LOS ANGELES - Multi-talented artist Carlos Torres explains his affinity for being able to make people feel what he wants them to feel with various mediums of art. www.carlitoswaytat2.com www.twitter.com/carlostorresart
LOS ANGELES - MySpace Records' first urban artist Mateo sits down with VIMBY before his show at the Roxy and dishes on the state of R&B as well as his goals as an artist.
www.myspace.com/mateowww.mateoonline.com
LOS ANGELES - Artist Kim West felt the pressure to take a traditional career path, but in the end, she could not shake her desire to be an artist. She followed her dreams, and the contemporary art world is better for it.
LOS ANGELES - Teruo Artistry believes that less is more when it comes to designing their clothes. Learn about the designs & philosophy behind the brand as well as the origin behind the name "Teruo Artistry". www.teruo.com
SAN FRANCISCO - By the time Philip Milic was 17, he was helping out at his local tattoo shop doing all the dirty work. Now, he's a successful tattoo artist tattooing around the world and an acrylic and mixed media artist. www.pmtattoos.com
SAN FRANCISCO - Vulcan is an amazing graffiti artist, painting walls and collaborating with other artists. See the many colors he's trying to accomplish in this piece. www.vulcandesigns.net
LOS ANGELES - Patrick focuses on the phenomenology of his surroundings. He brings sublime beauty to things that aren%u2019t thought of as conventionally beautiful. www.patrickmartinez.com
WASHINGTON DC - Inked Souls is an art show in the DC area, representing over 300 artists all over the world and showcasing their talent and name. www.artwino.com
LOS ANGELES - Puma sponsored an amazing after party and jam session at The Viper Room featuring Erykah Badu and other amazing artists. www.puma.com www.myspace.com/erykahbadu
LOS ANGELES - Legendary artist Gary Baseman talks about his decision to follow his passion full time and gives us a look at his newest gallery show.
www.garybaseman.comwww.coreyhelfordgallery.com
NASHVILLE - Katie, Andy, Tyler, Trent, K.S., Griffin, Matthew, Butterfly Boucher, Jeremy, and Erin are 10 solo artists who come together and play for each other's music. www.myspace.com/tenoutoftenn
AUSTIN - Michael Sieben is an Austin-based artist who designs skateboard graphics for Roger Skateboards, operates Okay Mountain Gallery, and works freelance projects with the Volcom Art Loft. www.msieben.com
SAN FRANCISCO - Ryan Shaffer is an artist based out of San Francisco. He did a gallery at WhiteWalls and is currently a tattoo apprentice. www.ryanscottshaffer.com
CHICAGO - Travis Lampe is an amazing artist that's influenced by old-timey cartoons. Check him out as local shop owners and art enthusiasts review his work. www.travislampe.com
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