Sending a big (((THANK YOU))) to our friends and family for attending our 3rd Ladies Love Project Holiday Pop-Up Shop event this year. We are so proud of bringing our community together to enjoy each others creative spirit, love, and support. Much respect to the artists, musicians, vendors, and media folks who make it possible for us to rock the holiday fun with talent and skill. group hug to our LLP team & friends who helped us pull it all together. Thank you Brecht Forum, & thanks again to everyone who showed LLP maaaaad love. Till next year!!!

READY TO ROCK…

GOOD WOOD NYC

TOOFLY NYC

MASAHIRO

Beautiful original art…

DAHLIA SOLEIL

JUNKPRINTS

LIL EGO

MARKA 27

VANILLA MEDALLIONS

PAPERSOUL.  Shout out to Tina G from PaperSoul for rocking my love design as a Tattoo! HOTNESS.

LIPSTICK MANIFESTO

ANTONIO KEL 5MH  &  YLOVE57

We got an LLP lounge this year! Great time to catch up with the hommies;)

AL SALONSITO

Nails Did!

PINK EYE & TF repping that Good Wood NYC…

JENNY KINNS CUPCAKES

LADIES LOVE RPOEJCT

CONCRETE ROSE

WONDER LEE

CIRCA95

URBANATABEX

PROJECT GIRLZ

PROJECT GIRLZ. I’m so proud!:) Great job ladies…

MARTHALICIA

SHIRLEY RODRIGUEZ

REBELUTION PRINTING

MI-ISLA COQUITO.

SHANA LOVES ALL – TAROT

ALEXANDRA CASULA

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!!!
Shout out to Samantha Morales for the lovely photos!!! © Samantha Morales Photography 2011
www.samanthamorales.com

It’s a WRAP! time to wrap the presents:)

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Finally all caught up to the NYC grind. Happy to be home, happy to have completed one last painting mission this year. Art Basel 2011 was amazing! WOW. There is so much to see so much to do during Art Basel weekend. Some of the walls in the Wynwood District are spectacular pieces of work. Every time I passed one I wondered how can it get any better than this? These walls are HUGE!!! It’s mind blowing. If you ever make it out there in December I guarantee you will be inspired, but note…you will be ART BASELED OUT! By the second day I couldn’t take it it anymore. There’s only so much art you can look at before it all starts looking the same. It’s a good thing the other wonderful thing to do during Art Basel is hit Miami Beach! Great time to unwind under the sun, and enjoy the company of your traveling buddies. Throw in a Mojito or two, dine on some peruvian ceviche con mucho limon, and inhale-exhale. Mmmmm life is good….

I can’t get enough of boomboxes. Anyone else? I think I have a Boombox fetish now. Love them…

BIG!

EARSNOT, repping NYC graff…

These dudes are dope…

RETNA IS AMAZING!!!

Few & Far Miami, FL 2011 – Check the post here!

Shout out to our NY peeps who made it to Basel this year; Tony Peralta, Leo Vasquez, Werds, Kano, DJ Chela, Rico, Shiro, Cern, Sabio, Damian, Mike, and many more!

Got a chanece to support the fellas URNY crew at their solo show Breaking & Entering….

Proud of ya’ll! Come a long way from the Soho streets…

Silly street art shots…

Good to see everyone making moves at Basel…GET IT IN!!!

2nd Ave strolls…Loved this piece…

Happy homegirl Izzy troooped it from LA to check out the event. Shout out to Karen who joined us on the trip and gave us a run for the laugh attacks! HAHAHHAH still laughing…

MIAMI BEACH – RELAX DAY…

“A man travels the world in search of what he needs and returns home to find it.” – George Moore
Love this quote! No matter how wonderful a place, or how much of a good time I have during my travels there’s nothing like coming home to love…

Helllllllo Miami!!! I made it back this year to rock a collabo wall with the Few & far graff/street art ladies. It was such a blast to get together again, and rep the ONLY ALL WOMEN WALL at ART BASEL. Super proud of that. It’s been a long time coming since 2003 when the NYC graff ladies got together to rock an all women wall at the Graffiti Hall of Fame. Thanks to Lady Pink “herstory” was made. As I think back to those days, and check out the flicks today, I can say I am proud of how far it’s come. Women everywhere are getting together and creating the environment they want. A cipher that’s at peace with one another, creative, and fun. It’s all I ever wanted, and I’m happy to keep the tradition alive for those loving hearts I meet along the way…

Here’s to today, tomorrow and beyond!!!! FEW & FAR MIAMI, FL 2011

Black book breaks…

weather is sweet, and the sunshine spent the day kissing each one of us…it was a lovely weekend to paint…

whadddddddddup Oakland!!! Happy to see all our Cali peeps in Miami. We said we were doing Miami and we did it YEAH BABY!!!

