OPEN STUDIO

Alphabet Alchemy...

2012-01-29T18:40:00.000-08:00

The guys at Alphabet Alchemy asked for some work for their next run of shirts.
I have just finished scanning and tidying up and sent it off, so hopefully the shirts should be available soon in the not too distant future...

Lismore's Back Alley Gallery

2012-01-23T01:35:00.000-08:00

I had a great time out at the Lismore 'Back Alley Gallery' last weekend painting with new friends and collaborating on wall which focused around the end of the world, 2012. I call bullshit, but that is not going to stop me from painting like its all about to go boom...
I have been painting the Willy Wagtail for a while now for my own reasons but I thought this was a perfect opportunity to play on the fact that a lot of different mobs recognize this lil' fella as the bringer of bad news. SBEK did a great job on a Nostradamus portrait and BASIX showed the fear of impending doom on the portraits of those that run with the flock...
I also painted a couple of cicada shells, which for me represent change or a coming of a new age and drastic change from the way things are...
Big thanks to Nathan for organizing the event and all the locals, including Mayor Jenny Dowell, who came down and enjoyed the day with the artists in the sun!
More images here

Razor on the rack....

2012-01-19T05:28:00.000-08:00

New low-pressure line now available along with a few other goodies...

Evidence...

2012-01-18T07:07:00.000-08:00

...that seagulls love spraypaint too!

13 Candles

2012-01-17T14:41:00.000-08:00

This was an unforgettable evening of madness!
Transplanted from the maggogintheattic blog.
PORTAL absolutely slayed everything.
Absu were great too but I cant find any footage yet...

MTN 94 Now in Stock...

2012-01-17T14:33:00.000-08:00

Here are a few vids from the mtn-world.com site...
Have a look there are heaps more featuring inspiring artist from all over the globe.
An excellent product for those that demand quality!

Friday Punk Xmas Party...

2011-12-21T16:30:00.000-08:00

Guaranteed to be lots of fun!
Fbook page link over there>>>>>>>>>>>>

This week...

2011-12-18T23:53:00.000-08:00

Try this on for size...

2011-12-18T23:51:00.000-08:00

Lotus Canvas

2011-12-18T18:42:00.000-08:00

This is the canvas I donated for the Lotus Memorial Auction last Friday night.
Thanks to the couple that snapped it up and to Thorn for organizing the event.

Suit of Iron...

2011-12-16T14:57:00.000-08:00

New Ironlak T-shirts are now on the rack!
By your Nanna one for Xmas.

Artillery #5

2011-12-16T14:53:00.000-08:00

Artillery have just dropped their latest issue and it is now available down at the studio.
Nice photography, bombing flix, good artist features, a Scary travel diary and some boobs...
What more do you want?

DD11 In Stock Now....

2011-12-11T13:35:00.000-08:00

Chock-a-block stuffed full of unseen madness by Australians doing it big on a global scale...

R.I.P LOTUS

2011-12-08T05:14:00.000-08:00

Commission a gift...

2011-12-07T15:12:00.000-08:00

This is a recent example of what can be done to suit any budget....
All I ask is that you dont leave it to the last minute!

Still got the blues...

2011-12-07T15:06:00.000-08:00

The studio currently looks like a Bower bird has rummaged through the back room
and hung the remaining available pieces from last few recent shows...
Drop in for original and affordable ideas for Giftmas...

NEW Graffiti All Stars mags in stock now!

2011-12-07T14:53:00.000-08:00

For the connoisseurs of characters...

STYLE WARS ... the Outtakes - Donate NOW!

2011-12-01T13:16:00.000-08:00

It is vital that the 30 hours of extra footage is preserved!
If you have ever watched this film or even mouthed the phrase "I like hip hop"
its now time to give something back...
$1 or $10000, every little bit counts and there are great incentives available too!
DO IT NOW! CLICK THIS LINK

LOUD N' LOCAL

2011-11-22T05:44:00.000-08:00

This Saturday night, LOUD N' LOCAL, 6 young local bands ready to party...
Open Studio and Popsgood will also be doing raffles and giving away lots of good stuff.
Come on down and help support local muso's and artists...
NARCISSUS
THIS WORLD AROUND US
SAYD
IN SHADOWS
I SLEEP AT DAWN
GUERILLA WARFARE

CLOUDED THOUGHTS #11

2011-11-15T13:33:00.000-08:00

Lots of great work inside from the likes of Peque, Jors and Basix...
Available at the studio now!

