After months of trying to make our new apartment 'just right' Carlos and I have finally gotten around to taking photos. We love our new spot and wanted to share the fruits of our labor! Check out all the photos!

View the East's New Home

As many of my friends know, I'm a total placophile. So when I discovered that the oldest operating pet cemetery in the world was located in New York I made my way down there on a sunny afternoon.

Hartsdale Pet Cemetery started in 1896 and since then has buried over 70,000 animals on its grounds. Most are dogs and cats but there were bears, lions, bunnies, fish, and even an elephant.

The tombstones here were great - the names, the photos. It was a good time.

View my Hartsdale Pet Cemetery Photo Album.

June 27th marked KAWS' first solo museum exhibition. The exhibit includes his most recent paintings, sculptures, and drawings, as well as a survey of his iconic street art, apparel, product and graphic designs.

I would have pictured this type of retrospective to be displayed at the Brooklyn Art Museum, MoMA, or even LACMA. It was very interesting to see the choice of venue for this exhibit. Never the less, it was nice to see it in a less hectic setting. You can check out all the photos that I took at the opening on my Flickr. Enjoy the photos and go see it in person now through the New Year!

Coney Island celebrates the start of summer every year with the annual Mermaid Parade. It's definitely the most elaborate kick-off with thousands of people dressed in amazing costumes and partying on the boardwalk only like NYC knows how to.

Check out the photos from the Mermaid Parade on my Flickr

Friday, June 4th marked the opening of "Disturbance in the Force" a Tribute to Star Wars at Hope Gallery. It was my first official show since I joined the HOPE crew and I couldn't be happier. We had over 65 pieces of artwork from artists including some of my favs like Joe Capobianco, Sket One and The Beast Brothers. We even had special appearance from the 501st Conn Squad!

You can see photos from the opening on the Hope Gallery Flickr

You can buy the artwork online at The Hope Gallery Shop and you can see it in person at the gallery through July 5th - so come on by!

Hope Gallery
835 Woodward Ave
New Haven, CT 06512

I love this lil' Capo Girl!

I am very excited to have had the opportunity to produce a toy with my favorite tattoo artist Joe Capobianco. The Bride, which is based off the tattoo Joe did for me a few years ago, is limited to 400 color pieces and only 50 glow.

These figures will go on sale for $99 Thursday, May 20th at www.hopegallerytattoo.com/shop

The official release and signing will be Friday, May 21st from 6-8PM at the Hell City Tattoo Fest with a special convention only price of $75.

Every order placed on the Hope Gallery Shop or at Hell City will receive a limited Joe Capobianco print signed and numbered out of 100.

Straight from the source!

Premium Stash: New limited edition gear from the crew now available!

Hell yeah! A premium run is in effect, just in time for the coming summer. We’ve got five all-new artist series, limited edition shirts for both men and women. This has got to be our finest stash yet! This premium series features shirts by Jim Mahfood (LA), Jim Koch (WA), Ken Keirns (BAY), The Tree House Press (UK), and Angry Face (CHI). All of these are available for both men and women, in your choice of short or long sleeve.

We also have a few bonuses for you. First off, all orders get a free button pack by all artists in the crew, as well as free stickers. In addition, all orders over $100 get a free surprise shirt. And get this one: Everyone who orders from the Secret Stash will be entered to win one of two $50 gift certificates we’re giving away to our online store. Woo-hoo!

Check out the goods below and get yours right here before they’re gone forever: http://premiumstash.com.

SEEN is probably one of the most amazing people that I have ever had the pleasure of getting to know. At one his many summertime BBQs in the Bronx I asked the Godfather of Graffiti to show me how he does his legendary Throw Up. He grabbed a can of paint and I whipped out my camera and what we have here is a 3 minute visual instructional video for all you graff heads to enjoy.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE FULL VIDEO

Much love and respect to Richie and special thanks to DJ Spider and Urban Medium for the mix!

**Coming Sunday, May 9th at 12pm EST only on http://thebeastbrothers.storenvy.com/

"Rest in Beast" is the latest custom 8" MUNNY from The Beast Brothers series. Dedicated to their good friend Pablo Perro, this Day of the Dead figure is 100% hand crafted and comes with a complete altar setting for display. Limited to 10 pieces worldwide.

Each figure includes:
- 8" painted MUNNY
- Hand sewn tuxedo jacket with shirt and tie and custom skull button
- Gold pocket watch each featuring a unique time depending on what number your custom is (1:10 is the same as 1/10, 2:10 is 2/10, etc.)
- A hand crafted wood box coffin featuring lazer etched exterior, lined pink satin interior, and accessory drawer
- 3 miniature glow in the dark 'sugar skulls'
- 1 clay pot direct from Mexico City
- 5 pieces of chopped paper designed by The Beast Brothers
- 2" x 3" picture frame with memorial photo
- 1 'lighted' tea candle

For photos on the process and more detailed photos CLICK HERE

Special Thanks to PULSE International for all their help and support!

Tonight in SF was the opening of Scott C. and Nathan Stapley's latest show "Amicvs Monstrvm". I would have officially DIED to get my hands on "Drunk Frankenstein", but alas, at Scott campbell's prices they get swooped up quickly. I'm sure the others will get sold in no time, especially since the show is only up till the 18th!

If you aren't in the area you can check out the artwork on the Gallery 1998 site. I swear Scott's stuff is so fuckin cute it makes me wanna cry.

Amicvs Monstrvm
Gallery 1988 SF
Open now through May 28th