12ozProphet

This was a freestyle painted in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1996 on my European Mission with Monk SCA/AKB and were fortunate enough to stay with Bates. This was a time when Graffiti was really pure for us and we would have done anything just to be rocking walls. We had no responsibilities, no mortgages, no families, nothing. Not that I would give all that up now but it was surely a very free time in our lives and I would recommend it to anyone in their early 20’s to do. Crazy thing about this day was that we had no motive of transportation, little ends and no guides. Bates had to ask us to leave the night prior because his Mom was a little nervous about us staying there and I couldn’t blame her. We were some dirty, stinky, thug ass Americans sleeping on Bates rug on his hard wood floor. The hospitality was very much appreciated and we had no problem leaving when asked. Bates was one of the nicest, most down to earth, graffiti legends I’ve ever met in my life. This day in particular was very fullfilling graffiti day for us. I don’t recall everything that happened but I can tell you that trooping through the back-woods and city of Denmark showed the true King that Bates was. It was rediculous, every time we would come across an abandoned building or even a park bathroom in the middle of a forest, we would find Bates handywork. The guy was everywhere. It was inspiring and we came home with a whole new appreciation for European Graffiti, it’s artists and the awesome heads that we were fortunate enough to meet over there. They truly had their city locked down. From Subways to Platforms, it was a city on fire. My biggest regret during that trip was not pushing to get some of the writers to take us to hit the Subways out there. Bates had told us that he had asked some members of MOAS if they would take us and they politely declined. I didn’t blame them, we had absolutely no experience hitting them and we would have totally been a liability. Still in the end, one of the greatest experiences I’ve ever had in my life. Oh and one more comment on how thick and awesome the paint was over there, known as Quick, we finished our pieces in the rain. It was only a light rain but none the less, it was rain!
Found here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/erosoneakbtci/4407974790/

Sek and Bates -dont sweat the technic
Nordhavn Rooftop 1992 Copenhagen

GRAFFITI TATTOO – KINGS ON SKIN
available on the 15th of March 2010

Graffiti Tattoo – Kings on Skin documents the transition that graffiti writers are increasingly making into the tattoo world. These spray paint technicians are making a splash worldwide with their color mastery and wild styles, creating a new visual language on skin that includes letters and boldness, burners and characters. Join us in celebrating the artwork of the best artists that have made the transition from the streets to the tattoo shops around the world, including Jason Kundell, Mr. Went, Ces, Sabe, Timmi Mensah, Circle and many others.
take a look here:
http://www.fromheretofame.com/downloads/OTRB_TATTOO_teaser.pdf
more info here:
http://www.fromheretofame.com/

Bates throw up on a toy truck for Lil’ Kay…

I received a package in the mail today with some
samples of “CITY INKS” Markers
Better color,more pigment….In for a test out!
Thanks to Neil!
More info here:
http://www.mastersintl.com/

Batez and Rens , Done at night 1992
and still running on the line today 2010

Tribal Presents an OG RISK Exclusive from Willie Toledo on Vimeo.

New video with Graffiti legend OG RISK for Tribal.
more info here:
http://riskrock.com/

BATES Sketch By RIME MSK
Here’s a quick one I did while working on some shirt graphics.
It’s simple enough to pull off in this cold weather.
I hope to do a more tech one for you when the weather warms up!
The Exchange Project, More info here:
http://thegraffitiexchange.blogspot.com/
http://jerseyjoeart.wordpress.com/

from 2010

Nice Run Dmc video incl. some graff by: Freedom
I had a similar shoe like this(must be a newer model)for years,
one of my all time favorite pair of sneakers…