LOS ANGELES - Beautiful girls, amazing graffiti writers, and live performances under one roof. Welcome to Generation One, where writers from the 1980's era are celebrated for their movement and work. www.girlsgonegraff.com
CHICAGO - What started out as an art gallery, quickly became a tattoo shop for Revolution Tattoo. Each of the tattoo artist at the shop has their own unique style. And when the shop's not tattooing, it turns into an art gallery; showcasing the amazing local artwork. www.revolutiontattoo.net
SAN FRANCISCO - Greg Simkins, aka Craola, started doing art ever since he got his hands on crayons. At 17, he linked up with a couple friends from high school and stepped into the world of graffiti. Now, he's a father, husband, artist, and so much more. To see more of his work, check out: www.imscared.com
SAN FRANCISCO - Shepard Fairey, known for creating Obey, showcased his solo art show, The Duality of Humanity, at the White Walls Gallery. www.obeygiant.com
LOS ANGELES - Amir and his neighbor first started Beautiful Decay as a black and white xeroxed copy magazine. After picking it back up after college, Amir has now published it as a full color publication where unknown artists can be featured. www.beautifuldecay.com
LOS ANGELES - It took 5 years in the making, but Joe Capobianco finally put together a gallery about the art of the jean jackets - back when hanging out in parking lots was the spot. Check out the turn out as Fist Full of Metal took place at Canvas LA. www.canvasla.com www.bmezine.com
LOS ANGELES - We hung out with Natalia Fabia in her studio where she was doing a photo shoot for a painting. She also had a solo gallery at the Corey Helford Gallery in Culver City. www.nataliafabia.com
LOS ANGELES - Harley-Davidson and 11 amazing artists, including Alex Pardee, Shawn Barber, Bob Dob, and many more, painted rebel-themed gas tanks for charity at the Robert Berman Gallery. www.robertbermangallery.com www.harley-davidson.com
SAN FRANCISCO - Sid Enck Jr. has been fascinated with skateboarding and art since he was a kid. His unique style of art has led him to have a show at Black and Brown Boutique where he goes out of his way to make it a one of a kind. www.myspace.com/teashackproject
LOS ANGELES - Risk talks about how destroying his dad's brand new car led to him supporting himself through graffiti, to having a gallery. Special guests includes Estevan Oriol, Roger Gastman, and Wise. www.knowngallery.com www.theseventhletterstore.com
LOS ANGELES - Graffiti and skateboarding go hand-to-hand. Check out the ONE DECK gallery at Tradition where a bunch of artists linked up to put art on decks. www.shoptradition.com www.eyelost.com
LOS ANGELES - Based on the theme of consumerism, Joe Hahn, Jon Dragonette, Steven Daily, Jeff McMillan, and other great artists show their artwork at the Continental Gallery in L.A. www.slamxhype.com www.spanofsunset.comwww.blendsus.com
LOS ANGELES - Come celebrate the one year anniversary of Visionaries at Canvas LA with 24 of some of the best tattoo artists in the world. www.canvasla.com
LOS ANGELES - Gallery 1988 recently did an exhibition called, Toys!, and also celebrated the 40th anniversary of Hot Wheels by giving the top 40 world-wide emerging artists VW Hot Wheels Vans. www.nineteeneightyeight.com
LOS ANGELES - Joshua Petker is one of LA's finest painters that's working on his second exhibition show at the Shooting Gallery in San Fran. www.joshuapetker.com www.shootinggallerysf.com