Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Black Buffet

Love em or hate em. Sean "diddy" Combs or whatever name he chooses when he wakes up is a smart and powerful business man. You dont gotta agree with his songs, but his wealth and his empire speaks louder than he ever can (and you thought that was impossible)

Today he announced that he bought the clothing brand enyce (pronounced En-i-ché) First time hearing the correct pronounciation of that brand. He talks alot in the video below, but theirs a couple points where he just goes off and blabs on how enyce and diddy will be eating fried chicken and champagne cuz enyce is now in his kitchen. Weird i know, but this man hustles. Its 5 am and he's talking like he's been awake for hours! How does he survive? I keep going back to that Nas quote "sleep is the cousin of death" but damn! man u need rest. atleast take some naps. The man is a hustler and definitely building an empire no one saw coming when he was still rapping with Mase and waving his rollies from side to side. Respect to Sean Combs, hopefully get there some day. I know this sounds like a plug for the I wanna work for Didddy tv show, but it aint. Giving props to where its due. Enjoy the show. Oh and incase your wondering who or what Black Buffet is...Puffy woke up and decided on that name this morning.

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Sticker FIghter 215 edition


Blanka!!!, originally uploaded by frost215.

Been seeing the previews for the new Street Fighter and it looks amazing! Cant believe that its released in Asia right now and we are left waiting anxiously here in the states. GIVE IT TO US NOW!!!

Been playing since the 2nd one came out and the whole franchise was just so great to follow since then. Developing more and better characters. Except for T.Hawk, he sucked. Not caused he's Native American, can't you tell with that clever name? but we would just karate chop and slide across the screen with his Canadian Tuxedo vest. It was horrible.

Blanka on the other hand will pounce on you, bite your face off and jump off you while kicking you down at the same time. Freakin awesome. Although, their is a new character called EL FUERTE. A luchador has come in the ranks and will definitely have to prove himself in combat. Cant wait for the video game to drop! im such a geek.

Flyer Art+Action=Obama 08


Art+Action=Obama 08, originally uploaded by frost215.

Art+Action=Obama 08


Obama wood grain, originally uploaded by frost215.

The people at jailbreak toys gave me an opportunity to work on their Obama show at Toy Tokyo this Friday. I did not know the caliber of talent was gonna come out and suppor these awesome project. Ron English will be on hand signing his Abraham Obama print. Crazy previews have been posted on the net. This is mine woodgrained.

The piece is a direct response to hearing Sarah Palins views on hunting and wildlife. The piece is called Animals for Obama. If the animals can vote, they will totally vote for Obama.

Check out the flyer for more details.

Friday, October 10, 2008

EL TORO & SMIFF N WESSON


METHODS NYC & SMIFF N WESSON, originally uploaded by frost215.

Dave from Methods said that when Smiff N Wesson was choosing a shirt to rock for the photo shoot, they went straight to the EL TORO tee for the fall. I heard of them before, but to be honest, don't know much about their music. I do know they have been in the game for a while and gotta respect that.

The graphic on the shirt came out bigger than expected. Really dope! Im a big fan of huge graphics on a shirt. The inks they use are also thick and when you wear the shirt it feels like armor. Heavy weight tee with a heavy ink just blankets ur whole torso.

It's dropping in a few days. Stay tuned!

Monday, September 29, 2008

Stupid Fresh!


Amanda & EL TORO, originally uploaded by frost215.

This picture sums it all up. It was an awesome night and great people showed up. It turned out to be a successful night for Abakus and I that night. PBR was flowing like water and we even got a dude puking by the end of the night. Always a good sign that you threw a kick ass party. 12 fresh new canvases for the masses and so far 3 got sold that night. Get there before you miss out on the one you want! The show is up for a month, so definitely check it out if you missed the opening. There will be more in the future!

Thanks again to the whole Abakus Family, Matt from findingphilly.com & especially my girl Amanda who was there through the beginning of this whole show and was just there for me when I needed her. Thanks and enjoy the pictures. Uploading more from everyone once they come in.

Saturday, September 27, 2008

PHILLY SKYLINE



My buddy Brad from Phillyskyline has posted something about the show today. Phillyskyline is an awesome blog on Philadelphia. I dont know how they get a ridiculous amount of great shots of buildings, especially when the Comcast building was in construction. He has that whole building documented from the ground up. Also, dig deep enough and you will see his photo essays on different blocks in Philadelphia. Awesome photogrpahy, great intelligent content, this blog surely can't be missed.

Thursday, September 18, 2008

TOYS R EVIL



The guys at Toys R Evil, kindly posted something about the show on their blog today. This blog is great, it just doesnt cover the designer toy market, but also covers regular toys and movies. I always visit them atleast once a day to get the latest and greatest news from the toy world. They recently just posted great pictures of the My Little Pony project, so if you can't make it tonight (sept. 18) you can view the participants. Oddly enough some celebrity are going to be in the house and John Stamos is listed. Uncle freakin' Jessie. How cool is that? I want him to come to the Stupid Fresh show!

Toys R Evil Blog HERE

Toys R Evil Flickr HERE

Monday, September 15, 2008

Pilipinas Street Plan


The guys over at Pilipinas Street Plan hooked me up with a lil post about the show and wanted to do the same with their blog. I am definitely excited to see that the Philippines are creating awesome street/graffiti art and they are growing style every day. Visit the blog here http://pilipinastreetplan.blogspot.com/

Saturday, September 13, 2008

A beast roams at FDR


Beast of burden, originally uploaded by frost215.

Sightings of a slow movin beast thats rummaging around FDR park.

Had some leftover cans that needed to be emptied for the Abakus show. Got to FDR and met this gnarly dude Houdini.



