Below are a bunch of shots from our latest project painting alongside 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). We each created interactive murals for festivalgoers and you can see some of the silly shots we took across the festival. It was a blast!!!
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!!
I am excited to announce that the graffiti art supplies store Bombing Science (HERE) has PaperMonster umbrellas available!! You can check out the store over at: https://shop.bombingscience.com/choke-urban-creation-umbrella-papermonster.html
Make sure to also stop by and purchase your favorite spraypaints, markers and more over at Bombing Science!!
I am excited to announce that the graffiti art supplies store Bombing Science (HERE) has PaperMonster umbrellas available!! You can check out the store over at:
This summer I will creating a new series of paintings based on comic book female heroes and villains. The series will include some familiar faces including Catwoman, Wonder Woman, Hawkgirl, Thor, Batgirl, and more. Below are some progress photos of some of the drawings that will be turned into stencils. Looking forward to posting the process. Stay tuned and follow…
This summer I will creating a new series of paintings based on comic book female heroes and villains. The series will include some familiar faces including Catwoman, Wonder Woman, Hawkgirl, Thor, Batgirl, and more. Below are some progress photos of some of the drawings that will be turned into stencils. Looking forward to posting the process. Stay tuned and follow https://www.instagram.com/paper_monster/ to see more.
I am excited to share an exclusive interview with Matthew James (HERE). The interview covers some new details on some future projects, art advice, and my love for sneakers among other topics. Check out the entire interview below!!! Enjoy PaperMonster
I am excited to share an exclusive interview with Matthew James (HERE). The interview covers some new details on some future projects, art advice, and my love for sneakers among other topics. Check out the entire interview below!!!
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,…
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
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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 PrintRelease
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!!
Each one of my paintings starts off with a simple idea followed by a more detailed sketch You can read more in my Stencil Art Tutorial (HERE). For my “From Experience” painting I started with the sketch you see below. These drawings are so important because they give me a reference point for what will or wont work as a stencil. Below you can some process and progress photos and see how the…
Each one of my paintings starts off with a simple idea followed by a more detailed sketch You can read more in my Stencil Art Tutorial (HERE). For my “From Experience” painting I started with the sketch you see below. These drawings are so important because they give me a reference point for what will or wont work as a stencil. Below you can some process and progress photos and see how the initial sketch turned out as a final painting.
Above you can see the initial sketch. The initial idea started out as a lion/woman combination but after sketching out the concept I realized I wanted the painting to have more symmetry. When I re-drew the sketch prior to cutting the stencil I removed the lion’s mane and turn the lion into a tiger.
Above you can see the final piece. You can see the symmetry and calculated placement of shapes. In the original drawing there were too many shapes that would clutter the stencil and were removed. See if you can spot what was kept and what never made it into the final piece.
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!!
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My good friend Luke Cornish aka E.L.K (HERE) put together a group show of the top stencil artists from across the globe. The lineup of artists included: Blek le Rat, Adam5100, B-toy, C215, Eelus, E.L.K., HAHA, Icy and Sot, Joe Iurato, Joshua Smith, Koleszar, Leckomio, M-City, Martin Whatson, PaperMonster, Snik and many more. The show took place at aMBUSH Gallery in Australia. You can see photos and video of some of the work and show opening below.
In celebration of the new Star Wars film: The Force Awakens, I have created a new set of three (FREE!!!) iPhone 6 and 6S Wallpapers based on new drawing for future stencil art pieces. You can choose from Boba Fett, Darth Vader and Ewoks. Check below for more!!
I am excited to announce new updates to the PaperMonster Store over @ Redbubble.com I have added new T-Shirt and Hoodie designs as well as several other products. You can see more over at : http://www.redbubble.com/people/papermonster/shop Make sure to check Redbubble for coupon codes!! Stay posted more more updates and new products!! PaperMonster Visit:…
I wanted to share another quick tutorial. It is about the evolution of a painting. As the years pass and we create new paintings we begin to develop a particular style. We all have millions of ideas running through our minds yet we lack the skills to execute or we execute something that doesn’t quite live to the image or idea we have in our heads. I never give up on a concept or idea. Below is…
I wanted to share another quick tutorial. It is about the evolution of a painting. As the years pass and we create new paintings we begin to develop a particular style. We all have millions of ideas running through our minds yet we lack the skills to execute or we execute something that doesn’t quite live to the image or idea we have in our heads.
