TOOFLY NYC

If your in Los Angeles next week check out the PAPER DOLLS group exhibit at FIFTY24GALLERY following up my Brave Souls Illuminate show. Flicks after the jump…

Opening: Downtown LA Art Walk: Thursday, January 14, 2010 /// Second Opening/Downtown LA Art Walk: Thursday, February 11, 2010

Sneeky Peek…

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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…

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

The Methods NYC, World Traveler line is up…

My Favorite!

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

Yesterday’s Younity Art & Designer MARKIT was a sunny successs!!! From dope handmade goods, fresh artwork, designer T’s, to the valiadas and hot dogs on the grill by Father Tom and the parish crew. Our peeps came through and showed maaaaaaad LOVE! Dj Jedi, and Dj Disco Wiz killed it on the 1 & 2′s playing the best in Hip Hops classics and Freestyle. Bboyz, and BGirlz would of loved it. Ya def up in the mix next time without a doubt. Can’t wait!!! Got lot’s more stuff planned for Markit#2 The Lady of Sorrows parish is down for us, that’s why I love COMMUNITY. Real recognize real;) Bringing together fresh creative talent to our hoods one summer at a time. Look out for the HOLIDAY MARKET in the works for December. Thanks again everybody!!! * Especially Freddy & my Momz who came to town, & helped us make folding tables, paint rings, stuff little pillows, and pack the tiny smartcar w/ all our shit. Gotta LUV family, they’re down for you no matter what. Have a safe trip back to Florida!

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT! >>>

Goodies for all…

My new Trinity rings were a success! I gotta make more they sold out;)

Thanks for the LUV GFC Peeps!

Circa 95, officially yours;) LUV YA! Pete, Rephstar, Patty Dukes, TF > Flick by Joe Conzo

DJ Jedi is the man!!! Hooked it up with the whole set up, the schoolyard was jammin. Big huggggggz to you for all your support hommie. See you soon for those METHODS catalogs.

INKS had some new goodies this year…NEON zebra print tank top styles, and houndstooth fabric pins so cute. Little NYC pillows sold out!

JUNKPRINTS > Check out that huge ass duffle. WHAT! this girl is NO JOKE. She’s is all about about it and we LOVE IT! Check her our soon on People Magazine. Congrats hommie!

GOODWOODNYC baby! Yeo Kerri’s new stuff is looking SICK!!! See for yourselves…

UNBELIVEABLE, there ain’t nobody on her steez, she is def ORIGINAL. Love it Kerri keep up the DOPENESS.

awwwwww it was so cute to see Psalmz from TWEAPONZ come through w/ his wifey and newborn baby boy. Your such a GREAT TALENTED DADDY!!! All the best to you and your fam;)

Destroy & Rebuild Collective > These fellas are all so talented. I can’t get enough. Shout out to 2esae, ski, and avone. Looking fwd to the collabo it’s gonna be illlllllll. Be sure to check out their set up up in Soho on prince near the apple store. They’re work is TOP NOTCH. I need my REVS & COST piece ya still got it?

624713 Collective > Grimy Patterns/graff + prints Art, T’s and much more. This crew is doing their thing, you can also visit their setup in soho. Lookout for Jenevieve713 in the FRESHER show OCT 3rd!

DOPE! I love art, especially when it’s from NY…

DJ DISCO WIZ came through to drop the skilllllllz. I think if there was a linoleum around i might have just thrown down even though I can’t break the music was so goooood. Thanks so much for sharing your time Wiz! Look out for his AWESOME book and bookstores worldwide IT’S JUST BEGUN. This is a LEGEND right here supporting YOUNITY;) Thank u!!!

TOUGH LOVE NYC cupcakes! too bad I don’t have a sweet tooth these look YUMMY!

STEPHANIE LAND > Photographs + Stationary. This lady’s images are so peaceful I love looking at them. I can’t wait to see her handmade Journal for the FRESHER exhibit!

FRESTHETIC > Our crew without a doubt! Repping amazing artists on T’s wood, and print. Check out their shop on 560 Grand St in Willy B, Brooklyn.

AM > Art, Knits, Pillows, Art and more! I’m in LOVE with your momz crochet earrings I want 3 more colors kid!

Sohnup> HIP HOPE FOR HEALING. Check out the organic steez…

Mina Suarez > Vintage purses, I’m so bummed I didn’t get the little wallet I liked. I was going broke shopping;(

La Araucana by Norma Bravo > Vee’s momma making some beautiful handmade knitted scarves, hats, and sweaters. Time to get cozy soon!

Ivette Urbanez > Handcrafted Dresses, Purses, and Silkscreened T’s. I love this pic!

