ARTISTIC SOLE

A Tokyo13 Production

2010-11-18T10:52:00.000-05:00

I let my best lefty (well my ONLY lefty, LOL) in so we can chill ... the original plan was to drink beer & banter about randomness ...

INSTEAD, his agenda was a sneak shot preview of what we affectionately call the "AS (Artistic Sole) Headquarters" :: So if you want to know what I keep around to keep me inspired & how my friends totally rape my personal space to bring it live to y'all in the spirit of PURE randomness ... CHECK IT OUT!

NO! I'm NOT a fan of Hello Kitty! ... (But I WILL confess!)

2010-11-05T12:48:00.001-04:00

So I decided to blog about the pic TokyoXIII took of me while we were chilling in my studio. Someone's going to see this & say "I KNEW she was lying about being a Hello Kitty fan!" This photo was a PURE coincidence.

That TOO was a gift. It was in a big pack of Hello Kitty goodness from last Christmas thanks to a good friend who knew that some of the simplest things ammuse me.

Really, here's my Hello Kitty confession. I think she's a MARVELOUS character. YES, I am a fan & respect her hustle LOL ... she's a simplistic character who can be passed around to artists to artistically abuse in their own way. Her look is timeless & can contribute to the artists' branding & vice versa.

Just look at the work that TokiDoki (of which I own the iPhone case AND wallet AND some plush btw), Tara McPherson, & Kimora Lee Simmons have done for the brand ... from kid to chic in 0.2 seconds everyone can recognize her swag from lightyears away.

Aside from that her happiness is infectious so it's hard NOT to love her. I want so much for Indian Pussy to be the "Hello Kitty of the States" ... Who knows! maybe they can be friends & rock out together!

Don't believe me, go play on Sanrio's Three Apples site or just Google her ;-D

So who WOULDN'T be a fan? There you have it!

NYCC 2010 :: Toys, Toys, Toys!

2010-11-02T13:24:00.000-04:00

I know I'm over two weeks late, BUT so much was flying around about the Comicon aftermath that even I got overwhelmed. And rightfully so ... it was an AMAZINGLY jam packed time of yummy comic & anime goodness!

DISCLAIMER: These blog posts ONLY highlight some of our most obsessive finds :: In THREE parts (meeting artists/art finds, lots of oversized plush, & the costumes ... even I dressed up!) on this trip. The rest of the pics will be available for look-sees on our FB Fan Page as early as Wednesday when the LAST post is up. There ARE some contests sprinkled in the posts ... so read up & email answers toipbrand@artistic-sole.com

Of COURSE I'm a fan of the oversized plush. It's comfy multi-purpose collectibles. Who WOULD NOT any of these to be ready around the house for gaming, reading, or just lounging ..

Ok So this is someone's costume but an over-sized Domo in my house would be a WIN!

I'm a huge fan & for the individual who can email me Domo's origin ... there'll be a $200 tattoo gift certificate in your future!

Here are some other cool & awesome toys & toy displays ...

I'm also a huge fan of something of these forthcoming figurines ...

Answer right & GUESS WHAT!

there'll be a $200 tattoo gift certificate in your future!

Please be sure to email ANY & all answers to ipbrand@artistic-sole.com

NYCC 2010 :: Artists & Art Finds

2010-11-01T11:38:00.000-04:00

DISCLAIMER: These blog posts ONLY highlight some of our most obsessive finds :: In THREE parts (meeting artists/art finds, lots of oversized plush, & the costumes ... even I dressed up!) on this trip. The rest of the pics will be available for look-sees on our FB Fan Page as early as Wednesday when the LAST post is up. There ARE some contests sprinkled in the posts ... so read up & email answers to ipbrand@artistic-sole.com

FIRST UP! ... The one & only Camilla D'errico

I ABSOLUTELY love her art & became a huge fan over night. From the time I picked up Sky Pirates of Neo Terra I HAD to know who is responsible for these warm fuzzies of art I felt. Yup! It's her! I hope to tattoo her art (with a twist of IKB) on skin someday SOON!

I've recently been appreciating Art Nouveau & practicing it in skin, HEAVY! So I was more than ecstatic to meet & chat it up with Echo Chernik & her current model for her in progress series.

And of course I HAD to get a Deadpool cover drawn up & autographed ... Cuz Deadpool IS my superhero husband (he just never takes his mask off *le sigh*) :: guess the artist & you can get a $200 tattoo session. Email your answer to ipbrand@artistic-sole.com

SolePLUS ... On Art+Sole+Life ... +IKB

2010-10-21T11:07:00.002-04:00

Peep the video as D'ana, The Midget and Brian Miller discuss his sentiments about the organization Sole PLUS, its founding mission, and their upcoming event ...
Plus he said some really nice stuff about me that made me happy to be a part!

