New Art + Interview – Jorden Haley

Arize: First off, after taking a look at your website, I saw that you had a couple of different companies and ventures. Can you describe what you have going on? And who you are?
I am someone who is constantly in action, creating. Even on vacations I bring my sketchbook, my camera, and I work. Because [...]

Interview – The KDU–David Gensler of the KDU

Arize: KDU, Keystone Design Union, has a great body of work and designers. Can you give us a small bio of you guys and the operation?
We are a private, global creative collective. We are not an art collective, many of our members are not artists – they are managers, publishers, writers, lawyers, curators, teachers, business [...]

Big Chief–Custom cut out paper toys

Arize: You got some fun stuff goin on ova there huh?
Yeah, we are working on our web site and self promotion; keep in mind that what you see on the site today is just the first phase in an ongoing renovation. It could be strange but even if we are a communication agency, our [...]

Phil Fung–A painter that gives us a look into his world

Arize: Your work moves and has an organic and life like feeling attached to it. Can you describe how you came to your own personal style?
I suppose it’s a culmination of life experience. To say I have a personal style is a nice thing to say. For the better part of my life I have [...]

Interview – Scien–Artist and clothing designer

Arize: What are you doing right NOW?
Right now, we are working on our new t-shirt brand called banditI$M, and we just open our online shop ; www.123klan.bigcartel.com We also working on our own toys, And others projects.
Arize: Seems like you go by many names Scien, 123 Klan and Klor…Tell us the difference between the names. [...]

Bunny Kitty–Graffiti Artist & Illustrator

Winston Churchill said that history is written by the victor. The phrase has come to ring true for most of Persue’s career. Persue’ pronounced (per-sway) was responsible for some of the most influential design aesthetics in action sports brands since the early nineties.
As a young graffiti writer from Rancho Bernardo (suburb of San Diego) Persue’ [...]

Jason Kochis–Multi-talented graffiti artist & painter

Arize: Hahah “Big Jaw” (above pic) seems like an asshole don’t he? Lol
Lol! I can see how you might think that! But no- he is just crabby and a little misunderstood.
Arize: Give us a lil summary of who you are?
I am a freelance artist living and working in the Atlanta area. I create paintings, logos, [...]

Interview – Swear Bear-Crazy Bastards

—-You’ve been forwarned. Don’t let the “teddy bear” title fool you. This interview isn’t for the tight tounged! —-

Arize: Fuck you!!!
Only when my girlfriends not around.
Arize: Kiss my ass!!
Not before you buy me a drink cheapskate.
Arize: So whos behind all this?
Me, Mr. Bigglesworth, the Fonze, and that creepy guy from Raiders of [...]

Diogo Machado–Well known illustrator Diogo…Adds Fuel to the Fire

Arize: Besides being a illustrator with some crazy work…Tell us a little about you…
Hi all, my name is Diogo Machado, I am 27 years and born in Portugal.
During my childhood and teenage years I had the constant presence of an [...]

Mr. Lean–Outspoken ATL painter/graffiti artist

Arize: If you could sum up yourself in 5 words what would they be?
BLESSED, ENLIGHTENED, LIMITLESS, OBSERVANT, GROWING
Arize: If I was driving downtown in Atl what street can I turn on to see your stuff?
PONCE, FREEDOMPARKWAY; THERE’S BEEN OTHERS BUT I HAVEN’T [...]

Art – Otomobill-France Artist and DJ

Arize: Whassup?! Who are you?
Hi ! My name is Bill. I am 33 years old. I am French and live in Lille, in the north of France, next to Belgium.
I studied in an Art school in Belgium. I first worked as a graphic illustrator [...]

Finale Clothing–Cool shirts with even crazier messages

Finale is a two man company from Vancouver, BC, Canada started by myself, Matthew Miyagawa and Vince Chan. Foy my day job I work as an environmental biologist for the Canadian Government. Finale was born as a creative outlet [...]

Sonny Wong–Graffiti Artist and Painter

Arize: Spongewong Squarepants Bitch!!
Word up! What can I say, I love cartoons.. and Sponge Bob is a favorite.
Arize: Keepin real art alive aint cha?!
Aw man, I do what I can… If I’m not picking up my son from school or changing my daughter’s poopie diaper, I’m working on [...]

Andreena Mill–Sexy Canadian R&B songstress

Arize: How did the decision to split from X-Quisite come up and are you happier now that you’re a solo artist?
Well the decision for the group to re-place members was a mutual decision, the company behind us had different plans for [...]