The Radavist

So stoked for the Kinfolk crew. I got to see this space and talk with Maceo and Ryan about it when they first signed the lease. Unfortunately, I wasn’t about to help them out with it since I was moving to Austin for the winter but it looks like they got it all situated!

This just in from the Kinfolk wire:

“As you may or may not know, Kinfolk is in the process of building our new studio in Brooklyn. For those who haven’t seen it yet, it’s an awesome space, and we have lot of great things planned for the property later this year, including the NY branch of the Kinfolk Bar & Lounge. It’s a big project, and a huge calling, but one we’re very excited about. In the meantime, we’re doing our best to open the doors to the public by March 1st.

We could use a little help from our friends to make this happen. It’s been a long and brutal winter, and it’s time we threw a party. So on Feb. 25th we’re having an Open house and Premiere exhibition. If you’re in the area, we want you there. If you want to help us out, buy a Kinfolk T-shirt. We’re making a special batch just for this event (see below). And for all of you outside of Japan who have been wondering how to get a hold of some Kinfolk gear, here’s your chance.

For those of you who can’t join us in person, check out our web store at http://www.kinfolkstudios.bigcartel.com/products

In addition to T’s we’re gonna have posters, original art, and a few other surprises.

But mostly we thank you for the support you’ve already given us over the years. We couldn’t do any of the things we do without the support of our entire extended Kinfolk family. There’s a lot more to come, and we look forward to sharing it with all of you.”

Solid guys! Do not miss this opening. It’ll be an awesome time.

Dustin from Cadence posted an edited entitled “Keyword” that’s been around for at least two years. One of the Philly dudes showed it to me a while back and it features some old footage of PJ, Keo and Tom on his BMX as well as some vignette overlays of Dustin’s creative practice. Nicely done.

I am a sucker for old horror and sci-fi posters. When Dan from PDW shot me this email saying this was going to be their new store posters, I sent back two words: want one. Now if they flipped a Hammer Films poster, we’d have to make it a t-shirt!

Mortimer from Keirin Berlin passed on this news to me last night. Tomity san is in Berlin and has an artshow up in the shop. Be sure if you’re in the city to swing by and check it out. Tomity’s photos and art are influenced by Japan’s Keirin races and track bike culture. It’s well worth the trip! But hurry, you’ve only got one more week. Check out more at Keirin Berlin’s blog.

I love fixed-influenced comics and Kyle Metcalf‘s newest work is too good! Check the rest of them out here at his Flickr and thanks to F&W for the heads!

I came across this site, owned and operated by the self-proclaimed world’s most experienced velodrome and cycle-track designers, the Schürmann brothers. Together, they have designed over 125 velodromes around the world. Pretty impressive. Check their site out, including the Berlin section!

I had no idea what or who Ube’s Icecream Shop was until seeing these concept sketches that they’ve got up on their Facebook. Turns out they specialize in making your bike more flavorful with custom paint and builds. I can dig that. It’s like taking the Honda-tuner approach to bikes.

Knog offers us an exclusive look at the forthcoming COG Magazine issue 10 cover art.

I had hopes of making another Day in 10 Photos post about my recent trip to see Jesse Gordon at Amillion Tattoo for another piece but alas, low light and blurry photos got the best of me. Yesterday I went to see Jesse to get a predatory tattoo. Something that would inspire me as I ride and in life in general. There’s something assertive about having the cycle of life inked on your skin. We finished up the line work and shading yesterday, with color coming up in a few weeks. While I’m bummed my digital shots didn’t come out, maybe my film camera caught the process better. Fingers crossed!

Support your cycling-friendly tattoo artists and tip well! Jesse’s been shafted before and that ain’t no way to support your community! Check out more photos at my Flickr.

Thomas, the man behind that black metal Viking logo and that killer GT track bike has a new poster out. From the looks of the bike, I’d say this is a self-portrait! If you want one of these, he’s more than willing to ship worldwide, just contact him via his email listed here!

Since spending over 6 years of my life in NYC, I’ve gotten to meet a lot of great people. One of those souls is Chris Habib of Visitor Design. His catalog extends far beyond the art world and into the music industry as he’s worked with Sonic Youth and Boredoms extensively. Chris has always been one of my favorite people in New York and really embodies what I respect as an artist. Sure, he does some wacky stuff but he offers up a fresh perspective on how to define fine art.

A few weeks ago, I Tweeted that I needed a stencil-style logo. One that could be punched out of materials and embroidered simply. Chris immediately sent me a message on Twitter and my mouth salivated like a Pavlovian dog. This is what he sent me, a serif and track end “P” and I couldn’t be happier with it. Many thanks to Chris Habib! Be sure you check out his blog, Shelflife for some great and unconventional art.

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PiNP by VD

A recent discussion about Jon’s Icarus over on the NYC boards resulted in Ian bantering off this line. I thought it was perfect to place over a photo of the Affinity Drillium 212 I posted about earlier. Classic.

Remember the Greifmasters 2 logos? Well they’ve found themselves the inspiration for the official Greifmasters 2 trophy! Check out this rad video by Romabikepolo!

Breakbrake 17’s got a fresh new logo and tee custom designed by Dustin Klein of Cadence. These are looking great guys. Check out more info at Breakbrake 17!

This is a pretty rad concept. We’re all used to seeing each other on bikes but what do we do in our free time? I’d like to see this take place in NYC where most the young people on track bikes work at the world’s top design firms. I did however like the cinema vignettes. Beautifully shot.

“My aim was to document three people within Bournemouth’s fixed gear community focusing on their interests outside of this common ground that they share.”

Great job Michael!

Fixed Sh*t Up designed this poster for the Howies Bike Show but never ended up printing it. They just shared this unseen design with us and I kinda like it.

This little demon is here to introduce you to the world of H.E.L.L., or Helping Everyone Live Longer. Here’s what H.E.L.L. is all about:

“H.E.L.L. (Helping Everyone Live Longer) is a non-profit incorporation dedicated to promoting bicycle safety in the Boston area through the distribution of free helmets, lights, and information. We believe everyone deserves safety, and provide our services for free to make cost not stand in the way of it. Along the way, we organize and sponsor cycling-centric events in the Boston area and have a lot of fun.”

Digging the branding of course. Get a helmet, pick up some merch or find out how you can help at H.E.L.L.

Adams Carvalho is a Portugese illustrator whose work runs the gamut from ladies to bikes. His latest work, entitled Ffffixas is quite nice. Check out more here.