Family Guy is conspiring against me
Okay, not really. But I found this hilarious clip from Family Guy and I thought I ought to share with you guys…
I can’t embed Hulu videos on WordPress? What a pain.
Shoot to Thrill: Iron Man 2
“Well, you can forget it. We’re safe, America is secure. You want my property? You can’t have it! But I did ya a big favor… I have successfully privatized world peace.”
Tony Stark is above the law
That’s what Tony Stark says to a Congressional hearing when they request him to turn over his Iron Man armor over to the government. There’s also a crazy Russian who somehow recreates that power source, a Senator who is after the Iron Man technology, WAR MACHINE, and what Goldie’s been waiting for, SCARLETT JOHANSSON.
I want one
Now, based on the trailers and my previous knowledge of Iron Man, what should we expect from the film?
Shoot to thrill, play to kill, too many women, too many pills
First of all, the principle villain should not be seen as the Russian, better known as Whiplash. Yes, he may be almost or equally as intelligent as Tony Stark. Yes, he may have a pseudo suit that has (pretty dope) electro-whips of death. Yes, he may have some sort of vendetta against the Stark family.
I replace all my W's with V's, cause that's how Russians do
But that’s not what makes for the most dangerous villain.
The Senator seen in the trailer is going to be the bigger threat. He sees that Whiplash wants to harm Iron Man, and has the talent to do so. He has his own goals, and Whiplash will only be a stepping stone onto something much more sinister.
There vill be blud in de water, and de sharks vill come
Anyway, enough about the plot. Let’s talk about those things that make us wet out pants. Fist of all, WAR MACHINE!!
Straight G armor
They teased us about it in the last movie, but now, oh baby, I want one of these. The world would just be better if I had a War Machine suit. Much cooler than Iron Man. Even the name is cooler! No one fucks with WAR MACHINE!
And, just as important, maybe even more, SCARLETT JOHANSSONNNNN!!!!
It's just like 23 x 3 except standing up
If thats how she takes mofos down, I’ll be the first to be her personal punching bag. Shit, I’ll do it FO FREE. But I’m sure Goldie will fight me for that job.
P.S.
Here’s the links for the 2 of you who haven’t seen the trailers yet
Yep. That’s a glass alright
Look’n at it from all perspectives. A lot of people see it just as that [Yep. It's a glass alright] and because it doesn’t effect them directly it’s not a social problem, in which that is true. One man’s solution is another man’s problem. But when we stop caring we lose our humanity. All I’m say’n is at least be aware and have a take on it.
Keep It Surreal approves. “There’s a funny [relief] tee in here somewhere..” #KanyeShrug
Color Theory: Quick Reference Sheet for Designers
I found this stumbling. This is a great reference to refer to when designing or creating color pallets and I thought I’d share. I think it’d be cool as a large print out in your room, studio, or wherever your workstation is. There are also color picker / color theory programs available for purchase, however I sometimes use plain ‘ole color wheels, which may seem a little archaic, and other times I use Adobe Kuler.
Drake – Over
I’m real late on this but I just touched down from the Bahamas. When I first heard the song I didn’t like it, and after a few listens I’m still not too fond of it. The drum infused song that he spits over anchors his voice in a interesting way. The chorus to the song is very harsh. Overall the song is an inconsistent mess in my eyes. The first debut song off his album “Thank me Later” was kind of disappointing as well. Especially after all of the hype he was built on. This must mean he’s saving the good songs for the album.
J. Cole > Drake, but that is for another time..
Bodega x Converse Poorman Weapon, ish is REAL!
I’m hoping when my check comes I could order these if they not sold out already. I wanted to get some some boots for the rainy spring season but these would be better to open up with. Bodega and Converse have come together again and created these. Transforming the original silhouette into a super high-top that can be worn rolled down..which has been done before..but hasn’t looked this good.
A release is set for Saturday, March 13th at Bodega. The shoe will come in a custom ballistic nylon case lined with shearling. An etched flask will be included for those over 21 years of age. This pack retails for $120 USD, is limited to 100 sets and contains all the elements necessary for surviving the long winter and wet spring.