Mr Tony Peralta chillin’ making plans for the next market. Joe Conzo was diggn’ it. Dimélo y que lo qué primo…

Thank you Father TOM!!!

Younity sporting the goods, new T’s gonna go up online soooon. Shout out to Yvey for hooking it up w/ father TOM on this dope schoolyard location. Especially helping to organize the DJ’s. Your a TROOPER kid! LUV YA;) Big hugz and kisses to miss Shana Louallen for holding down the Younity booth with her cuz and giving folks some Tarot Card readings. Your on the next FLYER!

Oh shit! Look who came thru to show the ladies love. Artists legend, graff head, b-boy, DOZE GREEN. It was great to see you!

Kicking off FRESHER 09 like no other baby! THIS IS HOW IT SHOULD BE DONE…yeah yeah OCTOBER 3rd >>> Lower East Side…

See you guys again soon THANK YOUUUUUUUUU!!!

I’ve been so crazed lately I don’t know how I manage to keep it all in balance. My TRIPLE THREAT moves are in full effect this year, and it’s only the beginning ayayay! Live the moment. Check out these production pics from my METHODS peeps on the T’ collaboration that’s coming out soon!

I can’t wait to rock this T! I LOVE IT

The rest of the line is gonna look FRESHHHHHH. Thanks for the sneaky peak Serge;)

As part of the FAT CAP project, the Kidrobot crew took my little 2D design and rocked a guy’s T’. For all the fellas out there who’ve been asking me about doing some guy wear here you go! ( if your into the funkadelic colors ) Still wondering why the “0″ is missing in my bubble piece though? LOL!

Kidrobot’s apparel line has been a huge success ever since its launch back in 2006, selling out almost every single piece they’ve released. Creating their own designs as well as teaming up with creative minds like those of French graffiti artist Tilt, San Francisco artist/designer Huck Gee, and streetwear label Lemar and Dauley, the Kidrobot team has assembled a killer line of hoodies and t-shirts for both men and women. The great thing is that they didn’t just make clothing that sports the Kidrobot logo, but instead created creative and inspiring streetwear that represents the culture that surrounds the vinyl toy and urban art scene. Everything is limited edition so don’t sleep!

Got an invitation from my hommie Jessica Green while I was away to do a short presentation with Destroy&Rebuild following the SPRAY MASTERS film screening. Gonna try and bridge our 90′s foundation with the present state of urban arts culture / education alongside some of the pioneers who paved the way for us:) Jessica’s been mad supportive of the positive roles we play in helping to preserve, evolve, and continue this story. Since the golden days of STRESS ( Best magazine EVER!!! ) all has not been lost! Whew. Happy to see her and the crew on the inside of these events. We def need more folks from our own community, in it! Makes a HUUUUUUUGE difference. Thanks girl!.

KINGS OF THE CITY ( Shouldn’t it be KINGS & QUEENS OF THE CITY? I’m just saying…)
Wednesday, May 27 2009
7:00 pm
Maylesfilms
343 Lenox Ave, Harlem NY
(127th and 128th streets)
www.mayslesinstitute.org

FILM:
Tunnel Vision
Dir. Reid van Renesse, 2003, 2 min.
This short film with footage shot in 1983 shows Zephyr, Min One and Revolt painting a wall. Reid van Renesse will be present for the q&a.

FILM:
SprayMasters
Dir. Manfred Kirchheimer, 2008, 85 min.
SprayMasters follows up on some legendary writers from the 70s and 80s. The film includes Lady Pink, Lee, Futura 2000 and Zephyr and lots and lots of trains. Manfred Kirchheimer will be present for the q&a.

Sooooooo it turns out my Toofly Dunny was chosen for a collaboration project between Kidrobot and jewelry designer Tarina Tarantino. Went to check them out on her site and I was like whoa $163.00? WHAT!!! yea I know…where’s my cut is all I gotta ask. Looks like it’s gonna be another day in the life of intellectual property rights…

LUCITE “DUNNY” NECKLACE
Part of the latest Kidrobot by TARINA TARANTINO Collection, this limited edition adjustable 18″ lucite and crystal necklace features a puff heart bead and a 2.75″ iconic Kidrobot “Dunny” vinyl toy pendant. Please note that these necklaces, like the toys, are sold “blind” – that is, you won’t know what color lucite or which Dunny you get until it arrives! Part of the fun!