TONIGHT!

2011-11-11T14:35:00.000-08:00

See you guys there...

NEW Scribe Apparel Tees...

2011-11-10T14:21:00.000-08:00

The fresh new summer range is now available at the studio,
featuring artwork by Dash TFC (pictuered), Basix, Reals, and Phiber.

Dash TFC is one of the most accomplished technical writers I have ever met,
but is also down for the get down. A true all round king...
Do your home work kids!

Get Dirty in December...

2011-11-07T01:17:00.000-08:00

RENT

2011-11-06T15:37:00.000-08:00

I was kindly invited to install a show in the foyer of the Jetty Theatre
during Coffs Harbour Musical Comedy Co's production of RENT.
The work is on show until Sunday 27th Of NOV, but dont leave it too late,
works are all priced at $100 and are going fast...

OPEN MINDS @ OPEN STUDIO...

2011-11-06T14:41:00.000-08:00

READ IT & WEEP...

2011-11-06T14:33:00.000-08:00

LUSH has completely let it all go to his head and sold out to RI&W for monetary gain that I hope will fuel more of his entertaining work with the ladies...
Show some support and buy one @ Open Studio...
The new line also features a design by SAUCE all they way from Zagreb...

Helloween fun...

2011-11-03T15:44:00.000-07:00

More of Miss Lany's photos HERE

End of the road...

2011-10-26T14:47:00.000-07:00

Leonard Aitken's show 'Roads to Eternity' is coming down tonight.
If you haven't had a chance to check it out, drop in today and indulge yourself...

Galvanizing the Masses...

2011-10-26T14:32:00.000-07:00

Hardcore Halloween this Saturday night....

2011-10-24T05:31:00.000-07:00

Get down to the studio to pick up your ticket prior to the show and save yourself some coin that you could put toward your costume...
The Down to Earth guys will be giving away prizes for the worst dressed!

Ran MC *Updated

2011-10-19T16:09:00.000-07:00

Local rapper Ran MC is at ~~number 4~~ NUMBER 1 on the Triple J Unearthed Hip Hop Chart!
Well deserved recognition for this committed local, congratulations mate...
Show your support by signing up and voting HERE
Ran is pictured below sporting the new POP N SQUIRT T-shirt available in short supply now at the studio. Get one!
Ran is also helping to run the OPEN MIC workshops on Saturdays.
If your a local MC you should head down and get involved...

A quick commission...

2011-10-19T15:44:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Josh!

Girl power!

2011-10-19T15:37:00.000-07:00

Lenny's roadworks...

2011-10-10T03:41:00.000-07:00

You are invited to the opening night of 'Roads to Eternity'
a new collection of works from Artist Leonard Aitken
on Friday the 14th of October, from 6pm at Open Studio.
There will be drinks and refreshments available on the night.
The Roads to Eternity Exhibition will remain on show until the 28th of October.

Footage of live Torture at Open Studio...

2011-10-10T03:08:00.000-07:00

Thanks to all the bands that played the other night, lots of fun was had by all...
Torture melted faces and broke necks. It was great.
Thanks to coldcoldlampin1 for uploading his footage and those that showed up to help keep the metal alive!

this thursday...

2011-10-01T16:53:00.000-07:00

tell Mum and Dad to do the late night shopping by themselves...

stay busy party people...

2011-10-01T16:08:00.000-07:00

Metal from the Art...

2011-09-18T15:37:00.000-07:00

Really looking forward to this one!

POPSGOOD Grand Opening this Saturday...

2011-09-15T04:00:00.000-07:00

Bevo has put a lot of work in to get the POPSGOOD 'Skateboarding Training Facility' up and running so get down there and support a young visionary chasing the dream and making things happen...

