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"Working Class" Premier

I'm flying down to San Diego on Thursday to check out the premier of this documentary I'm in.

The premier is sold out, but you can watch the trailer here. San Francisco premier to follow...

Written by Mike Giant — September 06, 2011

Tunnels!

I love tunnels. From the Paris catacombs to the New York subways, I've painted lots. But my favorite tunnels are right here in San Francisco. These first two photos were taken in 1996 by my friend Chris Woodcock in the Muni tunnels between Church Street and Van Ness Station.

This tunnel used to see a lot of action. Now it's just grey and the city works hard to keep it that way.

A 5-minute walk away is my other favorite, the Dubose Tunnel. The first time I painted in San Francisco was in this tunnel with Sope and Joker. Mr. Woodcock caught this shot in 2001.

(Sorry I haven't been blogging. I got the flu.)

Written by Mike Giant — September 03, 2011

Stockholm Syndrome

I got stolen by Sweden. They really like me here. Here are a few more photos and a lot less words from Stockholm.

Happy Friday!

Written by Joshy D. — September 02, 2011

Hella Gamla Stan

Just some photos of Gamla Stan. Old Town Stockholm Sweden.

Written by Joshy D. — September 01, 2011

Back To Stockholm

Just got back to Sweden.

Most up.

Ended my first day back with something traditional.

It feels great to be here again Sweden! My home away from home.

Written by Joshy D. — August 31, 2011

It's My Birthday!

I turned 40 today!

Big up to my friend Stefanie who made this amazing autographed chocolate birthday cake for me. Life is good!

Written by Mike Giant — August 30, 2011

Viva Las Vegas

It was time to leave Vegas.

I remember walking into this bathroom and thinking it was beyond huge.

And then I saw these guys.

Finished and immediately sold.

Dougernaut and Ramon in the REBEL8 booth.

From the back.

Peace out MAGIC!

Happy Monday!

Written by Joshy D. — August 29, 2011

My New Heart

Back in 1994 I got a heart tattoo on my chest and over the years since I've grown rather dissatisfied with it. So today I had Jeff Rassier at Blackheart Tattoo re-do it for me. And it hurt!

I will head back in late October to get it colored in.

Now it's Grand Daddy Purple time...

Written by Mike Giant — August 28, 2011

Inkin' My Buddies

My man Derick came by the studio yesterday to watch me tattoo our friend Tony.

Then my old friend Jase came by for some ink too.

It's my turn for some ink tomorrow! Hope everybody is having a great weekend.

Written by Mike Giant — August 27, 2011

Supreme

My suite had a dishwasher. I could never imagine cleaning my own dishes in a hotel. Or even loading the dishwasher for that matter.

It also had a smoking Giant.

Fresh.

Very suprised to see some big expensive books in the room too. I made it through about 10,000 years of art. I'll save the rest for my next trip.

Back at MAGIC I saw my friend Lamour Supreme painting live at the Mishka NYC booth.

Side painting is the shit.

And after the show I got upgraded again. It doesn't get much better than this in Las Vegas. Thanks Cosmopolitan!

Happy Friday!

Written by Joshy D. — August 26, 2011