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

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

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

Huck Gee


Huck Gee moved to San Francisco in the early 90’s pursuing the venerable life of a b-boy. Maintaining day jobs that expanded his artistic vocabulary; he spent his nights testing his skills, tearing up floors, and his weekends searching for inspiration. Graphic design by day, graffiti and breaks by night, studying Miyamoto Musashi on the weekends. He later culled his skills as an illustrator, allowing him to explore more commercial art styles and delve into the alluring world of Japanese and Hong Kong pop art. Which in turn led him to the fascinating world of Toy Art & Design, and teaming up with a little known company named Kidrobot.


Huck has released numerous limited production toys through Kidrobot including some of the most exclusive and sought after Dunnys to date, figures for The Standard, DJ Qbert, and a series of figures for Barney’s New York which came dressed in the 2005 spring collections of five of the world’s most famous fashion designers: Marc Jacobs, Dries Van Noten, Jil Sander, Rick Owens, and Duckie Brown.


In addition, in the winter of 2007, Huck’s “Hello My Name Is” 8” Dunny was accepted into the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in NYC. It will be displayed as part of the main design collection galleries exhibition on the 3rd floor as of December 21, 2007. Huck has also consigned several pieces for one of the world’s leading fine art auction houses: Christie’s Auction House.


Not to be confined to the role of just toy designer and illustrator, and after seeing his designs ripped off by numerous other clothing companies, Huck has also launched his own clothing line: Moshpop Manufactory.


Over the last few years, the demand for Huck’s Custom Toy Art and illustrations has grown quite immense. With small runs of hand crafted Art Toys and original prints selling out in seconds online and shipping to art collectors worldwide. Huck now runs a studio in San Francisco with several assistants and the coming years bring a full schedule with signings, events and appearances planned the world over: more custom toys, new prints, and numerous new toy designs for Kidrobot, ToyQube, Adfunture, and Fresh Manila to name a few.







Visit Huck Gee’s website at: http://huckgee.com

Anthony Lawson


Anthony Lawson launched boneseeds.com to showcase his one of a kind and limited edition jewelry, original photography, paintings and limited edition prints; as well as, those of kindred artists.


“Bone Seeds is a site dedicated to artists that refuse to sell their work in high priced venues and are looking for an outlet to share their creations. Everything on the site is hand carved, painted, sculpted or forged making it all original work. We also offer limited edition prints and castings of paintings, jewelry and sculpture.”







Check out Anthony Lawson’s website at: http://www.boneseeds.com

David Gough


David Gough is a painter currently living in San Diego, California. His work has begun to take on more theistic themes, concentrating on creationist existential questions, life and death, politics, oppressive dogma,and issues of human origin-all the light stuff then.


His art has been exhibited, and collected worldwide-and featured in a variety of publications, as well as his own self published volume-’Gods and Monsters’





Check out David Gough’s website at: http://www.davidgoughart.com

Chase Tafoya


Chase Tafoya grew up in Merced, California. A kid who often found himself in trouble for paying more attention to his art than anything else, things never turned out as some might have warned. The stereotypical view that art and certain elements of urban street life contribute to a bad future, can easily be argued by him “Art gives those growing up an opportunity to strive for something greater than what is already so easily obtainable…considering so many art forms are connected or have been influenced from street life, it’s something that is positive and beautiful out of conditions that might not always be”.







Check out Chase Tofoya’s website at: http://www.chasetafoya.com

Ego One


Ego is a Seattle artist with a flair for slightly dark, whimsical creepiness, influenced by the macabre sides of tattoo culture, street art, and underground fine art. His work has been featured in galleries across North America, and published in many various media… and worn on the skin of his tattoo clients.







You can check out Ego’s website at: http://www.ego-art.blogspot.com

Stephen Haynes


Stephen Haynes is an artisan who works in a variety of mediums. His paintings and illustrations are used several formats including gig posters, logo treatments and fine art on wooden panels.







Check out Stephen Haynes’ website at: http://www.fatherofodin.net

Joe Boccia


Joe Boccia is a visual artist from the St. Petersburg area of west central Florida. Digital illustration and motion graphic design are just a couple of accolades Joe is involved in. When down time presents itself joe likes to draw, paint, watch violent movies, listen to metal, read sci-fi, and hang with his kitty named Jinx. When working Joe loves to draw skulls that he knows wont be approved by his corporate employer. Savy?







Check out Joe Boccia’s website at http://www.arkkive440.com.