KIXPO 2010 Dallas, TX

// August 19th, 2010 // No Comments » // Events

Here is a quick video from the HeatSeekersKrew…more images to follow.

20 Sneaker Books, Magazines, and Movies

// July 20th, 2010 // No Comments » // publications

20 Sneaker Books, Magazines, and Movies

sneaker books Everything You Need to Know About Sneakers in 1500 Words

Art & Sole: Contemporary Sneaker Art & Design – Focuses on rare editions and custom sneakers.

Chucks!: The Phenomenon of Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars – A history of the iconic Chuck sneaker.

Custom Kicks – Custom sneaker designs from over 150 artists.

Just for Kicks DVD – The definitive sneaker documentary.

Laces: 100s of Ways to Pimp Your Kicks – A reference book showcasing over 50 lacing and knot styles.

Made For Skate: Illustrated History Of Skateboard Footwear – Focused on the skate industry/shoes.

Sneakers: Over 300 Classics… – A limited edition book featuring classic sneaker designs and commentary.

Sneakers: The Complete Collectors’ Guide – A visual encyclopedia style book for sneakerheads.

Sneaker Freaker Magazine – Book-sized sneaker magazine founded in 2003, carried in over 40 countries.

Sneaker Freaker Book – Select features from the first six issues of Sneaker Freaker Magazine.

Sole Collector Magazine – Full-sized sneaker magazine founded in 2003, distributed in Foot Locker.

Sole Junkie: The Custom Kicks of Steven Cedre – Graffiti inspired custom shoe designs by Steven Cedre.

Sole Provider: Thirty Years of NIKE Basketball – A history of Nike Basketball and related sneakers.

The Sneaker Book: 50 Years Of Sports Shoe Design – Features advertisements dating back to the 1940s.

Where’d You Get Those? – One of the first and best books published on sneakers.

Capt America World Cup Dunks

// June 9th, 2010 // 2 Comments » // Sneakers

These are some kicks I did for a customer in the Chi. He’s rocking them to the World Cup. I fell in love with these while making them. I hope you like them.

I have Capt America holding the US Soccer shield and Old Glory in the background waving.

Feel Free to Repost and comment….please link back if reposting.

UFC PAINTINGS

// May 4th, 2010 // No Comments » // Uncategorized

I’ve been out of practice and really wanted to do a portrait. I love the UFC so…naturally…I present the ICEMAN.

Also…I had to do Randy Couture. Captain America!

Be kind with the comments…lol I’m rusty.

Watch and let me know your comments.

World’s Largest Sneaker Making and Consuming Countries

// April 20th, 2010 // No Comments » // Sneakers, Stuff I Like

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Source: World’s Largest Sneaker Making and Consuming Countries

My travels in San Antonio TX to Sneaker Palooza

// March 13th, 2010 // No Comments » // Events, Videos

So getting here was a mess. I had to pay for having a bag! When the F did this start? I missed the first plane cuz my bag was too heavy. I was at the counter for a minute…As I’m about to leave the counter the guy says if you take some stuff out your good or split it into 2 bags. I was in shock and thinking you ass I had a back pack on an could have handled that while in line!

So they put me on another plane later in the day…get to check in and the flight is delayed and they say I will miss my connecting flight. They put me on yet another plane!!! OMG…this day is insane. Then I have 3 hr lay over in LA. Finally get to SA get something to eat and call it a night.

Today has been chill….my homeboy Eddie from Million Monkey Clothing swoops me up from the hotel and we head over to Sole Boutique. I met Julio and Fabby. Cool peeps and def a great looking store….(pics comong soon) they got big things going on.

I went for stroll at Riverwalk and I have to say, it was really nice and mad busy. I ustreamed from there…I’ll see if I can post it so you can see some of the city.

But its now 3:48p in TX and we’ve stuck on the 35N for 2hrs in the same spot because of some bullshit…I’m starving for some Rudy’s BBQ and its like so close. AAAAAARRRRGGGHHH! I’m going through part 2 of yesterdays travels! FML

SUNDAY March 14, 2010
The day of the show…Eddie from Million Monkey Clothing picks me up…we get some Thai food and head to the event.

I went with an open mind, didn’t really expect much because I’ve done shows before and its whatever.
This show started off slow and grew into a major deal! I was pleased and surprised at the warm reception given to me and my work.
Maybe it was the southern hospitality? Or maybe they were just too nice to tell me the truth…either way…I’ll take it! lol

Shout outs to Greg Street, Bobbito Garcia and Wale for showing up and just hanging out!
Greg Street did a quick interview of me…lol..Good looking out Greg. (Video below)

The event was held in the WITTE Museum and I must say almost every square inch was filled with vendors and spectators.
They had a fashion show, a bunch of DJs, breakers, sneakers of course, artwork…etc…

I Ustreamed a bunch of footage so you can get a glimpse of what was going on. Here’s the Link: http://www.ustream.tv/user/solejunkie go to “Archived Videos”
Words can’t describe how at home I felt…I’ll def go back for part 2 if invited.

Shout outs to all that made it happen and I’ll see you guys soon.