TOOFLY NYC

oh snap! Talib Kweli rock’n TOOFLY X METHODS NYC T’ in his new video ” In This World” from the REFLECTION ETERNAL Album with Hi-Tek check it…

In the studio working on the final piece for Lil Jon’s Ms.Chocolate single featuring grammy winner R.Kelly and Mario. Gotta pay the billz! Shout out to Corey from Blacksmith for the pitch. More after the jump…”YEY-AH!“

Better late than never…

Shout out to DEAL CIA for hooking it up! Congrats hommie:)

Sabe & Toofly where it all began…

About the book
Decades after the movement globalized, New York is still the mecca of graffiti culture. Painting there is a badge of honor, with graffiti artists from around the globe making pilgrimages to New York for that purpose. This is the city where it all began, yet few know the back story. Graffiti New York fills that gap, detailing the concepts, aesthetics, ideals, and social structures that have served as a cultural blueprint for graffiti movements across the world. The book features approximately 1,000 images, complemented by texts by the authors and relevant players in the movement, as well as descriptive graphics and sidebars. Ranging from the birth of simple signature tags to today’s vibrant murals, and covering the ups and downs of the movement, the culture’s value system, its social framework, the various forms of graffiti, and significant artists and crews, Graffiti New York is a major addition to Abrams’ superb books on graffiti art. Read more

What’s LOVE got to do with it? EVERYTHING! back by popular demand, and inspired by one of the most powerful messages of our lives. I decided to bring back this slick and sharp LOVE HEART necklace in a fire engine red, and classic black. Originally released on Valentine’s Day last year in both sterling silver, and 14K gold. They sold out! Now you can rock this classic piece at a fraction of the price. Laser cut acrylic with an 18″ sterling silver chain. Are you ready to spread the LOVE? Each of us can help, and with every love heart sold $1 will be donated to www.yele.org to help Haiti families rebuild;)

Toofly Love Heart Necklace $30.00 sold exclusively on www.tooflynyc/shop

Toofly Dunny Fatale has arrived!!! Today is the official release of the 1st Kidrobot female Dunny series entitled Dunny Fatale.

The “signed” Toofly Dunny Fatale is now available exclusively on the shop in limited qty’s. The little cute 3-inch figure comes with a trading card and mini crown accessory. GET YOURS!

The Kidrobot Female Dunny Fatal images have finally been released!!! Shout out to the toy lovers who e-mailed me about it, it’s funny how I find out about it from you guys first. Thank you! I’m waiting on my batch as soon as I have them I’ll put them up on the shop. This is officially MY LAST DUNNY design ya’ll…hope you’ve been a good collector! You know I keep it extra special for ya, quality over quantity;)

Toofly 3″ Dunny part of the FIRST EVER >>>Female Kidrobot Dunny Series! Move over boys some of us ladies who got the goods are making moves…

Be entranced by the newest Dunny series, Dunny Fatale, featuring designs from 18 prominent and talented female artists. Some are cute and sweet, others are bold and cruel, but all are irresistible. Each blind boxed 3-inch figure retails for $7.95, comes with a trading card and some include accessories. Dunny starts seducing in late Janurary at select retailers, Kidrobot stores and on kidrobot.com.

Artists in this innovative series include Alex Anderson, Catalina Estrada, Klor, CW, Aiko, Kathie Olivas, Wendi Koontz, Koralie, The Baroness, Anna Chambers, Amanda Visell, Amy Ruppel, Julie West, TOOFLY, Junko Mizuno, Aya Kakeda, Tara McPherson, and Sara Varon.

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Messing around with the numbers in 2010: .2+0+1+0 = 3

I guess I can look up what the number three means, but I know from drawing what is known as the first geometrical figure that it’s a magical symbol. It subliminally appears in almost all works of art, and if your a painter or an illustrator you experience it’s effects when you zone out. It’s like a door. A feeling of complete peace with the world. The past, present, and future come together and everything you ever worried about goes away. It’s a pretty cool experience:) the name of this piece is called: TIME

I was thinking instead of recapping 2009 and all the dope shit I did I would look back at what this last decade really meant to me. It’s literally been 10 years since I graduated college, and I’m 4g’s away from paying of my school loans! That took hella long geez. My goal was to pay it off this year but you never know when you gotta dip in to help the fam out. I’m close to living debt free, and that’s 1 ticket out of the system I’m close to checking off. Time flies. A decade of hustle from educator, to designer, to art director, to making tons of loot but realizing money was not worth the zombie life. I had no time to be creative, and live out my dreams. A blessing in disguise could not have come any sooner, and I leaped into the freelance life. Shortly after I started 2 businesses and never looked back. How did it all happen? Trial and error, and most importantly never giving up on what you really want to do and follow what truly gives you joy. It’s not always gravy but you get pretty close when you stick to it. We create the world we want to live in. The more you can wake up each day and give thanks for what you do have, and treat the world around you with love and respect the happier you are. That’s a fact. With that I end a decade where the past, the present, and the future are at full circle, and I’m geared up for the next episode. The road ahead is still bumpy but no matter what road blocks await I’ll find a way to get through because I got somewhere I need to be, and it ain’t here…

Happy New Year everybody!!! Brave the unknown territory and create new paths of light in the jungle of uncountable possibilities. We are being asked to become the “New Pioneers” dream up a new world into manifestation. Where LOVE, NATURE, and UNITY heal the world…

