Salinas Exposed 3

 "Cristo Rey"

 'The Griffin House'

 'Wrecks'

Here are 3 shots I have hanging at Somos Gallery for the 3rd installment of 'Salinas Exposed.'

These were fun to shoot. Thanks to Hector Hernandez for helping me out.

Salinas Gettin Exposed

Went out last night in Salinas to do some shooting for the Salinas Exposed photo exhibit.

I have a lot of fun shooting at night, you never know what you'll capture or who you'll run into.

Good times..

Art in the Streets - Numero 2

A few more shots from Art in the Streets at MOCA in LA.

Mr. Cartoon's Ice Cream truck..

West Coast!











Luckily I got there bright and early for opening day (to the public) and didn't have to wait long to get in. This show had all sorts of people in the short line I was in. Artists, Photographers, Hipsters, Moms, Dads, Hip Hop Heads, Nerds, Bros, Cholos and even Minor Celebrities...

I think the MOCA did a really good job in representing 'Street Art' (I think they missed a few artists that should've been represented.. Seen? Giant? But that's just my opnion) I also did think it was a little weird having to pay to see 'Street Art' and even weirder to see it guarded so heavily by security guards. I mean these security guards were everywhere making sure people didn't get too close.

The dog should've pissed on him.

"exit throught the gift shop?" Kind of ironic if you ask me. (Yes right in front is another security guard)

When I went to take a piss I was surprised and kind of let down that the restrooms hadn't been tagged up.. I mean its a exhibit about graffiti & street art....

-Juan

Rod Powell

Had the pleasure of photographing some of Rod Powell's most recent works of art..

Here are some of his creations getting some final touches..

Ever since I first seen Rod start working on this piece I was a fan!

A couple of years ago I bought my brother a Rod Powell painted board for Christmas... I think I need one for myself.

A light up Bust light... Dope!

I'm a big fan of this little guy..

Back view..

This little guy is also very cool!

Rod has become a Munny making machine!

Stay Creative!
-Juan

Visual Mechanics II

To say I had a busy weekend is an understatement!

Thursday Night I went to Somos Art Gallery to help set up the Art Exhibit.. It's always fun! I was really stoked to see the awesome art Flip, Abraham & Rod displayed!

Here are some shots from Thursday night and Friday Night


Here's Abraham & Will hanging one of Abraham's pieces.

One of Flip's pieces (pics do no justice!)

Some of our photography on the floor.

Rat Fink by Rod Powell

Salinas Boys!

Jesus Espinoza, Abraham Ortega, Rod Powell, Juan Espinoza Jr. and Flip Hayes left early..

Good Times!

-Juan

ps. Pics from our Cruise Night and Beer Fest coming...

Sketch

I've had Graffiti on my mind all week...







I'm rusty....

-Juan

Roy's Drive In

Last night of Roy's Drive-In in Salinas, CA



-Juan

Portrait of Gearhead

Last year I saw some of George Brainard's photography from "Day of the Drags" in Texas.

Instantly I thought to myself that it was really neat idea it was to take portraits of people at car events with an all white background..

So when Brian introduced me to George I was excited to see that he was taking portraits at the Lone Star Round Up. I chatted with George for a little bit about photography and how I was a fan of his work... Then he asked me, "Can I take you picture?" Sure why not.... I'm usually on the other side of the lens, but I do like how the picture turned out.

Everywhere I go I represent!

Here are a few that I liked from the Day of the Drags and the Lone Star Round Up.







Check out more of George's work... http://www.georgebrainard.com/

-Juan

One Night Stand

Just finished the first draft for Calaveras Car Club's One Night Stand Poster & flyers.



Waiting to hear back if there are any changes...

What do you think?

-Juan

Visual Mechanics II

Somos Media & Deadend Magazine present Visual Mechanics II
Friday June 4, 2010 - Somos Art Gallery in Salinas, CA



More info soon!

Be There!

-Juan

Salinas to Austin 4.1

Another year, another trip to Austin, another great time!

This year my brother and I drove our buddy Oscar's custom 1950 Ford Shoebox Wagon...
Oscar is crazy for letting us borrow his car, and we're crazy for taking it. But the car drove to and from Austin (over 3,200 miles) like a champ!

Here's some photos from the road and some from the gallery...

Before we left we had to move my Lincoln... It took a team effort, thanks to my brother, Freddy, Silk & Marquez!

On the way to Austin we stopped in Phoenix for the night then stopped in Tucson to eat some Mariscos. Of course I had to have a Campechana!

about 3am at a very lonely gas station we stopped to as up and put on extra socks, jackets and gloves for the freezing weather.

just a few of the bugs that lost their lives on the car.

I had to blast some dj sho-t stickers while on the road.

Once we got to Austin my brother needed a rest after 16 hours straight on the road, I went to the gallery to help set up our photos...

Here's Weesner deciding how to put up his artwork.

Our photos next to George Brainard's and George Barris' photos.

Some Von Franco, Jeff Norwell and John Mearns arte.

Here's a closer look at John Mearn's artwork... cool stuff.

I'll post more photos and stories soon.

In the mean time, enjoy.

-Juan