Common Folk Collective » paint http://commonfolkcollective.com/blog Common Folk Doing Uncommon Things Tue, 15 Mar 2016 17:08:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.9 Krink/Montana Fire Extinguisher In A Can- The K-750 http://commonfolkcollective.com/blog/2012/12/krinkmontana-fire-extinguisher-in-a-can-the-k-750/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=krinkmontana-fire-extinguisher-in-a-can-the-k-750 http://commonfolkcollective.com/blog/2012/12/krinkmontana-fire-extinguisher-in-a-can-the-k-750/#comments Wed, 26 Dec 2012 19:20:00 +0000 http://commonfolkcollective.com/blog/?p=2563 Krink_K750_Invite_5601

“750ml/25oz of premium quality matte finish paint and is capable of creating lines 4M/12’ tall! A unique Krink concept paired with Montana’s advanced engineering, the K-750 sets a new standard in innovation.”

Damn, a lot less conspicuous than hauling around an old fire extinguisher.

Via Arkitip.

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http://commonfolkcollective.com/blog/2012/12/2536/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2536 http://commonfolkcollective.com/blog/2012/12/2536/#comments Sat, 22 Dec 2012 20:15:26 +0000 http://commonfolkcollective.com/blog/?p=2536 The fine folks at Artillery Magazine say “This video could change your life…if you let it.” I say let it! Graffiti expressionism, these guys are ballin out. Haha.

To me graffiti has always been about expression and you can’t get too much more expressive than this. I put this right up there with straight up letter pieces and a lot more fun than a good amount of them too. Practice the history but keep pushing it forward likewise.

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Co-opted and Commodified http://commonfolkcollective.com/blog/2012/10/co-opted-and-commodified/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=co-opted-and-commodified http://commonfolkcollective.com/blog/2012/10/co-opted-and-commodified/#comments Sun, 14 Oct 2012 17:07:41 +0000 http://commonfolkcollective.com/blog/?p=1761 I’m going to call this out and say this looks like a corporate stunt, looking to mooch publicity off of the “controversy” of “street art” (all quotes specifically intended).

I personally approve of making dough off of anything. Especially street art. Co-opt to the max. But I’m also pretty broke and would just like the money.

[ed. note- just realized this is outside a gallery in Paris. Same thing, all of the above still applies.]

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Writer Highlight- Swet One http://commonfolkcollective.com/blog/2012/04/writer-highlight-swet-one/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=writer-highlight-swet-one http://commonfolkcollective.com/blog/2012/04/writer-highlight-swet-one/#comments Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:17:44 +0000 https://commonfolkcollective.com/blog/?p=254 Coming straight outta Denmark. Reppin Copenhagen and the TWS and Fatboys crew. Swet brings the funk to his pieces. Clean lines and vibrant colors. Work and play.

Swet (junes187 Flickr)

 

Graffiti Cph, Amager (Till C Flickr)

Swet (Sabeth718 Flicker)

 

container  swet (The Fatboys Flickr)

 

BSX, Swet (Omsk 167 Flickr)

 

Swet (Copenhagen) (Molotow and Friends Flickr)

 

Graffiti Cph, Amager (Till C Flickr)

 

monument "SWET" (Swet monument collabo by LECKOmio76)

 

. (Swet spray paint can installation at Public Provocations, Carhartt gallery. Photo  by .ParsProFoto*)

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Writer Highlight- Smash 137 http://commonfolkcollective.com/blog/2012/04/writer-highlight-smash-137/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=writer-highlight-smash-137 http://commonfolkcollective.com/blog/2012/04/writer-highlight-smash-137/#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:42:53 +0000 https://commonfolkcollective.com/blog/?p=184 Smash 137 is one of my favorite, prolific graf writers. His letter styles and color combos are so versatile and numerous yet he still completely hones his own style. Props to a true style master.
(Photo: http://causeineedit.wordpress.com)

Smash 137(Photo: Soundwaves on Flickr)

smash 137(Photo: ExcuseMySarcasm)

smash 137(Photo: ExcuseMySarcasm)

(Photo: http://causeineedit.wordpress.com/)

smash 137(Photo: ExcuseMySarcasm)

Smash 137(Photo: Cannibal Holocaust)

Smash 137. Detroit 2011(Photo: JSinghur)

(Photo: http://causeineedit.wordpress.com/)

(Photo: Smash137.net)

Check out more @ Smash137.net

 

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Who is the Patron Saint of Spray Paint? http://commonfolkcollective.com/blog/2012/04/who-is-the-patron-saint-of-spray-paint/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=who-is-the-patron-saint-of-spray-paint http://commonfolkcollective.com/blog/2012/04/who-is-the-patron-saint-of-spray-paint/#comments Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:58:16 +0000 https://commonfolkcollective.com/blog/?p=177 Saint Seymour of Aerosol

I have often wondered, who was the first human to think drinking milk was a good idea? Why would someone see white fluid oozing out of an animal and even have the thought that it’d be a good thing to drink? Along the same lines who was the first to have the idea to roast animal flesh over a fire? I understand getting hungry and thinking animals might be good to eat but who took it to that next level and what made them think it was even a good idea to try? It’s genius and in hindsight seems so second nature and not at all some ridiculous crazy idea. (Vegans don’t start, it’s a separate issue)

This got me to thinking of other genius ideas that now seem so obvious. Spray paint. It’s so greatly taken for granted but who took that evolutionary step to dream of the combination of paint and aerosol? Enter Edward Seymour in 1949. Although supposedly it was his wife’s idea (ladies, holla) and he put it into action. And the first color, aluminum. So we definitely have them to thank for those classic silver fills.

Adek

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