Graffhead.com Feature

I haven't been updating my blogger in some time cause well...Tumblr has been ruling the updates. Well I just wanted to update this page with some news. Just received my second feature on Graffhead.com. I was featured before for the Estria Invitational in Los Angeles this past August. I've definitely been putting in allot of work and really making waves in my career. So check out Graffhead.com and keep up with the graffiti scene here in Los Angeles.

Street Cred {PMCA}

PMCA_(1_of_15), a photo by Los Ojos De Muerte on Flickr.

At the Pasadena Museum of Contemporary Art Street Cred is a complimentary exhibit to Art in the Streets currently at MOCA. The building is not hard to miss when you see it. The artists RETNA put his signature touch on the building. A definite must see if you are in Cali.

Firestone Exit {South LA}

FirestoneExit_(14_of_15), a photo by Los Ojos De Muerte on Flickr.

I came across this rotted corpse of dog on a recent photo hunt thru South Los Angeles. As you can see it has been dead for quite some time. It was just interesting more then anything. Especially how this dog got up there. Very strange.

Assorted Flavor {Known Gallery}

AssortedFlavor_{KnownGallery} (22 of 34), a photo by Los Ojos De Muerte on Flickr.

Made the trip to Known Gallery this weekend for Assorted Flavor. This night was a great night of who's who in the graf world.

This shot of folks standing near a Patrick Martinez piece called Cal Trans is after they took the pic of the piece on their phone. Probably arguing about how to post it to Twitter.

Hi Graff {Hold Up Art}

HiGraff_{HoldUpArt} (21 of 36), a photo by Los Ojos De Muerte on Flickr.

Went to Hold Up Art Gallery this weekend to support RTSYSTM. Met him at Scaling the Walls and my daughter wanted to give him a drawing she did for him. Again he was ecstatic to get a piece from her and he introduced her to most of the artists at the event. Thanks to NICNAK, TEAL, James Haunt's, Andy Rios, Axis and especially RTSYSTM.

Cats Found {MontanaStoreLA}

CatsFound{MontanaStoreLA}_(9_of_13), a photo by Los Ojos De Muerte on Flickr.

I was just uploading theses picks and realized how much I love this statue of a cat. I am not a cat person by the way but to rock a statue of a cat at the house. CHERRY!

Scaling The Wall {Cella Gallery} Pt. 2

CellaGallery{NoHo}_(4_of_12), a photo by Los Ojos De Muerte on Flickr.

So here is a look at the rest of the pics from this great show that Cella Gallery put together Scaling The Wall in NOHO. I just love the lighting in this pic . It really looks great.

Mamiya pics coming soon just developed a few rolls and plan on having more this weekend here. CHEERS!

ThingsToCome - GaleriaObscura {DTLA}

ThingsToCome_GaleriaObscura{DTLA} (3 of 15), a photo by Los Ojos De Muerte on Flickr.

I really enjoyed this series of paintings. Beautiful color. Great imagery. The artwork reminded me of BioShock. Looks like she used acrylic buy I'm not too sure. Should have asked the curator. Anyways, if you in the area go check out this great new gallery, Galeria Obscura. Right near the Pico and Flower near the Chick Hearn station by the Metro. You won't be disappointed.

ScalingTheWall {CellaGallery}

ScalingTheWall{CellaGallery}_(2_of_3), a photo by Los Ojos De Muerte on Flickr.

Went to this great show in North Hollywood and can you believe it? I was the only guy in the room with a film camera. It's funny how folks see a film camera and know that you are the man to go to for pics. Anyways, my family had a great time! Lots of great art and really humbled artists. Definitely going to another Cella Gallery opening really soon!

Oh yeah! I'll be having more photos from this event coming soon. I have lots of film to process. Some coming soon from my new MAMIYA C330!

PurgatoryPizza{DTLA} (2 of 17)

PurgatoryPizza{DTLA} (2 of 17), a photo by Los Ojos De Muerte on Flickr.

What a totally unexpected place to find some really great work. Purgatory Pizza on 1st in Downtown Los Angeles. Great food and great art. You can't beat that!

RightUnderYourNose_(11_of_22)

RightUnderYourNose_(11_of_22), a photo by Los Ojos De Muerte on Flickr.

