Tastes Like Gold Part 4

Here is the 4th set of pictures from the Tastes Like Gold TLG crew. Thanks to G@BR!3L for all pictures. Click on the pictures to enlarge.


Tastes Like Gold Character


Transfusion Tastes Like Gold by Augor


Tastes Like Gold Tags


Augor Tastes Like Gold Billboard


Tastes Like Gold Tag


Tastes Like Gold Character on La Cienega


Trav Tastes Like Gold


Tastes Like Gold Character


Tastes Like Gold Character


Augor Tastes Like Gold



Naut Tastes Like Gold

Related:
Tastes Like Gold Part 1
Tastes Like Gold Part 2
Tastes Like Gold Part 3

More Graffiti in Japan

The following pictures are courtesy of Remo Camerota, author of the newly released book, Graffiti Japan. For more information about the book, check out GraffitiJapan.com.

If you are going to be in New York next month, check out the release launch of Graffiti Japan at the Alphabeta Gallery in Brooklyn: 70 Greenpoint Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11222 (Directions)

Graffiti Japan


Graffiti Japan


Obey Giant in Japan


Graffiti Japan


Graffiti Japan

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Graffiti - No surface is Spared

Walls, windows, trees, poles, trains, boats and of course trucks... There is no surface is spared from graffiti.

I spotted this truck on the Westside of Los Angeles on a residential street. All sides were covered in paint.


Truck Graffiti - The Blood Clots


Truck Graffiti Close Up


Truck Graffiti - Drugs, Shux


Truck Graffiti - Zen

The Crazy Robertson Stencils

The Crazy Robertson is a Los Angeles legend. He is not like any other person that calls the streets his home.

There is no other homeless guy that refuses money.
There is no other homeless guy that has a clothing company named after him and is involved in the creative process.
There is no other homeless guy that was drafted by the Kansas City Royals.
There is no other homeless guy that is on rollerblades and has superb dance moves.
The list can go on forever.

For more information, check out TheCrazyRobertson.com

Here are some stencils that celebrate The Crazy Robertson.

Crazy Robertson Stencil with a GraffHead tag


Crazy Robertson Stencil


Crazy Robertson Stencil


Crazy Robertson Stencil


Crazy Robertson Stencil


Crazy Robertson Stencil - Part of the Will Dance for Freedom Piece


Crazy Robertson Stencil - Part of the Will Dance for Freedom Piece


Crazy Robertson Stencil


Crazy Robertson "Negative" Stencil


Crazy Robertson Stencil

Cap Test - Blue Dot

We continue our cap test with the Blue Dot cap. This cap is a soft spray cap. If you press lighter you get a skinnier line and if you spray harder you get a fatter line. This cap works well for fills and if you want thicker outlines. The spray diameters are about 2 to 4 inches depending on how hard you press on the cap.


Thanks to James from Oink Art for the video using the Blue Dot cap.


The Blue Dot cap works on the following spray paint brands: Belton Molotow, Krylon, Montana Hardcore and Ironlak. It also works on Rustoleum brand paint, however as with the Transversal cap, it leaks. I also tried it on a cheap Osh brand and it completely leaks.

Crazy Gideon's

If you are from LA you have seen his commercials. He yells about his crazy discounted prices on electronics. Every town has a "crazy" guy that sells electronics at low prices. Crazy Gideon is LA's crazy guy.

Crazy Gideon's is in Downtown LA and has some fresh graffiti on its walls. Many businesses have realized that it is in their favor to allow graffiti artists paint their walls instead of tags showing up on a nightly basis.

Thanks to Ezo for the info.

Crazy Gideons Downtown Los Angeles


Ezo


Olak


Meex


Kofie TPS RF


Tyer CBS


Trixter WCA RF


Here is one of Crazy Gideon's commercials

Freeway Bombing Using Multiple Colors

Freeway bombing is insane. Cars are whizzing by you at high speeds. Catching tags is crazy, doing throw ups is crazier. But those that do multiple color paintings are out of their minds. These are some examples of Los Angeles graffiti that are either on freeway dividers or side walls.

Fuego KND PBK
Colors Used: Yellow, White, Black, Blue


Germ AMP UGR
Colors Used: White, Black, Blue


IRY Crew
Colors Used: Yellow, White, Black, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Pink, Grey


Owie AUB
Colors Used: White, Black, Blue


Dahm STP
Colors Used: Orange, Red, Black, White, Blue and Pink

Microsoft Likes Graffiti

Today I received an email from Microsoft promoting its new campaign "I'm a PC." It's a direct reply to Apple's Mac an PC commercials where the PC is depicted to be an idiot. I watched the "I'm a PC" commercial and about halfway through I noticed Los Angeles graffiti artist Man One COI declaring that he is a PC and he "..challenges the law."

I watched the Microsoft commercial a few more times just to make sure that my eyes are not playing tricks on me. Man One .appears about 20 seconds in the video and if you don't blink you can see him paint a wall. Microsoft may be using a graffiti artist to make itself look hip. Everyone associates Apple as being hip. It is amazing that Microsoft, one of the largest companies in the world, uses graffiti in its commercials. Hats off to Microsoft!

All of the GraffHead.com content is prepared on PC. So I guess GraffHead.com is a PC.


Man One COI - "I challenge the Law"


Man One COI - "This is my office "

Futura Strategic Synchronicity VIP Event

I used my GraffHead VIP status and attended the preview night of Futura's LA show entitled Strategic Synchronicity. The event was held in what I consider Downtown Los Angeles' skid row district. The building had a great vibe with high ceilings that completely fit Futura's work. The turnout was amazing and everyone looked like they were enjoying themselves.



It was great to finally see Futura's work in person, since I had heard so much about him. Futura was involved in graffiti's early days in New York. He started doing graffiti in 1970 way before most of the current graffiti artists were even born.

A short video so you can get a feel for Futura's Strategic Synchronicity show



The event had a live DJ and video of Futura's work was playing on a screen hanging from the high ceiling. The colors and Futura's signature designs were inspiring.



The show runs Friday, September 19 - Sunday, Sep 21. If you are in Los Angeles, I suggest you make time to check it out. The gallery is open 11AM to 6PM and is located at 610 South Main Street Los Angeles CA 90014.


Picture taken outside of the Futura Gallery


My favorite piece from Futura's Strategic Synchronicity show.

Check out the rest of Futura's work from the Strategic Synchronicity show