tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10905405733857727612011-11-30T15:07:08.025-08:00¡Viva EL TORO!el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.comBlogger4121100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-52083077479953259452011-03-31T12:03:00.001-07:002011-03-31T12:03:41.019-07:00Pink eye.Pink eye., originally uploaded by JShine.Relaxing in the Sunshine State with some good companyel torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-72884766884424386872011-03-30T06:42:00.000-07:002011-03-30T06:42:01.718-07:00Robots Will Kill 10 year Anniversary show @ Vincent Michael GalleryThe Robots Will Kill crew will be showing at the Vincent Michael Gallery on April 1st to celebrate their 10 year anniversary. I have known Chris since I started making stickers in 2003. He was the first of a handful of people I started to notice and had the great opportunity to trade with back then. He's been a great mentor, innovator and pusher of the sticker art culture. This show is definitelyel torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-45108924858792941232011-03-25T07:15:00.000-07:002011-03-25T07:18:30.321-07:00Linotype: The Film by Doug Wilson
"Linotype: The Film" Official Trailer from Linotype: The Film on Vimeo.
Linotype: The Film is a feature-length documentary film centered around the Linotype typecasting machine invented by Ottmar Mergenthaler. Called the “Eighth Wonder of the World” by Thomas Edison, the Linotype revolutionized printing and society, but very few people know about the inventor or his fascinating machine.
The el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-27964246883644496812011-03-22T08:36:00.000-07:002011-03-22T08:40:52.938-07:00Die Antwoord Short film by Harmony KorineWhen I eventually need a wheelchair, I want hologram rims.
el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-6730351190802845082011-03-21T08:59:00.001-07:002011-03-21T08:59:14.642-07:00Saturday Night Special 2Saturday Night Special 2, originally uploaded by Draped Up & Dripped Out.Sticker combo out in San Diegoel torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-40084455938224752792011-03-18T07:18:00.000-07:002011-03-18T07:18:45.869-07:00Thom Yorke Live DJ SetI am not a big Radiohead fan. I actually think some of their music is kinda bleh except for the singles. I just dont think I like to be depressed when I listen to music. Anyways, he did a Dj set randomly in LA at a club called Low End Theory. His first cut is ok, getting the crowd warmed up, but once he put on Madvillain's - Americas Most Blunted the crowd got hyped. I also just heard he's tryingel torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-57093161627743177312011-03-17T08:42:00.000-07:002011-03-17T12:18:04.912-07:00The Famous Anonymous teaserIm working with some award winning people in a very exciting project with me and the rest of the Sticky Bandits members. Here's a very short teaser below. Follow me on twitter and itsElevenEight for more news about this great project.
el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-22835059657831567862011-03-16T06:47:00.000-07:002011-03-16T06:47:41.688-07:00RIP Nate Doggel torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-13300016714293229462011-03-12T12:04:00.001-08:002011-03-12T12:04:33.092-08:00EL TORO packEL TORO pack, originally uploaded by Senor Brain.Pack that I sent out to Senor Brainel torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-37846616163237870332011-03-11T21:06:00.000-08:002011-03-11T21:06:23.150-08:00The Legendary: A Film About The RootsThe Legendary: A Film About The Roots from Cam Be on Vimeo.
Cam B presents an intimate film with Philly originals, the Roots. "If you practice for 10,000 hours, you'll become a legend"el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-52844222546875124852011-03-11T11:11:00.000-08:002011-03-11T11:11:53.226-08:00Drunken LullabiesSome tasty beverages I've consumed!
el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-25128412404515052842011-03-10T06:38:00.000-08:002011-03-10T06:38:24.078-08:00White Men CAN JumpBesides being my favorite Wesley/Woody buddy movie (Fuck you Money Train!) The movie teaches people not to judge people by their look, but who they are. Oh yeh, Rosie Perez was much hotter than J-Lo on Money Train. Yeh I said it! Check out this other white kid that can jump named Jacob Tucker. This kid is freakin' amazing. With a 50' running vertical jump, this kid has some serious ups. Give thisel torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-72496866140654369352011-03-08T10:56:00.001-08:002011-03-08T10:57:09.289-08:00Vandalog in Philly!
Vandalog, originally uploaded by ELTORO215 • SB.Vandalog recently posted an entry about the Philly Sticker scene.
