#tbt Working on this large canvas while also working on my Ph.D in our Pharmacology conference room. You can see the texture of the paper and comics collage at this angle. I would move all the chairs at night and put the canvas on the floor to paint it. Then I would try to get the smell to go away so that no one would notice in the morning. #PaperMonster #stencil #stencils #stencilart #stencilgraffiti #graffiti #graffitiart #streerart #urbanart #nycart #canvas #drawing #paint #painting #eyes #collage #comics #comicbook #pattern #design #spraypaint #drawing #sketch #wip Follow to see more!!

Progress Photos: PaperMonster x Take5 x Governors Ball 2016

This past week I had the pleasure of painting alongside some Joe Iurato (HERE), Peter Ferrari (HERE), Hamilton Glass (HERE), the Yok and Sheryo (HERE) at Randall’s Island in New York for the 2016 Governors Ball music festival (HERE).

Each of the murals were interactive and put together by Take 5 (HERE) with each artist inspired by a GovBall performer. My mural was inspired by Robyn. Joe Iurato’s mural was based on Beck.   Peter Ferrari was inspired by De La Soul. Hamilton Glass’ mural was based on Kanye West and The Yok and Sheryo made a mural based on Action Bronson. Below you see a collection of some progress from my mural painting next to the incredibly talented duo the Yok and Sheryo.

Stay posted for more photos!!

A huge THANK YOU to my love for helping me prepare and work on the mural!!

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For More on Take5 visit: http://take5.tumblr.com/

Enjoy

PaperMonster

It was such a pleasure to finally meet @halopigg this past weekend. If you haven’t yet you have to go check out his photos immediately!! Some of the best street art photography out there today!! Thanks to @laptop_lasane for the photo!! Repost from @laptop_lasane – Meeting of the minds. Halopigg and PaperMonster at #bushwickcollective #papermonster #stencil #stencils #stencilgraffiti #graffiti #streetart #urbanart #painting #freeart #thebushwickcollective #nyart #nycart #nycgraffiti #nycstreetart Follow to see more!!

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Street Art Archive || Artists: @kaws | Photographer: Unknown | #kaws #paint #painting #graffiti #graffitiart #urbanart #streetart #streetartist #sketch #wip #drawing #drawings #eyes #design #arttoys #canvas #mural #nycart #nycgraffiti #nycstreetart #thestreetartarchive #streetartarchive For more follow @thestreetartarchive !!

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Shot from when I was working on one of the first shows I ever put together. Right after meeting @blekleratoriginal and trying to make large scale stencils and faces. Photo by @hudonnoodles #papermonster #stencil #stencils #streetart #stencilgraffiti #graffiti #graffitiart #urbanart #spraypaint #paint #painting #belton #drawing #drawings #sketch #poster #paper #fence #gallery #mural #canvas #tbt #wip #nycart #nycgraffiti #nycstreetart Follow to see more!!

PaperMonster is on Patreon!!

PaperMonster is on Patreon!!

 I am excited to share that PaperMonster has joined Patreon. Patreon is a site where you can become a patron and donate monthly to support your favorite artists. This money goes towards specific goals and projects artists set out by artists. You can help PaperMonster reach specific milestone that will help me be able to control and create a wide range of projects including new prints, stickers,…

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PaperMonster is on Patreon!!

 I am excited to share that PaperMonster has joined Patreon. Patreon is a site where you can become a patron and donate monthly to support your favorite artists. This money goes towards specific goals and projects artists set out by artists. You can help PaperMonster reach specific milestone that will help me be able to control and create a wide range of projects including new prints, stickers, scarves and more!! The best part????!!! Patrons get first access to exclusive giveaways, PaperMonster products, photos, tutorials and videos. You can check out the page over at: https://www.patreon.com/PaperMonster

Scroll down to see some of my GOALS!!

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Goal $100 Per Month: PaperMonster PostcardsWith you support I will be able to create postcards based on some of your favorite PaperMonster designs. These have never been created and are completely new!!

Goal $200 Per Month: New PaperMonster Stickers
Once we hit this goal I will have enough funds to create a brand new set of PaperMonster stickers!! These will be normal and clear vinyl stickers. As a token of appreciation all Patreon patrons will receive the new sticker pack to slap on any surface inside or outside!!

Goal $500 Per Month: PaperMonster Print Release
Over the years I have only been able to release 3 prints. I have been looking for a way to produce a new series of prints based off my drawings and stencil art pieces. They will range from giclee and layered screen printed releases in a variety of sizes. Patreon patrons will have a first look at the prints and the printing process. I am so excited to be able to create more prints and share my work with all of you!!

