This year I will be starting a new project through Instagram (HERE). For years when I was starting to make paintings and stencils I had no money to travel to art shows, collect art, or be actively involved in the art world. I did collect one thing….Inspiration. Between 2005-2007 I collected over 2,000 photos from the internet and any other source I could. Every day I will be posting a new photo…
This year I will be starting a new project through Instagram (HERE). For years when I was starting to make paintings and stencils I had no money to travel to art shows, collect art, or be actively involved in the art world. I did collect one thing….Inspiration. Between 2005-2007 I collected over 2,000 photos from the internet and any other source I could. Every day I will be posting a new photo showcasing artists that inspired me from all across the globe. You will be able to see how some of today’s top street artists came to be. Artists featured will include: Galo, The London Police, Jeremy Fish, Os Gemeos, Tristan Eaton, Banksy, Miss Van, Blu, El Tono, Nano 4814, Flying Fortress, Banksy, Eine, Space Invader, Nuria, D*Face, Alexone, INSA, Blek le Rat, Angry Woebots, Reka, Rone, Shepard Fairey, Kaws, Futura and many MANY MORE!!
To check out the project please visit and follow PaperMonster:
There has been a huge amount of support for the Juxtapoz Magazine Stencil Issue Initiative which you can read more about here: https://papermonster.wordpress.com/2010/07/12/juxtapoz-stencil-issue-initiative-please-re-post/
The entire goal is to produce an issue focusing on stencils as tools for art whether it be used by urban artists or fine artists to demonstrate the power of stencil art. Art Nouveau has a wonderful post on their site covering the story and how you can help support the project. Check it out here: http://www.an-mag.com/juxtapoz-not-interested-in-papermonsters-stencil-issue/
Check out some great examples of stencil art and artists incorporating stencils as a tool into their artwork below. Click on image to visit site. Os Gemeos Yoskay Yamamoto Banksy Swoon
It is interesting to see that some of the most successful and inspiration artists today incorporate a stenciling technique in their work.
On Sunday, I took a moment to head over to the Os Gemeos Mural on Bowery and Houston. This project just one word: IMPRESSIVE. If you are in the New York City Area, you have to take a look at this mural. Touch it, view it up close or from far away. However you like. Os Gemeos are bringing together so many techniques and colors that the mural is sure to impress many people. Although the entire mural is not fully completed, you can tell from the pictures below that this is truly a masterpiece being put together. One thing I noticed during my visit was: THE SUN. Os Gemeos has been working under incredibly harsh sunlight and heat. From anyone who paints outdoors these conditions can really give your body a beating. The level of talent really shines and there is no question that the final product will be breath taking.
Catch detailed images of part of the mural below::
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Notice the beautiful use of stencils in everything from scales to clothing. Great Job.
The patterns and stencils caught my eye right away.
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
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Os Gemeos
Yoskay Yamamoto
Banksy
Swoon
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Notice the beautiful use of stencils in everything from scales to clothing. Great Job.
The patterns and stencils caught my eye right away.
Enjoy
Os Gemeos Mural Images Via:
Juxtapoz.com Blogs
PaperMonster Stencil Graffiti Artist 