I never give up on a concept or idea. Below is an example of how an idea develops over time and how you can always come back to refine and realize concepts. I hope you enjoy. Stay posted for more art tutorials.
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My original idea for the painting above was of a woman playing with makeup. I wanted the eyes to be the center point and asked my friend Courtnie to pose for the painting. She sent me the reference photos and then I began to work on the painting. The final product is what you see above. At the time with the skills that I had developed it felt perfect.
If you read my previous stencil art tutorial you can see that many of the bridges around the eyes and hands were never closed and she has no hair.
At that moment in time I did not know what I know now and could not develop the canvas any further. Although it didn’t 100% fit my original idea I was proud and happy with what I had created.
After several years I wanted to go back to that original concept. Over time I had developed my skills cutting stencils, creating eyes and developing the background of each canvas better. You can clearly see the progress of the painting and the growth from one piece to the next. Below is my most recent revisiting of that same original concept.
Above you can see the original concepts final form. Almost 3-4 years apart from that very first piece!! How you evolve as an artist is crucial. It is what art is all about. Take risk and don’t be afraid to make mistakes. Never be afraid to revisit an old idea and take it to another level. Push forward but also don’t be afraid to take a step back.
I hope you enjoyed this brief tutorial. Stay posted for more!!
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!!
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!!!
Below are a couple of recent process photos of some of the larger pieces that I have been working on. You can see some of the layers and textures that I am developing inside each canvas. Each area on the canvas has a new and unique story. Typically each painting has an average of 10 different types of paper from all across the globe.
Stay posted for more progress photos and detailed shots!!
PaperMonster (USA) , A1one (Tehran), and Cabiao (Buenos Aires) have collaborated with Choke Urban Creation (Germany) on a set of artist designed umbrellas. Each umbrella comes in an artist designed box and features a one button auto-open/close feature with an aluminum shaft and fiberglass ribs. These umbrellas are unlike anything you will see outdoors and truly make a powerful and beautiful statement.
I have teamed up with Choke Urban Creation (HERE), a great new company from Germany to bring you a fantastic new product. Below are photos of the new PaperMonster Umbrella based on my original paint “Outlaw”. I am extremely proud of this project and can not wait to share it with everyone. You can purchase your very own at the following link below:
Happy Holidays!!! I am excited to share this incredible sale of my “True Identity” for only $20!!! Yes!! $$20!! Go pick it up for yourself or as a perfect gift for your loved one. Follow the link below: http://abztract.com/store/sale
“True Identity”
18″ X 24″
5-color Screenprint
Limited Edition of 50
Signed and numbered by PaperMonster http://abztract.com/store/sale Enjoy
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If you are in Los Angeles this Saturday October 9th or Sunday October 10th you do not want to miss out on an amazing and FREE event bringing together the following galleries under one roof: Carmichael Gallery, Copro Gallery, Crewest, La Luz De Jesus, LeBasse Projects, and Thinkspace!!
PaperMonster will be showing within Crewest Gallery’s booth alongside Man One, Chaz Bojorquez, Miguel Paredes, and Else. You can find out more of the entire event below or at the following site:
LA Municipal Art Gallery at Barnsdall Park
4800 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90027
Saturday, October 9th 6PM-11PM
Opening Reception with live painting, a sponsored bar, a silent auction for LAMAG, & tunes from DJ Mr. NumberOnederful (Bitter:Sweet) & X-Point
Admission is Free / Open to the Public
Sunday, October 10th 1PM-6PM
Art viewing / Last chance to see the exhibition
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If you are in the New Jersey area make sure to stop by the opening of the group show Say It Don’t Spray It @ Parlor Gallery which I will be taking part in this Saturday, September 25th. For More Info Visit: http://www.parlor-gallery.com/
Via Parlor Gallery:
Parlor Gallery is pleased to present our new group show “Say It Don’t Spray It” featuring the artwork of Bask, John Koleszar, Billy Chuck, Nick Morris, Casey Gray, Army of One, Lil’ Shy, Joe Iurato, Kris Fisk, PaperMonster, Hiroshi Kumagi, Charlie Owens, Michael Anderson & Michele Senesi.