Vandalog is a great blog to read about the new things goin on in the street art world. Bookmark it now!
Part1
Part2el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-30498218763609142222011-03-08T05:17:00.000-08:002011-03-08T05:17:20.038-08:00MMMM...FOOOD 2nd ServingsFood from my travels this year and last. Sprinkle sundae Peanut butter cupcake Food truck in front of Agenda NYC 2011 Pancheros burrito!
el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-74347257068454611422011-03-06T20:00:00.000-08:002011-03-06T20:00:52.830-08:00Sticky SaturdaysHad a good session with Bob, AirRat and Roger last Saturday. More pics soon to come. Click on the pic for a larger view.
el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-81752208321957824202011-03-06T19:57:00.001-08:002011-03-06T19:57:44.252-08:00SandySandy, originally uploaded by Question Josh ~ SB.Beach combo!Thanks to Arks for the pictureel torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-32788638558975424742011-03-06T14:50:00.000-08:002011-03-06T15:01:03.728-08:00Arkiv "Through the Lines" at Vincent Michael GalleryMalaysian artist Arkiv had his first solo show in the United States at Vincent Michael Gallery this month. The opening was this Friday so me and Amanda with a few of our other friends went and checked it out. His colors and line work in all his pieces were awesome. The steady curved lines on his artwork really stand out in front of the bold colors he uses in his pieces. For the rest of the show el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-73531654155251006272011-03-04T14:06:00.000-08:002011-03-04T14:07:41.966-08:00Ewoks+C3PO=Berbils
+ PLUS + = Equals =
So you remember the Berbils from Thundercats? They were a strange secondary characters on the show. They never gave them a back story of how they managed to come about. I think I finally figured it out. My theory is that when C3PO got prophesized to be "The Golden One" by the Ewoks in Star Wars, they had to recreate a likeness to this "god" they now see. So they made a Droidel torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-28998452036490947202011-03-04T12:54:00.001-08:002011-03-04T12:56:25.604-08:00Jeweled up
Jeweled up, originally uploaded by ELTORO215 • SB.Finally got around to adding teeth to this design and decided to flip it with other color schemes. Rather than just diamond color ways i gave it more of a birth stone flip to the whole idea. Emeralds and Ruby's oh my!el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-11274326784851215582011-03-02T19:01:00.001-08:002011-03-02T19:01:24.263-08:00Drank!Drank!, originally uploaded by ELTORO215 • SB.Mmmm taste like colors...What flavor/color do you like?Getting printed up soon.el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-37583718147903703122011-02-23T08:02:00.000-08:002011-02-23T08:02:19.366-08:00Mini-SculptTommy from GoldMEMBERS blog made this for a class when he was attending UArts. I am always amazed at people that can go make stuff 3d. He just took the stickers on the streets and made a full body out of it. Pretty good job for not having any turn-arounds or good reference material.el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-6419619652051497162011-02-22T14:23:00.001-08:002011-02-22T14:23:42.350-08:00Black & WhiteAnother Combo, originally uploaded by aRKS*33 / LWPhoto*SB.B&W Pictures are classy.Combo spotted by Arks.el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-42127217725126544942011-02-21T21:12:00.001-08:002011-02-21T21:13:38.623-08:00Self Trained ArtistUp and about with Curly in ???
Super old sticker that marker has faded, but still very recognizable.el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-81202693477598162122011-02-21T08:04:00.000-08:002011-02-21T08:04:04.057-08:00More Go-Kart anticsel torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-57321606853881847092011-02-21T05:24:00.001-08:002011-02-21T08:04:45.059-08:00Go Speed Racer go!
Commissioned canvas, originally uploaded by ELTORO215 • SB.This was a canvas commissioned for an Xmas present. Her bf is a big fan and also a go-kart racer. Combined the 2 things he loved to this awesome painting.
