BRANDON KUHN
underwater portriats
Shae Stromme
Frank Agostino
Born in San Diego, Califonia, Franky has spent most of his time living in Spain. Pulling from that experience has become his inspiration. He is a self taught artist with subject focus on dreams, women and surrealism.
Art Brewer
Master Of The Stoke
Capturing the surfing culture takes more than hanging out in the tube at Pipeline.
Art Brewer’s photography gets at the core of the lifestyle.
Renowned surf photographer and Laguna Beach native Art Brewer has captured the essence of surfing since the early 1970s. Cutting his teeth for Surfer Magazine while still in high school, Brewer went on to embrace surf culture’s elite and photographed an era of definitive moments. His images capture the zeitgeist of a bona-fide religion, each symbolic of a lifestyle that has captivated the imagination of would-be surfers around the world.
It was 1969 when Brewer found himself nestled at Oahu’s epic North Shore for Surfer. Within a year, the self-taught photographer had already recorded six covers for the publication.“I had 500 bucks a month, a gas credit card and a food allowance,” he recalls. “I was living, eating and sleeping the culture. That’s what separated me from the other photographers. To me, it was more of an involvement than an observation. It takes a lot to get accepted on a personal level with world-champion surfers.”Brewer went on to surpass “
the stoke” of his decade-long tenure on the magazine, but his approach to capturing the image stoutly remains to this day.“Patience, patience and more patience,” offers Brewer. “That, plus being completely immersed in the culture that surrounds you. Before I even pick up a camera, I get in the head of the person I’m photographing. You have to get under the surface. It’s incredible how it shows in the image if you don’t take the time.”Brewer’s surfing and celebrity portraits have been featured in publications such as Rolling Stone, Sports Illustrated, Muscle & Fitness and Playboy. His commercial photography also blossomed, fulfilling ads for clients such as Pepsi, Kodak, Nike, Casio and Quiksilver.“When I shoot, I always consider myself on assignment because I have a good reputation of not getting skunked, especially surfing,” explains Brewer. “I start off with peripheral stuff on the beach and in a boat. There are solid foundations for getting what you need as far as telling the story is concerned, but then I get in the ocean for more shots that I see as accents to the story. As far as the day-to-day beach life is concerned, you’re constantly shooting that, so it happens in a very natural way.”
Mark Jesinoski
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MoFo
Once we accept ourselves, the world will follow
Alex Sample
Alex Sample paints custom contemporary artwork using the very unique style of Reverse-painting on Plexiglas. The artwork is painted backwards on the back of a clear Plexiglas panel.
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MESH
MESH has been offering San Diegans the best in Contemporary and Street Fashion since it opened in August of 2006. This North Park retailer prides itself on showcasing th
e best in respected, local, and indie fashion and artwork. 2009 will see the MESH brand diversify and expand into new prodcuts and styles previously unavailable. For more up to date info on MESH, the MESH blog, and access to their webstore of currrent stock check them out at www.shopmeshsd.com
milo
milo is San Diego’s Premier Custom Sneaker Boutique and Gallery. Created for the purpose of inspiring the imagination and to offer a new angle on footwear/street wear, milo opened its door in September 2008.
milo merges fashion and art and brings you a unique and original selection of custom sneakers . We team up with talented local, national and international artists to create the highest quality and most exclusive sneakers.
3824 Ray Street
San Diego, CA 92104
619 884 5796
www.miloshoesandgallery.com
myspace.com/miloshoesandgallery
Chi Stylezs Life Stylezs
Experience the energy…
Live it!
Love it!
Collect it!
Welcome to the Chi Stylezs lifestyle, where individual expression meets conscience consumption.
We are proud to introduce you to the Chi Stylezs lifestyle brand that is taking personal style to the next level. Hand crafted, one-of-a-kind pieces empower you to add a little positive energy to your own chi style.
With an appreciation for traditional leather-working techniques and a vision for a more conscience future, Chi Stylezs takes an innovative approach to design. By using recycled resources and crafting each individual piece by hand, we are able to create unique designs that are truly one-of-a-kind, while promoting our mission of better living through positive energy.
Each Chi Stylezs piece has been created with the intent of sharing positive energy with every person it touches and the belief that that energy will then be returned back to us, completing the circle of infinite chi. This is represented in our logo featuring the Chinese character for chi, or energy flow, and the infinity symbol representing our limitless potential, both surrounded by a circle.
Chi Stylezs is an ever evolving and expanding global brand. You will find our designs represented around the world; from Africa, Italy and the UK to Australia and Japan and across the US, the energy continues to flow.
Join the movement!