This shot has so much going on. The fence feels as if it was moving still. The opening are view ports to the other side even thou the you can still see thru the fence. One of my favorites in this series, {RUYN} Right Under Your Nose.

FollowtheTrails_(1_of_23)

FollowtheTrails_(1_of_23), a photo by Los Ojos De Muerte on Flickr.

Out of this new set I posted this is my favorite shot. I was photographing this spot just before sunset and the colors were just right.

Another great month...

I finished up my photo book, Candy Coated Vol. 1. Here is a slide show of it on FLICKR, check it out and leave comments. Also working on a Vol. 2 series for Candy Coated so keep checking back here for more details.



I've also been working on some great new designs for DVC. Here are a few pics of them and and hope you like what we are working on. They will be available in the near future at our webstore, www.dirtyvatoclothing.com. STAY DIRTY

Mooneyes Car Show 2007...

February goals...

Looking at last months entry of goals for January I have to say I'm pretty surprised at all that I have accomplished. Lets break down last month:

as for January...
• Finished building the box I needed to prep my screens to dry and get ready for exposure. Will start testing the box and hopefully print during this month of February.
• Sent files to Kwasi B. for RDL vs. DVC shirt collaboration and now just waiting to get my files to start on my end. Can't wait, Kwasi loved what I sent him.

Finished and added a couple of new goals from last month so here a peek at what I'm looking to do this month.

February 2010
• Buy some canvas and start working on new paintings. Total of 9 new paintings by me using acrylic and watercolors. Size of the paintings will be large format 26 x 30 possibly.
• Start taking notes for next photo project. The theme of this photo project will be from a book and adapting it to photo. Using digital and film to take the photos. I have a book picked and a model.
• Looking for locations to have another exhibit. The cities I have been looking at so far are Long Beach, Pomona, Whittier and Downtown L.A.. More details coming soon.
  

There are few more kinks that need to be worked but they will get done and I'm not worried. It's a process and sometimes you have to know when to roll with the punches and you might just come out unscathed.

The final product and my 50th post.

This Sunday Robert G. and I finished the box that we set out to build back two weeks ago. Purchased two more stud pillars and three more half stud pillars. Reason for doing so was to really give the box some more support. All in all the box came out great. I am able to hold 10 19x22 inch screens and have some room to hold my paints, emulsion, scooper and many other things. Overall this box has cost me $50+ to build and it was done pretty quickly.

Starting this week I will be testing the box itself for any light leaks. Also I will give the door of the box a rubber sealing so that no light can leak from the front. As of now I have plans to test and make this box cherry. By the end of the month I should be printing shirts, totebags and more.

Lastly this is my 50th blog entry and it's been great. I've only been on since June of 2008 and it feels like yesterday I was talking about how my business and I are just starting out to now being able to print my own stuff and really take charge of what we are producing. I look forward to this next month and showing you what we can accomplish.

Printmaking Class

My latest project from my printmaking class was a self-portrait in one color done with photo emulsion. I had drawn some lines and configured it with some photos Leo Quijano took of me at the HOC from the photobooths. Her is my first attempt in printing with this technique.



To be honest I did not like the way this project turned out. I had a few problems and they can easily be fixed. First problem was the emulsion, I did not let it cure as good as I should have. Second problem was the mesh size should be higher for greater detail. With theses solutions I should be able to move forward in perfecting my technique.

I'm looking forward already to next year with a new campaign for D.V. Clothing. Will get back to you with more details in the coming months. Stay Dirty!

What's he building in there?

I have been working on some iPhone and Macbook mockups to pitch at Gelaskins. Here is a glance at what I've been working on and I'll keep you posted on what comes of it. Leave comments and tell me what you think. Any criticism or approvals would be great. STAY DIRTY!

Dirty Dodge is on the Press

So I get a call from the printer in regards to Dirty Dodge that we are printing. It's just a normal press check to see if I'm satisfied witht he position of the shirts and to make any corrections. So far I have to say, thumbs up! Shirt will hopefully be on sale Sept 1st. STAY DIRTY!

Just finished this 25second short of our the new designs I've been tirelessly working on with the help of Robert Gutierrez and the beat by DJ Theorist. Hope you enjoy, and STAY DIRTY!