Adventures in the A , Part 3 :: GOOD PLACES, PEOPLE & Other Randomness

2010-10-15T11:30:00.021-04:00

FYI: This is a FOUR part blog post on The MISS-Adventures in ATL

Please join us on Monday 10/18 @ 11AM to hear from the clients of IKB & see what WORK we did ...

GREAT ATL PLACES!

So we went a leisurely stroll through good ol' Greenbriar Mall (y'all living in the A KNOW this place well) for random gems of amusement. For those in the DMV who aren't hip, Greenbriar is the equivalent of our Forestville Mall.

We lucked on a Play-n-Trade ... until now, I've EXCLUSIVELY rocked with Game Stop.

But where else can I find these AWESOME mascot heads of Mario & Sonic the Hedgehog?

For those sneaker nerds who are more than uninspired by what's out today in the world o' kicks

check out WISH for some yummy visual sneaker stimulation. Their display of kicks would leave you salivating.

Really ... what would a trip be WITHOUT stopping into my LCS (local comic shop) while in the A. OXFORD COMICS is among the highly favored & recommended stops for ANY comic collector.

Of course, our way out was on Comic Day (Wednesday) and this is the yumminess I settled on from there.

GREAT ATL FACES!

I ran into a 9 year old in Litle 5 Points hustlin' his CD so you KNOW I had to support the little homie, cuz he could be doing illegal hustlin' instead. As far as the Zombies ... what can I say? I pre-halloween surprise.

And more great folks floating around The City of Ink (one of my many biiiig brothers) & ROCKSTAR awsomeness that I hope to grow into in my "older age" ...

GREAT ATL RANDOMNESS!

Well! Those are Atlanta's Good Places, People, & Randomness I can count on when I'm chilling at The City of Ink. Be sure to follow us on Twitter & check out many pics that were not posted here in our Atlanta 2010 album on our FAN PAGE.

Adventures in the A , Part 2 :: GOOD ART FINDS

2010-10-15T11:15:00.009-04:00

GREAT ATL ART FINDS!

This post is ALL visual stimulation so there are very little words. Good luck figuring this out!

We found this yummy mural that I couldn't resist for OBVIOUS reasons while finding parking for Good Eats in Little 5 Points.

Art is EVERYwhere in Little 5 ... from boutique-type storefronts to large PBR propaganda murals ...

... to the Creative Loafing stand ...

And my work precedes me as Indian Pussy decides to hang out (literally) in the Kid Robot booth at The City of Ink.

Well! Those are Atlanta's Good Art Finds I absolutely enjoyed while kicking it in the A. Be sure to follow us on Twitter & check out many pics that were not posted here in our Atlanta 2010 album on our FAN PAGE.

Adventures in the A , Part 1 :: GOOD EATS

2010-10-15T11:00:00.006-04:00

It's been at least a month since a blog post & WE ARE SORRY. But we've been running ragged to bring you some cool content. There's tons of goodies, gems, & finds, on our travels to Atlanta during CAU Homecoming. As an Alum, I went & tattooed ... but never made it to any campus activities.

Instead, we made adventures of our own ... On the DAILY!

So we're sharing some of our greatest daily gems that we didn't get to twitpic with you!

... Since there was soooo much this is PART ONE to this blog series of FOUR Parts ...

Be sure to click through on some of the links for upcoming events or places you should visit TOO!

This has NOTHING to do with food, but shameless plugs never hurt NOBODY!

I brought some work to finish up since they were due in ATL anyway. Here's a sneak preview of my GO GREEN kicks for SolePlus Presents Art+Sole+Life 'Sneaker Art With A Conscience'

GREAT ATL EATS!

SAVAGE PIZZA in Little 5 Points

In my traditional travels since relocating from Atlanta, I make it a point to stop by first thing in & last thing out to say hello & goodbye to the good folks here! They've got comics everywhere, large posters, hanging collectible vinyl figures AND most important, Pizza & CRAFT BEER!

Such a nerd's paradise for good eats & visual stimulation.

Starting new traditions with special people in The A is a fulfilling experience. This is the second time we've visited The VORTEX in Little 5 Points in my recent travels there & something tells me it's far from the last! YUMMIES!

I mean, who wouldn't love a table outfitted with beer & Dali!

RAGING BURRITO in Decatur "Where it's Greater" is the ONLY restaurant to date where I'm always undecided of what to get.

The waitress said with their options for their regular burrito Alone you have over 7,000 choices to make your own. That's like the choices for customizing a Mini Cooper *EEEK*!

A local place to get good grub when tattooing at The City of Ink, I can count on brews & pizza at SLICE. My dinner date, a good friend from Jaspects (be sure to follow them on Twitter & get hip!), left a "tip" that they should add to their hip ambiance with over-sized mason jars of pork rinds, boiled eggs, & pickled pig feet.