...and here is a nice little clip from the warm up session the other week to
give you an idea of just how good it pops!

Hayley's GFORCE

2011-09-14T17:10:00.000-07:00

Another quick commission for a lucky kid who just got a new drum kit! Nice one Daniel...
The super smooth surface was really nice to work on with the brush doing the outline on the script.
I actually met Remo D. Belli, the guy who invented the PET film drum heads, at a drum clinic at the Lansdowne Hotel in Sydney around 92...
If you need one for your kit, hit me up!

Its here!!!

2011-09-07T16:52:00.000-07:00

Got a special delivery Coffs Harbour...
There will be a release party at the Popsgood Skateboard Training Facility
on the 17th of September...

Back to Bowra

2011-09-07T16:04:00.000-07:00

The launch of the Bowraville Community Gallery on Saturday September 10th has an extra special treat with a surprise performance from world renowned didgeridoo artist William Barton, who is taking a detour from his whirlwind national performance schedule to be a part of the Gallery's first exhibition.
On September 10th, the gallery will open to showcase the artwork of local and other artists to include paintings, drawings, sculptures, ceramics and textiles. The exhibition will be open over three days from 9.00am to 5.00pm from Saturday September 10th until Monday September 12th. Our SoulFood artists are; Jan Allsopp, Delmae Barton, Natalie Bateman, Hazel Butterfield Tate, Alex Byrne, Chris Campbell, Guy Crosley, Jo Davidson, Glenn Dick, Annette Edwards, Sally Hook, Christine Maria Jarrett, Ashley Johnston, Nigel Killalea, Stephen Killick, Sputnik Lobl, Hamish Malcolm, Margot McCarthy, Kate McClaren, Julie Moszny, Ian Moule, Joce Pritchard & Bronwyn Rodden.

Iggy the cat.

2011-09-04T15:46:00.000-07:00

This is another recent commission of a cat named Iggy that was given as a birthday gift to the cats owner...

NEMO

2011-08-31T16:12:00.000-07:00

Notorious escape artist Nemo has been recaptured and held along with accomplices at a dental clinic in Coffs Harbour. He seems strangely content...

Yo B!

2011-08-30T00:26:00.000-07:00

I have some work in this show opening at 'Everything that's Beautiful' in Bello this Friday.
A percentage of sales are being donated to a great cause too, so get along and support!

ELLESQUIRE

2011-08-26T00:33:00.000-07:00

I recently did the cover art for MC Ellesquires solo release 'Ready' which is getting rave reviews from the Oz hiphop community...
Apparently his single 'On The Prowl' was the most requested track on JJJ last night!

EFFIN' B'DAY

2011-08-25T15:26:00.000-07:00

Lots of fun at the Happy-Effin-Birthday-Matty-Party the other night...
My friend Greig Traynor was there to catch some of the madness.
Check out some more of his photography HERE

MATTY EFFIN MORISON ALL AGES SHOW!

2011-08-17T01:46:00.000-07:00

with skinwalkers & hotels on mayfair. More info HERE

Details....

2011-08-01T17:18:00.000-07:00

This is a detail shot from a commission I did earlier this year that I was really happy with.
Its great when a client knows what they want and trust you to interpret their ideas freely...
Cheers Dave!

Work....

2011-08-01T17:01:00.000-07:00

I recently painted the set for a production of 'Seven Little Australians'
at the Jetty Memorial Theatre, with a little help from Miki...
Also did the small banner for the Coffs Elders Olympics Team
with some help from Uncle Kev Fergusson.

More good times!

2011-08-01T05:04:00.000-07:00

Congrats to Down to Earth Productions on another great event
and thanks to those that clicked the 'attending' button and actually
showed up!
Here are a few flix from the other nights festivities courtesy of
Miss Lany who has prints available that are being exhibited at
the studio at very affordable prices. More flix from the night HERE
Also new work on show by Steve Harris and Nick Goddard
so head down and check em out...

Another All Ages Show...

2011-07-21T15:48:00.000-07:00

After the success of the Bangers and mosh gig, the Down To Earth team are at it again!
This time they are bringing up The Turning Tide from Sydney and looks like its going to be anothe cranker...