24"x36" ( i think)el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-20447173907167149652011-02-20T22:35:00.001-08:002011-02-20T22:35:41.468-08:00Dressed for success
Dressed For Success from mudlevel on Vimeo.el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-23141835933299601972011-02-20T14:31:00.001-08:002011-02-20T14:31:31.925-08:00Danger High Voltage!High Voltage, originally uploaded by Question Josh ~ SB.Extremely awesome and dangerous combo by Art1 in California.el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-17538289947533763962011-02-20T14:29:00.001-08:002011-02-20T14:29:45.165-08:00Mutants on the loose?-men, originally uploaded by Question Josh ~ SB.Thanks to fellow Sticky Bandit, Question Josh for this awesome picture of our collab out in LA somewhere.el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-87004054019476139192011-02-20T14:24:00.001-08:002011-02-20T14:24:20.337-08:00Among good companyReading Terminal Market Combo, originally uploaded by aRKS*33 / LWPhoto*SB.Reading Terminal Market Combo spotted/photographed by Arks.el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-73847933617395642572011-02-17T08:13:00.000-08:002011-02-17T08:15:15.707-08:00Dead Island Trailer
Prepare to get really sad and excited for this new video game.More Dead Island Videosel torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-25144744185198811002011-02-16T22:35:00.000-08:002011-02-16T22:39:15.274-08:00Team Robbo in South Africa ART HUSTLE
TEAM ROBBO SOUTH AFRICA from Team Robbo SA on Vimeo.
Check this out, Team Robbo using Bansky's Exit Through the Gift Shop to buy some paint. If you haven't heard of the Robbo VS Bansky feud that's been going on read this article.el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-33811445852503836912011-02-16T11:34:00.001-08:002011-02-16T11:34:57.389-08:00Birthday Gift for a fanEarly B-Day Gift!!!!!!, originally uploaded by Mr.EYS.19(TRADES???).Here's a pack I sent to fan that just had a birthday. Im thinking of maybe having a raffle for the fans each month. Send me an email on the month of your birthday and I will randomly choose one to send a pack to!el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-33883594930792930012011-02-15T20:07:00.000-08:002011-02-15T20:08:40.132-08:00EL TORO X EXCISSION
Excision stopped by the Methods NYC headquarters after selling out the Best Buy Theater in Times Square last Saturday rocking one of my tees! From the looks of it I think he was also wearing it while he performed to the sold out crowd too! Check out the deep wobble sounds from Excision here and his facebook here. el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-34482567306310031912011-02-14T07:02:00.000-08:002011-02-14T07:12:49.550-08:00Cat Shit One Full episodeCute furry animals shooting and killing each other! Awesome!Look how cute this bunny is sneaking up with a knive, about to shank this camel. Ooooh yeah!
el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-29177209596324033102011-02-14T07:01:00.000-08:002011-02-14T07:01:25.388-08:00Exit through the pet shop..This has been blowing up all weekend...watch it MEOW! (clever)
el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-61694830010961759062011-02-13T23:11:00.000-08:002011-02-13T23:11:23.743-08:00Bansky B MovieShort film about Bansky. Got some footage I actually haven't seen before. Worth the watch.
el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-5451762128820732842011-02-10T05:27:00.001-08:002011-02-10T05:28:28.479-08:00Sticky Bandits Gear
Sticky Bandits Gear, originally uploaded by ELTORO215 • SB.Coming to a neighborhood near you!el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-15163495805064089832011-02-08T23:02:00.001-08:002011-02-08T23:02:33.848-08:00Googly eyes are the new trend for 2011Googly eyes are the new trend for 2011, originally uploaded by ELTORO215 • SB.Results from a drunken Sunday craft day at Tattooed Momsel torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-7029816137016112832011-02-06T21:31:00.001-08:002011-02-06T21:31:24.137-08:00ChrisRWK-Ticky-El Toro-Josh?ChrisRWK-Ticky-El Toro-Josh?, originally uploaded by chris of robotswillkill.com.Most of the RWK crew came down from NYC and checked out the show at Vincent Michael Gallery this weekend. Had so much fun with those guys at that show and the Nose show as well. Blog and pics coming soon, for now enjoy this silly tounge collab!el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-30493867120666677872011-02-06T15:42:00.001-08:002011-02-06T15:45:51.937-08:00EL TORO Phone?!
, originally uploaded by markpdesign.Mark P from flickr representin' Toro everytime he pulls out his phone. Thanks for the free advertising homie!el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-33683541031851193302011-02-06T15:40:00.001-08:002011-02-06T16:13:35.318-08:00EL TORO PACK again?!