Seriously, I don't think that suggestion ever made it to management.

Well! Those are Atlanta's Good Eats when I'm chilling at The City of Ink. Be sure to follow us on Twitter & check out many pics that were not posted here in our Atlanta 2010 album on our FAN PAGE.

Pinz-N-Needlez Photo Shoot Ink By Chris Mensah {Leak}

2010-09-15T22:35:00.001-04:00

Artistic Sole Ink- IKB

2010-09-01T20:51:00.002-04:00

Philly Imagery

2010-08-29T17:04:00.005-04:00

Photography by Antoine Bryan

DECKED OUT's Coming!

2010-08-26T10:50:00.000-04:00

Come join Sole Of The City as we celebrate a night of skateboard culture with art and music at The Fridge Gallery in Eastern Market. Decked Out will offer a first hand look at the upcoming documentary, The New Grind.

The show will feature artwork from skateboarder Eric Johnson, Cey Adams, Imani K. Brown, Shaymar Higgs, Charles Jean Pierre, Bat and the youth of CentroNia charter school. DJ Undadog will be on the 1's and 2's.

We are asking for a suggested donation of $10. All proceeds will be used for completion of the film.

Go HERE for more info & c'mon OUT!

It's Always A GREAT Day @ Spaghetti Project

2010-08-25T17:02:00.001-04:00

We spent the day handling art with our best friends at Spaghetti Project. We got a chance to secure Kid Robot's Dunny 2010 series (an entire box!) & had an opening party to spend quality time before Spaghetti moves to Richmond, VA (lawd noooooooo! don't leave me. whatever will I do! ... No SERIOUSLY!)

Anyway, here are the pics of my newest collection additions.

~je t'adore!

Location:1025 Caroline Street Fredericksburg, VA

Latest Tattoos

2010-08-24T10:41:00.001-04:00

Obey mash-up piece :: 3 original Obey pieces :: 1 custom tattoo

A memorial piece including the badge & elements of the family's coat of arms

~je t'adore!

GONE TAGGING!

2010-08-20T17:12:00.001-04:00

We took a mid-day inspiration break & hit up some local streets of DC!

~je t'adore!

Random Acts of Goodness

2010-08-20T13:48:00.002-04:00

My first customer of the day put me in rather high spirits as she jolted & stopped me right as I was about to start her tattoo ... All to say "How are you today?" ...

WTF? Right ... LOL

Her logic is that people get so wrapped up in themselves & what we have to do that we forget to give a little of ourselves to get something in return.

Just that random act of kindness put a smile on my face.

Oscar brought a new friend to the shop to meet me because he felt like I'd appreciate his message ... So, he gave me this message ...

Up late organizing ...

2010-08-20T03:33:00.002-04:00

... My phone & died laughing at this picture of Sophie C'est La Vie's mannequin ...

They made it say "Ooohhhhhmmmmmmm"

Randomness, I know LOL

~je t'adore!

I was on Obey's site ...

2010-08-19T16:35:00.000-04:00

... I found a pic of the tattoo I did ... it's titled "Peace Within Peace"

Can you say "Sexcited!"

~je t'adore!

ARTISTIC SOLE: BUY Our Yumminess

2010-08-18T10:51:00.001-04:00

ARTISTIC SOLE: BUY Our Yumminess: "These fine limited edition prints based on the MISS-Adventures of Indian Pussy can be purchased at our local Etsy Shop. Limited Edition prints ..."

Peep the page or just go straight to ETSY! ... Either way, Dope art at a fair price!

~je t'adore!

SPILL Cycle's TONIGHT!

2010-08-14T17:09:00.000-04:00

Sorry for the late notice folks but our extended family, Sleeper Cell, throwing this AWESOME event! Come party, party, party ... Let's ALL get wasted!

Click the pic below for more info!

Remember to ::

"Bike for Awareness! Dance for Relief!"

~je t'adore!

Thank you ATLANTA! Now on to NYC!

2010-08-13T16:19:00.000-04:00

THANK YOU for an amazing time Atlanta!

Here's what happened with the little random tattoos I got to do on Sophie C'est La Vie & Samba Sillah of City of Ink

What's Next? ... NYC STAND UP!

Come out to the GREEN SHOW tomorrow!

2010-08-13T15:41:00.000-04:00

For more info or to RSVP, visit The GREEN SHOW's site -or- Mano a Mano

TEMPORIUM's Final Weekend

2010-08-12T16:47:00.000-04:00

BOOM! After a great & funfilled week at Temporium LAST weekend ... Here's what we decided about doing it again...

Come check out Artistic Sole as we rep at DC's finest pop-up shop, Temporium DC

See what it's all about ...

See yah there!

~je t'adore!