Houdini pointed to a spot that was full of just scribbles and also a spot where the skaters wouldn't use. Real awesome dude, he rides a body board that's hollowed out with a skateboard underneath. Also, does the old school waves around FDR. Real retro and classic lookin. He even got it featured at one of the Tony Hawk games. While painting, he got all up in some young dude just taggin up the park. The young kid mistakenly went over his piece and got a real reality check. Respect the game kid or it will fight back.
Also, Houdini borrowed a can of black paint to cross out his ex's phone number he put up around the park. Supposedly if your lookin for a good time, you should call her. Apparently, she was getting phone calls at 4am and she's calling him right after to complain. First off, some one actually calls those phone numbers written on the walls? Secondly, are you actually thinking your going to have a good time. Finally, did this ever work back in the day? Some sort of hippie code for some sexy time back in the day?

All in all, good day and if you want to find out what meal to eat before painting, i suggest this one.


Friday, September 12, 2008

STUPID FRESH!


STUPID FRESH!, originally uploaded by frost215.

Final flyer for the show in 2 weeks!

Come drop by and come have a good time.

It's gonna be stupid fresh! hah

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

EL TORO X METHODS NYC FALL 08


EL TORO X METHODS NYC FALL 08, originally uploaded by frost215.

Another one bites the dust...

Reaper TORO coming in full effect and killing the whackness in the streets. The new Fall 08 Dreams & Nightmares line from Methods NYC will be featuring these 3 dynamic shirts. Each flavor caters to the individuals on the streets. Even though the shirts aren't loud in color the graphic will surely slice through people retinas and demand their attention short after.

Dropping in October, cop em at ur local bodega street wear shop (u gotta support the locals) and if ur in a town with out one, just head on over to Methods NYC and order from there.

Stay tune cuz their will be more shirts coming!

Thursday, September 4, 2008

Abakus X EL TORO shirt graphic


Abakus X EL TORO shirt graphic, originally uploaded by frost215.

Just submitted this for printing to start. Hopefully see the result this weekend. Jumpstart press over at North East is handling the job. It's going to be 3 dozen only! so very limited edition, probably selling out that night. 2 dozen men and 1 dozen for women ranging in different sizes. Guys are going to be in heavyweight tees and the girls on American Apparel. Get to the show early before they sell out.

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Shogun Toro


Shogun Toro, originally uploaded by frost215.

Still toying around with a name, but here's a preview of what the label's main graphic will be. This will be for the Abakus show on Sept. 27th. It's going to be a doozy. Im pulling all the strings i could for this one, cashing in my chips as they say. It's going to be exciting to see everyone at the show. sorry for the slow updates. will be getting back to the blogging world more after this show is over.

enjoy!

Friday, August 15, 2008

Torosaurus!


Torosaurus!
Originally uploaded by frost215
RAWR!!!!

Loved this cartoon when i was a kid and would watch it every time its on. Although i could not afford the toys this cartoon was based on. My mom would have me play with plastic dinosaurs and ill build lego weapons for them and have G.I.Joes as the riders. I think that's much cooler.

This episode was all about the Torosaurus and how they worked in a herd. 80's cartoon always had a message. What do cartoons do now for kids except for collect card games and fry the brains. My kid will definitely be watching all 80's cartoons. It worked for our generation pretty well.

Stupid Fresh!


Stupid Fresh Delivery, originally uploaded by frost215.

Abakus Takeout x EL TORO colaboration in the works.

This image i sketched up is for a flyer and t-shirt graphic for my upcoming solo show at Abakus Takeout. They have been kind enough to trust me with the graphic and the total feel of the show. Things are slowly coming together for this and I can not wait for it to happen. It's going to feature new works that have not been showcased. ALL NEW WORKS. no recycled works from the past. It is going to be definitely a new and fresh look for the whole Philly street art scene. We are making waves and its time for people to take notice. Philly street art is definitely evolving rapidly to a great character based scene. No city in the world, that i know of, right now are on the same wave as we are.

So mark your calendars, its SEPTEMBER 27, 2008. You have been warned.

Stay tune for more images for the show coming up soon.

EL TORO X METHODS NYC FALL 08


EL TORO X METHODS NYC FALL 08, originally uploaded by frost215.

New shirts for the new Fall 08 Methods NYC line.

Fear is a feeling, it can not kill you. Face your fears and you will conquer all.

The theme of this whole line up is Dreams & Nightmares. These are some sick colorways and definitely gonna be a hot seller for the fall. You can visit them at METHODS NYC

These will be available at Karmaloop, MethodsNYC site and their new store in Brooklyn.

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Cool Outrageous Lovers of Uniquely Wild Style

Farnsworth Bentley featuring Andre3000, Kanye West & Sa-Ra

Definitely my new favorite video at the moment. Takin' it back!!!

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

MIGHTY MUGGS X TRANSFORMERS X G.I. JOE



Been seriously slacking on the mighty muggs. its getting harder and harder to keep up. just as i thought i bought my last few here they go again!! so here are some pictures via toysrevil blog I might just have to abandon my marvel and star wars and focus on these guys.

GI JOE 1st wave is Cobra Commander, Duke, Snake Eyes and Storm mutha-fucking Shadow! booya bitches! A definite must.

Transformers 1st wave are Optimus Prime, Bumble Bee, Megatron and Sound-fuckin-wave! I was surprised with the Soundwave choice, i thought Starscream would make the cut. I am happy they chose him and can't wait to see what extras comes with him.

Sunday, July 27, 2008

Samurai-Pin-Canvas


Samurai-Pin-Canvas, originally uploaded by frost215.

Going for $15

Please contact me at Frost215@gmail.com

You are going to get

1 El Toro canvas 12" Vinyl

1 El Toro Limited Edition Pin Sets - Inside has 4 pins, stickers and original artwork

Plus! Various stickers from my collection will be included.



sold!!!