his muscles so I had to capture it and share it with everyone.
The gorrilla is meant to be a head dress for anyone who sits below it. PaperMonster-Detail Peter K. of Albus Cavus did a great job at taking this photo and many of the other photos you will see in this post. PaperMonster-Finished Panel
Click on image to view larger. Leon Rainbow’s piece was completely done using brushes. He is extremely talented. Will Kasso and Leon Rainbow working on their panels. Leon Rainbow-Detail Leon infront of his finished piece. Leon Rainbow finished panel.
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Will Kasso- Detail
Will always impresses my with what he brings to every wall he paints on. It is great to see his entire process and he always draws a huge crowd. Will Kasso and Leon Rainbow working on their panels. Will Kasso Panel Section Will Kasso painting inside someone’s blackbook Will Kasso finished panel.
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I want to thank everyone who came out to help and participate in the festival. I had a fantastic time and it was a great opportunity. I am extremely greatful to have the chance to paint alongside such talented artists and share my work with everyone on these amazing outdoor projects.
Enjoy
-Paper Monster
On Saturday May 23, PaperMonster will be participating in the Urban Arts Festival along with Albus Cavus on a mural project as well as several art workshops. The entire event is free so make sure to stop by if you are in the area. Check out below for more info:
Via Albus Cavus Blog::::::::::
Albus Cavus is participating at the Urban Arts Festival organized by the State Theater in New Brunswick, NJ. This day-long outdoor celebration of music, dance, theater, visual art, and other arts that have emerged from urban street culture will be on Saturday, May 23 from 12pm-9pm. The festival includes live performances by local artists, community, and student groups; hands-on workshops; food; games; and much, more. The event will feature an outdoor stage on Livingston Avenue between George Street and New Street.
For More Info Visit: http://albuscav.us/blog/?p=738
Hope to see you there!!
-Paper Monster
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If you are in the Melbourne, Australia area you will not want to miss out on this week long exhibition of art on vinyl records from Famous When Dead Gallery (HERE). Artists from all over the world have taken on vinyl records as a great medium for self expression and you do not want to let this show pass you by. You can catch one of the record in the show from PaperMonster and for further information click on the flier below:
Famous When Dead Gallery
Opening Night May 22nd
For Details Visit: HERE
PaperMonster: Stencil Collage on Vinyl Record
Title: I Am Never Late
As I am working on setting up for a fantastic project this weekend, I wanted to share with you some sites that you should definitely bookmark if you are into stencil art, graffiti, or any type of design. The first is http://www.stencilhistoryx.com/ which is a blog covering stencil artists from all over the world as they push stencil art forward into new paths and levels of creativity. Stencil History X is also a fantastic book for anyone interested in learning more about stencils. The second site I would like to share is http://www.notcot.org/ and this site feature a huge number of postings on anything and everything related to whatever your creative outlet might be. Both sites have done fantastic posts on PaperMonster and I am extremely happy and honored to be featured in each site. Check below for more info.
PaperMonster has just released two new T-Shirt Designs based on his stencil art work and paintings. The first is titled “Fear” and it is a black and white bold graphic and the second is titled “Inkblot” and it features a full color graphic with fantastic detail. You can purchase a wide range of shirts from PaperMonster :::: (HERE) or view below for more info.
This past weekend marked two great openings. The first was Parlor Gallery’s solo show (HERE) of Mark Mothersbaugh’s work and some additional pieces including the PaperMonster laser skate deck and works from Jeff Hand (below) and Hannah Stouffer’s illustrations (below). The second opening took place at the Asbury Lanes and was put together by MF Gallery (NYC) and it had a great lineup of artwork including PaperMonster and several other talented artists. One of the highlights of the night was the performance from Dethrace which was jawdropping to see the constumes and music together. You can catch some images below from the entire night:::
PaperMonster- Stencil Collage On Canvas titled Comfort Asbury Lanes x MF Gallery Opening Reception DETHRACE Jeff Hands’s piece made of fabric. PaperMonster and Hannah Stouffers work Parlor Gallery Opening Reception.
This upcoming weekend on May 16th, Asbury Park will hold its art festival where there will be performances, vendors, food, and beautiful art. MF Gallery (HERE) will be having a great show and party over at the Abury Lanes on Saturday May 16th that will featuring artists such as: Frank Russo, Martina Secondo Russo, Death Head, Angie Mason, Joe Simko, Morg, Nicoz Balboa, Drew Maillard, Paper Monster, Aaron Tompkins, Rodrigo Melo, and Mike Bell.
