The Scifen Co. Fall 2011 Collection

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2011, Clothing, Fall, Lookbook, Scifen, Streetwear, Style, The Scifen Co.

So yesterday I checked out FreshJive’s new collection which inspired me to head over to The Scifen Co. website and see what they were up to.  It seems they too are experimenting greatly with the types of garments they are releasing.

Freshjive Fall 2011 Collection

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2011, Button Down, Cardigan, Clothing, Fall, Flannel, FreshJive, Look Book, Pea Coat, Streetwear, Style, T-Shirt, Tee Shirt

We decided to check out what streetwear staple FreshJive was up to.  Their catalog has been developing by leaps and bounds as of late so it is always fun to see what they have up their sleeves.  Here are some of my favorites of the new collection, they introduced new articles like the cardigan and pea coat yet continue to incorporate dope tees.

Molotov Tee / Boondocks Jacket

Medicine Head Tee / Middle Finger Tee

Nightly Shirt / Modman Cardigan

Dope Crisis Tee / Screw You Tee

Samantha Floyd Interview

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Acrylic, Art, Artist, Bead, Emerging, Georgia, Impressionism, Interview, New York, Oil, Painting, Samantha Floyd

We got together with fine artist Samantha Floyd to pick her brain and see what her art is all about.  This Georgia native has a lot of talent and direction, she is definitely someone to keep an eye on.

 

ESR: I think the first question we have to ask an artist is, how long have you been creating art?

SF:  It is such a cliché, but I’ve literally been creating art since I can remember. I was always finding pictures in TV Guide and any household magazine to recreate when I was little. In almost every grade in elementary school I won the art contest for a prize to go see the latest Disney movie that was out, or some prize like that. Not until high school did I realize that I really wanted to pursue art professionally.

 

ESR: How would you describe your current style?

SF: My style of painting would have to be described as impressionistic. That is clearly what I aim for. Impressionism is not outdated. The Impressionists painted in a changing world of industrialization, and I still think this definitely applies to today and to my life because I moved from a slow-paced, small town in the south to the overwhelming busyness of New York City.

 

"Power Lines" 30x40 (Oil)

ESR: I can imagine there would be a little bit of adjusting to do.  What medium do you most enjoy working in?

SF: Oil paint. Hands down. It is slow drying and I can modify the thickness easily.

 

ESR: What are your goals as far as art is concerned?

SF: My goal is to always do what I love and stay true to that plan and everything will fall into place. The ultimate goal would be to create a following of buyers to appreciate my work. I’m not looking to become famous or super rich, I just want people to appreciate my work.

 

ESR: What/who are some of your influences?

SF: I am influenced by Mark Rothko and Henri Matisse for their pure and ardent sense of the use of color; Claude Monet for defining the Impressionist era with his superb brushwork and the attention to color of things when light strikes it; Vincent Van Gogh for making painting simple and about the movement of the brushwork. Last, but not least, Penny Dobson, my high school art teacher for showing me what art really is. She paints what she loves and loves what she paints and she is where I get a bit of my folk art inspirations in my beaded paintings –and maybe a little bit in my oil paintings. She also encouraged me to go BIG.

 

ESR: What are some accomplishments/moments that you are proud of?

SF: Accomplishing my Senior Solo Exhibit as a graduation requirement from Shorter University was a proud moment. 24,000 square inches of paintings and less than 3 months to do it in. It turned out really nice to have a completed body of work hanging in a gallery for the first time. I also sold half of the pieces in the show!

 

ESR: That sounds like a successful debut show to me.  So why would you say that you create art?

SF: I create art because I honestly don’t know what I would be doing without it. And I couldn’t stop it if I tried. I don’t just look at a field of grass and see green, I see yellow-greens and blue-greens and then it doesn’t stop there, I think about how I would make those greens… “a little cerulean blue, with cadmium yellow, maybe add some ultra-marine…” these are my thoughts all the time. Sometimes it feels like a curse, but then I pick up a paintbrush and it works all those thoughts out.

 

"Daisies" 5x7 (Acrylic & Seed Beads)

ESR: Can you tell us a little more about your decision to incorporate beads in your work?