Fresh T's

2011-07-19T17:03:00.000-07:00

Short run. Limited sizes. Twenty Bucks.
First in best dressed!

Never a dull moment...

2011-07-04T17:31:00.001-07:00

Pimp yo' van...

2011-07-04T17:25:00.000-07:00

If you want your van or car painted, bring it by the studio with your ideas and I can give you an on the spot quote. Anything is possible, try me...

Stylefile #35

2011-06-29T17:09:00.000-07:00

Limited stock available!
Full of quality burners as always...

Its on and popn'...

2011-06-27T15:31:00.000-07:00

The other night we raffled off this deck to gather funds towards the release of a new Coffs street mag 'POP N SQUIRT', more info soon....
The artwork was done with the new Ironlak paint markers, available as well as refill bottles at the studio now!
Congrats to the lucky winner Burzum Steve, keep the metal alive dude!!!

Bangin'

2011-06-26T15:27:00.000-07:00

Lots of great flix from the Bangers and Mosh gig Satruday night by Miss Lany HERE.
Thanks to everyone involved and those that turned out for an awesome drama-free night...

This Saturday is going to be Bangin!

2011-06-20T01:36:00.000-07:00

This Saturday Down To Earth Productions are putting on an all ages metal show at the studio so come on down. Coffs Harbour has very little on offer for the under 18s, so show your support for what these guys are doing!
Drug and Alcohol free zone.
$10 on the door.
Opens @ 6pm.
No Dickheads.

CRYWOLF
NARCISSUS

Colour me in...

2011-06-13T20:05:00.000-07:00

I was recently invited to submit work for The Kalis Alliance Colouring Book Project and I have just received a few copies that will be available at the studio tomorrow.
There is some good stuff from 100 artists including the likes of Wane FC, Katre, MR E, New2 and the infamous Pud le Rock...
Come and get it!

Happy Frogs...

2011-05-18T16:04:00.000-07:00

http://www.coffscoastadvocate.com.au/story/2011/05/18/a-real-state-of-the-art-wall/
Thanks Gemima and Bruce

Volume One #14 available now...

2011-05-18T15:29:00.000-07:00

...along with other back issues full of quality burners!

Hand of Law, Sydney.

2011-05-04T17:13:00.000-07:00

Support female contact sport!

2011-05-02T19:36:00.000-07:00

This is going to be lots of fun...

www.coffscoastderbydolls.com

Theives and Vagabonds....

2011-04-25T06:23:00.000-07:00

I was asked by Mr Perso to get involved in this groupshow opening at Lo-Fi (again!) this Thursday night. Good line up....

Tonight!

2011-04-21T01:15:00.000-07:00

WARFARE CREW Present 'Back Burners' from Keep Moving on Vimeo.

In stock now!

2011-04-19T15:55:00.000-07:00

Best issue yet, in my humble opinion...

Back Burners this Thursday@ Lo-Fi

2011-04-19T02:34:00.000-07:00

If your in Sydney, get yourself some double denim dosage...

Whale watching...

2011-04-18T04:53:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Scattah for uploading...

Thanx to the Whale Jam-ers....

2011-04-18T04:43:00.000-07:00

First up, I would like to thank Simon and the the team from
Simon Coates Audio Visual Solutions for their services rendered.
Simon and the boys donated their time and skills to the Sea Shepherd cause and without their professionalism I am sure that The Whale Jam would not have been the huge success that it was.

Ran MC got things moving along nicely...

Corpus Mingus shocked the house!

DJ Torque and special guest DJ Seiz got the girls dancing...

The Stoneage Romeos delivered with some classic covers and got more girls dancing...

Hotels on Mayfair pulled out the laser jams, I was enjoying myself to much to remember to get flix of the band in action...

The Deckchairs were awesome, great musicians, good music and good people...

and Matty Effin Morison ended the night style with their brand of punk metal that had heads banging and kids chanting along with Coffs classics such as 'Ya Dickhead Mate'! WOOO!

Print and Post!

2011-04-11T16:16:00.001-07:00

Show your support for this great cause, its easy!
Print out the poster (click on the image for full size) and put it up at work
or any where else you think may catch some attention...

