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Mickey Kreeps – Design, Graff & Booze – Artist Profile – Updated with 2013 work!

Mickey Kreeps has been an artist for over 15 years. 100% Self taught and accomplished, he works for a wide array of brands such as Sullen, Pitchfork NY Hardwear, Firme & Pride Clothing. He specialises in kustom lettering, tattooing, fine art, illustration, graffiti, wood carvings & sculpture. Living a D.I.Y way of life, Anarchist thoughts,… Read More

Touch The Icon / OG SickFlicks – Artist Profile

Touch The Icon Bio: At a very early age Los Angeles native Touch became the self appointed photographer in his neighborhood. Using only disposable cameras at the time, “It’s the only thing we could afford and they were also easy to steal” says Touch, he photographed every backyard bbq, house party, and even began making his homeboys pose for photographs. The Gang culture was a part of his every day life and this was clearly depicted in all of his photographs.

Seeking to advance his knowledge of photography Touch attended a local junior College where his professor quickly to a liking to his work. Every assignment was saturated with Fellow Gang Members and Street Culture, his work was raw and shocking to the entire class. After learning basic techniques and photography principles on a rental camera Touch dropped out of school and returned to the Streets. With a new understanding of his hobby Touch began setting up photo shoots with his homeboys/homegirls and photographed every car show and local hip hop event.

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