I’ve been doing business as TOOFLY for a while now.  In 2007 I went official and launched  Stay Truâ„¢ so that I can extend what I do as a creative director, artist, and designer to new heights. I started my very own company with $500 bucks! Which was mostly paperwork. I can now independently provide art & design services for folks in my community but also to some notable clients like Rayban, Kidrobot, BET, and Upper Playground just to name a few. I finally had some time today to set up a section which includes various services for those seeking the “Toofly steelo” Art Direction, illustration, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Hand Style Lettering, Product Design, Photography, Styling, Live Art, and Consulting. Eventually I’ll hook up a little separate site for Stay Truâ„¢ so that it continues to grow;)

working on some illustrations for a M.I.S.S CREW exhibition called PAPER DOLLS at Upper Playground in 2010. Still not sure if I’m gonna submit this piece tho. There’s so much you can do with paper dolls! hmmm….yea dunno…then again I only have a week left, and leaving town for the Holidays. This may just be it:( Maybe I can find a dope decorative frame in a thrift shop or something,…Anyway stay tuned. More details after the jump!

Toofly Paper Dolls in progress…

Got an opportunity last week to custom paint a small scale version of a NYC F train for our friend ken_vs_ryu. Shout out to Sol who made it happen. I sooooooooOOo  WANT ONE TOO! Where do I get one?

rock’n my magic…

Vuala! finito, and ready for the tracks…

Shout out to ken_vs_ryu for the pics, and YOUTUBE video. It was a pleasure painting it! Thank Youuuuuuu….

They’re here!!! My very own pocket sketchbooks;) I love stationary, lately I’ve been geekn’ it out on paper goods. The feel of printer matter especially when it’s small is hard to resist. This year I decided to get to the heart of my work, and make something that means a lot, but does not cost a lot. With so much of the day distracted from our  thoughts and feelings it’s important to get back to basics and pour it all out on a blank page. Sketch, write, or catch a tag for someone you love. It’s a lot more special when you “personalize” it + it’s 100% eco-friendly baby! just in time for the holidays. ENJOY!!!

Toofly pocket size sketchbooks. 32 pages of high quality, eco-friendly 100% recycled paper with one of her favorite girl mark illustrations. Printed with black soy ink on chipboard, this 3.5″ W X 5″ H sketchbook has saddle-stitch binding, and rounded corners. Easy to slip in and out of your pocket when you feel the urge to sketch, write, or catch a tag! Limited Edition of 50. Signed and numbered by Toofly

$12.00 available exclusively at: www.tooflynyc.com/shop

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Painting and drawing during these long winter nights is mad therapeutic…

“Left in Silence”

My new FREESTYLE Eco-Block rings are ready! Sorry it took me so long to get these up on the shop. Figured I better post them soon so ya’ll have something new and colorful to give that special sistah for the holidays. I was going to wait until spring 2010 to release them but I get too excited when they’re laying around my studio. Shout out to my sister Joanne for helping me paint them while listening to our favorite tunes. Handcrafted in Ecuador baby! Keeping it in the fam…

Toofly’s Freestyle Eco-Block ring designs are inspired by her favorite tunes, and graphic ethnic shapes found in her native land. Handcrafted in Ecuador, and hand painted with her younger sister Joanne Marie. These colorful rings are that funky dash of color your looking to rock on them five’s. The line is an addition to her TRINITY collection made up of 2 finger wood rings in collaboration with GOOD WOOD NYC. Staying true, and original to a community of artists and designers who make handmade goods, and eco-friendly works of art!

Joanne Marie after a long day at TOOFLY’s studio painting rings…

Left to Right; Freestyle, Electronica, Classic…GET YOURS >>> available only at the TOOFLY SHOP

Back in NY and super happy to be home! Here’s pics from opening night…

Photos by my peeps: Jack from DAILY DUJOUR, and URBANMOSADI thanks guys!

Brave Souls Illuminate by TOOFLY, solo exhibition.
November 11 through January 4, 2009
( part of: DOWNTOWN ART WALK November 12th and December 10th, 2009 )
FIFTY24LA Gallery // UPPERPLAYGROUND
125 East 6 St. Los Angeles, Ca 90014
415.252.9144
www.upperplayground.com
www.tooflynyc.com

LOVE folks with genuine love and appreciation for my work…

Younity

Locals schooling me on LA prison culture, gang culture, and teen angels magazine…

New Piece…

Love notes folks leave me…thanks Urbanmosadi!!!:)

Oldies but goodies…

RICKY! Fashion Industries hommies since 92!

Begin Again…

Was happy to see Michelle and Joseph Collins with their little ones. Going back to UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT days in the LES when I was a teen;)
Photo by AM.

Izzy aka special fresh chika and friends. Thanks for coming thru ladies!

Shana LOVES PR!:)

China Marbosa LA Younity artist showing some luv!

Melinda, and Krista holding it down…where’s that tazer gun!

NYC CREW ready for LA DAYZ…

Mission accomplished! Shout out to Gabriella from MISS CREW for making this exhibit happen;) THANK YOU!!!

The Methods NYC, World Traveler line is up…

My Favorite!

Here’s the link to view the rest of the LOOKBOOK
www.methodsnyc.com