2 artist spotlight: david garibaldi

So after seeing this video yesterday over at herfection and then again on kanye's blog. I wanted to look up this artist David Garibaldi.

This former grafitti artist started creating paintings during live shows in 2003. He calls his show "Rhythm and Hue" and tours all over America doing his thing. It looks like his energy is CRAZY during his shows. I'd love to see him live. What I love most about this artist is that he does many of his shows to benefit charities. As a young artist, most just focus on getting their name out and gaining popularity for what they do, so for him to use his unique approach to benefit others is admirable.

He also creates music inspired paintings on canvas featuring exaggerated forms in soulful color schemes. I'm loving the female drummer!
His use of color, whimsical line and perspective give his work a rhythmic feel. At 24, he's really making a name for himself on a national level and that's impressive in the art world!

Check him out at www.garibaldiarts.com or his blog davidgaribaldi.blogspot.com.

3 i love these!!

Tokidoki + Onitsuku Tiger

I always thought that Tokidoki was a Japanese brand until I recently found out that its actually the creation of Italian artist Simone Legno. Does that mean I'll be able to find these while I'm in Florence at the end of the year???

2 Rest in Peace

RIP Eve Carson

The current Student Body President at my alma mater UNC was murdered in Chapel Hill on Tuesday night. She was also a good friend of one of my best friends. Having spent time with her on several occasions, I am so shocked! I really can't believe somebody would do this to her. She was an incredible person with an amazing future ahead of her and its just crazy to know that she is gone! What is even more disturbing is the fact that Chapel Hill rarely has murders... this is the first I can recall in many years. It's a harsh reminder that the world is so crazy and we're not safe anywhere. My prayers go out to her family and close friends.