SF: My high school art teacher I mentioned before showed me the bead technique. I fell in love with the tediousness and she encouraged me to work with it. I am pretty sure she is still doing beaded work as well. I use a refined “folk” look in the beaded paintings because I like to consider it an ode to my southern heritage and appreciation to my inspiration from Penny. Bead work is the high craft and more fun side of my work; it is a break from the oil painting body of work. (Plus I like the reaction of people realizing they are hand placed beads one-by-one)

 

ESR: That’s very cool, those pieces definitely have a unique look.  So do you have any events coming up?

SF: Right now I am going to be entering some work into the National Lighthouse Museum’s “Lighthouses and the Harbor” that is tentatively scheduled for November 11-13. More information can be found at www.lighthousemuseum.org. There are several holiday shows at local community centers, Jewish Temples, and churches I am looking into right now, so as soon as I enter a show I place it on my website for anyone that is interested.

 

ESR: Speaking of that, tell everyone where they can find more information about you and your work.

SF: More information about me and my work is available on my website. You can also follow me on twitter @samflo821.

 

ESR: Before we go is there anything else you would like to share?

SF: I want to mention that I am from northwest Georgia and the body of work I am working on reflects that. I work mostly from photos that I have taken myself of objects and scenes around my home in Georgia, so this paired with my impressionist style comments on the fleeting moments of home that are stored as memories now. And painting them creates a perpetual and emotional homage to them. I talk more about this in my artist statement on my website.

 

I also only work from 11 colors of paint and I mix my own greens, oranges, and blacks.

 

“My Morning Coffee” 24×30 (Oil)

JoJo Pelgrino “Blues” – Machine Gun Pelly

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"Blues", Hip Hop, JoJo Pellegrino, Machine Gun Pelly, Mixtape, Staten Island, Video

JoJo Pellegrino with a brand new track entitled “Blues” off of his upcoming mixtape Machine Gun Pelly.

Staten Island Museum Fence Show

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Art, Fence Show, New York, Painting, Raul "Rez" Barquet, Snug Harbor Cultural Center, Staten Island, Staten Island Museum

Every year the annual Staten Island Museum Fence Show is a great event that brings together artists and art appreciators.  This year was the 61st year in the event’s history, keeping up the tradition of New York City’s longest running outdoor art show.  Located at the historic Snug Harbor Cultural Center, within close proximity of the Staten Island Ferry; it is a close trip from Manhattan.

Here are some photos of my booth at this years event.  I worked on some paintings, sold some work, and met some really cool people.  This event cannot come soon enough each year.

For more information about my art make sure to check out my website.

Vital Substance Music Interview

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Doc Zootz, Hip Hop, New York, Rap, Small Business, Staten Island, Stephanie Hologounis, Vital Substance Music

Today we sat down with Stephanie Hologounis from Vital Substance Music.  We speak about what Vital Substance Music is, how it came about, and what it is becoming.

 

ESR: First off what is Vital Substance Music?

SH: Vital Substance Music is an independent artists go-to source in order to lay their foundation within the music industry. We provide artists with promotion, publishing and bookings. Our website is used to spread new music as well as provide insight into the hip hop realm.

 

ESR: What is the significance of the name “Vital Substance Music”?

SH: Music is a significant part of our lives. However, there is an influx of commercially bad music being force fed to the general public. Vital Substance’s job is to break through that and deliver music that has purpose and quality. Therefore, the name is a promise to provide the world with music that will invigorate and have meaning.

 

ESR: Who comprises VSM?

SH: Vital Substance Music consists of Stephanie Hologounis and Doc Zootz.

 

ESR: How did you end up starting Vital Substance?

SH: Vital Substance Music was born from a previous blog I started years back. That blog didn’t take off so I decided to start anew. Vital Substance Music came from that and developed as time passed. The more I got involved and knowledged myself about the industry the more developed the company goals became.

 

ESR: What would you consider major influences in your life?

SH: The music industry itself is a major influence. It is a constant changing monster

that in many ways is unpredictable. It forces you to be consistently thinking and creating- motivating me to always bring it to a different level.

 

ESR: Who is the next big thing in hip-hop music?

SH: The next big thing in hip hop would have to be my artist Doc Zootz. His music carries a message and his flow is ridiculous!