See more after the jump.
Simple blends
I’ve been work’n on a fashion show flyer that sent me on a hunt for design inspiration. I always liked the concept that less is more, with that said, I didn’t want to alter the images too much. Blending options, that are sometimes overlooked, doesn’t do much alteration to the image but can take you along way. Simple blends with lower layers does just enough for me. If you really know what you’re doing mixing it with layer masks can take you over the top. Here’s some layouts I found with SIMPLE blending options. Blending options are found on the right in the layers pallet just above your layers.
I’m a big fan of the “A Toast to Pace” design. I’ve had it on my desktop for a while, I’d always go back to just look at it. Jus’ stare at it – it feels so off but still weighs out evenly on all ends
Video: Nothin’ On You – B.o.B x BTS footage
They shot the video on a white sound stage. I edited it on Final Cut Pro. Then they printed out over 3,000 frames onto paper. Then every frame was hand torn by a team of 8 people. From there we animated the frames, photographing each frame with a digital camera, and then imported it back into Final Cut Pro. The backgrounds are also paper collages we took digital stills of and keyed in after animation.
Behind the scene footage after the footage
NEC Finals: QU Bobcats x R. Morris
I can’t even express how tight I am. We was suppose to win that game! James Feldeine was going off, the stroke was look’n good for the night [pause], but it wasn’t enough. Rutty, J. Johnson, Twyman – everybody came out to get that NCAA bid. Even the student’s was out there front lining. The student section was more packed than it ever been. I don’t know if I would’ve been more upset if they won and I couldn’t rush the court with the student body or the fact we lost our first home game in the finals. Watch’n Robert Morris players rush the court at the end had me heated. I don’t know what happened in the end though man..
Let’s get it next season fellas!!!
3.10.10
I’m still play’n around with this tilt shift photography, bare with me. This dude, haha, wasn’t suppose to be in this shot but it happens to look good. We was all over the Lower x Soho look’n at the other designs out there, talk’n about our projects and jus kick’n it.
Y’all will be see’n more of this dude with some exclusive sneaker reviews, you heard it here. SneakerSoleTv!
Phone Tough Case x Hard Graft
Less is more! Hard Graft pride themselves as purveyors of hand made lifetime accessories.
Details:
Phone is cushioned between two layers of felt
Snug leather pocket holds up to 2 credit cards
Slide your phone out by squeezing the bottom
Can be custom sized for most current smartphones
Asphalt grey 100% wool felt
Hazelnut brown 100% vegetable tanned leather
Handmade in Austria
Korg
I was in the Lower today with some of my cohorts, good times. I was mess’n around with the tripod at Jay’s crib for a little when I took this photo. On top of that, I want to learn to play the piano; I’m going to mess around with the synthesizer next. Making beats, who knows? I haven’t used one, but why not try it. Enjoi!
It’s Surreal: The Radiant Child, Basquiat
Jean-Michel Basquiat became notorious for his graffiti art in the late 1970s on the Lower East Side scene. I’ve been on Basquiat since the beginning of my blogg’n days. No secret as to why I labeled one of our tags, “SAMO,” Basquiat’s moniker. In his short career, Jean-Michel Basquiat was a phenomenon. Literally making his mark with graffiti on public walls under the nom de plume “Samo” (short for same old thing). It definitely made its mark on me. Debuting at this years Sundance Film Festival, “The Radiant Child” is a film on the legendary art icon Jean-Michel Basquiat.
Director Tamra Davis pays homage to her friend in this definitive documentary but also delves into Basquiat as an iconoclast. His dense, bebop-influenced neoexpressionist work emerged while minimalist, conceptual art was the fad; as a successful black artist, he was constantly confronted by racism and misconceptions. Much can be gleaned from insider interviews and archival footage, but it is Basquiat’s own words and work that powerfully convey the mystique and allure of both the artist and the man.