Been working on a bunch of illustration T designs this month. Happy I got back into drawing, it had been a serious minute since I pulled out the pencil and paper. My first batch is done, and I’m def on my new flow. It’s been there…slowly unraveling until I was ready to wake up and see what it all meant. Remnants of it now embedded forever on plastic, fabric, and paper. It’s finally making sense! I’m pretty damn excited!!! gotta grind…

In the meantime here’s a sneaky peek of “transform time” an illustration t-shirt design for METHODS ” FALL 09′ line. Stay tuned…

TOOFLY FOR METHODS FALL 09′

Excited today! Shana just sent me a link with Keri Hilson rocking the NATIVE ring from the Trinity Collection. Keri just dropped her album yesterday “IN A PERFECT WORLD”. Wooooops! missed that party, I need to get it together I know… Anyway I want to send a special shout out to Missfit Styles for hooking it up with the goods! Not only did Michelle love the Trinity Collection at Valley this past weekend she also hooked up my baby sis, Joanne as an assistant stylist! Thanks for looking out girl your a GEM:)

MORE PICS HERE!

INTERVIEW WITH ANGIE MARTNEZ!!!

whew! back home chillaxing. I had a lovely day in the LES today with my girls. SOMETHING FOR THE LADIES was FRE$$$! Good times are always moments away when your around good people, specially creative! I was twittering my ass off today to get folks down to the Valley, there’s no harm in window shopping? I know…I know…it’s hard to face what’s left of the LES. How we all miss the good old days…gotta flow with the times…

Looking for a dope Vintage spot in the LES, this is your place. Valley NY, 48 Orchard Street between Hester and Grand.

Funky nails designs by Maki. She don’t play!

ONE DAY to set up, and kick off this global warming spring!

first dibbs on my new STREET TAG T’s!

I’m all about MAKING SHIT YOURSELF…all about it baby!

Shout out to Miss Busy Lady LIZ, and Gabriella who brought all us ladies together to build and make it happen. It’s all in THE GOODS!

Finally got my own Cubbanie Links! I’ve been fiening for a pair since I met Annie. Thanks girl! your a sweetheart;)

Miss Missfit Styles stopped by to get some goodies for her next shoot, but couldn’t resist some of them frosty pearls on her nails.

It’s all about the Maki hook up. Her funky nails styles are def FRE$H!

cash or no cash I got you. Did I mention how much I love Paypal. LOVE IT!!! I can now take credit card payments with ease;)

Shout out to my partna in crime Yvey, and lil sis Joanne Marie for helping a sista troop it, set up, and represent;) Oh! I can’t forget the fellas too for supporting us chicas!

Planning Something for the Ladies #2 stay tuned!!! got goods hit us up!

Spring is finally here hooray! It’s been a minute since I dropped something new. It finally got sunny enough in NY to do my first photo shoot. I’ve been in love with street tags since the early 90′s. The hand styles of graffiti writers is an art form all in itself just like calligraphy, and typography. Once you have your own knack for it, it’s on!!!

I got my sister to lead the photo shoot series this year, and bring her unique eclectic style into the mix. Joanne Marie Mena now 20, recently moved back from Florida to carve out a new life in NY. The youngest, and most difficult of the three Joanne is quick to back talk, make you laugh with her crusty remarks, and show you that no mater how tough you think you are outside, you’re just a big pile of mush inside. Sometimes I wish she would just chill on all her piercings, and hundreds of hair color transformations, but she will always say and do whatever she wants. Her rebellious creative spirit doesn’t let her compromise for anybody. A true trait from our family:) Love you fea!

Joanne Marie Mena, Age 20 “Staying True” for Toofly

from the streets to the streets…the saga continues…

Toofly Graffiti Street Tag T $25.00
100% combed cotton on a Classic Girl T fit. Available in black. Sizes S,M,L,XL exclusively on www.tooflynyc.com/shop
* I’ll have a few at the ValleyNYC shop/event on Sunday.

Valley NYC, and M.I.S.S. is teaming up with The Goods! to bring you a weekend of shopping, and beauty treatments!

Shop vintage clothing and accessories from The Goods! and Funky Fanny’s and pick up something new from Cubannie Links, Princess of the Posse, Office Tramp, TooFly, Covet, Dirty Librarian Chains and Agapantha. Book your appointments NOW for one of the following beauty services offered by Valley: Manicure, Pedicure, Waxing or Facials. Receive 10% off all service if you spend $50 or more during the event (discount must be used the same weekend). For appointments call: 212-274-8985.

The shopping event is CASH only, although some vendors will be accepting credit cards via Pay Pal!
Valley accepts all major forms of payment.

Saturday March 21st, and Sunday March 22nd
Time: 12pm-8pm
Location: Valley
48 Orchard St NYC
Trains:  F train to Delancy

www.valleynyc.com

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