Gojira!!!

2011-04-11T16:14:00.000-07:00

These guys are awesome.
They have recorded an EP for Sea Shepherd and have been
Sea Shepherd supporters for a long time now.
I wish they would come to Australia....

THE WHALE JAM - Saturday 16th April from 2pm...

2011-04-10T17:46:00.001-07:00

YOUTH WEEK 2011...

2011-04-10T17:45:00.000-07:00

What a week!

TAREE
Greater Taree City Council got us down to add some colour to the skate park.
They were a great bunch of kids with big hearts. They insisted that the murals be dedicated to their fallen brother Normie RIP.

ARMIDALE
Three days of workshops with the kids of Armidale at the local PCYC that finished off with a great exhibition of work by the kids. Thanks to all the team out there, lots of great stuff going on at the Armidale PCYC...

COFFS HARBOUR
A private commission turned into a great opportunity to give the Open Studio Saturday workshop regulars a chance to flex their skills. HUGE Thanks to Cath and Evan for funding the project and to Kim at the Happy Frog for keeping us all well fed and hydrated!
Still a lot to do before its finished, but I will post flix when its done...

NAMBUCCA VALLEY
Another awesome event put on by the NVYC and Valley Skaters, I caught up with Dj B9, Morganics and BBoy Seiz who handed me a copy of the new HYPE Magazine that is full of lots of oldskool outlines and sketches (should be available at the studio next week)...

Did this Banner with Josh Baldwin out the back of the studio for the
Bellingen Youthfest -'Local M.A.D.E.ness' event as part of the 'Drink? Don't Sink!' campaign.

Its a pity that 'youth' are only allocated funding for 1 week out of a year.
What about the other 51 weeks?

BOARD WRITERS - Opening Saturday @ 6PM

2011-03-13T16:30:00.000-07:00

Board Writers is a traveling exhibition of over 30 Street Artists, Graffiti Writers, Illustrators and emerging artists from around Australia and abroad who have applied their work to Skateboard decks as a nod to the artworks that inspired many a young skater to explore their own career in the art world.
Make sure that you catch the show before it moves on to Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide!

Help Fight Leukaemia! This Saturday...

2011-03-08T15:24:00.000-08:00

If you cant make it along please donate HERE, every little bit counts!

FBOOK PAGE HERE

Sleep Walking Preview Clip

2011-02-13T06:35:00.000-08:00

Rehearsal meeting went well on Saturday night and the tickets have been selling fast...
Make sure you get into the studio and secure your tickets!

Salt Water Fresh Water Festival 2011

2011-02-04T13:53:00.000-08:00

The SWFW Festival is the largest regional Aboriginal Cultural event on the Mid North Coast of NSW, Australia. It is a nomadic event that moves to a different location in the region each Australia Day (26 January).
This years event was another huge success, lots of fun was had at the workshops and when the sun went down we got to see Neil Murray from Warumpi Band!
Thanks to Alison Page, all the SWFW Team, all the volunteers, Deano for powering on through the sun and the wind, and the 10,000+ people that turned out to make it all worthwhile!

Tickets available now!

2011-01-31T13:25:00.000-08:00

Greig Traynor and Open Studio presents Sleepwalking a multimedia experience, an evening of nocturnal images, ambient live music and fine food.

While Coffs Harbour sleeps photographer Greig Traynor has been making treks into the urban and natural landscapes of Coffs harbour and returning with hauntingly beautiful images that are devoid of the distractions of daylight. These unique images will transport you to places that you may have been, but never seen. They will challenge the way you look at the world they will give you a new perspective on unseen environments while taking you on a innovative artistic experience.

The interior of Open Studio will be transformed into a comfortable casual relaxed environment where the unforgettable images Greig has collected will be converted into ethereal slide shows. Musicians Kristian Benton, Billy James, Solomon Chowdhury, Rupert Craigan, Gian Peck, [Hotels on Mayfair] and Jack T will perform original ambient music that will enhance the experience. With catering supplied by a Mumtaj Indian Restaurant.