We hope that you can join us for our opening reception on Saturday, September 25 from 7 to 11 PM! This event is part of City Arts, Asbury Park’s new arts festival!!!
Below is the final result of Electric Windows 2010!! Click on the image to view larger and to see everything that went on during Electric Windows visit: https://papermonster.wordpress.com/2010/08/04/photos-electric-windows-art-event-over-160-photos/ Click on image to view larger.
For more images of all of the installations http://www.flickr.com/photos/openspacebeacon/ Click on image to view larger.
Participating artists: Big Foot, Buxtonia, BoogieRez, Cern, Chor Boogie, Chris Stain, Chris Yormick, Depoe, Elbow Toe, Elia Gurna, Ellis G, Erik Otto, Eugene Good, Faust, Gaia, Joe Iurato, Kid Zoom, Mr Kiji, Logan Hicks, Lotem & Aviv, Michael De Feo, Paper Monster, Peat Wollaeger, Rick Price, Ron English, Ryan Bubnis, Ryan Williams, Skewville, and thundercut
Below is a fantastic preview of what to expect tomorrow night at Crewest Gallery for the Friends With Knives Stencil Group Show featuring Blek le Rat, Broken Crow, Chris Stain, Dave Lowell, E.L.K, Greg Boudreau, HAHA, Joe Iurato, Koleszar, Henry Quiara, Leckomio, Mefee, Nathan Phaneuf, PaperMonster, Peat Wollaeger, Scotch and Shai Dahan. Check below for more info:
Friends With Knives Stencil Group Show
Opening August 7th @ 6pm
Crewest
110 Winston St.
LA, CA 90013
213-627-8272 www.crewest.com PaperMonster
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Natalie Kates over at the Style Curator (HERE) put together a wonderful video capturing the Electric Windows 2010 Event (PHOTOS HERE). You can catch it below:
Electric Windows took place this past weekend and the event brought together some incredible artists including: Big Foot, Buxtonia, BoogieRez, Cern, Chor Boogie, Chris Stain, Chris Yormick, Depoe, Elbow Toe, Elia Gurna, Ellis G, Erik Otto, Eugene Good, Faust, Gaia, Joe Iurato, Kid Zoom, Mr Kiji, Logan Hicks, Lotem & Aviv, Michael De Feo, Paper Monster, Peat Wollaeger, Rick Price, Ron English, Ryan Bubnis, Ryan Williams, Skewville, and thundercut
All of the artists took part in live painting sessions on giant canvas, walls, and outdoor installations in beautiful Beacon, New York throughout the entire weekend. Below you can find over 160 photos from the entire event. It was an honor and incredible experience to paint alongside some of today’s most talented artists. Enjoy all of the photos that cover the event from start to finish and stay posted for more photos later this week!!
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More Photos Of All Installed Canvases Coming Soon
Thanks to Ren for all of the Photos!!
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Below is a quick preview of some detail shots from several of the new pieces I will show this Saturday August 7th at Crewest Gallery at the Friends With Knives Stencil Group Show. This show is a dream come true to put together as a stencil artists showing alongside Blek le Rat, Broken Crow, Chris Stain, Dave Lowell, E.L.K, Greg Boudreau, HAHA, Joe Iurato, Koleszar, Henry Quiara, Leckomio, Mefee, Nathan Phaneuf, PaperMonster, Peat Wollaeger, Scotch and Shai Dahan. Stay posted for more on the Freinds With Knives Show!!