Happy my sister came thru from Orlando to spend time with big sis. LOVE YOU TONS sweetie pie!!! Thanks Britney for rolling thru and keeping her company while I painted away…

Speedy Gonzalez moves…2 hours…3hours…4hours…

Photo by Gloria Muriel

Shout out to my girlz Izzy and Karen for taking the troop to Miami this year! Hella good times, crazy laugh attacks, we def doing it up next year X 3 FUN!!! Thanks ladies:)

Photo by Gloria Muriel

I finally got to meet Tati! Really dig her characters. Happy she’s in Brooklyn see you soon!!!

from sunrise to sunset…

Shiro, Tati, Toofly getting ready for our sunset photo shot with Martha Cooper…

Can’t wait to see Martha’s final flick. Thanks Martha!!! xoxo Day 1 for me complete. Back tomorrow for final details and group shot pic…

DAY 2 RISE & SHINE!

Ready for day#2. Music blasting, here we goooooooo!

Wall is looking good…love the colors…love the pieces/character combos…

Vanessa is born ready…

Photo by Gloria Muriel

Maggs placing in the details…FOCUSED!

Brush work ladies don’t play…watch out!

Dime you killed it!!! Fresh piece homie:)

ITS A WRAP!

Photo by Erin Ashford

Time to click away and take home our moments of (((happiness)))

Ksra, Toofly, Meme. ( Final wall flick coming soon )

Shout out to founder, and organizer of Few & Far MEME.  Your dedication to the crew and women collective rocks home girl. Your doing a great job, we’re having tons of fun! THANK YOU FOR THE LOVE!!!:)

FEW & FAR MIAMI FL, 2011!

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever does” – Margaret Mead

Thank you Miami! Till next time XOXO.  – Art Basel Re-Cap flicks here

this year the Few and Far  ladies hit Miami for the infamous Miami Art Basel!!! Flicks coming soon…

FEW & FAR™ @Primary Flight in Miami Art Basel
Artists: Meme , Ksra , Glow, Hops, Reds, Tatiana Suarez, Amandalynn, Lady Mags, Gloria Muriel, Erin Yoshi, TooFly, Dime, Agana, and 179.
DEC 1st – 4th
554 NW 24th Street, Miami, FL 33127
sponsored by: Ironlak  and Nomads

Primary Flight is Miami’s original open air museum and street level mural installation that takes place annually throughout the Wynwood Arts District and the Miami Design District. Primary Flight is arguably the world’s largest event of its kind, having featured over 250 world class artists from around the globe since its inception, the majority of whom travel to Miami during Art Basel. Artists from all walks of contemporary art headline our annual event, collaborating on high profile walls throughout Miami’s urban landscape. Maps outlining the installation are circulated, providing patrons with an opportunity to view the works in progress.

Got some of my work in Miami’s Art Basel this year! Check out the Fountain Art Fair showcasing Mighty Tanaka Gallery artist Dec 1-4th. Details below…

FOUNTAIN ART FAIR/ MIGHTY TANAKA GALLERY
December 1 – December 4, 2011 // 12pm – 7pm, every day
Location: 2505 N. Miami Ave (at the corner of 25th St)

SOLD!

Grow in Silence // 13 X 11″ // Acrylic on Cardboard // Year Created: 2010 – THANK YOU MIGHTY TANAKA GALLERY!:)

Art Basel Miami: From December 1 through 4, Miami Beach, Florida, will host the 10th edition of Art Basel Miami Beach, the most prestigious art show in the Americas. More than 260 leading galleries from North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia and Africa will take part, showcasing works by more than 2,000 artists of the 20th and 21st centuries.

Fountain Art Fairis an exhibition of avant garde artwork in New York during Armory week, Miami during Art Basel Miami Beach and Los Angeles during Pacific Standard Time weekend.