EL TORO PACK, originally uploaded by IITHINKII [2e].I send out so many packs that I forget what I put in them. This kid bought a shirt and got rewarded with a shit load of stickers. Any one who buys an item from my store usually gets this many stickers extra with their purchase.el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-29187966019213253072011-02-06T15:33:00.001-08:002011-02-06T16:13:49.401-08:00El Toro Pack
El Toro Pack, originally uploaded by Phaibulzr1.Another happy artist that liked their pack! I am currently looking to get some pictures of EL TORO stickers in either Asia or Africa. If you live in that continent, email me!el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-4611244798283419502011-02-06T15:27:00.001-08:002011-02-06T16:14:06.876-08:00El Toro sticker pack
El Toro sticker pack, originally uploaded by TOPHAT8.This is a sample of a sticker pack I send out to artists who wants to trade all over the globe.el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-14438952795473366492011-02-06T10:54:00.001-08:002011-02-06T10:56:57.194-08:00Street Grapes vs El Toro
Street Grapes vs El Toro, originally uploaded by Street Grapes.Combo with Street Grapes. Such an awesome stylization of his character to mine. Check out his flickr and the 15000 and Up Show.el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-86836167026112409352011-02-06T10:51:00.001-08:002011-02-06T10:53:03.892-08:00Washington, A4 and EL TORO
El Toro, originally uploaded by FunGi_.Thanks to FunGi from flickr for this awesome photo! EL TORO looking dapper in DC.el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-61740368250385861922011-02-06T10:47:00.001-08:002011-02-06T10:50:23.803-08:00Hangin in Sri Lanka with CCC
sri lanka 2011, originally uploaded by c c c.Thanks to CCC for this awesome picture! Check out his flickr.el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-60162394516641597952011-01-31T23:13:00.000-08:002011-01-31T23:19:20.336-08:00New canvas prints available!Got some new canvas printed from Blick. Check out my store or simply click on the name under neath the pic to directly go to the item. Only 1 available per print, so get them before you miss out! Mad Scientist 9"x11"A Tribe Called Toro 8"x8" Gnomes 8"x16"el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-16014913516796193362011-01-31T06:56:00.000-08:002011-01-31T06:57:30.932-08:00Things I found on the interwebsThis is the Ballywood Terminator
el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-25516910023235773852011-01-24T19:21:00.000-08:002011-01-24T19:21:11.239-08:00STANCEStance socks are the truth! You are looking at the most comfortable socks I've ever worn ever. I was lucky enough to meet John from Stance at Agenda and he hooked me up with 2 fresh pair of the dopest socks I've ever owned. I was a Golden Toe man until I put on my Stance socks. The first time I put on the thicker wool socks (WOOL PIG) I didn't take it off my feet for almost 24 hours. It was so el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-10139359793711431962011-01-19T20:29:00.000-08:002011-01-19T20:30:44.021-08:00Agenda NYC 2011I've been a fan of streetwear scene and was always curious on working these shows one day with my own line. I always saw Magic was always like the tradeshow to be at and need to be to get known. Now, Agenda is leading the way in even more niche class of companies that specializes in selling to small boutique stores. Companies like Mishka, Hundreds and Herschel can flourish and meet potential el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-64954549553080170612011-01-13T05:23:00.000-08:002011-01-13T05:23:20.682-08:00Beast of Burden
11x14 Canvas board and markers.
This can be all yours if you buy me a pro account on flickr! el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-25628580872115738082011-01-12T20:43:00.000-08:002011-01-12T20:46:55.028-08:00Slap, Slap, Slap, Pound, Up, Down, SnapRecently been obsessing and listening to The Death Set. Found them while I was looking at Mishka's blog when I downloaded the FREE mixtape they put out. It's a definite download! It's like listening to a harder and better Girl Talk. From Mishka's:"This mix is so much more than raps and rocks getting jumbled around. There’s a good melange of everything that would possibly get people pumped. el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-18787987336343676442011-01-11T23:01:00.001-08:002011-01-11T23:03:31.891-08:00Pizza PowerThere's a whole lot of wrong going on with this video, but its freakin hilarious. The costumes are nuts. Why do they have leather straps?! What's with the sweater tied to the waist? I can go on..just enjoy.
