I wrote this 2 days before our Pop-Up Shop but didn’t post it because I didn’t want my supporters to know how terrible I had been feeling. — Most times I’m running. Not to get anywhere other than away. I know the circle closes and this relaxing lapse is after all just a lap that [...]
I’ve had many people, friends, brand followers and otherwise, ask me for advice or help regarding some of the sensitive issues I’ve dealt with in my past, usually ranging between depression, schizophrenia, alcoholism, suicide and being a young father. It’s difficult to dedicate enough time to these types of requests because sometimes it’s through text [...]
Vault Series: October releases: “Gigantic” hoodie “Anna” tee Both designs will be available to order for 1 week only. After the week is over the release will be closed. Please order all “Vault Series” tees separate from other items on the site as they will all be shipped at the same time. Design: Gigantic Original [...]
When you’re a number cruncher it’s easy to come up with the answers. Math is definitive. There’s a right and there’s a wrong. When you’re calculating your next steps in life, coming up with the answer is the simplest part. Problem: “I’m unmotivated when I drink or do drugs.” Answer: Stop drinking and doing drugs. [...]
I bought an easel 2 days ago to support my newly discovered escape through painting. It’s a standard, low cost easel that’ll do the trick but doesn’t have the finished luster of some of the more ‘professional’ grade offerings at Deserres Art Store. When I received the easel it came unbuilt; a few wooden stands, [...]
When I was coming up in this graphic design game there was a general step by step way up the ladder for those of us in the Hip-Hop/”urban” community. You did flyers for community events, you did logos for rappers, start-up companies, production groups, clothing lines and everyone who called themselves a “CEO”, you did [...]
I heard once that when you’re an active member of the Hip-Hop community as an MC, DJ, Graffiti Writer, B-Boy, etc, you ARE Hip-Hop. You become your craft. You embody the culture. Naturally, we grow to be protective of our creations and become competitive members of the community; wanting to be the very best in [...]
The smoke and the mirrors keeps the life line coasting, Choke from ear to ear a smile like hope goes floating, Broke, but still a beer will keep the gross flow owing, We’ve lost it.. vanity is value, pain profits. Stained like paint against the grain will make it rougher, Over life, like legs over [...]
On Friday May 13th, 2011, I had my very first solo art opening. It was an overwhelming experience that helped give me the confidence to present myself as an artist and designer on a large scale to the public. Up until then and even sometimes now, I had been so personally attached to my work [...]
I once OD’d on painkillers on purpose. Took a whole bottle. I was unconscious when the paramedics bashed my door down, came into my room and put me on a stretcher. I was unconscious when they cut through my clothes, shoved a catheter in me and tubed me up. I heard everything. I felt everything. [...]