Mighty Tanaka is an organization committed to serving the arts and artists in New York City and beyond through a dedicated curatorial effort. We are devoted to the advancement of breakthrough art forms that express our generation’s voice and steadfastness. Through our presentation of highly skilled curatorial services and projection of artists that demonstrate the range and breadth of our upstart generation, we strive to create an integral foundation for both upcoming and established artists alike. Mighty Tanaka is driven by urban inspiration and is constantly clearing the way for this growing artistic renaissance to expand beyond the gallery walls and into our personal lives.

Press Release below:

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Comic Con 2011 is in NYC this week! Oct 12-16th at the Javits Center. I was invited by The Art Hustle team to do a signing for my very own collector trading card from Series 1. This is the first time I have ever been to Comic Con and I must say it ROCKS!!! I need to be up in here next year. The amount of character driver art, merchandise, and collector pieces is unbelievable. I’ve been to the licensing show before but this is definately the place to be, especially for illustrators, and animators. Shout out to my hommie, artist/toy designer/animator KANO who stopped by to support. Great seeing ya! To all the folks I got a chance to build with, and familiar faces that took it back to junior high, Thank you!

New York Comic Con is the East Coast’s biggest and most exciting popular culture convention. Host to the latest and greatest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies, and television. Panels and autograph sessions give fans a chance to interact with their favorite creators. Screening rooms feature sneak peeks at films and television shows months before they hit either big or small screens. With dedicated professional hours, New York Comic Con is a market place, bringing together the major players in the entertainment industry. New York Comic Con is the second largest pop culture convention in America and the only one that takes place in the comic book, publishing, media, and licensing capital of the world — Gotham City.

Hello NYC Comic Con!

collector Art Hustle Toofly cards signed by artist 2011.

What makes illustrators AWESOME:)

SOooooo a few weeks ago I had the tremendous opportunity to rock a backdrop project for the infamous Swizz Beatz!!! He was celebrating his 33rd birthday, and his lovely wife, Alicia Keys wanted to make it extra special. Guess who they called to rock a backdrop!!!? Toofleezy Mgeezy!!! I almost passed out from the call. Let’s just say she is as beautiful as I imagined her to be, and super sweet like I knew she would be. OMG I LOVE ALICIA KEYS!!! Shout out to hommie Jen who put in the good word. Thanks girl! You and your team rocked a dope party. We had a blast roller skating, taking flicks, and enjoying a beautiful September night in the dopest city in the world….

So lovely to meet you Alicia!!! XOXO – Toofly

((( LOVE )))

Happy Birthday Swizz!!!

Shout out to Carmelo who took the time to chat with me. I was super stocked to hear he was familiar with my work!!!:) PS. I loved your sweater!


(( GOOD TIMES )))

High Line Park Rink. 30th St and 10th ave

If I can make it here, I can make it anywhere!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Got a book signing coming up. Come thru!

 


Pantheon Projects exhibitor at
The NY Art Book Fair presented by Printed Matter, Inc.
September 30-October 2, 2011, FREE Admission
Preview: Thursday, September 29th, 6-9PM
Hours: Friday -Sunday, 11AM-7PM

Catalog Signing on Sunday, October 2nd, 3-3:45PM featuring Charlie Ahearn, Chris Pape aka Freedom, KET1 RIS and Toofly

MoMA PS1
22-25 Jackson Ave. at the intersection of 46th Ave. Long Island City, NY 11101

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Happy to be part of this wonderful arts festival that happens in Dumbo, Brooklyn every year. Shout out to curator, and fellow Sound of Art™ artist Craig Anthony Miller for the invitation! It’s gonna be a good time with friends Marthalicia, M.Tony Peralta, One9, Cern, Masahiro-Ito, and others. Hello Fall!

YEAH! The GIRLS GOT KICKS book has officially dropped! Join the Female Sneaker Team in Harlem next week for the book release party!!! September 15th at Goliath 175 East 105 Street from 5-8pm. Shout out to our girls, Lori Lobenstein, and Amanda Lopez for teaming up to rock this fly book. I am very happy and honored to be part of it, and the FSF crew:) Check out more flicks and process shots here and here

Shout out to Lori Lobenstein for spearheading the book project, and giving light on the world of the sneaker ladies.

Love my layout thank you!

Photographer for Girls Got Kicks, Amanda Lopez

Big Tara!

