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MARCH 20th 2008

Growing up in Hawaii, reggae music has always been a part of my life since i can remember. So when ever I get offered to paint for someone who inspired me as a child with their talent I jump at the chance to return the favor. Better yet if I knew id be spray painting at “On Broadway” the most upscale club in downtown San Diego, California, I would have thought you’re crazy. The staff was nice enough to set me up on the corner of 6th and Broadway near the entrance with my own personal spotlight that felt like the sun behind me. The theme for this piece was well known Jamaican reggae artist Eek A Mouse. The artwork came down to a simple grayscale portrait with additional font lettering since my time frame was cut to 2-3 hours.  Once Eek was ready to perform we mounted the 6t x 6ft canvas as the stage back drop and spent the rest of the night jamming to classic tunes from the mouse man.

February 15th 2008

Genesis trucking hired us to produce a mural on a semi truck trailer. The trailer is used for transporting large amounts of dirt and rubble to and from construction sites. This was a chance for my crew and I to tackle a slightly odd surface that wasn't completely flat. The company decided they wanted the word genesis surrounded with tribal prints on both sides of the trailer. Painting took about 4-5 hours, the most challenging part were the block letters considering most aerosol artist never mask, stencil or frisk while painting. Freehand can control is what seperates the advance from the novice. Once we added the finishing touchs the company was satisfied and we packed up and continue on the road.

February 11th 2008

Today I had an awesome opportunity to do a workshop with high school students at the Palama Settlement in Honolulu, HI. The Palama Settlement is a historical place that was established in 1896. I will never forget the heavy presences i felt that gave me goose bumps all over as i walked through the halls. I was proud to work with kids who are in the Pakolea, a behavior modification program built around sports participation and academics; the in-community treatment program aids court-referred youth offenders from all around the state of Hawaii. It was rewarding enough to see them engage and show a deep interest in aerosol art even though none of the students had any formal art training. They reminded me of myself in many ways and made it yet another unforgettable teaching experience. For more information about the organization visit www.palamasettlement.org

History of the Palama Settlement click here

February 9th 2008

It's obivious Hawaii has produced some of the top aerosol artists over the years; guys like Slick, Estria, Katch and myself all started on the islands. I was honored to attend a local fundraiser in Honolulu, HI, and was blown away with the turn out of young, talented writers that gathered to showcase and compete with their blackbooks and pieces. The event was held at Hyper Squad dance studio and was organized to gain support for the local dancers' upcoming show. It was a blast from the past to see old school writers like Pest, Prime and Krush show up and jump on the airbrush to create custom t-shirts and interact with the youth. An outer barrier of walls were setup where the kids could continuously spray paint and flex their aerosol skills. It quickly had me inspired to bust out with some throw up characters. Honestly, these kids impressed me with how dedicated they are to developing new styles and continuing the heritage of this art form. It's great to know Hawaii is still on the rise and keeping it real.

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