For more on PaperMonster Visit: https://papermonster.wordpress.com
Friends With Knives Stencil Group Show
Opening August 7th @ 6pm
Crewest Gallery
110 Winston St.
LA, CA 90013
213-627-8272 www.crewest.com Preview of “Your Worst Enemy”
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Preview of “Your Best Friend”
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Beautiful birds/wings from Andrew Zuckerman book “Bird” Preview of “Practical”
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Next up in the artists line-up fro the Friends With Knives Stencil Group show is Broken Crow. Broken Crow is best know for his gigantic scale and use of massive stencils to create outdoor murals throughout the United States. Broken Crow will join Blek le Rat, Chris Stain, Dave Lowell, E.L.K, Greg Boudreau, HAHA, Joe Iurato, Koleszar, Henry Quiara, Leckomio, Mefee, Nathan Phaneuf, PaperMonster, Peat Wollaeger, Scotch, and Shai Dahan in the Friends With Knives Stencil Group Show on August 7th at Crewest Gallery in Los Angeles, California.
For More Info On Broken Crow Visit: http://www.brokencrow.com/
Friends With Knives Stencil Group Show
Opening August 7th
Crewest
110 Winston St.
LA, CA 90013
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Zupi.org (HERE) is a really impressive site where you can see some incredible coverage of artists and wonderful art. They recently covered PaperMonster (HERE) and I recommend Zupi for anyone interested in art!! Enjoy http://www.zupi.org/ Click on image to visit site Click on image to visit site. Enjoy PaperMonster
Electric Windows (HERE) is less than 2 weeks away going down on Saturday, July 31st in Beacon, New York. YOU DO NOT WANT TO PASS ON THIS EVENT. Why? This is why:
Big Foot, Buxtonia, BoogieRez, Cern, Chor Boogie, Chris Stain, Chris Yormick, Depoe, Elbow Toe, Elia Gurna, Ellis G, Erik Otto, Eugene Good, Faust, Gaia, Joe Iurato, Kid Zoom, Mr Kiji, Logan Hicks, Lotem & Aviv, Michael De Feo, Paper Monster, Peat Wollaeger, Rick Price, Ron English, Ryan Bubnis, Ryan Williams, Skewville, and thundercut will be painting giant works of art all day long with great food, music, and of course amazing art. The event is completely FREE and open to the public and is one of the best chances to meet some truly talented artists.
I had the chance to check out some of the gallery work for the event and you can catch a small taste of what to expect when we come together on July 31st. Again:
DO NOT MISS THIS AMAZING CHANCE TO SEE ALL OF THESE ARTISTS LIVE AT ONE EVENT!!
Stay posted for more info or visit: http://electricwindowsbeacon.com/artists.htmlPhoto from 2008’s Electric Windows Event. 2010 is going to be MASSIVE. Peat created some impressive 3-D stencil PaperMonster, Chor Boogie, Chris Stain Joe Iurato, Skewville, and Bigfoot Skewville, Cern, and Bigfoot Cern Michael De Feo, and Elbow Toe Elbow Toe Pretty impressive piece by Ron English. Oh and it cost $25,000. Yeah 25Grand and in my opinion it is worth it. You have to see to believe how much time was spent on this piece. Check out the cut comics all collaged onto the canvas and then painted. Chris Stain, Ryan Bubnis, Rick Price, and Joe Iurato
Below are some wonderful links to Senses Lost , Brooklyn Street Art, and Unurth which conducted some wonderful coverage of “PaperMonster Ate That Little Boy.” You can check out the exclusive SensesLost(HERE) x PaperMonster Interview covering everything leading up to the solo show. Check out more news and info on all of the sites below.
Via SensesLost:
What do you want people to take away from your show?
Overall I want people to take away two things. The first is this sense of chaos as to what to start with first; the collage; the portraits; the textures, and just dive deep into each piece. This is the perfect time to just spend hours exploring all of the pieces together and there are some real surprises in this show. The second thing I want people to take away is a sense of inspiration. At the end of the day that is what all artists are trying to do; to inspire ordinary people to express themselves in unique and artistic ways…..For More Visit (HERE)
Click on Image To Visit Site Brooklyn Street Art showcased a ton of exlusive detail images and process photos which you can check out here: http://www.brooklynstreetart.com/theblog/?p=12366 Finally, check out Unurth which has by far become one of the most impressive sites to view pure urban/street art at the highest level. For more of Unurth visit: http://unurth.com/
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Also, stop by Vincent Michael to check out the show for yourself from now until July 31st. Below is the address and weekly hours.