You can catch more info and a preview of the show on the show and opening party by clicking on the flier/images below or vist: http://www.mfgallery.net/
Also make sure to check out Parlor Gallery and the fantastic line-up of events they have for the weekend over at:
Click on image above for more info. PaperMonster-Comfort
For purchasing info contact:info@MFgallery.net PaperMonster-Snake Bite
For purchasing info contact:info@MFgallery.net
The number of art websites are growing all over the net and they are bringing better and more news on some of the most talented artists from all over the world. Curbs and Stoops is a fantastic site that has done some great coverage on PaperMonster and other artists such as Dante Horoiwa, Apex, Mark Jenkins, C215, Nick Walker, Veng, Sylvia Ji, and Sean Barber. You can catch more information on the site at the following link: http://www.curbsandstoops.com/blog/
Catch some images from the coverage of PaperMonster on Curbs and Stoops below::
I also ran into this AMAZING…like AMAZING piece by Apex. I wish I could see it in real life and experience all of the colors for myself. Click on the image below to view larger!! You will not be dissapointed.
Enjoy
Paper Monster
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As I am working on some beautiful new pieces for several upcoming shows, I would love to share one of my newest stencil art pieces titled “Inkblot.” You can now have it as your own phone wallpaper for free. The dimensions match both the Blackberry storm and the iPhone so there is no need to re-size the images below. All of the images below have the set dimensions for your device and all you need to do is save the photo you like most, follow these instructions (http://www.alliphonewallpapers.com/how_to/) and you are ready to go. Spread the word and enjoy!!For previous Paper Monster phone wallpapers visit HERE and HERE
PaperMonster- Inkblot- click on image to view original size PaperMonster- We Run The World- click on image to view original size
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PaperMonster has just turned into Oprah, as I want to share with everyone some of my favorite things. I will be adding this post to the site and hopefully every month I will have some great things to share that I really enjoy or feel you may like. Check out more below and enjoy!!
If you can not afford those Air Yeezys ($700) you have been dreaming about these are the next best thing.
Amazing website full of wonders and strange things from all over the world. You can be on this site forever. Visit: http://oddee.com/
Royksopp “The Girl and the Robot” featuring Robyn
This song is one of my favorites and Royksopp is a fantastic group with three powerful albums so far and more to come. The intro was used in the last PaperMonster stencil video.
Several months back I had the opportunity to work alongside Art Whino Gallery to put together a stencil art show featuring some of the most talented stencil artists in the US and abroad. I recently ran into this video shot at the opening of the show. The video teaches 1 valuable lesson: When you sing your name (PaperMonster) to check volume levels…they will use it every time!! Lesson learned. Enjoy.
This upcoming MayDay, Friday May 1st, Art Whino Gallery (HERE) will be having a group show featuring works from artists on the theme of Globalization and World Issues. PaperMonster will be featured in this show and my piece focuses on many things such as the economy, fear of loss, and being resiliant in times of change or danger. Make sure to stop at the show to check the piece out for yourself. You can really sit down and look at this piece for quite some time and see all of the different stories.
May 1st:: Art Whino Gallery
173 Waterfront St
National Harbor, MD 20745
PaperMonster- We Make The World Turn
Dimensions: 22″ x 28″ Stencil Collage on Canvas
For Purchase Info Contact: Shane@ArtWhino.com
Detail Shot (above) (click on image for further information) (click on image for further information)
Enjoy
Paper Monster
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I recently had a chance to sit down and do an interview with SenseLost.com (HERE). Senses Lost is a fantastic site for art news and everything involving urban art and graffiti. I think the interview turned out really well and it gives people a chance to see and learn new sides of PaperMonster. You can read the entire interview at the following link or click on the image below to visit the site::: http://senseslost.com/papermonster-interview/ http://senseslost.com/papermonster-interview/
:::Via SensesLost.com:::
“One of my major goals is to inspire and motivate new people to do what I did in taking a risk and an active role to ultimately share what they can create to the world.”-PaperMonster
“With each painting that travels around the world I can’t physically be there next to it at all times to explain what it means but I want the audience to create their own stories and interpretations of what they see and share their love for my work with other people. One of my favorite things is to receive emails or messages from people that truly love what I do and share it with students they teach or their friends. That is when you know that your art has power and really matters.”-PaperMonster
I recently ran into these great photos of the new rider for the ADM Skateboards team named Jon. Although I have seen the deck on my wall, I have never seen pictures of someone skating using the deck. I love the photos and I hope you do too. For more of Jon visit his myspace: http://www.myspace.com/jonjonl
and to purchase your own PaperMonster x ADM deck visit: http://admskateboards.com/store/details.php?prodId=72&category=5
The DirtyPilot “Year One Rewind” Deluxe Edition Book (HERE) features your choice of an original print from either PaperMonster, Ghost or Albert Reyes. I have just finished signing, and spraying the 3rd color stencil embellishment on the PaperMonster Print. The PaperMonster print is an edition of 50 and each print is unique with a hand sprayed stenciled layer. More Info (HERE). You can catch process shots below of the Paper Monster print below. Also, you can catch PaperMonster in the latest issue of AirWar Magazine Issue #5 (HERE) or catch some previews below.
