Original Paint Louis 2014 Sketch by IzzeWSTPaint Louis 2014 finalized arwork.
Paint Louis 2014 artwork in Blue and FusciaPaint Louis 2014 artwork in Aqua and Red
I was asked a few months back if I would be interested in creating the official event and tee shirt artwork for Paint Louis 2014. Being familiar with some of the history behind the event made my decision a “no brainer” and I gladly accepted the challenge. I attempted to create a piece that was relatively easy to read, yet not watered down in any way stylistically. I also had to work with their color limitations for screen printing so I tried to keep the pallet to a minimum. I ended up going with a Gold, Navy, Black, and Lt Grey color scheme which is similar to their local NFL team’s colors. I also threw out a few more color options I liked for good measure. In the end, I believe they made some changes to the colors for their event tee which I am eager to see this weekend in person at the event this weekend.
Paint Louis is taking place from August 29th through Sept 1 in St. Louis, MO. If you are anywhere near the are, we encourage you to come out to check out all of the artwork and events that will be taking place this weekend. Saratoga Sake and myself will be there repping Wild Style Technicians along with our freind Unique ASK XMEN so feel free to stop by and say hi if you see us out there working!
Ironlak BBQ Burners San Diego FlierIronlak paint for the artists courtesy of Ironlak!Setting up up shop at Ironlak BBQ Burners San Diego at Writerz BlokBrisk and the rest of the TCR squad getting started at Ironlak BBQ Burners San DiegoBrisk TCR Outline with an Ironlak paper weightWST wall with Arest, Zone, and Dazeroc going up at Ironlak BBQ Burners San DiegoArtists at work on a hot day in San Diego…Ironlak BBQ Burners San Diego going down!Tuesick, Style, Angel Once, and Luke at Ironlak BBQ Burners San DiegoBlondy 1 ME at Ironlak BBQ Burners San DiegoDazeRoc WST working his fill in at Ironlak BBQ Burners San DiegoIrolaks at use…Izze WST Freestyle’d OutlineUnique ASK at Ironlak BBQ Burners San DiegoPose 2 AKA Maxx Moses at Ironlak BBQ Burners San DiegoPose 2 AKA Maxx Moses at Ironlak BBQ Burners San DiegoArest 150 WST ADD working on his fill inArmor TCR putting in work at Ironlak BBQ BurnersZane 1 TCR WCA at work at Ironlak BBQ Burners San DiegoZone 1 WST putting in work in the heat at Irolak BBQ Burners San DiegoTools of the trade…Arest 150 braving the heat at Ironlak BBQ Burners San DiegoIronlak Family Member: Ewok MSKCheech Wizard and Lizard by AmniUnique ASK at work…Izze WST working the color scheme.Blondy ME at Ironlak BBQ Burners San DiegoEwok MSK at Ironlak BBQ Burners San DiegoBrisk TCR at BBQ Burners San DiegoZane TCR WCA detail image.Zane TCR WCA at Ironlak BBQ Burners San DiegoBrave TCR at BBQ Burners San DiegoArmor TCR CBS at Ironlak BBQ Burners San DiegoPose 2 at BBQ Burners San DiegoOpts 1 at Ironlak BBQ Burners San DiegoUnique at Ironak BBQ Burners San DiegoJest at BBQ Burners San DiegoJest at Ironlak BBQ Burners San DiegoBugie at Ironlak BBQ Burners San DiegoDG tribute piece by Duel RIS WSTIzze at Ironalk BBQ Burners San DiegoTuesick CMR at Ironlak BBQ Burners San DiegoStyle at BBQ Burners San DiegoAngelonce character details.Angelonce character details.Luke at Ironlak BBQ Burners San DiegoSake WST IBM at BBQ Burners San DiegoSake WST IBM Final right detail image.Sake WST IBM Final left detail image.Arest 150 WST ADD at Ironlak BBQ Burners San DiegoSpeedy Gonzelez by Zone 1WSTZone 1 WST TFL at Ironlak BBQ Burners San DiegoZone1WST “E” detailDazeRoc WST at Ironlak BBQ Burners San DiegoDazeRoc flexing the can skills at Ironlak BBQ Burners San Diego
I was extremely honored a couple of months back to be asked if I could help arrange a line up and help host Ironlak BBQ Burners San Diego to be held at Writerz Blok. Needless to say, I jumped at the opportunity as San Diego has been a bit slow on the number of events as of late and it’s something that I enjoy doing. Plus it was a great opportunity to get everyone out for a day of painting, music, and free BBQ! It took a while for us to get the date on the locked in on the calendar but with the help of Sergio from the Blok we got it done and the event took place August 16th, 2014. Some of the artists who painted that day include:
Brisk TCR
Brave TCR
Zane TCR
Armor TCR
Pose 2 CBS
Wyze
Amni
Sake 1 WST IBM
Blondy ME
Jest
Bugie
Unique Izzy WST
Arest WST Zone WST DazeRoc WST
Style TFL CBS
Tuesick
Opts
Shakle
Kuya
Duel RIS
and Ewok MSK courtesy of Ironlak!
Overall, it was a great day of painting and BBQ with good people that will go down in San Diego Graffiti history. The Writerz Blok team of Sergio and Jose should be commended for their great work in hosting the event and managing the Ironlak paint and supplies for the artists. Also, a big thanks to DJ Kid Riz for bringing out the Turntables and Sound and in addition to lining up a few more DJ’s to keep it lively throughout the day. Lastyly, on behalf of Writerz Blok, the San Diego Hip Hop community, and all of the artists involved, and myself, I would like to extend a huge thank you to Ironlak for all of their support in helping bring BBQ Burners to San Diego!
