Writing: Latino Gang Graffiti in Los Angeles
Cholo writing is the style of graffiti used by Mexican gangs in Los Angeles. Unlike its bulbous comic counterpart on the East Coast, Cholo has roots in curiously formal calligraphic and black letter traditions.
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Marking in L.A.: An Interview with François Chastanet — AIGA | the professional association for design: "Writing: Latino Gang Graffiti in Los Angeles"
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Facebook: The Art of Grey Matter
If you're on Facebook, become a fan of the new "The Art of Grey Matter" Fan Page! The link is at the bottom of this post.
Help Me, Grey matter, kick off my new adventures as an illustrator and artist, while I leave the design community in my back seat. Graphics and coloring pretty pictures is the life for me - Oh yeah, NEW graffiti coming soon, too!
Until next time.
PEACE
Facebook: The Art of Grey Matter
Friday, October 16, 2009
Estria's Graffiti, Murals & Art Shows: Tempt One Creates Art with ONLY His Eyes
This story is one of the amazing realities that has come about in our culture of graffiti/hip hop. This person, an amazing human being, known in my world as Tempt One has been through a great deal, but is here to discuss his ailment and his art, which now go hand in hand.
Estria's Graffiti, Murals & Art Shows: Tempt One Creates Art with ONLY His Eyes
Subway Art: 25th Anniversary Edition
I was really happy to find out one of the instruments, the great Bible of graffiti, Subway Art is having a 25th Anniversary edition released. Check out this video featuring interviews with Martha Cooper and Henry Chalfant, the authors of the book and two names who should stand out to anyone involved in the worldwide graffiti movement.
YouTube - Subway Art: 25th Anniversary Edition
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About RYME and Grey Matter
- Grey Matter
- Grey Matter (aka Ruben Young) is an anthropologist, activist, artist, MC & blogger working as a freelance graphic designer and illustrator. Originally from the Inland Empire, CA. Currently living and working in Sacramento, CA.