el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-76442243903781193072011-01-10T22:11:00.000-08:002011-01-11T19:31:23.218-08:00Matt Siren, Victor Perez, and Jason Podlaski @ Slingluff GalleryLast Saturday I went over to Slingluff Gallery in Northern Liberties to check out a show featuring Matt Siren, Victor Perez, and Jason Podlaski. I've known of Matt Siren's work for years now and we even traded a few stickers back in the day. It was a pleasure to meet him finally in person and check out his new work. It was great to see some Dark Clouds in the mix with his works. The el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-46186613765827388702011-01-04T21:01:00.000-08:002011-01-04T21:03:54.709-08:00New MadvillainFinally something new from the Madvillain! They released Paper Mills a while back, but I haven't heard anything new or even news about the new album. The debut Madvillain album launched both artists to a new found fame and new ears to assault with the bomb ass beats and RPG's (Rhyme Propelled Grenades).
This new song is actually just a snippet of 2 tracks and it's from the Stones Throw podcast "el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-82382116628955678672011-01-02T08:41:00.000-08:002011-01-02T08:41:07.374-08:00Artists that inspire me - PezArtists that inspire me is a new section in the blog I would like to start writing about. I would like to highlight the people that brought me to where I am now and clearly with out their visual stimulation I won't be here writing this. I would like to introduce to you, Pez.No not the candy. The spanish artists that draws his awesome fish characters everywhere! He's definitely a big influence el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-18227203481792007722011-01-01T08:31:00.000-08:002011-01-01T08:31:29.267-08:00Frost with VenomGot a few projects lined up that I'll be needing alot of cans, so I decided to do bang out a few markers on canvas board to raise up some funds. I had this one sketched out a while back and finally put it on a canvas board. Venom has always been one of my favorite villains because of how awesome the symbiote is and the shit the suit can do. Pretty much anything. Idk how Eddie Brock always gets el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-90810687597986406322010-12-31T10:50:00.000-08:002010-12-31T10:50:33.217-08:00Incarcerated ScarfacesYet another documentary post. This time its a short documentary about Rykers Island and the prisoners that put in 10+ years of their life inside it.
Documentary: Incarcerated Scarfaces from ChasinDatPaper on Vimeo.el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-6258494301995330462010-12-30T21:14:00.000-08:002010-12-30T21:14:43.889-08:00WikiRebelsI'm sure you guys heard all about Wiki Leaks, this is a short documentary explaining the background and what they are all about. It's definitely an eye opener. Via Revok1
el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-84603165770777998602010-12-30T10:37:00.000-08:002010-12-30T10:37:51.682-08:00Paths of Hate TrailerBad ass new animated (looks like stereoscopic) trailer called "Paths of Hate"
PATHS OF HATE long trailer from Platige Image on Vimeo.el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-24106266669242402662010-12-30T10:36:00.000-08:002010-12-30T10:36:26.097-08:00Cover up your Bulls!The iconic Wall Street Bull sculpture got covered up by a knitted pink/purple camo sweater by Ageta Olek. These knit bombs have been growing in popularity and I love seeing more stuff being covered in it. I bet its stinks though after being ouside for all this time. Sadly it got taken down already. Via Gawkerel torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-51972039445894687042010-12-28T23:10:00.000-08:002010-12-28T23:24:14.467-08:00COD Black OpsCOD: Black Ops has been my main distraction from work since it came out. Theirs nothing like launching a tomahawk across the screen or an explosive tipped arrow from your crossbow. Check it out.
The 1st two are not Black Ops, but its so damn awesome I had to include it. This was based of the Modern Warfare 2 game.
el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-37540643070569449252010-12-28T12:05:00.000-08:002010-12-28T23:21:42.016-08:00Bottoms up!Beer dispenser from the bottom up from BottomsUp Beer.
el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-67861129437850911672010-12-28T06:04:00.000-08:002010-12-28T06:04:04.100-08:00AlmaThis is a chilling short film called Alma. Can't say much, just watch it and enjoy.
