ALL THINGS ORDINARY

T.O. at night

2009-04-13T11:09:00.001-07:00

Here are some more photos of where we ended up last week. Lots of noise....lots of people on stage...and lots of drinking.

Getting Silly

2009-04-13T10:30:00.001-07:00

Here's Andrew and Jesse getting silly for the camera.

1+1=2

2009-04-02T12:04:00.001-07:00

shitty breakfast, delicious burgers--->AKA: "boigas"

2009-03-29T20:52:00.000-07:00

I had the shittiest breakfast on Saturday morning. Eggs Benedict that were more like shit Benedickt. But the boigas were outstanding. Although these photos have nothing to do with how anything tasted that day, they were still taken before or during the food eating.
Ninja stars rule.
fontski
fontski and barry

People on the streets

2009-03-29T20:49:00.000-07:00

A couple of characters from a good night of crazy.

my super punch

2009-03-29T20:08:00.000-07:00

she'll bake you a cake
that will destroy your tastebuds.
she'll rap in spanish
and defy your language.
she'll play nintendo
and get 1ups.
you're a chilean at heart
with "chales" all about.
THE PREDATOR

LAST NIGHT

2009-03-27T16:42:00.000-07:00

Got to finally get out of the studio to grab a couple of pints with some friends. Now that the weather is getting better, the camera is coming out...finally.
I also found a homeless person sleeping in a bank ATM booth. It always amazes me the resourcefulness of homeless Torontonians. A while back I really got into shooting homeless people and even wanted to be homeless for a bit. But I think for obvious reasons I pussied out.

Best Photo Ever

2009-03-24T09:16:00.000-07:00

Here is a photo that my buddy Gord-O took in Montreal.
I love this machine.

SHEEP

2009-03-23T15:32:00.001-07:00

This is all I have to say:

the master of disaster

2009-03-23T10:52:00.001-07:00

Jimi Hendrix....

FUCK THE POLICE

2009-03-23T10:47:00.000-07:00

Can anyone say "let's all taser the people that invented the taser"

TASER DEATH

on cloud 9

2009-03-23T10:35:00.000-07:00

I feel good, the world is smiling, and the sun is shining. I had a conversation with FONTSKI the other day, and we both came to the conclusion that Mark Gonzales is the man. He is a guy that lives life by his rules. I think he really understands the concept of having FUN. Not taking yourself seriously or even the things that you do. Just being with the people that you love and expressing yourself in a way that is completely genuine.
Here's to you GONZO.

I'm back

2009-03-21T14:10:00.001-07:00

finally back into the groove of things. It feels good to be here, and it feels good to start from scratch.
WE CAN DO ANYTHING.

2009-03-04T21:30:00.000-08:00

my props to you man.....live life...caminante no hay camino se hace camino al andar...for real.

Cool Camera

2009-02-17T11:09:00.000-08:00

Now this is what I am talking about. Mixing kinetic energy with creativity.

LOVER'S SPIT

2009-01-29T07:13:00.000-08:00

If i could describe exactly what I feel in a few sentences about Panchi I would be lying. I could say that she changed my life forever. I could say that I have never in my life met anyone like her. I could say that without her I would be lost.....but what is that feeling that you always want to describe but can never put into words? Some people say that it feels like butterflies in your stomach, others have a hard time putting a sentence together when that other persons name is mentioned. I guess those feelings are the things that make us go through so much pain and anguish when there not around. Maybe those feelings are the ones that actually make you think twice about how you live your life. Once you start, you can't really stop.....because both of you are the only ones on the planet that will understand. The only ones that see eachother through the eyes of a lover...unconditional love.
Panchi has not only shown me HOW to love, but she's also shown me how not to be scared when you love. To give yourself up...and to follow your heart.
I followed my heart all the way back to Chile, it took me to the desert, it took me to secluded beaches, it took me to airports filled with anxiety, it took me to parties where the sun came up, it took me to frozen nights where all we had was our body heat. But the whole time, knowing, that she'd be there no matter what.....no matter if I came home from painting, or came home from a walk around the block...she'd be there....waiting......with a genuine, and honest hug and if i was lucky.....a kiss that reminded me of that afternoon at Cau-Cau. And I say lucky, because those perfect kisses are only experienced once in your life. The perfect pressure, the perfect taste.
I love you.

MISS ROWE S/S 09

2009-01-28T12:02:00.001-08:00

An up and coming designer that has more than just promise...but originality as well. Congrats on an amazing collection!!