Goal $750 Per Month: PaperMonster Pins and Air Fresheners
So this is a completely new challenge. Hitting this goal means that I will be able to start creating PaperMonster diecast pins and other interesting products like air fresheners using some of my drawings and stencil art designs. Super excited to see how these turn out!!

Goal $1,000 Per Month: PaperMonster Skate Deck
I love skateboards, snowboards and wakeboards!! With your support I hope to create a new set of skate decks to be produced and released to the public. I will also create one custom deck fully hand painted and given away exclusively to one lucky patron. Thank you for all of your support and reaching this goal!!

Goal $1,500 Per Month: PaperMonster Scarves
This is going to be huge!! I love clothing and have created several PaperMonster t-shirts across the years. I want to create and release a set of PaperMonster scarves. You can see a concept of one the first designs below.

Goal $2000 Per Month: PaperMonster Umbrellas!!
Several years ago I was able to collaborate with Choke to release a custom PaperMonster umbrella. It turned out beautiful!! I am excited to be able to create a new set of umbrellas and release them to the public!!

Enjoy and Thank Your for all of your support!!

-PaperMonster

Cutting large stencils at the Jersey Fresh Graffiti Jam @jerseyfreshjam back in 08’ Check out my Patreon link in my bio to see more old school photos and support some of my new projects!! Thanks to @aerosoleon for the chance to paint. #PaperMonster #stencil #stencils #stencilgraffiti #graffiti #graffitiart #urbanart #streetart #streetartist #paint #painting #drawing #spraypaint #belton #sketch #drawings #njart #nycart #nycgraffiti #nycstreetart #molotow Follow to see more!!

Street Art Archives || Artists: @banksy | Photographer: Unknown | #banksy #stencil #stencils #stencilart #stencilgraffiti #graffiti #graffitiart #urbanart #elephant #drawing #sketch #canvas #mural #animal #art #paint #painting #spraypaint #laart #lagraffiti #gallery #glleryshow #thestreetartarchive #streetartarchive Follow to see more!! If you know the photographer please comment below!!

Street Art Archive || Artists: @rekaone | Photographer: Unknown | #papermonster #reka #rekaone #streetart #streetartists #graffiti #graffitiart #urbanart #sketch #drawing #drawings #canvas #mural #spraypaint #paint #painting #australia #marker #sticker #stickers #thestreetartarchive #streetartarchive @everfreshstudio Follow to see more!!

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Street Art Archive || Artists: @adam_neate @waleskanomura | Photographer: Unknown | #papermonster #adamneate #waleska #streetart #streetartist #urbanart #graffiti #graffitiart #art #stencil #stencils #drawing #sketch #drawings #mural #outdoorart #canvas #spraypaint #paint #painting #londonart #londongraffiti #heart #love #death #skull #colors #collage #thestreetartarchive #streetartarchive Follow to see more!!

Street Art Archive || Artist: Honet #honet | Photographer: Unknown | #papermonster #streetart #streetartist #urban #urbanart #graffiti #graffitiart #art #spraypaint #paint #painting #stencil #stencilart #canvas #mural #sketch #drawing #drawings #parisart #parisstreetart #parisgraffiti #thestreetartarchive #streetartarchive Follow to See More!!!

Street Art Archives || Artists: @conorsaysboom | Photographer: The Art Of Asbestos | #papermonster #conorharrington #streetart #streetartist #urban #urbanart #graffiti #graffitiart #theoutsideinstitute @stolenspacegallery @dface_official #spraypaint #canvas #drawing #drawings #sketch #art #paint #painting #londonart #londonstreetart #artgallery #thestreetartarchive #streetartarchive Follow to see more!!

Street Art Archive || Artists: @vanessa_alice | Photographer: Unknown | #papermonster #missvan #streetart #streetartist #graffiti #graffitiart #urbanart #contemporaryart #wheatpaste #drawing #stencil #sketch #drawings #paint #art #painting #canvas #mural #spraypaint #thestreetartarchive #streetartarchive Follow to see More!!

Street Art Archive || Artist: @banksy | Photographer: Unknown | #papermonster #banksy #stencil #stencilart #stencils #stencilgraffiti #graffiti #graffitiart #urban #urbanart #art #canvas #mural #sketch #drawing #drawings #paint #painting #spraypaint #thestreetartarchive #streetartarchive Click to follow to see more!!