Alma from Rodrigo Blaas on Vimeo.el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-24366450750017780332010-12-27T09:20:00.000-08:002010-12-27T09:20:36.013-08:00The SimpsonsI have been a Simpsons fan since the first time I saw the series. I made sure I was home every night to catch the reruns in the Philippines. I even owned a few bootleg Bart t-shirts back in the 90s. There was no other show that was like them. Literally every tv show now cant be original because the Simpsons already done it. So they have no choice, but to even just get crazier. Like Family Guy, el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-3466231137442986042010-12-27T08:08:00.001-08:002010-12-27T08:08:35.025-08:00Blackstar WarriorIf Star Wars was a blackploitation film starring Lando. The baddest mother (shut your mouth) in the galaxy!
el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-71777440411708337402010-12-24T06:32:00.000-08:002010-12-24T06:33:30.095-08:00Public School @ Masthead, PhiladelphiaCheck out more pics here!
Our wall...
el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-6063298598784291742010-12-23T05:16:00.000-08:002010-12-23T05:16:33.000-08:00Nose presents "Enjoy Life" @ StupidEasy Gallery, Philadelphia, PANose had a solo show at StupidEasy gallery this past Friday and threw down a great show with alot of awesome new paintings. Here are some fliks from that night. Nose ended up painting the walls of the gallery with some great characters.Lets try that again..much better...I like to believe this was influenced by playing alot of Angry Birds
el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-2952009086498168882010-12-20T09:30:00.000-08:002010-12-20T09:30:23.370-08:00Ghostland Observatory @ The Trocadero, Philadelphia 2010Pictures from the Ghostland Observatory show at Trocadero, December 16, 2010. Watch the video and click on the jump to see the rest of the pictures.
They got a laser light show for each song! Also my gf friend has a friend that's making a documentary about following them on tour. Check it outMore pictures here
el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-49727350469504395652010-12-19T10:15:00.000-08:002010-12-19T10:15:38.365-08:00STICKER PACKS are back!
Sticker packs are now re-stocked at my store! If you have been wanting EL TORO stickers this is the best way to get some. I only made 19 to sell at my store so quantities are very limited. The packs come with at least 5 hand drawn stickers and 5 printed. The stickers are from new and old designs like the Jackalope-Toro, the "Summertime" t-shirt graphic for Abakus, The Hipster Toro, Plaid el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-20634622793979211292010-12-15T09:34:00.000-08:002010-12-15T09:34:10.300-08:00Best thing I found on the internet todayBell Biv Dafoe
el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-30288924718092231432010-12-12T23:17:00.000-08:002010-12-12T23:17:09.406-08:00Fliks from "Sneakers" @ Vincent Michael Gallery
Painted a wall at the gallery for the show. The shoes on the wire definitely ties it all in.Mike DieJoey from Fresh Melt Water Idk who this is Forgot this girl's name. The box is made of resin and there are lil honey combs stuck on it. It was awesome. Definitely a great idea and all around great combo. Miss Saigon "Tiger" Dave Mass "Brains"Hillary White's awesome installation.
el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-81210957212052950282010-12-12T16:07:00.000-08:002010-12-12T16:07:23.890-08:00"Small Change" @ Steadfast Gallery
Steadfast Gallery is proud to present Chris of Robots Will Kill in his very own solo show, “Small Change.”, on Wednesday, December 15th from 8 to 11pm in Orlando, FL. I've known Chris since the first year I started getting into Sticker Art in 2003. He's been doing it much longer than any one else I've met and I haven't met any one else that's this dedicated to the world of Sticker Art. He sure el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-3690185420851943252010-12-08T22:47:00.000-08:002010-12-08T22:56:24.478-08:00"Sneakers" @ Vincent Michael Gallery 12/10/2010Friday, December 10 · 7:00pm - 10:00pmFacebook page
Here are the shoes I did for the show called "Good Times". Just remembering childhood and the careless fun times that went on. Got lucky in finding some awesome bright shoelaces thanks to my girlfriend for acquiring them. I also did a canvas and Elizabeth the gallery manager asked me to paint a wall. Which I was very happy to oblige. I really el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-29197881910700907732010-12-08T22:24:00.000-08:002010-12-08T22:25:36.868-08:00Setting up at Masthead for "Public School"Went to Masthead early to sign and number the prints for the show and help set up. JP is a mad scientist when it comes down to silk screening posters. He was a complete genius in executing the appropriate techniques to make this collaboration look awesome. Im a monster! 1 Color screen on Chip board.4 Color screen printFor any inquiries about purchasing these posters, please email me at el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-12523443970989584372010-11-30T23:10:00.000-08:002010-11-30T23:10:59.663-08:00PUBLIC SCHOOL @ MASTHEAD 12/4/2010Preview of the collaborative work between me and JP from No Division for Public School art show at Masthead. JP is a beast when it comes down to screen printing. So stoked on how awesome this preview came out. I cant wait to see the printed piece. Details below.
