The latest issue of Color Magazine(8.4) features a photo of the Vans chukka boots I customized for the Society6/Color Magazine/Vans collaboration. Peep some images here then hunt down a copy at your local book store or skate shop. Print’s not quite dead yet so show some support and buy a copy because it really is a great mag.
Sorry for the lapse in posts but understand, dear reader, it’s not due to laziness – we have many, many marshmallows roasting away on the fire right now, so stay tuned if you want s’mores. Speaking of which, save the date – Saturday October 2nd will be the opening for my solo show at the Slingluff Gallery, and we’ll be throwing an after party immediately following next door at the M Room, with three very special bands. More details to be announced this week.
I did sneak out and catch My Morning Jacket’s set at Penn’s Landing last night. Sitting there, I realized the last time I caught the band was in ’04 so I figured I was overdue. Totally different line-up this time, and I could be wrong but I’m pretty sure Jim James is the only original member left, which was a bummer simply because I liked how the whole band used to have super long hair, and rocked on stage like Slayer while sounding like Neil Young. JJ’s voice is still the star of the show, and he did not disappoint. It was a good two hour set, with tunes from all across the back catalog. The kids seemed to like it.
Scottfrom Dr. Dog opened up and played a few acoustic tunes, which were decent. He didn’t play much Dr. Dog material, so I’m not sure if he’s doing a solo album or what but I guess time will tell. I’ve met Scott a few times, back when his old band Raccoon used to play shows with The Situation, and he was always a nice guy, so it was good to see him out there doing his thing.
Also watched Hot Tub Time Machine which was slightly better than expected – kind of raw and a little low-brow but it had it’s moments. Not great but a decent laugh. Proceed with caution on that one though.
Plus…..a new Podcast coming in hot this week. Don’t change the channel!
Just a quick reminder – this Sunday, August 15 is the last day for the We Are Contributors online art auction. So, if you’re interested in getting a custom piece of skateboard art from myself,Don Pendleton, Tony Larson, Todd Francis, Porous Walker,Amber B or any of the other amazing artists involved in this project, get on that pronto. And, as mentioned before, proceeds will go toward giving free skateboards to lower income families in Canada, so it’s money well spent. And $150 for a one of a kind skate deck is really not that bad.
Also, below is a sneak preview of the Vans that I customized for the Vans/Color Magazine/ Society6 collaboration project. I am very honored to be one of 9 artists from a group of 440 applicants to be selected for participation, so I am very, very stoked. The shoes will be part of a show that will make it’s way from Vancouver to Toronto to Montreal – wish I could join them on their journey but, unfortunately, plane tickets aren’t free so I’m stuck at home. Not sure where they’ll end up after that, but I will let you know. More info and photos to come down the road.
And, as part of the collaboration, I put together a special, limited edtion collage print that will only be available for purchase via Society6 - it’s entitled The Most Polite Restraint and is available for purchase here. The image is also available on T-shirts and iPod skins, so feel free to coordinate your tech wuth your outfit if that’s how you roll. It’s your world, homeboy, I’m just (thankfully) in it..
The latest issue of Color Magazine (8.4) features a photo of the Vans chukka boots I customized for the Society6/Color Magazine/Vans collaboration. Peep some images here then hunt down a copy at your local book store or skate shop. Print’s not quite dead yet so show some support and buy a copy because it really is a great mag.
