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Inspiration: Mr. Brainwash
Johnny Blanco shares his story of inspiration. Mr. Brainwash has an infectious spirit pass on through his love for art and life.
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Nov 9, 20243 min read
On My Wall: Banksy x Os Gemeos
Unless you have been under a rock you have a least heard of Banksy. In the Graffiti world he is known for his social satire.
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Oct 20, 20242 min read
On My Wall: André Saraiva
The man behind Mr. A - Street-cool visual artist-nightlife guru, André Saraiva, whose life crosses between graffiti subculture, chic...
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Fashion Fun: Adidas x Fear of God
I don’t know about you, but I think I am like thousands of people in America that have caught the F1 bug. For me the catalyst was Miami.
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On My Wall: MissMe
The Artful Vandal - MissMe is a former marketing art director. After tiring of her work, she quit and became a street artist seeking full...
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Fashion Fun: Nike - Sacai - Kaws and Billabong
A Beach Adventure Fit styled by Johnny Blanco When Nike, Sacai and Kaws come together to drop a sneaker. For this fun fit I started with...
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Inspiration: Arturo Lomeli
Clase Azul - Creating for the Creator or perhaps Art for the Artisan. Sometimes I am blessed to make a piece of art for someone I truly...
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On My Wall: Curtis Kulig
Who can’t  help but to fall in love with Curtis Kulig, after all his message is universal. "love me".
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On My Wall: Steve Kaufman, aka SAK
From the Shadow of Warhol - We have all heard of Studio 54 in New York City. Imagine being 16 years old and designing the wild theme...
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On My Wall: Louis Waldon
One of Warhol's Superstars - Actor or Artist ? Imagine a hip New York party. An open loft space, music playing, a film being shot and...
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Terminology: Limited Edition
An limited edition is a replica of a work of art made from a master. It commonly refers to a series of identical impressions or prints made.
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Terminology: Mixed Media
The TATE Galley defines Mixed Media as a term used to describe artworks composed from a combination of different media or materials.
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Inspiration: Knowledge Bennett
I remember the first time I saw a piece by Knowledge Bennett. It wasn’t in a galley or show, but instead it was in a beautiful modern home.
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Terminology: Stencil
Stencil Art or Stencil Graffiti is one of the purest forms of street art. A piece of cardboard and a can of spray paint can become 100's
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Terminology: Wheatpaste
Wheatpaste:
Is applied to the backside of paper then placed on flat surfaces, particularly concrete and metal as it does not adhere well
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Terminology: Silkscreening
Silkscreening also goes by the term: Serigraph. The Word Serigraph is a combination of two Greek words, seicos, meaning silk, and graphos,
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Inspiration: Basquiat
Jean-Michel Basquiat born December 22, 1960 was an American artist of Haitian and Puerto Rican descent. Johnny Blanco Art
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Inspiration: Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys is more than an artist, she is a master of two worlds. Her music has always entertained me.
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Inspiration: Retna
When it comes to lettering there are a few artists that I admire, but at the top of the list is Retna. The scale of buildings is not enough
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