Barak Obama...Let there be hope!!

2009-01-21T06:44:00.000-08:00

Heads

2009-01-19T11:15:00.001-08:00

This has been what I have been up to in Chile besides photos and eating. These are both painted with rollers and brushes. I even put myself in one of the shots for scale. GO BIG or GO HOME.

IN THE SANTIAGO HEAT

2009-01-14T07:34:00.000-08:00

Last night was one of those nights that only comes once a month..hahahha...Partying has been gangbusters here in Santiago, but yesterday I decided to do something different. I drove from VINA DEL MAR to SANTIAGO for a meeting I had today last night. As soon as I got to my GF's sister's house, there was already party smell.

CHICA FER (my GF's sister) was getting a tattoo at her house..with 3 more people!!!. I couldn't believe it man! The tatto artist had his shit layed out on the table and was drinking Pisco Sour like nobody's business, and if you have ever had a pisco sour, you know that with 2 of them the smell of "the party" gets stronger and stronger.

After we pounded all sour's we they decided to take me to a wading pool that was in the middle of a park...no gates...no security...nothing. I however didn't expect what was to come. I saw the wading pool and I almost shit my pants! It was something out of ARCHITECTURE DIGEST. Very modern, minimal pool that was executed in a way that it wasn't interrupting the derelict feel of the park.

I almost forgot....before going to the park we bought a bottle of PISCO, a bottle of COKE, some bags of chips, a bag of ice, and some cups...and of course...SMOKES. And conveniently enough, I had a basket on the bike I was riding, so everything fit perfectly and we were destined to have an amazing night.

So now, back to the wading pool from space.

It was empty...we had the whole thing to ourselves. It was something out of a movie..like an indie movie...or like KIDS...but at night....and trust me...if there would have been more people...we would have made the sequel.

The photos are coming...but I don't have a USB cord for my camera<-------IDIOT

We were down to our boxers and panties along with MATIAS who was the tattoo artist. Drinking PISCOLA (Pisco and Coke), jumping in the water like we were 6 years old again. Doing back flops, wading, drinking piscola....and let's not forget that it's 31 degrees outside.

I couldn't have asked for anything more. I kind of don't want to talk about it too much, just because the photos say more.

It's just one of those things that "you had to be there".

So yeah....I think that tonight will be the repeater...and I am also going painting later in the day..so I'll upload some photos of that too.

Until next time.

stickers and paint

2009-01-09T09:46:00.000-08:00

so as you can see I was celebrating New Years in classic fashion, when it occurred to me that I had stickers in my bag. So I decided to SLAP one on a container in the hopes that it will travel the world. How fucked would it be if one day I see that container with a SLAPPY on it.....I am thinking that never....but you never know, stranger things have happened. Like fontski catching a flick of his own piece while waiting for the train to go by at a railroad crossing.....8 years later.

I also had the chance to see a BASCO-VAZCO piece in an alley way in Valparaiso. This guy is seriously sick and crazy inspiring. This guy has most of Valparaiso painted with surreal depictions of whatever is running through his head. Sick style.

Peace.

2009-01-09T09:43:00.000-08:00

More photos..long live NEW YEARS

Happy Fuckin NEW YEARS

2009-01-09T09:37:00.000-08:00

I can't even start to describe how much fun this all was. For the first time, I got see the festival of fireworks up front, right on the water, with people that were up for having a blast!
the place was filled with energy as this year, 2009, will mark the bicentenial of Chile. So you can only the energy that was in the air.
These are a few photos of the what were were up to that night, and I am going to post some more photos of that night as well....just cause blogger only allows 5 photos per post....what the F is up that.

Goodbye Baby and Amen

2008-12-26T12:43:00.000-08:00

New Piece.

BUY IT - www.snakepunch.com

Se you guys soon. LONG LIVE SNAKEPUNCH

MY PEOPLE

2008-12-18T07:47:00.000-08:00

In the past month or so I have been hanging with some pretty for real people. They have opened my eyes to a lot more than just hanging out at my studio. They have indirectly shown me what it is to be a person that cares about who they are what they stand for.

THE VIEW FROM THIS TOWER

2008-12-18T07:09:00.001-08:00

My last night in Canada for a while. Partying and enjoying life until 6:30am
This is the view from the rooftop of the coolest girls in Toronto.
OH CANADA!!!

