Thursday 28 June 2012

Another banger from Mr R-mer, (rems) Top billin and Kickin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Check the Flickr stream.for more funk!!!!!

pZ..

Monday 25 June 2012

Sunday 24 June 2012

just a few rough/quick outlines for some of my fav friends, hey Mr Foe I'll be rocking your tattoo soon buddy..

 Hoxe done backwards
Rmer backwards too, a silver dub piece on the mainline like the good old days would be cool If I could..
Speaking of old mainlines, Trackside memorys of Cash, aka con, aka Mao..

Nice one..
pZ..
Also love this tribute to StayHigh 147, Its such a shame that these guys, S.High147, Kase2, IZ,Ramellzee, MCA, Dare etc..they all still had loads to give to the scene, Its tragic.at least as artists they'll live on through there work...


"London-based graffiti writer, Shok 1, makes most of his work look as if it has been x-rayed; maybe in an attempt to make sure the letter structure is not broken!   In his distinct spray-painting method, the artist recreated the recently passed StayHigh 149’s iconic smoking stick figure and it’s one of the best tributes we have seen so far."

Original Stayhigh 149 "The Smoker"
From http://www.juxtapoz.com/Graffiti/stayhigh-149-tribute-by-shok1
Love this shutter by R-mer

ADHA..
Ive been wondering whats been going on with me for years, esp the last few years, I'm about to get a proper going over.
But these results I think explain why I'm always in the middle of work, or I'll move on to something else and so on then forgetting what I was doing original..
I just cant concentrate no more, I've been tested for dyselixa at uni, but even then with out the problems I had with certain poppy's and drink i just used to leave work half done because i got bored or hated the picture, its deeper than that but it explains many things, I think they used to give cocaine to people with this condition, When you could walk into your local chemist before a like when big pharma wasn't established yet, but are now are a massive currupt establishment they are now.

Kevin Mcdonald's Personalised Report  June 2012                        1
Reference Number d18f055b-bdff-11e1-940a-0024e8535953

                            K**** M*******                           ADHD Symptom Report
                            June 2012
                          

                           You show a high probability of having attention problems.
                           You show a moderate probability of having hyperactivity /
                            impulsivity problems.
                           This is not a formal diagnosis of ADHD, but a quick assessment. It
                            has been developed from our extensive experience of working with
                           thousands of people with similar symptoms.

                           The good news is that you can do something about these
                           symptoms whether you have already been diagnosed or not. At
                           Dore we do not require any formal diagnosis, because we don’t just
                           treat the condition or ‘label’ like ADHD, but help people overcome
                           the root cause of their difficulties.

                            Overlapping symptoms
                            Poor attention, impulsivity and hyperactivity are commonly seen in
                            people who are affected by ADHD, but can also be associated with
                            other learning difficulties.
                            Conditions like dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD and Asperger’s syndrome
                           share many of the same symptoms. So a diagnosis in one of these
                            areas will often miss many of these other associated symptoms
                           which you may be struggling with. Dore has developed a unique
                            personalised exercise Programme that tackles the root cause of
                           these learning difficulties in a way that treats the individual’s
                           symptoms not just the label.



I just have to wait until I see the deatiled reports from the, psychologist etc, then seek the proper treatments..

anyway just thought i'd post a random images of a wall back in 2008, with Rmer, Hoxe, Sol, and myself (mons), also not forgetting Slammo.. I'm sure there's a full stitch up somewhere..

loved the sun's glow on hoxe's rough outline


















Nice one..
pZ.....
                        
http://www.spiral-tribe.org/know/page02.html

Just a link to spiral tribe, Guys where big in the free party/rave scene back in the 90's, Glad to see there still about on tour..
Though I cant fucking dance or let off no more due the damn arthritis, plus my age and fitness is no longer what it was 20 years back, but If anybody wants to adduct me one time, to a party or rave its cool..
I wish I could drive at times, well a lot, esp now with my joints as they are, also what if we had a car back in the 80-90's I'm sure things would be different..just driving now, I could get to see old mates/writers more, drive to different city's, to check out Graff and tuneage/raves etc..also as the huge raves have now turned into countless festivals, I could even drive down to Ibiza say, and stay for a few days, Just pure freedom..
But its the cost of learning, I'm not sure if I'd be able to get a D.L, due to the medications I'm on, most are do not drive or operate machinery etc, So not sure if the doctor or powers that be would intervene,
I know my Dad gave up driving due to having diabetes, he was worried about the risks involved, just blacking out of a few seconds could be lethal..
As I also have that condition my self I wouldn't want to be reckless or put anyone one in harm just incase..
..esp when you get really tired, to find out you've crashed out in the middle of painting a (canvases) or drawing outlines etc..I think its very risky TBH even if I was given a car and a clean license the risks would worry me...
anyway back to my original post,  about spiral tribe  If your of a certain age and was involved in the rave/ free party scene you would of known for these from the mad partys, raves, squat party's etc with always a hard house techno vibe to there music..
Great stuff!!!!!!!!!!!