Vincent Michael Gallery
Where: 1050 N. Hancock St.
Philadelphia, PA 19123
Wed- 4pm to 8pm
Thurs – 11am – 8pm
Fri – 11am – 8pm
Saturday – 11am – 8pm
Sunday- 11am – 6pm
or via appointment contact: egault@vincentmichael.com Amazing flow of people checking out the show.
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FREE!!:: Artist Talk Saturday, July 24th from 2-4pm
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I can’t begin to explain how they are amazing group of people to work with.
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For More Info On Vincent Michael Gallery Visit: http://vincentmichael.com/
I am happy to share the first batch of photos from the opening reception of “PaperMonster Ate That Little Boy” at Vincent Michael Gallery (HERE.) The entire opening was phenomenal. The flow of people coming into the gallery to check out the work was fantastic and I could not have been happier with the layout and flow of the entire night. Thanks to everyone who came to check out the show and all of the wonderful support. You can view the entire show for yourself over at Vincent Michael Gallery open:
Wed- 4pm to 8pm
Thurs – 11am – 8pm
Fri – 11am – 8pm
Saturday – 11am – 8pm
Sunday- 11am – 6pm
or via appointment contact: egault@vincentmichael.com Also, stop by on Saturday July 24th, for a special artist talk and presentation from 2-4pm. Stay posted for a whole batch of new photos. Thanks to Nicole for all the help. Click in Image To View Larger
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I am excited to share with you this time-lapse video of me painting one of the largest wall pieces I have ever done! This monster is twice my size in height reaching about 12 feet tall with incredible colors, textures, and layers. You have to see it for yourself to check out how wonderful it turned out. The video below captures every step of the process so it is a MUST SEE!! For more info on my solo show opening this Friday, July 2nd visit: http://vincentmichael.com
ALSO!!! STAY POSTED FOR SOME SPECIAL NEWS THIS THURSDAY!!
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Check out the entire video on Vimeo or Youtube Below
It is almost HERE!! Friday, July 2nd will mark the opening of “PaperMonster Ate That Little Boy” my solo show opening at Vincent Michael Gallery which is planning to have a massive opening reception. There are many surprises which I will be releasing details on all this week up until the opening of the show. This is by far my largest solo show and has some of the most amazing work I have ever created. The gallery doors open at 6pm sharp so make to stop by early to check it out. For more info check below or visit: http://vincentmichael.com/
PaperMonster Ate That Little Boy
PaperMonster Solo Show
Vincent Michael Gallery is proud to present ‘PaperMonster Ate That Little Boy.’ A solo exhibition featuring prolific stencil artist, PaperMonster. The exhibition is on display from July 2nd to July 31st. In honor of PaperMonster’s solo exhibition, Vincent Michael Gallery will be hosting an opening reception Friday, July 2nd from 6pm to 9pm.
To highlight PaperMonster’s personal and artistic growth over the past few years, it was only fitting his solo exhibition with Vincent Michael Gallery be titled ‘PaperMonster Ate That Little Boy.’ PaperMonster’s current oeuvre has taken his signature female images and infused each piece with greater depth, meaning and emotive expression. Each piece is a beautiful combination of layered imagery, textures and colors conveying themes of love, anger, fear, passion and mystery. Several portraits are layered images of women and powerful animals; speaking to the strength, ferocity and power that each women carries within. By continually developing his distinct use of collage, PaperMonster has taken his striking ability to explore facial expressions to new levels.