Street Art Archive || Artists: @osgemeos | Photographer: Unknown | #papermonster #osgemeos #streetart #streetartist #tbt #graffiti #graffitiart #urban #urbanart #stencil #stencilart #stencilgraffiti #sketch #drawing #drawings #collage #mural #canvas #art #paint #painting #wip #pattern #spraypaint #canvas #shoes #clothes #thestreetartarchive #streetartarchive Click to follow too see more!!

Painting a “Black Holes” outdoors in Miami way back. #papermonster #stencil #stencils #stencilart #urban #urbanart #graffiti #graffitiart #streetart #streetartist #wip #paint #painting #drawing #drawings #sketch #canvas #mural #spraypaint #miamiart #artbasel #nycart #nycgraffiti #art #nycstreetart #black #collage #pattern Follow to see more!!

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Threw a couple of these up near the Os Gemeos mural on Bowery a while back with @fiveprimeart #papermonster #stencil #stencils #stencilart #stencilgraffiti #graffiti #graffitiart #sticker #stickerart #stickers #drawing #sketch #drawings #streetart #streetartist #art #mask #osgemeos #mural #bowerywall #canvas #paint #painting #spraypaint #nycart #nycgraffiti #nycstreetart #collage #splatter

Street Art Archive || Artists: @banksy | Photographer: @paper_monster #PaperMonster #banksy #streetart #stencil #stencils #stencilart #stencilgraffiti #graffiti #graffitiart #urbanart #sketch #drawing #drawings #painting #paint #londonstreetart #londonart #london #rat #canvas #mural #spraypaint #thestreetartarchive #streetartarchive Make sure to follow for more!!

Looking forward to taking this idea further. Gorilla + Woman hybrid. #PaperMonster #stencil #stencilgraffiti #streetart #graffiti #urbanart #gorilla #canvas #painting

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Another shot of today’s secret santa gift #PaperMonster #stencil #stencils #stencilart #secretsanta #graffiti #dogdrawing #dog #sketch #drawing #drawings #dogportrait #art #streetart #streetartists #paint #painting #canvas

Lastly, The Man Of The Hour!! Enjoy The Film!! #PaperMonster #starwars #forceawakens #theempire #theforceawakens #starwarscosplay #cosplay #stencil #stencils #stencilart #stencilgraffiti #graffiti #graffitiart #streetart #streetartists #darthvader #vader #ad #heruniverse #drawing #drawings #sketch #art #paint #painting #pattern #eyes #hair #nycart #nyc

This Week: New Drawings For Future Stencil Art Commissioned Pieces. More Tomorrow!! #PaperMonster #starwars #theforceawakens #forceawakens #ewok #stencil #stencils #streetart #stencilart #stencilgraffiti #graffiti #graffitiart #drawing #drawings #sketch #art #canvas #paint #painting #nyc #nycart #nycgraffiti #nycstreetart #la #laart #lagraffiti #lastreetart #darthvader #bobafett

New PaperMonster T-Shirts.Check Link in Bio. 5 Different Styles to Choose From!!! #PaperMonster #stencil #stencils #streetart #stencilart #streetartists #tshirts #clothing #clothingline #clothingcompany #graffiti #graffitiart #urbanart #sketch #drawing #drawings #nyc #nycart #nycstreetart #art #painting #canvas

New PaperMonster Pillows!! Check Link in Bio For More!! #PaperMonster #stencil #stencils #streetart #stencilart #stencilgraffiti #graffiti #graffitiart #urbanart #streetart #artbasel #artbasel2015 #drawing #drawings #sketch #mural #pillow #print #paint #painting #canvas #ny #nyc #nycart #nycgraffiti #nycstreetart #la #laart #lagraffiti #lastreetart #interiordesign

Alongside the new T-Shirt and Hoodie designs that have been added to the store over @ Redbubble.com you can also finally purchase PaperMonster Pillows and Pillow Covers!! Head over to to see the entire collection @: http://www.redbubble.com/people/papermonster/shop/throw-pillows?ref=artist_shop_product_refinement

Make sure to check the tabs for Pillow + Insert or just purchase the Pillow Cover if you already have an insert of that size!!

Check below for some images and stay posted for more!!

Enjoy

PaperMonster

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PaperMonster: Pillows!!!..and Pillow Covers!!

Alongside the new T-Shirt and Hoodie designs that have been added to the store over @ …

PaperMonster: Pillows!!!..and Pillow Covers!!