Monday 18 June 2012

I never noticed this until Merc pointed out to me that Cope2 had seen my painting I did with Himself, TKid and Kase2 (rip)..
I'm pleased that cope 2 liked it..

Heres the link to his blog on 12oz, which I try to read everyones blog like Martha Cooper, Bates, Mare, Daze, Tuff city, Haze and Cope 2 among other great writers..

Check what he says, here @ Cope 2's blog on 12oz prophet.. Thx for the kind words..

pZ...
I must get another photo of this, This was done while I studied art in Trowbridge (coleg glan hafran)
It was a course that gave you the points needed for university. or access, as that was the name, Access to art..
This lame photo is all I have of this oil painting, Ive been planing ongoing to the coleg to take flicks if there still up, This painting and a few others i did, where bought by the coleg, It was part of my course work anyway so it was a bonus.
They bought 4 paintings after including this one I think this was £350, the other where around £2-300 I think. It was nice due as it was course work..
Bev the tutor at the time was great as was Mary with art history.

I need to get decent flicks of this painting, It was done in 1999 and was to do with the milluim at the time, Pity the only camera at the time was 0.5 MP or lower I think..

anyway until I get there to take some better flicks or get somebody to take flicks, as with my photography anti skills it would come out worse..

pZ...




Tuesday 12 June 2012

Something a lil different, A rant you can say..Just I love "pitbull" breeds ( a number of bull and terrier strains can be regarded as pitbull) Americans have named (APBT) pitbull dogs that are from British and Irish strains originally as there own. The other pitbull breeds are the Amstaff, Staffordshire bull terrier, old English bull terrier, (James hinks Bloodlines) not the same egg nosed breed we have now.
I'll be here all day explaining whats what, and explaining blood lines etc..
Because of the tabloid press making them sound the perfect breed for hard-men, gangster wannabes, dealers etc..
Backstreet breeders popped up not knowing shit about the breed, genetics, and basically spoiling whats took over 150-200 years of selective breeding by breeders from the UK, Ireland and the States. Just trying to make a buck from this breed as a fashion statement, causing all kinds of problems by mixing neo- mastiff blood to increase the size and appearance, and other breeds and blood lines to gain  aggression.
Also by adding neo-mastiff blood to the breed for "fashionable" Blue noses etc..
THE AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIER WAS BRED TO BE HANDLED IN EXTREME SITUATIONS BY HUMANS, so any excuse making for poor or bad temperament in the APBT is not acceptable for any reason, all APBT’s with bad temperaments should be put down PERIOD.
Unfortunately over the last 15 years or so, breeders with no actual knowledge have taken the pit bull to height and weight limits that are not acceptable in the bull dog world, meaning they are not real pure bred American Pit Bull Terriers of the standard they were meant to be. In fact it is my opinion that these hugely over done Hybrid (to what I’m not sure, if you want an Old English Bulldog then get a real one) pit bulls that are not pure bred, but are bred merely from bigger is better mentality. They are ruining a wonderful and courageous breed and should be called something else for they are not pit bulls any longer. A real APBT should be athletic, structurally sound and poses a solid temperament as they were bred and used for many working aspects and were family pets. If you see a pit bull that has a huge body, head and 4 inch legs that can’t make a trip around the yard let alone the block, think again is it real or hybrid. It is important to educate yourself on a breed you intend to own. So if you are confused on what’s what then ask as many questions from reputable breeders and do your home work.

Breeders of pure bred Red Nose & Black True American Pit Bull Terriers in order to preserve the integrity of what once was.