Click on Images Below For More Info:: Dirty Pilot “Year One Rewind” Book: Purchase Here: http://www.dirtypilot.com/dp-book-rewind.html PaperMonster Prints: Edition of 50
8″x10″ 2 color silkscreen, hand stencil embellishing Signing pages of the DirtyPilot Deluze Edition Book. Wrist watch by Nixon!! Air War Magazine Issue #5
PaperMonster featured in AirWar Magazine Issue 5
Enjoy
Paper Monster
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The “Your Kid Can’t Do This” Show (HERE) opened at the Famous When Dead Gallery (HERE) in Melbourne, Australia to a fantastic crowd of art lovers from all over. Although I was not able to be there in person I was able to get some great photos from my good friend E.L.K. who is an extremely talented stencil artist. Catch more images below:::::
The “Draw” show was this past weekend over at the Shooting Gallery in SF. The tough part about being halfway across the country is that you wish you could make it to every single show but most times you can not. I was able to find some great photos from Creep Machine (HERE) and Karen O’s Blog (HERE) both of which had great shots from the massive show. The drawings ran from the floor to the ceiling and if you have not had a chance to stop by make sure to do so. Check out some images below:::::
Photos via Creep Machine: http://www.creepmachine.com/events/photos-draw-shooting-gallery-sf.html Photos via Karen O: http://karenobryan.blogspot.com/ Enjoy
-PaperMonster
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As promised I wanted to share some of my favorite sites to catch new art, music, and culture news from some of my friends all over the web. Check them out below and stay posted for some shots of new paintings from PaperMonster.
In the next coming days I will be posting some fantastic coverage on the Dirty Pilot book which is on sale (HERE) from several fantastic art sites that everyone should know about. Below you will find several post which are up over at Juxtapoz.com (HERE). The first is a MASSIVE group show titled “Draw” taking place April 11th at the Shooting Gallery in San Francisco, California. PaperMonster has a new drawing (preview below) that is part of this traveling show and you will not want to miss the size of this show. Visual Explosion!! The second post from Juxtapoz is coverage on the DirtyPilot “Year One Rewind” Book Deluxe Edtion (PURCHASE HERE). Make sure to check out more info on these two post here:
Draw Show (HERE) PaperMonster Drawing Titled “Mist” Coverage of DirtyPilot “Year One Rewind” Deluxe Edition (HERE)
Enjoy
PaperMonster
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If you are in the Melbourne area do not miss out on “Your Kid Can’t Do This” (HERE) which is a traveling stencil group show full of powerful stencil art which opens this Thursday April 9th at the Famous When Dead Gallery (Melbourne, Australia.) The show features art from internationally recognized artists such as::: Orticanoodles (ITA) Vexta (AUS) Tesura (AUS) Deed (UK) A1one (Iran) Lucamaleonte (ITA) Joshua Smith (AUS) Kirpy (AUS) Papermonster (USA) Koleszar (USA) Haha (AUS) Czarnobyl (GER) Penny (UK) Soule (USA) Snik (UK) Adam5100 (USA) Eyeski (UK) E.L.K (AUS) Jamin (AUS) Spizz (FR) LECKOmio (GER) Jef Aerosol (FR) Byrd (AUS)
You can purchase the Deluxe Edition of the book which will be signed by various artist and you can choose your pick of one of three limited edition prints. I (PaperMonster) have created a print which features a two color design with a third color hand stencil embellishment. You can catch more details below. Make sure to order the book as soon as possible as the edition of my Paper Monster print is only a size of 50 prints!! For More Visit (HERE).::::
DirtyPilot.com is releasing our first hardcover book
Titled “YEAR ONE REWIND” each Deluxe Edition Book will be signed by various artists
(at random) and will also come with your choice of one of 3 limited edition prints
GHOST Print – 8″x10″, archival Pigment print, hand signed and numbered. Edition size 50
ALBERT REYES print- 8″x10″, One color silkscreen with hand embellishing. Edition size 50
PAPERMONSTER Print- 8″x10″ 2 color silkscreen, hand stencil embellishing. Edition size 50
Year One Rewind featured artists include up and coming talents along with established artists, such as Chris “Daze” Ellis, Kime Buzzelli, Bravo Jet, Albert Reyes, Papermonster, Chris Stain, Ghost, Ewok 5MH, Cern YMI, Dennis McNett, Greg Gossel, Stephen Tompkins, Enrique Martinez, Justin Bua, Michael Krueger and Daniel Johnston
A sturdy, 96 page hardcover compellation of shows, Dirtypilot.com Year One Rewind dedicates from two to six pages of illustrations of each showcased artist as well as the dates the artists showed their work on Dirtypilot.com. It also delivers biographical sketches on each contributor. The book’s introduction by offers insightful background information on the origin and focal point of the Dirtypilot site. If you’re passionate about urban art and urban artists and want to learn more, Dirtypilot.com Year One Rewind is a visual treasure trove for collectors that you won’t want to be without
As artists we all are fans or look up to certain people/artists as role models or great friends. We obtain inspiration from words, music, and our visual surroundings. Through each painting we learn and grow and feed off each others creativity. Certain people make you want to push further and take your work to that next level not for money or fame and for me Pose2 (Mr. Max Moses) is one of the many artists that has had a major impact on my art and my drive to continue to paint. Check out this fantastic video below on Pose2. He really breaks it down at that 15min mark.