Good job sneaker ladies;)

I’ll be painting live again this year at the AFRO PUNK FESTIVAL 2011 !The performance line up is dope, and it’s super duper FREE! Don’t miss it…

The Afro-Punk Festival will be returning to Brooklyn’s Commodore Barry Park for it’s seventh year on August 27th-28th. This year however, the festival will be free thanks to sponsorship—including Nike, Beats By Dre, Boost Mobile, Harley Davidson, and Sesac. In addition to already announced artists including Cee-Lo Green and Santigold, the line up will include artists such as Gym Class Heroes, Das Racist and many others. For more info visit website: Afro-Punk Festival

Art of the Streets in Stockholm Sweden is back!!! I’ve been invited to participate again this year, alongside graffiti women MAD C, and BLUE. Looking forward to seeing you ladies again it’s been a hot minute. Especially BLUE, who’s character work was refreshing to look back in the days on walls of the lower east side. I want to send a big thank you to organizers, Jacob, Ceylan, and Tobias for the opportunity to be able to visit your beautiful country again. Looking forward to share my work, and rock some graffiti workshops. See you guys soooooooooon! If you missed it last year,  check it out Art of the Streets 2010.

This year the Brooklyn Bodega crew aka Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival rocked a visual arts exhibit with some of today’s leading artists in conjunction with Jamel Shabazz’s 10th anniversary of BACK IN THE DAYS held at Power House Books. The theme “Under the Influence” of Hip Hop, Graff, Street, NYC, Culture, Love, and anything that continues to move and inspire us. Sending a big shout out to everyone that came through to support and to Royce and Alex for the invitation to get down. Good job fellas! Exhibit looks dope…

“The idea is to pay tribute to the culture and bring together artists who have something special in common – an influence, a back-story, a motivation. Hip-Hop wouldn’t have become the same  movement without the influence of the graffiti writers who created an aesthetic for a new generation. The artists in this show prove that the influence of the golden era keeps its roots and continues to inspire new creations. The influence is powerful and this show brings together both the pioneers and a new wave of artistic progression.”
- Corrie Zaccaria, Event Captain, The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival

Under the Influence of Love. Toofly Interview by Navani Otero

WHAT WE LOVE WE GROW TO RESEMBLE…

Full House!

Peeps, Art, and Books!

A must have in your book collection! Shout out to Jamel Shabazz, a wonderful man, and an amazing photographer who captured our beautiful culture…

Net, Craig Anthony Miller, Toofly, and Fumero….

Antonio Kel 5MH.

Love, Love Love my hommie Dizmology’s work….((( AMAZING ))))

The fly ladies, Yvey, TF, Vik, and Sofia Maldonado….

OH SNAP! JEN ONE is not playing….stay tuned…

Not bad for a ((( HOT )))  Tuesday night in NYC! Woohooo!

Welling Court Mural Project#2 rocked! Lots more walls, lot’s more artists. Big ups to Alison, and Garrison (adhocart.org) for organizing another beautiful event. Sending love to Louie for opening his home, and heart to all the artists again this year. Thank you Welling Court community for supporting us, we hope you enjoy this amazing public art museum for years, and years to come. To my Project Girlz™ summer youth team you guys made me very proud yesterday. I hope you had a blast, get ready for more the summer has just begun! Shout out to all our friends and family who came thru to check out the event. See you at the BBQ’s brunches, picnics, beach trips and much more. Hello Summer!!!!

3-4 hours…

Zam, Toofly, Chorboogie

IN LOVE WE TRUST….

Our youngest little member, Princess Ani…

I live for those smiles:)

You guys ready to rock your first gate?

Shout out to Tanya for hooking my girlz up with extra paint:) Thanks girl!

After a few can control lessons they were ready for their first ever freestyle session…

Project Girlz™ Youth team 2011 baby!

Time for their photo opps…

Little pro, in love with paint…

Cern…lovely as ever…

Cycle, Lady Pink, Free 5….

Street artist process shots…

This lady’s work is amazing!

This too! DOPENESS….

STREET ART is the BEST! Feel right at home in this world…the artists are diverse, kind, and conscious….

Explore…

More gardens, more gardening, more green, more plants, more, earth, more peace, more flowers…

Nature, the true queen of art!

Summer blooms…

Grown with Love, Grow with bugs:) One step closer, we’re getting one step closer….THANK YOU.

For more infromation about the Welling Court Mural Project check out the press release below:

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