Alongside the new T-Shirt and Hoodie designs that have been added to the store over @ Redbubble.com you can also finally purchase PaperMonster Pillows and Pillow Covers!! Head over to to see the entire collection @: http://www.redbubble.com/people/papermonster/shop/throw-pillows?ref=artist_shop_product_refinement

Make sure to check the tabs for Pillow + Insert or just purchase the Pillow Cover if you already have an insert of that size!!

Check below for some images and stay posted for more!!

Enjoy

PaperMonster

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I put together a short stencil art tutorial on the site. Check it out for some quick stencil art tips!! Link in Bio!!! #PaperMonster #stencil #stencils #streetart #stencilart #stencilgraffiti #graffiti #graffitiart #urbanart #canvas #mural #sketch #dr#drawings #ny #nyc #nycart #nycgraffiti #artbasel #artbasel2015 #nycgraffiti #la #laart #lagraffiti #lastreetart #mask #comics #art #paint #painting

PaperMonster Stencil Art Tutorial

PaperMonster Stencil Art Tutorial

Below is a quick and simple tutorial on how to make a stencil and develop a painting. Leave a comment below if you would like to see more or with any questions!! Enjoy PaperMonster https://www.instagram.com/paper_monster/ The first and most crucial step is really to start with a good drawing. If it looks great as just black and white then you are in great shape. Above is my original working image…

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PaperMonster Stencil Art Tutorial

Below is a quick and simple tutorial on how to make a stencil and develop a painting. Leave a comment below if you would like to see more or with any questions!!

Enjoy

PaperMonster

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The first and most crucial step is really to start with a good drawing. If it looks great as just black and white then you are in great shape. Above is my original working image of a mask with some cool patterns. Usually I use poster paper from your local Staples or even small sheets of paper a little bit thicker than printer paper will work just fine.

Now you can see in the image above that if all of the parts that are black are cut out then the entire piece falls apart and you end up with huge holes for eyes. This is where the concept of “bridges” comes into play. I originally learned about creating these bridges from Blek le Rat while visiting him in Paris. He showed me that you can have these bridges in the stencil and once the piece was ready to be finished you could just cover the bridges by using spraypaint and a brush or even a cotton swap. You don’t need tons of money or materials to make a beautiful piece.

Above is a progress shot of some of the first cuts. For me I always begin with the eyes. If the eyes don’t look good then it is a waste to continue. Now take a look at the photo. You can see very small bridges created near the eyes that prevent it from falling apart.  Go slowly. Don’t be afraid to make too many bridges. They will go away in the final piece.

Here is that stencil developing some more. By the look of the blade you can see that this stencil is very small but it may be more helpful to start with a large stencil and not have to worry about making tiny cuts the first time around. The key is practice!!!

Next is a huge jump. So above you see a final piece. I developed the background and added some pattern and texture with just simple paper and spraypaint. You can create your own style and play with different colors until you see something you like. For me it is always good to show friends and see their response. If it ugly you will see it in their eyes.

Speaking of eyes, look at the canvas. You can see that those bridges over the eyes have been covered up. This is quick and easy to do. You take an empty cup and spray inside of it with your can of spraypaint until it is watery. Take a small brush or cotton swab and complete the bridge. Make sure you use the same color and stay consistent.

Above and below are two other versions of the same stencil. You can make the stencil larger or smaller and play with the colors and patterns until you find something that fits. Once again, you don’t need expensive equipment or even expensive paint to make something beautiful.

I hope you enjoyed this short tutorial.Leave a comment and stay posted for more!!!

PaperMonster

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As artists we always dream of our works taking new form. When we see our works move it is like a dream. #motionportrait #PaperMonster #stencil #stencils #streetart #stencilart #stencilgraffiti #graffiti #graffitiart #urbanart #drawing #drawings #sketch #mask #eyes #mural #paint #painting #ny #nyc #nycart #nycgraffiti #nycstreetart #laart #la #lagraffiti #lastreetart #spraypaint #art #artcollection #pattern

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Sooo cool!! #motionportrait #PaperMonster #stencil #stencils #streetart #stencilart #stencilgraffiti #graffiti #graffitiart #urbanart #canvas #art #artcollection #monalisa #mural #paint #painting #spraypaint #print #nyc #nycart #nycart #nycgraffiti #nycstreetart #la #larart #lagraffiti #lastreetart #museum #mask #eyes #animation

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Now Available!! Original PaperMonster Canvas ⚡️⚡️ 60 x 72 x 2.5 inches deep!! 6 Feet Tall!!
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