“Do you ever know when its original? No, People know when its original”
I have been busy preparing over 12 stencil art pieces for several upcoming shows and I wanted to share some gifts from me to you. Below you can find two new Phone Wallpapers (iPhone/iPod Touch and Blackberry Storm Compatible). They are completely free for you to share with your friends or anyone you know who loves art. All of the images below have the set dimensions for your device and all you need to do is save the photo you like most, follow these instructions (http://www.alliphonewallpapers.com/how_to/)
and you are ready to go. Spread the word and enjoy!!
For previous phone wallpapers visit (HERE)
Catch some previews and detailed shots on some things I am working on. Click on image to view larger for mobile device. Click on image to view larger for mobile device.
Previews of new works on the way. This detailed shot above is from a piece that I am extremely excited about and should be very powerful once its completed.
Enjoy
Paper Monster
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Albus Cavus (HERE) has just posted up some great photos on their blog (HERE) and flickr (HERE) page. Also, the House News Tribune (Here) wrote and posted some great images from the day as well. Check on the links above for more info.
With the weather getting better everyday, I had the great opportunity to paint along with Leon Rainbow (NJ), Eric Kennedy (PA), Will Kasso (NJ), Jos-L (NJ), Peter Krsko (NJ), and myself PaperMonster (NJ). Albus Cavus (HERE) organized a fantastic installation of murals on the intersections of Courtland Street and Duke Street in New Brunswick, NJ. I had the privilege to paint alongside Will Kasso (HERE) who is an incredibly artist with huge talent for working on any space. Check out images below from the day and if you are in the New Brunswick area make sure to stop by to catch the murals for yourself.
New PaperMonster Stencil. Keep and eye out for this in the coming weeks. Will Kasso laying down some outlines
Kasso really did a great job with bring both sides of the mural together. Leon Rainbow’s piece. Incredible work. Peter Krsko’s piece. Great Job Peter!! Putting on the final touches and the sun came out right on time. Will Kasso (HERE) and PaperMonster Final mural. Thanks to everyone for a fantastic day!
Enjoy
-Paper Monster
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As I am working on several new pieces (very exciting) there are several group shows with will be opening in the next several weeks. The first is “Your Kid Can’t Do This” which will travel to Melbourne and if you are in Australia you will not want to miss out on this amazing collection of artists. The second is the “Also Known As: Bandanna Art Show” which will take place in Austin, Texas and will showcase a powerful group of artists all customizing Bandannas with original art. Check out more information below::::
Melbourne16th—26th April 2009Famous When Dead Galleryopening night — Friday 17th April
Also Known As:: Bandanna Art Show
Opening: Thursday March 19th
Hours: 8 – 12
Lucky Flame Gallery
Formerly Obsolete Industries World Headquarters
2207 E 5th St
Austin, TX 78702
Web: www.BandanaArtShow.com Enjoy
-Paper Monster
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PaperMonster has been doing some “Spring Cleaning” and has stumbled upon some amazing original art pieces which are currently now on sale (HERE) The online store has been updated with one of a kind drawings and original stencil art paintings. Check out more info over at: http://papermonster.bigcartel.com/
In addition, I wanted to let everyone now that you can continue to follow PaperMonster over at his Twitter Page (HERE) as well as his MySpace Page (HERE).
Stay posted for more news and some “top secret” photos of some new stencil art pieces.
PaperMonster is working on some exciting new projects for the summer. One of the exciting projects will be with DirtyPilot.com (HERE) for their upcoming book release featuring incredible artists. I will have more details on the “secret project” soon and I can guarantee that it will be beautiful. This past weekend I received a very nice gift in the mail. The 400ml Project Book (Purchase Here) arrived and I have never seen such a large project in one collection. The artists featured in the book did a fantastic job on each of the 400 cans highlighted in the book which turned out great. Check out more images below::
DirtyPilot Year One Rewing Book Coming Soon 400ml Project Book PaperMonster in the 400 Piece for a sticker group show..more details coming soon.
Enjoy
-PaperMonster
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Os Gemeos Mural Images Via:
Juxtapoz.com Blogs
Above: Work by Ben Frost
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