OLD SCHOOL

2008-12-12T11:18:00.001-08:00

Black and White. The core of photography. The monotone expression of form and beauty. I have always been a huge fan of capturing images in Black and White, but also playing with the idea of gradients and creating more of a composition. These were done last week here it my studio in Toronto
All Hail RICHARD AVEDON!

MY NEW BOOK

2008-12-11T14:53:00.001-08:00

This is my new book, just got it yesterday...i am super stoked!! It's a collection of my polaroids that I have taken in the past 3 years, and some other photos that I took on the road with a band called SAFEWAYHOME.
GET ONE AT SNAKEPUNCH

Things I want for christmas...

2008-12-11T14:37:00.001-08:00

I love Polo. It remeinds me a lot of when my dad used to rock the pink shirts when they were like $100 at the Bay. and the camera...well...I have heard great things about this one. although I am a sucker for the LEICA M8...it's just way to much money..plus the lens's are super expensive.
The G10 has a sweet ass 28mm lens on it, which is perfect cause it's my favourite one.

I love you Santa

flight

2008-12-09T10:32:00.001-08:00

shooting last night till midnight.....

trip to NYC

2008-11-11T16:43:00.000-08:00

a bunch of girls i shot while i was here. I also got jumped in Brooklyn...and lost all my shit...but i still love NYC.

2008-10-19T10:40:00.000-07:00

just thought i would make this sunday a good one.

Studio

2008-10-05T14:46:00.001-07:00

At the studio once again....this is the shoot that I made the WALK video to.
FG.-

Walk

2008-09-26T12:23:00.000-07:00

my first movie ever.
shit quality because i don't know how to convert the video to good quality.

GIRAFFES?GIRAFFES!

2008-09-23T17:04:00.000-07:00

This band blew my mind.
I am so happy that this music is not popular.

BE Magazine Cover

2008-09-23T13:10:00.000-07:00

Just got a copy of my cover....stoked!!

Steven Meisel

2008-09-22T21:41:00.000-07:00

TROVE - X

2008-09-22T21:30:00.000-07:00

These are some shots from the TROVE-X Look Book....I love you guys!

americano

2008-09-22T12:34:00.001-07:00

This guy I met that was a farmer down south in the U.S.
Gave me some of the best Brandy I have ever had.

Andrew Levey

2008-09-20T13:48:00.001-07:00

Ex Roommate, funny man, beer drinker extraordinaire, party animal. He is currently showing Koreans how to make drinking a full time thing....a dood that can drink 5 OE's already is worthy of some sort of crown. GRETZKYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY.

Chicago 08 - Pt.2

2008-09-20T13:24:00.000-07:00

The first photo is of what Lollapalooza looked liked with no one in the park at 11am ( I had just snuck out of my porta potty).
The other shots are of these kids that were beating the heat.....but there partents got all weird cause they thought I was some creepy dood....what the fuck.....people need to relax.

Chicago 08 - Pt.1

2008-09-20T13:14:00.000-07:00

This was probably the most wasted I have been in a long time.
I snuck into Lollapalooza.....by sleeping in a porta potty for 4 hours.
It is by far the most beautiful American city I have been to.
The chrome bean is one hell of a site ( that shot was taken at 5:30am).
My best friend went to jail...but then got his ass out.
I ate at the first MacDonald's......EVER.

Jesse is a Vulcan

2008-09-19T11:15:00.002-07:00

aliens are into avant garde right?

The Famous N64 Kid

2008-09-19T11:15:00.001-07:00

We all know about the ...nintendo sixty fooooooooooooooooooooooooure kid. I just thought I would let you all know that this kid turned into a headbanger and at a very young age the kid is killing it. I wish I was still this excited about metal.

girls at the studio

2008-09-19T11:15:00.000-07:00

models and more models

New Story in BLANK Magazine

2008-09-18T16:39:00.002-07:00

comes out next month.....can't wait

Richie Jackson

2008-09-18T16:12:00.001-07:00

Here is a guy that I look up to.
doing it your own way...and fuck...mad hippie styles...PROPS.

PARIS

2008-09-18T15:10:00.000-07:00

Just got back from Paris.

Met some great people,

laughed my ass off,

and really started to think about what the fuck I was doing with life.

So I said fuck it, let's start a blog. This will keep me busy, I'll be able to share my photos...

and rant about random shit.

So here goes to getting a fresh start.