This unique experience will be held over four nights only 25^th,26^th of February and 4^th and 5^th of March, and audience numbers will be limited to a comfortable 40 per performance.

Tickets are available at Open Studio, Cnr of Duke and Vernon St for a very modest $25 per head.

This is promising to be an exceptional event that should not be missed.

Stop the SLAUGHTER!!!

2011-01-19T14:42:00.000-08:00

SEA SHEPHERD COFFS HARBOUR

Going, going, gone...

2011-01-08T15:40:00.000-08:00

Thanks to those that turned out for the auction, we raised $1700 on the night which will go towards seating for the new Conservatorium performance space.
Thanks to Greig Traynor for the photos and to Kye from Aylward Auctioneers for conducting the auction.

TONIGHT. 6PM. BUNKER

2011-01-06T15:10:00.000-08:00

Here is a larger version of the collaboration that I worked on with Collen Little and Robyn Laurence from the Coffs Calligraphers.
The work goes under the hammer tonight...

Details below...

This Friday head to the Bunker...

2011-01-04T14:23:00.000-08:00

@6pm!

VANS the OMEGA

2011-01-01T19:11:00.000-08:00

As part of the on going GRAFFIGRAPHY exhibition we currently have work available from Ironlak Writers Team member, Vans the Omega...
Tshirts, prints, original artwork and whilst stock lasts the latest IRONLAK Limited Edition signature series can!

Check out more of his work HERE and HERE.

Clouded Thoughts 2011 Calendar

2010-12-23T15:03:00.000-08:00

This a detail shot of a piece featured in the Clouded Thoughts 2011 Calendar.
Some nice work by artist such as Tahns, Swaze, Ques and Astro from LA.
Drop into the studio and get yours!

EMSLA 2010

2010-12-20T18:33:00.000-08:00

I currently have a work on show at the Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery as one of the finalists in the 2010 Eutick Memorial Still Life Award.
There is some great work featured in the show, my personal favourites are Rosemary Valadon's 'Autumn tea party' and Robin Eley's 'Door knobs and twine'.
Decide yours HERE, or visit the gallery in person if you are in the area...

Deck the halls....

2010-12-15T14:29:00.000-08:00

Dirty Deeds 10

2010-12-15T14:19:00.000-08:00

Come and get it....

Finished Joinup

2010-12-07T04:55:00.000-08:00

Assorted Flickage...

2010-12-07T04:53:00.000-08:00

I was kindly sent a few flix of the weekends events from Basix and Greig Traynor, Thanx guys...

Byron...

2010-12-06T13:09:00.000-08:00


We did this one a while back, and was actually the last wall we painted under the old crew name...

Help Fight Leukaemia!

2010-12-05T16:11:00.000-08:00

Click here and SUPPORT DEANO'S SHAVE FOR A CURE

The Devils Advocate....

2010-12-05T15:31:00.000-08:00

Taken from an article in today's Advocate HERE

All in the detail...

2010-12-05T15:27:00.000-08:00

Here are a few detail shots from the wall we managed to get done between downpours...

GRAFFIGRAPHY

2010-11-27T23:13:00.000-08:00

LIFE STYLE MASTA

2010-11-07T13:02:00.000-08:00

Did this promo hung over in the rain. Later on Taboo and Tokyo bomber Puts dropped the tuff guys and hot wheels...

Opening Night Flix...

2010-11-07T06:27:00.000-08:00

Thanks to everyone that braved the rain and turned out on Friday night.
Lots of fun, faces and plenty of red dots.
I would also like to thank everyone that got involved in making it such a successful night. Below are a few fuzzy shots of mine from the night and HERE are some of Greig Traynor's.

What you are doing TONIGHT!

2010-11-04T16:02:00.001-07:00

CCDD Roll Out!

2010-11-04T16:01:00.000-07:00

A recent banner job for the Derby Dolls...

COFFS COAST DERBY DOLLS

This Friday...

2010-11-01T16:18:00.000-07:00

New works from two local girls Pebblz and Megan Ronda go on show with the sounds of Hotels on Mayfair starting at 8pm.
Hope to see you there...