Saturday, December 4 · 6:00pm - 10:00pmMasthead Print Studio 340 Brown Street
Philadelphia, PA
Facebook page here
el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-48752536961042157462010-11-24T09:16:00.000-08:002010-11-24T09:16:24.577-08:003 year old finger paints TMNT LeonardoOk I give up, this kid is pure genious. Stippling fingerpaint at 3?!?! I gotta try finger painting EL TORO b/c this kid clearly knows what is hip and hot. Look at the pumpkin in the beginning. It has shading and everything. I think I started shading my stuff at like 8. Before that it was all flat colors.
el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-61114874162021374592010-11-23T21:37:00.000-08:002010-11-23T21:38:00.963-08:00Abakus Winter CollectionMy favorite street wear store is dropping their big winter line this black Friday.
From Abakus
"For our most complete season to date, we bring you the Abakus Line for Holiday 2010—a tribute to the United States armed forces. Our slogan for this line is Honor the Past and Support the Future. Every piece directly represents a branch made up of the brave men and women of the armed forces ranging el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-6157581890298347712010-11-22T21:01:00.000-08:002010-11-22T22:47:12.652-08:00EL MONSTRO!New sticker in the works. Hoping to get some new stickers printed for sticker packs for Abakus.
el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-66675122691069862752010-11-21T17:07:00.000-08:002010-11-21T17:07:18.133-08:00EL TORO Sightings IIHere are some more DJ's wearing and supporting EL TORO T-shirts from Methods NYC. You can buy them online here.
Marmoset Number Nin6 Trolley Snatcha EndbossAnother Philadelphian that's producing some dope Dub Step.
el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-87527265569762803632010-11-19T23:45:00.000-08:002010-11-19T23:45:53.460-08:00EL TORO SightingsHere are a few people who have worn EL TORO shirts This dude is clearly awesome cuz he's rockin' the "Summertime" Tee Collaboration I did with Abakus this past Summer. He tweeted this to me, I forgot his address though. If you're reading this, send it over. Fellow Sticky Bandit Question Josh Armanni ReignI've been a fan of this guy for years and would always be excited to see him MC'ing a party el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-16150803385120708832010-11-19T09:42:00.000-08:002010-11-19T09:42:27.116-08:00Abakus presents Young Chris Listening Party!el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-8819463069455803542010-11-18T17:15:00.000-08:002010-11-18T17:16:16.050-08:00HipsToro Hipster check list Mustache ✔Thick wooden eye glass frames ✔Bike cap ✔el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-4792114391078029212010-11-17T23:01:00.000-08:002010-11-17T23:01:30.294-08:00Price drops!Massive price drop at my store right now. Up to $150 off some items. Screw the malls this year go buy original art!
Follow me at @eltoro215 on twitter to hear about the most upcoming news and view my doodles.el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-32855045441826962842010-11-17T21:52:00.000-08:002010-11-17T21:52:28.440-08:00Jackalope-Toro
Vectorized for a new sticker pack in development. Stay tuned! el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-65982249008234649572010-11-09T22:06:00.000-08:002010-11-09T22:06:55.569-08:00Rally to Restore Sanity & To Restore FearHere are some photos from the John Stewart/Stephen Colbert rally in D.C. that happend Feb. 30th 2010. Good times, but it was a sea of people and couldn't hear or see a single thing. It was awesome still to be a part of it and also watch the halloween parade. I got so much more, but these are the select few that made it. Don't steal my pics with out linking back!
Want to see the rest of the crazy el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-46309892048566765662010-11-06T12:40:00.000-07:002010-11-06T12:40:28.727-07:00Dutch Umbrella PreviewThe guys at HAHA mag came over a few weeks ago to talk about the Dutch Umbrella project. Check it out!
HAHA Magazine: Dutch Umbrella Episode 4 from Geoff Morris on Vimeo.el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-89643398165018394362010-11-05T09:02:00.000-07:002010-11-05T09:02:06.471-07:00Dutch Umbrella projectHaha Mag invited me to take part in a collaborative project with Dutch Umbrella. They have invited several local artists like fellow street artist NoseGo and the notorious knit bomber Jessie Hemmons from IshKnits.