Past Articles:
Keep It Surreal >> SAMO
Keep It Surreal >> Lee Jaffe x Basquiat
Keep It Surreal >> Basquiat x Peter Relic
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Not try’na toot my own horn, but this photo is so dope. Depth perception is heavy in this one. I tried something new called tilt shift photography. It’s when you focus the lens on a single part of the photo and shift around the surrounding/neighboring area to create an optical illusion of miniaturized scenery. Real tilt shift lenses are quite expensive, but a similar effect can be achieved by using Photoshop after you take the photo.
Original after the jump.
Video: Dir. Tamra Davis Speaks x Sundance
Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child” director Tamra Davis talks about the artist’s passion for film, and the second career he wanted to pursue.
Hard Graft’s Shoulder MacBook Sleeve
Hard Graft’s Shoulder MacBook is a handmade MacBook sleeve that is made of a high quality leather. The sleeve features a removable leather belt strap with felt shoulder pad, a tuck-in felt closure with strong metal snap, and a compact leather pocket. Its leather belt strap is also adjustable. You can purchase the Hard Graft Shoulder MacBook Sleeve for $185 each on their online store.
Supreme x “Scratchy” Perry
If y’all don’t know who Lee Scratch Perry is you better do your research; google him, find his musiq, or pick up a back issue of Waxpoetics Magazine.
A complex and contradictory being, Lee Scratch Perry is one of the most important creative, artistic and musical figures to emerge in the latter half of the 20th Century. He is a devout Rastafarian that believes in extraterrestrials, has proclaimed his children angels in the literal sense, and advocates black supremacy and an end to taxation while living with a wealthy European wife in Switzerland. The sonic innovations he fostered at his Black Ark studio in Kingston during the 1970s have spawned immeasurable changes to popular music worldwide, and he has directly influenced numerous important figures active in other genres, including everyone from Paul McCartney and Brian Eno to the Clash, the Beastie Boys and Jay Z.
For this Spring season, Lee Perry has collaborated with Supreme on two T-Shirt designs featuring his written word and his original artwork. Available in-store on now.
Source via: Culture Shoq
Terry Richardson Again! x “Omar”
I posted this up for my brother because he’s been watch’n The Wire religiously since season one. Terry Richardson puts in a lot of work! He did some work for the upcoming issue of Vice Magazine, which features Michael K Williams, “Omar” on HBO’s The Wire.
Save St. James School
I went out to St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Sunday to demonstrate and rally with current current St. James students and faculty. After all these years, the Archdiocese is CLOSING one of NYC historical Catholic schools!!! We need to show our support & help out – if not 300 CHILDREN WILL BE DISPLACED. As a St. James alumnus, I for one, am truly hurt and will do what I can to help. Anyone out there who can understand the situation – PLEASE SHOW YOUR SUPPORT!!! A culturally diverse school is being taken over to be transformed into another Transfiguration, which by the way, happens to be filled with 90% of Buddhists.
The 213 students at St. James – which opened in 1854 – are being allowed to attend nearby St. Joseph’s school as part of a merger between both parishes to save money.
The roughly 70 or so parents and teachers were also protesting the closing of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral School on Mott Street in Little Italy, which opened in 1822 and is the oldest Catholic school in the city.
Durex Sex Ad
The new Durex campaign made entirely of typefaces by German illustrator/designer Andrej Krahne. Nuff said!
Spott’d @Culture Shoq
Action Runner
Capture Action steps, relentlessly.
During a brainstorm/meeting or on the run, ideas can come and go unless they are captured as action steps.
Tend to your Backburner.
Keep a “Backburner” to catch ideas that may someday become actions. Whether it is an idea for the future or some small errand you want to remember, put it in the backburner and then forget about it.
The Action Runner was designed by the Behance product team and is based on the Action Method. The front of each page provides a handy template to capture ideas as action steps when you’re on the run. The back of each page features Behance’s dot grid for notations and sketches.
Your Passion is your work, treat it well. The Action Runner’s cover is a unique suede-to-the-touch hard cover. The pages are made of 80lb Premium Blend paper with a subtle texture (30% post-consumer recycled), printed full bleed, and perforated for maximum flexibility.
source via: Behance
Giulio Cappellini
“The design object must definitely be functional, but above all it must be beautiful and convey a powerful sense of pleasure and irony.”
- Giulio Cappellini
Chad Harris
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