"My heart is broken again......"

Hera's work always grabs me in a deeper place then others...It speaks for my sympathy, my fear, and my pain...Not sure if that the intentions of her work but to me it speaks loud...The faces she paints always look as if they've had things taken away only leaving the deep embedded scar of loss...That is an emotion that I constantly feel...

-Elmer

I know there is Love somewhere.....

I know it's out there somewhere...

-Elmer

Scooter of the day...

As part of the promotions of the NEIGHBORHOOD “LUKER” collection, a scooter finds its way into the mix. Keeping in line with the aesthetics of the collection, the scooter features a simple all black paint-job with a LUKER logo on the front and sides.

My Muse!

I think I'm in love...

See more wonderful pictures of this lovely dime piece...
www.berniedexter.com

-Elmer

TRON: Legacey

The nerd inside of me can't stay still after watching this...straight banger in my opinion, I can't wait...

-Elmer

"Clearing my Head"

I usually do a strictly acrylic piece after I do a scratchbord...It helps to clear my head...I also utilize these paintings to get ideas out of me that have been clogged...It's kinda of like a massive idea bomb just exploded on wood...I didn't like this panel when I first started but overtime it really grew on me...The character's name is Agatha...I snagged the bat character from my favortie cartoon Transylvania 6-5000...I'm thinking about getting him tattooed, that would be fly...! get it...bat------fly.



Abracadabra!!!
-Elmer

Seventh Letter Love...

7th Letter X Agenda from Agenda Tradeshow on Vimeo.

Carlos Ramos

Open to the public, the reception for “India” will take place on Saturday, August 15 from 7 to 10pm, and the show will be on view until September 3, 2009.

Carlos Ramos was born and raised in Burbank, California where he was obsessed with Nintendo, Garbage Pail Kids, Iron Maiden album covers and Mad Magazine.

Throughout his youth, he continued to develop his artistic interests and graduated from the California Institute of the Arts with a BFA in Character Animation and later went on to teach Character Design and Storyboarding at Cal Arts. Ramos has created numerous shows for Cartoon Network, Walt Disney Studios, and Nickelodeon, including The X’s and Chalkzone, which garnered him an Annie Award for Individual Achievment in Art Direction.

His talent also extends to writing for animated television series such as Cartoon Network’s Time Squad and Whatever Happened to Robot Jones. And last year, he was commissioned by Nike to create print advertisements and a painting installation for its Mexico City store opening.

Ramos’ work has been featured in numerous galleries including Gallery 1988 and I Am 8-Bit, and he co-hosted the Burning Brush auctions with Tim Biskup. He currently lives in the Silverlake Hills with his Boston Terrier Bucket and enjoys running, shooting at the LA Gun Club and doing stand-up comedy in Hollywood. For more information about Ramos, visit carloscharlesramos.blogspot.com.

Fear(S) of the Dark...

-Elmer

Vincent...

-Vincent is the story of a young boy, Vincent Malloy, who pretends to be like the actor Vincent Price (who narrates the film). He is obsessed with the tales of Edgar Allan Poe, and it is his detachment from reality when reading them that leads to his delusions that he is in fact a tortured artist, deprived of the woman he loves, mirroring certain parts of Poe's "The Raven". The film ends with Vincent being tortured by the goings-on of his make-believe world, quoting "The Raven" as he falls to the floor in frailty, believing himself to be dead.

Tim Burton hands down has to be one of the most visionary influences throughout my life...His grimsly imagination has been the fuel to my fire for years and years...

-Elmer

Sushi Purple

Pose MSK/AWR jus released his limited edition can from Ironlak...Got to love purple...

Take a Second...

This short made my night, reminds me of Kara Walkers silouettes...Amazing non the less...I love the steam punk setting...I've been quite intrigued by the whole SteamPunk movement...

enjoy,
-Elmer

I can't wait......

I love this setup the whole color scheme is on point...got to love that fat booty! I have so many ideas for my Ruckus aka Sour Grapes...

-Give a hoot and scoot.....

Sneezing Snails!!!

-Craola Simkins x Amy Sol...beautiful nightmares

Guerilla Paws!!!

-Great Design...

-Great color ways...

Hometown Hero!

Mike Giant Interview from David Mongan on Vimeo.

Congratulations Giant...

-Elmer

SubCrew Love!!!

I love the fanny pack turn chest pack...the checker details in the pant cuffs is genius...

Head to toe checker print is the new all over print....you heard it hear first!

-A little insight into my early inspirations that have retained as much value as when I first fell in love with them...I would say that 75% of all my inspiration comes from over the pond whether it is: SubCrew, Anime/Manga, Scooters, A Bathing Ape( Not BAPE!!!), Bounty Hunter, Swagger...Japan has always pushed me as an artist/designer...The constant reinvention of Americana that Japan has become known for...Taking American Cultures and really stamping that rising sun vibe over them, making them fresh and innovative...Is what really holds my attention...One day I will make my pilgrimage to my inspirational mecca...

-Elmer

Damn Giraffe!!!

I don't want to grow up I'm a Toys R Us kid!!! I blame that damn Giraffe for my obsession with toys...thanks Geoffrey

Stussy x REAS (Todd James) - Summer 2009 Capsule Collection | FRESHNESS - Established in 2003 | Sneakers, Toys, Shops & Fashion

Stussy x REAS (Todd James) - Summer 2009 Capsule Collection | FRESHNESS - Established in 2003 | Sneakers, Toys, Shops & Fashion

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"Up in Smoke Baby!"

The weed donut is courtesy of Rebel8.com...
This reminds me of that part in Cheech and Chong when there talking about the wagon made of liquid weed, shits classic just like this delectable bikini.....MMMMMMMMM

Elmer-
ps. Put it in the Air!

Pole!

The video speaks for itself...

Nicola Verlato

Van Arno- Medusa Infested

Nicola Verlato-Mothers 2

I really try to post artists that really grab my attention...Nicola paintings are amazing in composition and movement...I have always admired painters that put the time and energy into oil...Although there is an amazing school of acrylic painters...I've always felt that acrylic lacked a luminescence that oil paintings carried...Nicola's paintings remind me of Van Arno's...But I think it's just becasue they both carry the same theatrical quality.