The inspiration for the print is a Ninja Assassination by a skeleton. After getting numerous requests for ninjas to be incorporated into a design, and the fact that during the 80’s Ninja craze they were DBD head honcho Chris Manning’s childhood obsession, the design was born. This illustration is done in a Noir Comic Book style with dynamic lighting effects and nicely plays on perspective.

Head over to www.dbdstore.co.uk to grab this now. Only 30 pieces.

I came across Camille Rose Garcia’s artwork, whilst browsing Hanna Beth’s stream. Her artwork is both beautiful and extremely unique. I’ve never seen anything like it. Her portrayal of Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland, is a brilliant twist on the original Alice character and the strange and magical world of Wonderland.

A truly magnificent artist for sure, some one I’ll be telling my house mate about except I’ll have to visit the Dublin car rental and use it as an excuse to stay with her over there as the course I’m on finishes soon! Oh to lose a house mate, it’s as distressing for me as it was for that poor white rabbit to lose time!

“Jamie Campbell makes jokes only he finds funny, but he convinces you to laugh all the same.”
- Anthony P

I’ve been following Jamie Campbell’s photography adventures for the last 9 months. I can tell you now, there’s not been a single photo that he has shot, that I haven’t been distracted by. Even his candids and his various photos of his cats are beautiful, and I’m not much of a cat lady!

His raw and edgy photography is captivating and never ceases to make me wish I lived within his camera lens! There’s something so realistic and honest about the shots that he produces. I don’t know who birthed this man, but kudos on making such a talented and creative humanoid!

“Jamie Campbell works with the themes of insecurity, burden, vulnerability and desperation, but does it with self-deprecation and humour and profound honesty, leaving you unsure of whether you want to hit him or hug him.”
- Anthony P

It also turns out that not only is he great at photography, but he grows some rather interesting facial hair. Jamie Campbell, your photos and beard growing skills captivate me and I’m sure I’m not the only one. Thank you.

Banksy’s been hard at work and has been appearing in San Francisco. Warholian were pretty much first up with the news and sent these pictures through to our friends at artofthestate. Since then several other pieces have appeared so keep your eyes peeled!

Dan Mumford dropped us through some info on his new clothing range recently, and it’s looking like a really impressive introduction to MUMFORD. The first line which was released on the 15th May features 8 new tee designs and two A2 Giclee prints limited to 50 each. The tees all link together to tell a story of the occult. Always an artist and designer with depth, and impressive use of colour and detail. Mumford will by default be a favourite amongst those that have loved Dan’s work for a long time, and hopefully Mumford will also open his work up to a whole new crowd too.

www.mumfordclothing.com

So after a few weeks of us not posting this on the blog due to life being manic, its probably about time it got a post. We’ve put 6 months hard work into producing some really cracking product, and the culmination of this is our debut UK highstreet collection. Insert offer code BLOGS001 to get 35% off the webstore HERE.

This is RISE Worldwide’s debut collection comprising of eight cut and sew tees, some sweats and accessories. We’re a new and (hopefully) exciting UK Streetwear brand which has started as we mean to continue in terms of our production and print quality. Our t-shirts are fully cut and sew made from personally sourced Turkish cotton to our exact specifications (neck taping, side pips, shirt weight and cut), and then printed here within the UK. This collection is just the beginning for RISE, with further expanding collections and cut and sew garments planned for the future. Bold and unique vector graphics, with a penchant for handrawn works are the hallmark of the range. Always fun, always bright, with a simple message to always RISE.

In The Vice Guide to Film, the co-founder of Vice Magazine, Shane Smith, explores some of the less-known film movements and national cinemas of the world. Smith gives the audience a chance to peek behind the closed doors of the film industries in countries such as Iran and North Korea, hangs out with maverick filmmakers like Gaspar Noé and throws himself in at the deep end by acting in a Mexican narco cinema film. The Vice Guide to Film not only discusses films, culture and politics, but it also seeks to give a voice to people without one. This is all done in true VICE fashion; taboo subjects and raw aesthetics make the show shocking and mind provoking, all from a refreshingly honest perspective.

I saw this little gem, and mentally added it to my list of favourite paintings of people kissing. I’d like to go to the Dublin car rental, go find him and shake John McCart’s hand.

“John McCart studied at Belfast College of Art. For many years, he worked as a commercial painter, traveling the world extensively and receiving commissions for murals in corporate and public spaces. His explorations around the world have provided unlimited material and influenced his work significantly. He never ceases to be excited or challenged by the road of discovery on which he travels and his great versatility and imagination as an artist continues to enable him to describe with endearing honesty each personal experience.”

P.S I literally do have a list of favourite paintings of people kissing!!

You really don’t want to miss this!

Believe.