SAN FRANCISCO - DJ Tina T talks about how she got started in the business, as well as the pros and cons of the digital revolution entering turntable culture. www.myspace.com/djtinat
SAN FRANCISCO - Nate Van Dyke chose to forgo art school scholarships in favor of on the job training. We catch up to him talking furious monkeys. www.n8vandyke.com
SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco-based producer, composer and blap pioneer Dnae Beats creates soundscapes that travel through genre after genre. www.myspace.com/dnae
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
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
SAN FRANCISCO - After leaving Santa Cruz at age 15, TOPR posted up in the Bay Area where he came up in the hip hop / graffiti scene. www.myspace.com/topr
SAN FRANCISCO - Benny Gold stays gold all day, everyday. He designed Huf's logo, help create Mash's identity and video, and now has his own clothing line. www.bennygold.com
SAN FRANCISCO - Check out Kero One as he talks about how he got picked up in the music scene and starting his own music label called, Plug Label. www.myspace.com/keroone
SAN FRANCISCO - Steve Ha, from Flavor Innovator, is a freelance graphic designer / artist that works with high clients, such as OM Records. www.flavorinnovator.com
SAN FRANCISCO - Art gave Jeremy Fish the opportunity to quit his normal job and have the freedom to spend his day how he wants to. Check out this clip as he tells you the key on how to be successful at what you do. www.superfishalsf.com
SAN FRANCISCO - Flight 001 is an all inclusive, design forward retail experience that satisfies the modern traveler's every need. For their locations, check out their site: www.flight001.com
SAN FRANCISCO - Check out Mars-1 at his secured studio where he paints and sculpts rough sketches and loose drawings. For more of his artwork, check out his website: www.mars-1.com
SAN FRANCISCO - George Jadelrab grew up watching skaters skate the streets of San Fran, then finally picked up on in the late 90's. Now he's currently sponsored by Mighty Healthy, Suckafree, and Urban Era. www.suckafree.com www.uesk8.com www.myspace.com/mightyhealthynyc
SAN FRANCISCO - Alex Pardee is an amazing artist that's done art work for clients, such as The Used, and is currently working with Warner Bros. on an animated series called, Chadam. Don't forget to check out his new clothing line, Zerofriends. www.hurley.com/treeplewww.zerofriends.com
SAN FRANCISCO - Graff head Sam Flores brings a street inspiration to tremendous fine art. He is proof that the self taught artist can thrive. A former skater, he now brings a wonderful since of color to the world. Listen to him explain his process and talk about his collaboration with VIMBY friend, Roland Sands.
www.samflores.com
SAN FRANCISCO - Rewind to the 80's at Barracuda at 111 Minna Gallery where it's an 80's decade dance party with 5 dj's, free hair and makeup on the spot, and cupcakes. Shake it. www.111minnagallery.com
SAN FRANCISCO - We caught up with Mear One at the 1AM Gallery in San Fran where he talks about how he got his name and how he started doing art. www.mearone.com
SAN FRANCISCO - From hip hop and house music to diversity and high rent, Mixerfriendly is inspired by San Fran and dedicated to preserving the underground culture through fashion and design. www.mixerfriendly.com
SAN FRANCISCO - When Ian turned 18, he moved to SoCal where he got a BFA in ceramics. Check out this clip as Ian Ross talks about his methods and inspirations for his artwork. www.ianrossart.com
SAN FRANCISCO - DJ Mark Farina talks about how he began dj'ing from Chicago to San Fran and about his album, Mushroom Jazz Six. www.myspace.com/markfarina