I ended up painting 2 umbrellas. 1 is an outdoor scene and the other is purely decorational. Teaser pics will be posted soon. Thanks to Lily for picking up the umbrellas last night!
el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-92203541956459263722010-11-05T08:05:00.000-07:002010-11-05T08:05:12.877-07:00New Sucker Punch trailer!!!Samurais, Hot chicks, Dragons, Gattling guns, Samurai swords and alot of explosions! How can you not love this movie already.
el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-41606597115891551652010-11-05T08:01:00.000-07:002010-11-05T08:01:21.396-07:00Spider Goats!
These are actually Alpine Ibex (Google/Wiki that) that's climbing the Cingino Dam in Italy because they are licking the salt deposits. Since they are herbivores, they are not getting enough salt in their daily diet so they climb the dam to lick! That shit is crazy.el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-14685909967934087452010-11-03T21:27:00.000-07:002010-11-03T21:27:02.648-07:00YoutuuubbeezzGot bored and decided to Youtube search EL TORO sticker and found some goodies.
I didn't know kids opened up packs and post youtube vids about them, pretty interesting.
el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-49655210759019427132010-11-01T13:10:00.001-07:002010-11-01T13:12:43.337-07:00Official Sticky Bandits stickers
Official Sticky Bandits stickers, originally uploaded by ELTORO215 • SB.Inspired by the 1998-2002 Label 228 editions.
Coming to your hood soon!el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-74262680273195067962010-10-28T09:14:00.000-07:002010-10-28T09:14:27.507-07:00Pog MakerMan I wish I knew where mine is. I definitely rocked this when I was a kid and I still have my pog collection. I want to make some new EL TORO pogs. Somebody buy this for me!
el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-11170057942074673912010-10-28T06:21:00.000-07:002010-10-28T06:21:10.304-07:00Fainting KittensMade my day and yours too.
el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-46007070774107011682010-10-27T10:52:00.001-07:002010-10-27T10:52:33.576-07:00Exit Through The Gift Shop, producer Jaimie D' Cruz, editor Chris Kingel torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-6191552351189178192010-10-25T08:29:00.000-07:002010-10-25T08:29:01.720-07:00Das Racist - Who's that Brooown 8 Bit Goodness!
Das Racist - Who's That? Brooown! (Dir. by Thomas De Napoli) from Das Racist on Vimeo.
New artist I am currently diggin' This video is super awesome. Got tons of video game parodies like Zelda, Snake, Tetris and Double Dragon. Enjoy!
If you like that grab his mixtape here
Read about the release on the Mad Decent blogel torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-58177139198688546162010-10-22T14:30:00.000-07:002010-10-22T14:30:16.656-07:00Welcome back to Philly Bitches!With the crucial Season 6 game righ around the corner I did a lil quick photoshop job to support the reds.
Werth, Howard & Utley VS Lindscum el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-69420310866667451962010-10-19T16:14:00.000-07:002010-10-19T16:14:35.153-07:00"The Art of Basketball"
My fellow Sticky Bandit members Ticky & UnderWaterPirates are one of the featured artists in the Art of Basketball project curated by Billi Kid down in Miami this December.
Details:
Photo by BilliKidBrand.
6ft x 3.5ft, mixed media on glass"An explosive re-purposing of the iconic official NBA Game Basketball and Backboard as defined by some of today’s most celebrated graffiti and street el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-36724845714381012492010-10-18T21:45:00.000-07:002010-10-18T21:49:08.085-07:00Dia De Los Bandidos Video Re-CapFor the people who couldn't go and wish they did. Here's a video on how it all went down with some bonus behind the scenes photos of us painting and getting ready for the show. Sit back and enjoy the show!
Sticky Bandits presents "Dia De Los Bandidos" @ 1601 from Frost215 on Vimeo.el torohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772933390023727276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090540573385772761.post-24254044125209054612010-10-16T20:13:00.000-07:002010-10-16T20:13:07.121-07:00I shot this! 3.0New pictures to share.
Boats!Studio timeeagle1eagle2lady & the tramp
Mmmm..Beeer (Racer X IPA)
Nuts to you
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