Monday, March 11, 2013

I got a job in the sun selling people shade

Photos from a day in LA to visit the LA Art Book Fair at the MOCA with photo bros Nolan Hall and Devin Briggs.
Incestual transportation.
"Yes, I am thee Chris Johanson"

After nerding it up at the Art Book fair we felt inspired to hit the streets to capture our own art.
...and the streets were lousy with it.
People were just begging for it.
Southern California, open during construction.
N.A.G.L. 
Look it up.
Parenting is priority number two.
After you finish your Pringles paint the town turquoise.
Sidewalk strongman.
At what age do you stop giving a fuck? 
Stay tuned...

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Brought to you by the letter "P"


Jackie gets down on her knees and serenades the Samsung.
Ashley has been busting out her all in one karaoke microphone (Filipino Style) that pugs into the TV, its been all the rage lately.
A little reverb on the mic and some alcohol and you'll be letting the dogs out our getting the Led out.
 Rob warms the crowd up with some Beach Boys...
He then sheds the Sherpa coat and goes for a nasally Mr. Tambourine Man.
Carl challenges Rob to a sword fight but Rob seeks shelter for his shillelagh instead.
Griffin has always been a multitasker.
A Hager on Hager induced black eye.
  Only a diamond can cut a diamond right? 
 Paint brush chop stick improv.
 I learn something new every time I am around these guys.
 Here's another.
Hands are too busy jamming on guitar for some rhythm? No excuse bro! Stuff a maraca in your flip flop for instant one man band percussion.
Ashley takes a break from cleaning up our new condo in Long Beach.
I always pictured the Trojan Man to look a bit differently.
Shit happens, a lot.

Sunday, March 3, 2013

BRO STYLE X ACTIVE DEMO

A MEGA POST from the first ever Bro Style demo at the Westchester Skate Plaza in Los Angeles.

Some early birds showed up to get sparked for the demo.
 Bro Style role call.
Andrew Lutheran, life imitating art or art imitating life?
 Cody Hager fills up his tank top no problem.
Collin Provost is high on his own style.
Just entering the park and already seeing life hammers.
Hollywood bros Bo and Andrew.
 The moral was high...
After all it is a Bro Style demo.
 Jared reaches for the eject button while Collin sweeps the scene clean.
 Homies from the heartland Dakota and Johnny embrace in the LA sun.
 Ryan Spencer sure does feels at home around the Aloha shirt.
A backyard pool move meets a front yard flat bar go to.
The always golden Trever Colden.
Chris and Leo of Cuates discuss tonight's set list.
"Na I think we should start off with The Weight"

 Heavy line up.
 Matching tattoo's inspired by Josh Harmony? Hell that's as Bro Style as it gets.
 Ej and Matt B. K9 and calisthenics.
 Dante from Grandmas Boy and Sam Muller are down for Bro Style.
Griffin and Dakota inhale the fun while Leo gets some second hand stoke.
 Colden taps into his inner monster.
 Romero kicky back tail. This was a make, I was there dude!
 Matt B goes switch with the logos out. Promote, promote.
 Everyone and was invited. Dads, Euros, day laborers you name it, they were there.
Dogs on deck for the bros.
 Commencing post demo scarfage. Now!
Dispersing the currency of the bros.
Meanwhile Charms sweeps the crowd back for some best trick action.
Ryan, Griffin and Andrew watch for product worthy tricks...
...While Josh Murphy calls out the hot moves.
Potential recipients of swag.
Kids were trying to get weird in hopes of catching the eye of a product wielding pro.
Oh shit!
"Was that an airwalk?"
YES!
 Who knew a Bro Style event would attract so many girls?
 
 Oh wait, they're just here to party...
Josh initiates the grand finale...
 ...and a stampede erupts.
Happy customers everywhere.
Future barf rag? Who knows...
People hugging it out in the product pit.
While the bros hug on a job well done.
Leo and Bucky conclude.
"We nailed it dudes!"