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If you are in New York City on June 24th you should check out a wonderful art exhibition titled “Just Art 2010” (HERE) which is an auction helping to raise funds for the New York Civil Liberties Union. Myself (PaperMonster,) Greg Gossel, and several other talented artists have contributed work for the event and you can look at all of the works up for auction at the following site. Check out my contribution below which is at an amazing deal and the money benefits a great cause!! For more on the works exhibited visit:
Twenty-two contemporary artists were chosen to participate in Just Art 2010. The Exhibit is curated in four clusters of work, each representing one of four issues central to the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU)’s work in 2010: Censorship, Privacy and Surveillance, Immigration Reform and Reproductive Rights. Each artist created artwork speaking to one of these four issues. While the show is eclectic in media and style to please almost any visitor, each cluster is cohesive; held together by a common medium or theme.
We would like to express our incredible gratitude to the artists. Each artist has slashed their prices to help raise funds for the NYCLU’s worthy work. For many of the more prolific artists in the group, Just Art 2010 offers unparalleled deals.
The lion’s share of the pieces in the Exhibit are listed below with images. You can browse the Auction by style/medium or minimum bid prices. To make a bid, please add a comment to the specific posting. We will contact you by e-mail to collect payment information in case you win the bid. If you MUST have a specific artwork, you may buy it by bidding its listed Market Value. This will pull the piece out of the Auction and make it yours on midnight of June 24, 2010.
Mixed Messages (HERE) is officially open at DirtyPilot.com (HERE) featuring great work from Ben Frost, Justin Lovato, Michael Owen, Joka, and PaperMonster. The work is fantastic and there are some really unique treats for anyone who is a fan of art. Check out the entire show at the link below: http://dirtypilot.com/lounge1.html
Also, be quick and check out a special deal from PaperMonster on a custom skate deck!!
Check out some images of work in Mixed Messages below:: http://dirtypilot.com/lounge1.html Ben Frost Excellent piece by Joka Michael Owen PaperMonster Justin Lovato
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Next Monday June 14th will be the unveiling of the “Mixed Messages” Group Show at DirtyPilot.com (HERE) which will feature work from PaperMonster, JoKA, Michael Owen, Ben Frost, and Justin Lovato. I have seen a great amount of the work that will be in this online show and it is a great chance to get your hands of work from some talented artists. There are so many different techniques and styles between all 5 of us that I will find it hard to believe that there is something that you don’t fall in love with once you see the entire collection. Stay posted for more information and check out the show flyer below. For More on DirtyPilot Visit http://dirtypilot.com
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Each day this week I will be posting info on all of the events/shows I will be taking part in this summer. The first event that I am excited to announce is Electric Windows (HERE) presented by Open Space Gallery (HERE) which takes place Saturday July 31st in Beacon, New York. The event will feature some insane talent as urban artists including Avic Tchernichovski, Big Foot, Buxtonia, Cern, Chris Stain, Chris Yormick, Depoe, Elbow Toe, Elia Gurna, Ellis G, Erik Otto, Eugene Good, Faust, Gaia, Joe Iurato, Mr Kiji, Logan Hicks, Michael De Feo, PaperMonster, Peat Wollaeger, Rick Price, Riiisa Boogie, Ron English, Ryan Bubnis, Ryan Williams, Skewville, and TC. This is an event you do not want to miss!! You will be able to meet some of your favorite artists painting massive canvases. It is a great event not just to meet the artists but to take in the beautiful city of Beacon, visit Open Space Gallery, and have a great time. Check out more info below and the show flyer: http://electricwindowsbeacon.com/ Click on image to view larger.
Info via the Electric Windows Site: “24 street artists will converge in Beacon, NY on Saturday July 31st to create live artwork and have their work installed on the exterior of a 19th century factory building. Electric Windows draws its name from the former electric blanket factory at the foot of Mount Beacon that will act as the backdrop for the event. E.W. turns the idea of a gallery inside out using the large industrial windows as frames for each artists work. Usually street art is not so easily contained in a rectangle but this installation ingeniously bridges the gap between indoor and outdoor art both inverting and subverting the concept of the art gallery. Each of the 24 pieces will be approximately 8 ft x 12 ft.“ http://electricwindowsbeacon.com/event_info.html The final products of the previous Electric Windows Event. To view photos visit: http://electricwindowsbeacon.com/photos.html
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Joe Iurato (HERE)
PaperMonster Stencil Graffiti Artist 