Bamboo Charlie's World

By the Los Angeles river, a homeless man has created his own paradise. This summer I had the privilege of visiting Bamboo Charlie's Yard. It is enclosed yard located in Boyle Heights right next to the LA river.
Bamboo Charlie, as everyone calls him, has cleared a section of land overgrown by bamboo trees and made it his own living space and graffiti art gallery. Charlie keeps the area spotless. He has a generator for electricity which powers his electric stove and TV. Next time you feel like you are out on your luck, think about Bamboo Charlie. Instead of dwelling on being homeless, he took action and created his own world. Update: Check out Part 2

KOG

Body Art by Sogr

We got some great pictures sent in by Sogr. Instead of using a wally, he is using the female body as his canvas. Enjoy!

Graffiti Body Art by Sogr

San Francisco Bombing

This is a small sample of the street bombing that I saw while I was San Francisco earlier this year. I know I missed a lot. More graffiti coverage from San Francisco coming soon.

Niets ICR TAF

Mr. Barfman - LA Graffiti

Los Angeles has some really creative graffiti writers. It was not enough to climb up to this spot, this writer took it to a different level. I hope to see more of these. Update: Barfman strikes again

Mr. Barfman - LA Graffiti

LA Freeways - Another November Update

We have a great group of freeway graffiti pictures. These pictures are from Pasadena, Los Angeles, Inglewood and Orange County. Some are technically not freeway spots, but freeway exits. Also, as much as we don't like to see beef, we don't make judgments, we just document the streets.

Batle 663K - thanks to Susan M for this picture

Arbe KOG LTS - Train Smashing

We got some recent pictures by Arbe KOG LTS smashing trains.

Video: You thought the Cats were Bad?

In response to the recent crackdown on graffiti artists in LA, including the cat tagger, a group of faux celebrities got together in support of graffiti. No surface is spared as the celebrities battle for a great cause.

This Saturday - Rick Ordonez - Kitty Litter - Art Show

Saturday November 20, 2010 7-9PM

All proceeds will go to help with Rick Ordonez' legal fees.

Mid-City Arts Gallery
5113 West Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90019 (directions)

"Authorities on Wednesday announced they've taken one of the Los Angeles region's most hardcore criminals off the streets -- a man who surely strikes fear into the eyes of Hells Angels, Crips, Bloods and Girl Scouts alike. That's right, he's the ... kitty cat graffiti artist. (We shiver just thinking about it)." - LA Weekly

"The detective said Ordonez kept cats as pets and described him as a "cat-lover." - Pasadenastarnews.com.

"You might have seen the "cat" tags all over downtown Los Angeles. They're on buildings and on freeways. They're the faces of cats. They might seem cute but they cost taxpayers a lot of money." - CBS News

"Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Ray G. Jurado ordered Ordonez to remain jailed on $50,000 bail, despite a defense request that he be released on his own recognizance." - Fox News

"An Alhambra graphic designer accused of being a prolific tagger responsible for painting cat figures on freeways and buildings around downtown Los Angeles was charged Friday with six counts of felony vandalism." - La Times

Vyal COI LOD - In Progress Pictures from the Video

Last week we released our latest video featuring Vyal COI LOD in Los Angeles' Arts District. Here are 13 in progress pictures from his work.

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Vyal COI LOD - Los Angeles Graffiti Video


Vyal COI LOD - Los Angeles Graffiti Video


Vyal COI LOD - Los Angeles Graffiti Video


Vyal COI LOD - Los Angeles Graffiti Video


Vyal COI LOD - Los Angeles Graffiti Video


Vyal COI LOD - Los Angeles Graffiti Video


Vyal COI LOD - Los Angeles Graffiti Video


Vyal COI LOD - Los Angeles Graffiti Video


Vyal COI LOD - Los Angeles Graffiti Video


Vyal COI LOD - Los Angeles Graffiti Video


Vyal COI LOD - Los Angeles Graffiti Video

Freights Benched in Southern California

New update in our trains section

Top of the Dome 7 - Pictures by Amayzun - Part 2

Check out part 2 of the pictures by Amayzun from the November 6, 2010 event at Crewest in Los Angeles. "Top of the Dome" is Crewest's 7th annual Dia De Los Muertos Celebration exhibition.Top of the Dome featured dozens of ceramic skulls designed by Gregg Stone and painted on by artists. Be sure to also check out part 1.