Live it! Love it! Collect it!Take your style to the next level. Express your individuality and maximize your energy potential. Chi Stylezs will continue to innovate designs for your unique lifestyle.
chistylezs.com
Paris Davis
accessories | wood | tie-bracelets
More tie bracelets! Silk, leather and denim chokers & anklets too. Want more? There’s also wooden and stainless steel rings, earrings and bracelets! More choices? Custom orders and sizing! More hippie? From locally harvested wood and recycled materials! More chic? Check it out in person.
Thursdays @ The Ruby Room
moRe sUper Thursdays featured artist
Adam Hegge
graphic designer
I have an addiction to design, a design addiction. I am a graphic designer located in San Diego, and have been pushing pixels for the past five years. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh with a bachelor’s degree in fine arts a year ago, I moved to Diego to push the limits and create some confusion. I have a very loose style, but can do just about anything. I tend to lean more toward a layered texture with crazy color patterns, but can also appreciate a nice clean layout. I am currently throwin it down at Santora Media Group, creating designs and printing signs. Within the next five years I would like to be an established art director that is known for his level of awesomeness around the area. If you like what you see, and want something created, I am available for freelance. Hit me up.
adamhegge@hotmail.com
Andre Couturier
Designer| Illustrator | Digital Media
San Diego, California; Veracruz, Mexico
(American: b. April 9, 1981)
Andre Couturier Maitret, a self-taught San Diego-born artist, carries a very unique sense of style in his illustration and digital mediums. Andre’s career launched in 2001, working alongside his older brother, Mauricio Couturier, designing numerous flash websites and presentations. Shortly thereafter, his skills further developed enabling him an opportunity to work with artist Josh Hassin, assisting Hassin with video game development for large developers, including Sony. Now a freelance artist, Andre helped create and develop the video game FRANTIX, as the lead creative designer for many clients using various mediums, and is the assigned Creative Director/Graphic Designer for PR FIRM Eileen Koch & Company Inc.
Nouveau Pop, Andre’s latest series, is a digital illustration print series of his collection showing the force of love, through warm toned compositions and contrasting illustrations achieved through Flash finesse. Nouveau Pop is currently represented and distributed by Floyd Elmore of Colosseum Fine Arts. Some notable pieces from this collection of illustrations are: Lipgloss (2001-03′), LIFE (2006), Lady Lush (2007 – 08′) and other commissioned work in San Diego.
2008 exhibits displaying Andre’s recent achievements and work include: “North Park Festival of the Arts”, winner “Best Print/Drawing” and “Most Popular Vote” 2008; “Ray at Night” North Park; “More Super Sundays” Hillcrest; “Colosseum Fine Arts Gallery” and “Kettner Nights” Little Italy; “Airport Lounge” Little Italy; “Gelato Vero” Mission Hills; and currently “Saks 5th Ave” Fashion Valley. All of which are found in and around San Diego, CA.
Brittni Cute
Brittni Cute has been working as a professional commercial and fine art photographer since 2002. Educated at Ohio University under former editor of National Geographic Larry Nighswander and acclaimed fine art photographer Dan Williams, her work has been exhibited in galleries in both New York and California. Much of her influence is derived from Reggae, namely classic reggae riddims, which are referenced in the titles of her current body of work. A rhythm, “riddim” in reggae vocabulary, is a beat pattern consisting of a bass line and drum sequence, addressing the question “how would a particular sound appear in visible form. read more>>
Rich Walker
My artistic focus is in the use of recycled, reclaimed, and natural materials from our every day world to create peaceful and harmonious works of art. I balance these mediums with colors, depths and movement. I worked with metal, ceramic and wood. I often use a combination of mediums within one project. I enjoy the challenge of creating an original work for each new client
Enjoy Life, Be Creative and Laugh – Always.
Alex Julian
Alexander graduated from The Art Institute of California San Diego with a BA in media arts and animation from there started working in the professional comic book filed as a pencil, inkier and colorist for blue water comics. also he has worked with numerous company’s as a contract free lance artist, creating concept art, advertisements, Murial’s and designs. he might be best known for his live performance art in San Diego California.
Caesar Garcia
The art bug bit Las Vegas native Caesar Garcia the first time he realized pen marked paper. Inspired by an environment rich with visual stimulation, Garcia began to explore graphic design as an extension of his art. He began at an early age developing his skills, inspired by comics, graffiti, skateboarding and traditional art. The results today are an array of creative, free flowing ideas set on va
rious canvases. His style is refreshing and positive, often mixed with a message that subconsciously digs deeper. He is a master of composition and has an eye for detail not often seen. Linguistic clean lines and a less is more is how Garcia’s work is often described. Familiar references of language and design intermingle to create visually stimulating and intellectual pieces. His work has been exhibited widely and he has appeared in numerous magazines and featured on websites.
He has worked with Sneaker Pimps , K-Swiss , 944 Magazine and Pony International.
I am a new artist looking for ways to market my art. Please take a look and let me know if my art is something you would be interested in.