And thank you for visiting. My average rate of visitors is about 7 to 15 per day. Not sure what happened yesterday, but my silk screen post received 265 new visitors in 30 minutes. Thanks to whoever dropped it on stubleupon.com.

I guess this means I should start proof reading my blog entries. I usually do this when I have a few minutes of downtime, and wind up with a blogpost constructed by a five year old.

So, thanks. Ink covered thumbs up to you. Made me feel somewhat interesting for a minute there. :)

Climbing into a abandoned building inhabited by very friendly homeless people you say? Sure, why not. I was a little put off by the mystery liquid that the man was dumping all over the steps as we approached the stairs. Peepee if I had to guess. Never the less, Wednesday was pretty fun.



Homeless man was actually very nice. Lots of people come in there to take photos, so besides that he smells like an anus, and poured his human waste in our walkway, he was a perfect gentleman.

Little freaked out to know what was slung all over our backs. I am just going to assume the worst. Bum shit, asbestos, peepee, and rain water. Look for this to pop up in a project I am working on this summer.





Some parts of St Louis look surprisingly unlike St Louis. Imagine if all these buildings were thriving businesses, rather than abandoned ghost buildings filled with squatters. Looks kind of Like a mini Dumbo or Bushwick. PS. there was a rap video being filmed a couple blocks away. It was probably a local youtube stl rapper... rapping on youtube.






Mopeds are getting lots of attention on my blog these days. I need to pay a little attention to my triumph, or it's probably going to leave me. So, while I am on the subject, check this out. What a wonderful trove of vintage moped images.

I will officially write my blog about this later, but in the mean time, please check out my printing video and new print. For sale at Art Crank 2011, at ATOMIC COWBOY 05.12.11 – 05.14.11.

Art Crank 2011 BBOR62 from Rob Brooks on Vimeo.

Really hoping to sell this year. I skipped last year, but was pretty into it this round. Had a little trouble printing the dot pattern. As you can see, I had to go over it multiple times with each run. I love silk screening, but have not done it very many times. I learn a little more each time I do it.

Fortunately the good folks at ALL ALONG, are there to give me a hand or any tips. Had the studio pretty well to myself all of Saturday.

Here is another hint for my poster. I know what you are thinking. Why is Jake so cute in this photo? Why is he so dashing. What the hell is he doing? What kind of food does he like? Why is he dressed that way? He always dresses that way.

I am actually enjoying putting this together. Stoked to be printing at All Along Press tomorrow. Burning my screens right as I type this blog. Thank God for Cherokee street. Our city would be pretty terrible with out it!





I think Jake should die his mustache black. If you agree, leave a comment. Try not to leave too many comments, because I already get so many on my blog. So many comments.




decisions...

I am doing it again this year. Skipped last year, but it has grown quite a bit since then. I am stoked to be selected.

Here is a detailed preview of what I am working on. Hope you really like it.



Come to Atomic next month and PLEASE buy one. I spent way too much on materials this time. Again. I will give you kisses. On the mouth. And the cheek. Maybe not kisses, but I will high five you. If your hands are clean.


ARTCRANK™ + A Poster Party for Bike People from ARTCRANK™ on Vimeo.


Opening is 05/12/2011 at Atomic Cowboy.


Last time is HERE

One year ago today, I was standing in the desert with two great friends watching my favorite bands, soaking up the California sun, and falling in love with mountains. Things seem so different now. I thought for sure I would have moved away by now.