Top of the Dome Art Show

Los Angeles Graffiti Artist Spotlight - Ider

We have a great set of pictures showing work from LA graffiti artist Ider. Most of the pictures were shot at the Visions Crew, Rock Angels Yard in Los Angeles.

Ider with Astek and Eyeone behind

South Central Tour

I took these pictures a while ago. This wall was painted in 2009.

South Central LA - K4P SAC

Top of the Dome 7 - Pictures by Amayzun - Part 1

Check out pictures by Amayzun from the November 6, 2010 event at Crewest in Los Angeles. "Top of the Dome" is Crewest's 7th annual Dia De Los Muertos Celebration exhibition.Top of the Dome featured dozens of ceramic skulls designed by Gregg Stone and painted on by artists.

The show is on view through November 28, 2010

Vyal One - Los Angeles Graffiti Video

We filmed Los Angeles graffiti artist Vyal COI LOD in Los Angeles' Arts District. You have seen Vyal's superb work on walls before, now see him in action in this video. Update: See in progress pictures from the video.

Let's Do Some Gardening - Cat LA Freeway Spot

A month ago this great cat fill-in was completely covered by overgrown bushes. Recently someone did some gardening exactly in front of the cats. Coincidence? I don't think so.


Cats - Gardening

Halloween Will Live on Forever

Halloween just passed but this train will run long after. Thanks to Spencer 14.2.1 for the pictures. See more in the train section.

Eon75 - New Works in San Francisco

We got some great pictures sent in by graffiti artist Eon75. All these are recent productions painted in San Francisco.

Eon75

User submission - LA Graffiti Part 2

We got more pictures from Batle663. This set contains many heavy hitters like Script (freeways) and Fuego (freights).

Script KI

Thursday 11/11 - 11:11 Art Show Benefit for PS Arts

November 11, 2010 7PM - 12AM

Creative Brand Agency, ADBD presents 11/11
8246 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048 (Directions)

A portion of the proceeds from the 11/11 show will go to P.S. ARTS FOUNDATION. P.S. ARTS is a public school art foundation whose mission is to improve the lives of children by bringing arts education to underserved public schools and their communities.

This one of a kind gallery event features 11 artists, each with a single piece of art sold in two formats: a gallery wrapped canvas and a museum quality lithograph. Curated by Marcella Kroll, these limited edition prints feature amazing work from artists: Adam Harteau, Albert Reyes, Annie Madison, Brandy Flower, Cat Cult, Cryptik, Shark Toof, Eric Coleman, Vanessa Prager, Kime Buzzelli and Marcella Kroll.

The 11/11 Collection opens Thursday Nov. 11th 7pm-12am and will be available for viewing from November 12th - November 14th, 9am - 6pm daily.

Please RSVP at rsvp@adbranddevelopment.com go to www.adbdx.com for more information

Gil One Rest In Piece

Our condolences go out to his family, friends and crew. Rest in Peace Gil One. Here is a small sample of Gile One's recent works.

Mr. Jaber Video - Paints a piece + Addresses Internet Beef

Jaber paints a piece using Sabotaz paint. He also addresses a kid that has been feuding with him over the internet. Internet beef at its finest.

November 2010 - LA Freeway Graffiti Report

The freeways get seen. They get seen by graffiti writers, civilians and cops. They bring you fame and trouble and depending on the spot, you can easily get killed. Here are pictures of graffiti on the LA freeway system that are running right now. Update: Another November LA graffiti report

RK in Chinatown

User Submissions - Group Post

Lately we have been getting so many submissions that we couldn't keep up with the pace. We apologize to everyone that has not gotten a response back. We probably have your submission, give us some time to sort through them. Here are some of the pictures that were sent in. Thanks everyone, keep them coming! (Click on the Send in Button on top)

Noner O4C MGOT

Way of the Gun - Work in Progress Pictures

Here are 15 new pictures from the Way of the Gun video that we released last week. To protect the innocent, we cannot reveal the identity of the artist featured in the video.

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Way of the Gun - Graffiti Video


Way of the Gun - Graffiti Video


Way of the Gun - Graffiti Video


Way of the Gun - Graffiti Video


Way of the Gun - Graffiti Video


Way of the Gun - Graffiti Video


Way of the Gun - Graffiti Video


Way of the Gun - Graffiti Video


Way of the Gun - Graffiti Video


Way of the Gun - Graffiti Video


Way of the Gun - Graffiti Video


Way of the Gun - Graffiti Video


Way of the Gun - Graffiti Video


Way of the Gun - Graffiti Video