Please note any APBT kennel that is breeding American Bullies or BULLY and calling them APBT’s are misrepresenting the American Pit Bull Terrier and should not be taken seriously. These are backyard breeders that are destroying the APBT for a buck, they have absolutely no respect for the history, nor do they possess full knowledge of this breed. If you own  a Bully call it just that, throw away your UKC/ADBA/AKC registration papers and register your dogs only through the ABKC. Do the right thing and stop lying about what your dog is not, be proud and own it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!                         A bully that is.
Keep in mind when you are searching the internet that there are over 2 million Pit Bull websites that call themselves breeders. The majority of these breeders do not have a clue, they think bigger is better and are boasting these 100 plus lb rare blue dogs, I would bet money that they are cross bred with another breed to get that size. Here is a hint blue dogs are not rare! But a real Pit bull over 100lbs is. What is becoming rare is pure bred Pit Bulls at the standard size and weight. Unless breeders are breeding for specific sports such as weight pull. In this day and age there are 4 different types of American Pit Bull Terrier’s and some of questionable heritage make sure you buy a several generations DNA tested dog whatever your type or likes are. I also recommend you do not buy a dog from breeders that have been in this breed less then 15 years, based on breeders I have watched use this breed for their lack of individuality and basic ego boost.



1st: Type: Original American Pit bull Terrier registered with UKC/ADBA brought into this country from Ireland and England in the late 1800′s
2nd: Type: American Staffordshire Terrier which were a few select Pit Bulls crossed over into AKC registry in 1930′s and the name changed, stud books closed until the 1970′s.
3rd: Type: American Pit Bull Terriers bred to American Staffordshire Terrier’s also known as POS (Pit or Staff) registered with UKC/ADBA
4th: Type: Bullies which are bred from various bull dog breeds and the terrier has been left behind, these are no longer considered purebred American Pit Bull Terrier’s, although they have been registered with UKC/ADBA/AKC. It is in my opinion that these MUTATIONS are a fad and when people realize exactly what they are NOT an APBT, and the health issues and short life spans that come with these dogs, they will stop breeding and buying them.

Some text is from this site.. 

some video of these dogs, If you like them cool, but there not true pitbulls, more like pigbulls..
Its like the old English bulldog, that looked more like a pitbull does 150 years ago until certain kennel clubs turned it from a fit agile dog, to a dog that would die out if there was no humans about, due to not being able to give birth with out a C section, and the problems the dog has with breathing, heart and many other issues that's been inflicted on the breed.
With these "bully breeds" dont let them say there true blood pitbull terriers.

http://youtu.be/3bhIrnl-kE4 

These are real pitbulls, 

100% true pitbull "terriers"..



Sorry about the rant, just due to bad breading and press makes me worried that we'll have more injury's or even deaths due to bad breading and owners..
If you ever get a pitbull, ask to see the parents, the bloodlines, socialize the dog with children, family friends including other animals from a puppy and do as much research as possible on the breaders/kennel and breed..
Even adopt one if you can, So many of these dogs are abused shockingly then spend many years in kennels or are put to sleep due to lack of good homes..

Anyway sorry for the rant, just a have a passion for this breed.. Nice one.. 





 Heres my dog Duke, He was extremely faithful, he possibly saved my life when I feel asleep drunk, a fire started in my flat i lived at, at the time I was drunk and was difficuklt to wake up if i crashed out drunk, but he woke me up by licking my face, When i woke the smoke was very thick and half way down to the floor, With out him god knows what could have happened. I'm just lucky to have owed a amazing dog.
I was so upset and gutted still to this day.. when he was put to sleep at just 3 years old..Duke just 5-6 months old here, RIP
I wish I had taken more photos of him, Its easier today with phone cameras even you can record hi def film on phones now, 20 years back it was a large video cameras with washed out fuzzey pictures and video tape..

I recently found a new picture of duke, it was from the same time of the above photo, he was 5-6 months old here, Like I said I wish I had more flicks..

R.I.P. Duke.
This is part 1 of two old video's from the hideout, the first version of T.S.Gallery/studio, you can say.

From the flyer: " Brotherz Grimm present 'Battle Jam the Hideout'/Cardiff Hip-hop Centre in the back lanes of City Road " "Goast and Dre infinte vs Mudmowth and Humurak D Gritty ". Saturday 31st July (can't remember what year). Featuring plenty more Cardiff MC's in open mic. Filmed and edited by Flipjack

I remember the day well, of this uprock..open mic


Trackside gallery

I must link trackside gallery,...Abou the shop/studio and future events in the pipeline including work from all of us in the future

http://tracksidestudio.co.uk/shop/

Monday 11 June 2012

 Its crazy that its almost 4 years to the day that we did this wall, me, Hoxe and sol..



Always like or liked, doing first or rough outlines...
 And always like the way others work






 Hoes, (hoxe)
 Sol (Solve)