This september, shops will be stocking up on the Cockroach Artist Series Skateboards from Zoo York. The idea is inspired by New York’s most unbreakable inhabitant; the cockraoch. Zoo York teamed up with some pretty legit names in the art world such as, Greg Lamarche,  Steve Nishimoto, Handselecta, Kyle Talbott, Stephen Halker, and Jules Kim.

For more hit up zooyork.com

A bunch of rad artists took to the streets in Mexico to paint murals and bomb walls for the new Nike Sportswear store opening in Mexico City. The artists commissioned were Jason Maloney, Joe Ledbetter, Jesse Reno, Bigfoot, Carlos Ramos, Tixinda, Popwhore, and 123Klan. Looked like a happening time and the Mexico city streets have been changed for the better for sure.

For more photos on the event click here.

8 creative heads were asked to interpret 8 different Nike sportswear icons. Olle Hemmendorff got the Air Max 90. Man that looks juicy!

Annie Higgie is a very original artist from Australia we just found out about. The Sydney based illustrator has a very unique style to her artwork. The shattered, distorted geometric images of people almost have a Volcom-type feel to them. I can totally picture a Volcom logo in a lot of these images. Nice work Anna, very awesome!

Check out a ton of Anna’s images after the jump!

Our good friend PaperMonster will be showing two new original works for the I Am 8-Show in Hollywood, California. The show will open on August 14th from 8pm-Midnight and it will host works from hundreds of artists celebrating videogame culture.  Make sure to head on down to the show to check them out. Pics Below:::
i am 8-bit
Opening Night Extravaganza
August 14, 2008
8 p.m. to Midnight

Where:
World of Wonder Storefront Gallery
6650 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, Cali.

Mario- The Original Banksy

Title: The Return of Samus

 Last Friday, DDR Projects hosted a gala in conjunction with the Foundation Skateboards team and artist Kelly D. Williams. To celebrate the release of the new Pro-Trait Team Series graphics, a reception was held and uber good vibes were had by all. In attendance were Gareth Stehr, Matt Bennett, Josh Hoyer, Juice, etc. The original art will be on display throughout July.For more information, visit foskco.com, ddrprojects.com or kellydwilliams.com

Eesa, our fave luxe liner clothing line, is recognizing all the un-recognized artists out there and holding a contest in our honor.  They are asking for original artwork of any style, classic, conceptual, street, doodles, graphic… whatever floats your boat.  The entries will be posted up on the Eesa website for all the fans to pick their fave. If you win over the general public’s vote, then your design will be printed up on their signature 100% bamboo tees (yay for bamboo) and sent out to be sold all over the world.  Not only that, but they’ll let you design the hangtag so you can support your cause, your website, your vision etc. AND you’ll get a percentage of the sales!  Money = never a bad thing.If you think you have some creative juices flowing, send an email to  enabler at eesaclothing.com with the subject Artist Enabler Series and they will send you the whole packet with details. 

cypher13’s handmade, hand-cast, “man”ufactured in-house toy line, better known as SOFT&FURRY™ is quickly coming to life.

We’d like to introduce you to: LOOFT & DOO & GROOND! - They’ll be dropping in September!!!

Here’s their tale…

The soft and furry are very, very old.
They have been since here was here.
When here was new, there were the three.
LOOFT helped all to breath, DOO helped all to drink and GROOND made all things grow.
The three were one.
Many creatures, both large and small, of water, of air, and of land arose.
They breathed the air, they drank the water, they fed on all that grows.
They took only what they needed.
But one such creature took too much.
This creature misunderstood the natural code.
Green things grayed, blue things blackened, and clear things turned to cloud.
Those who were soft and furry, hardened with gloom.
The three may be soft and furry once more.
But, for now their hardness has saved them.
LOOFT helps all to breath, DOO helps all to drink and GROOND makes all things grow.
The three are one.
None can live without them.

After all kinds of people asking about when we were going to make some t-shirts, we knew we couldn’t let them down. But the problem was, we couldn’t figure out what type of design to put on the front. After thinking for months on what we could put on our shirts we had our design guy come up with this half-tone version of someone we jam to nearly every day at the Seshn offices, Bob Marley.

These shirts are so sick! They will be shipping out in August so make sure you get your hands on one and Pre-order yours today. Click here to pre-order your Seshn Marley Steez T-shirts!

Jon Steele chimes in to give us an update from the Art as Therapy Show:

Better late than never as we have finally gotten a string of waves and I have been back to work shootin and enjoying the California Lifestyle! I just wanted to say a HUGE Thanks for all the support with the last showing of “Art As Therapy” consisting of myself and Mr. Wade Koniakowsky. With a beautiful night came the beautiful people out to the Ocean Art Studio in Solana Beach Friday. With Wahoo’s to fill the belly and Karl Strauss letting us sample some of their wonderful beverages, the eye candy and art purchasing was just , well, as smooth and enjoyable as the beer and wine.
Attendees were overheard with comments being thrown around like “fresh”, “exciting” and “amazing”, as the show was a great success and thrilled everyone who attended.

A huge thanks to Infinity board shop for the donated boards and glassing. These are some of the finest art pieces Mr. Steele has done to date. (see attatched imagery) As well as Sector 9 for the board donations and help!