Articles from March 2010

Shirts and Destory has just launched a new set of shirts by tattoo and fine artist, Daniel Albrigo. Real cool stuff, and as always some killer skulls!







Get them now from http://www.shirtsanddestroy.com

Pushead gets the SPARROW treatment! That’s right, to be released on March 24th, the 15th edition in the SPARROW series will feature PUSHEAD! Like all the previous versions, this will be a 6 1/4″ x 6 1/4″ hardcover book with 48 pages….no text, just art! Designed and edited by Ashley Wood, the SPARROW series is like a small museum style book, and previous versions have featured the art of Phil Hale, Kent Williams, Sergio Toppi, Glenn Barr, Shane Glines, Ashley Wood, and more. The illustrations inside the book, will showcase half in full color and the other half will be B&W. Published by IDW.








You can grab one for less than $10 here: Sparrow Volume 17: Pushead

John Bicknell


John Bicknell is the owner and a tattoo artist at Steel City Tattoo in Bethlehem, PA. Along with his excellent tattoo work, John paints and works on designs for various projects. We recently featured a stellar design he did for Old Skull Skateboards.







You can check out more of John Bicknell’s work at: http://www.myspace.com/johnbicknell24

A new collection from Hydro74‘s collection: The Brass Tack.


This one is designed by Zombie Yeti and is printed on super-soft tri-blend t-shirts for that vintage look and feel.


Snag one and check out the rest of the collection at: http://brasstackapparel.com

Jason Goad is offering up these custom designed Keds from Zazzle.


Get ‘em here: http://www.zazzle.com

Brian Mercer


“You’re an artist who does no art”


That was perhaps the most influential thing anyone has ever said to me. I had always been involved in art. Since I was small, all the way through teen and college years, but I strayed. I spent years running around Philadelphia with my head on fire; sampling drugs and booze, fraternizing with stoners, strippers, gangsters, metal heads and punks, and meanwhile finding myself in the music of Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, The Beatles, Johnny Cash, and the Allman Brothers. Plus, I discovered punk through the religion of skateboarding. All the while, I was surrounded by the art of comic books, punk flyer art, and skate zines. Still, something was missing. I couldn’t find happiness in what turned out to be an experimental lifestyle, and I had no stability. Then, my brother Kevin and a friend (thanx Matt) held me down and told me I wasn’t following my true calling in life, art. I can’t thank them enough.


So I got to work, but as is usual in most things in my life, I had to find my own way (the hard way). I focused and fooled around with different mediums. I started incorporating everything that influenced me and put it into my sketches, paintings, and finally my posters. Soon bands started to take notice. Down and Alabama Thunderpussy gave me initial support. Since then, I have been blessed with being able to work with bands that I love and respect. Plus, I found exciting new bands and friends along the way. I am truly lucky. The small triumphs that I have accomplished have allowed me to expand on my wildest dreams. Any support I have now, or in the future, is greatly appreciated. Thanks for stopping by!







You can check out Brian Mercer’s website at: http://mercerrock.com

Here’s a new shredder from Old Skull Skateboards. Nice quality skateboard deck made in America out of hard rock maple. Sick Graphics by John Bicknell.


You can score one at: http://www.oldskullskateboards.com

Grime


To tattoo enthusiasts, Grime needs no introduction. But, to the uninitiated, let’s just say that the Grime Monster is one of the best in the business. From his absolutely insane tattoo work to his clothing company, Black Claw, Grime pumps out some of the best lines you’ll ever see. His shop is called the Skull and Sword, so you know we’re down!







Check out Grime’s website at: http://www.grimemonster.com

Behold “As The Mind Wanders.” Jeremy Fish delivers the 10th installment to the Decoder Print Series and it is super sweet. Coming off his largest museum installation of his career Jeremy hopped in his awesome van and drove to Austin to hang out and make some art. This one came in at 21 layers and will look super nice on your wall.


Printed in an edition of 100. 80 are available for sale. Price is $250. Pretty good deal for a 21 color silkscreened print!


Grab one here: http://thedecoderring.com

Scott Move


“I live and work somewhere in between the day to day grind and the darkness of my brain. In daily limbo, I create pen and ink drawings to let the demons out to whoever will have them. I am inspired by my hatred for the modern world, and by Black Sabbath. Contact me and I will draw for you.”







You can visit Scott Move’s website at: http://isawnothing.blogspot.com