 

ESR: What’s your opinion of the current state of the music industry?

SH: The industry is at a pivotal changing point right now. The rise of the digital age has forced labels and artists alike to rethink and rebuild business structures. This has created a huge opportunity for independent artists to lead the way to this new revolution, creating and exploring options, that at one time, only labels could provide. However, with every good comes a bad, so with so much opportunity so many more artists are in the game making the competition high.

 

ESR: What VSM moment are you most proud of?

SH: The fact that people are coming to us for services and advising is a reminder that we are doing something right. Its nice to feel that people know we work hard at providing them.

 

ESR: Where do you see VSM in five years?

SH: In five years, I see Vital Substance Music establishing itself as an independent label with artists from all over the world.

 

ESR: Where can we find out more about VSM?

SH: Stay up to date with all things Vital Substance Music, on our official website, www.vitalsubstancemusic.com, Twitter,and Facebook

Are Easy Holiday 2011 Collection Lookbook

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2011, Are Easy, Holiday, Lookbook, New York, Staten Island, Streetwear

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Raul Barquet
Areeasyclothing.com
19 Ludwig Street
Staten Island, NY 10310
Phone: 718-954-6816
http://www.areeasyclothing.com
raul.barquet@areeasyclothing.com

Are Easy Clothing Holiday 2011 Collection Available 09.02.11

Staten Island, NY — August 17, 2011 — Streetwear Brand Are Easy Branches Into New Product Areas

The Are Easy Holiday 2011 Collection celebrates the duality of spirit.  It is not uncommon to be one person during the day and a completely different person at night.  In this particular case we see the scholar and the vandal.

The collection begins with the daytime attire.  Firstly a pique sport shirt dubbed the “Superiority Complex Polo”.  This shirt comes in both light blue and black and features all woven labels, Are Easy buttons, and the king logo within a laurel wreath embroidered on the chest in white.  The second part of the outfit is the navy blue “Superiority Complex Cardigan” also with woven labels, Are Easy buttons and the same design on the chest.  Pair these two with a nice pair of khaki pants and a boat shoes and you are ready for school.

Once the sun sets, your transition to vandal occurs.  Change into either the “Stone King” or “Bomber’s Spray Paint” tee shirts.  On top of that layer the “Patchwork Hoodie” that features a large king logo applique sewn onto the back of the sweatshirt.  Choose either the “EASY Painters Cap” or the “Script Golf Snap-Back Cap” to keep your head covered.  Finally add a pair of dark denim and paint covered boots and go paint the town whatever color you please.

For information: http://www.areeasyclothing.com or
Contact: raul.barquet@areeasyclothing.com
Phone: (718) 954-6816

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Mighty Healthy Commercial #2

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Mighty Healthy, New York, Skate, Skateboard, Skateboarding, Streetwear, Video

New York streetwear brand Mighty Healthy just dropped this skate video. Enjoy.

Acapulco Gold Neckties

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Acapulco Gold, Necktie, New York, Streetwear

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New ties by Acapulco Gold specially designed to match the Jordan III’s.  Everyone knows I’m a fan of ties and …

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Mishka Summer Sale

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Brooklyn, California, Los Angeles, Mishka, New York, Sale, Streetwear

Check out the Mishka Summer Sale there are some great savings, and you can walk away with some great products that wont break the bank.  The following was taken directly from the Mishka website…

The Мишка Summer Sale; Now Up to 50% Off!

Half Off, 50% Price Decrease, Everything You Buy Will Cost 1/2 Of What It Would Normally. ¿Comprende? Our Fall season is just about here and we want you…to clean us out. Sounds hot, huh? Well take it how you will and while you fantasize about what our forked tongue is capable of, you should have a look around our virtual store or even leave the safety of your home, I know it’s a lot to ask, and come to either of our physical locations.

Here’s the gamut. Everything made by Мишка is part of the sale. The sale will be going on while supplies last. And finally, you can put away the GHB, we are practically begging you to take advantage of us and I’m sure that doesn’t happen for ya’ very often. We’ve got all you need and will ever need, so get on it.

Мишка
350 Broadway
Brooklyn, NY
718-388-1725

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Мишка LA
1547 Echo Park Ave
Los Angeles, CA
213-536-4234