The Radavist

I love it when people email me to share their work in the most humble ways. Tomi sent this over last week and when I told him I would post it, he was ecstatic. Why on Earth wouldn’t I post this? It’s rad as hell. Check the full set here! So good!

Dave Murray, an artist who utilizes angular, almost origami-inspired designs, did some work for Toronto-based Dandyhorse Magazine recently. This one takes the cake! Seen at Headset Press.

Mine would be filled with Chinatown rats…

It’s a rainy day here in Austin, which has me browsing the internet more than usual. I just came across this post on Chris’ Tumblr, linking to an Art Battle LA contest. Head over right now and vote for Chris! It only takes a second.

100 Copies is a site that focuses on the love of cycling by offering a series of prints, limited to 100 copies each. This one, entitled Go With the Wind can be picked up right here.

Halfanese is known worldwide for his illustrations of girls on bikes. This time he took on the blondie known as Lynn Pops and it’s not the first time he’s worked with her. Check out more at his Flickr!

This just in from Artcrank:

“ARTCRANK comes to Austin!
First, we’re more excited than Rick Perry at two-for-one gun sale to announce our first-ever ARTCRANK in Austin, Texas. Negotiations with a host venue are underway, and we’re shooting for an Opening Night Party on Friday, February 24.

While cities like Portland and Minneapolis might get the lion’s share of attention when it comes to American bike Meccas, Austin is spawning a passionate cycling culture, with a creative community that’s second to none. We fell head over heels in love with the town in the two days we spent scouting locations, and we know it’s going to be a show for the ages.

Though there are many i’s to be dotted and t’s to be crossed, our first order of business is picking a roster of local artists to create hand-made, bike-inspired poster awesomeoness. If that sounds like you, check out the Call For Entries verbiage on the ARTCRANK Austin page.

ARTCRANK returns to Minneapolis!
It seems like just yesterday that our little Poster Party for Bike People took its first stumbling steps at One On One Bicycle Studio with all the grace of a newborn giraffe. But sure enough, the sixth edition of ARTCRANK Minneapolis looms on the horizon.

And while we’re still in search of the perfect venue for this year’s opening night bike art bacchanalia, our Call For Entries is now open. The competition for spots is going to be tougher than ever, so get your best work ready and check out the ARTCRANK Minneapolis page right. this. minute. for details.”

I know there are a ton of poster artists here in Austin so spread the word!

Nuno from Defgrip hit up Chris Piascik to do a wallpaper for their site recently and this is what Chris came out with. I’m glad to have something to post from Chris. It’s been too long!

This logo is one of the most recognized urban cycling and track bike iconographies in our modern age and it was designed by Benny Gold many moons ago. For a nice bit of nostalgia, head over to his blog to read up on his thoughts…

Darryl from Blackened is throwing one hell of a party in Austin tomorrow (Saturday):

“This Saturday October 29th I am honored to be joining all of the riders and party people down in Austin TX! We have one action packed day planned.

1. Kicking off at 11 am I have honor of hosting the Red Bull Most Wanted contest. This is an amazing BMX event where we’ll be handing out COLD HARD CASH to riders that pull certain pre designated tricks all over down town Austin!

2. Followed directly by the 8th annual BMX Jam at 9th street! Hippie Josh, Big Rob and all of the amazing locals have been kicking butt making these jumps perfect for all of you riders in costume to do some tricks and treats of your own.

3. Then the NIGHTMARE AFTER 9th PARTY begins at Beauty Bar in down town Austin! Hosted by yours truly, Darryl Nau. We have one HELL of a line up for you so make sure you come in costume and be ready to wake the dead!!

NIGHTMARE AFTER 9th PARTY
Saturday October 29th 9 pm – 2 am
@ Beauty Bar, 617 East 7th St. ATX
$5 21+ w/ ID
$6 Red Bull Vodkas
$2 Beers

Dance party by DJ FREEDOM ROCK
$100 Best Costume Contest, Judged by Empire
Live Circus Freak Show by Invisible Man Corporation
Music Performance by WOODGRAIN!
Live BMX contest on a 1/4 pipe on the club patio!
Free Zombie Make-up Artists
Zombie Go-Go Girls!
Masters of Ceremonies- Santana, Big Rob, Hippie Josh, Coach
Classic Horror Films
Come in Costume, Leave Naked!”

Be there!

I love it when Tracko comes across goodness like this.

Illustration via Bicycle Quarterly

I briefly touched on Bridgestone and Peterson’s role in the early 90’s back when I got my RB-1 in 2008. I’ve always loved the 1993 Bridgestone Catalog, which you can see at Sheldon Brown’s site here, and have always wondered what it would take for a major cycling company to emulate the art and vibes of that great piece of literature. Well, one thing’s for sure, you’d have to get George Retseck to do the illustrations. Retseck, like Daniel Rebour, made a name for himself illustrating bicycle components.

While Rebour was alive in the 50’s, Retseck is still alive today. So what’s it gonna take for someone to step up and complete a catalog like this? Oh wait. All these bikes are steel and highly functional, sought-after pieces of art, designed with cycling adventures, not just sport in mind. Nevermind. Oh well, at least we have this image for our desktop backgrounds…

Taylor Williamson’s illustrations are so rad. Talk about a rider’s inner animal! He sent this one over last night and as it loaded, my jaw dropped. I love the detail. That needs to be on a shirt!

When I think of ad spots and cycling companies, this is the last thing that comes to mind. Well done Fortiche Studio!

It’s been a Fairdale week here on the blog huh? If bikes are causing sensory overload, take a few minutes and flip through Taj’s new Fairdale Zine. I’ve got issue 01 in paper and it’s great!

A reader sent this along to me and she was stoked that the artist did one for the boys and the girls. Check out Darren Cools’ “Still Fixed” pair at his Behance page.

Josh from Superprecise gave me a heads up to this new tee design he’s working on. Check out details at LondonFGSS!

I love seeing zines making a resurgence, especially in the track bike world. Massan and aNYthing worked together on the URRRIE Zine! Grab one now at the Score.