Saturday, October 11, 2008

hi.

Been a graphic artist for a large part of my life. I love every intricate experience from design and its influence to push my art further. I really enjoy the places we've traveled though design, while creating a way to trigger artistic responses mentally, physically, and spiritually. I feel that most of my greatest inspirations come from mentors who came before me. I feel blessed for these talents handed down and I will return these innate gifts once they are finished with me.


From the indigenous, to the future, graffiti art, skateboard graphics, album covers, even music. I am a true believer in visual adaptability. Influences: Zohar Perez, Santiago Bose (r.i.p.), Manuel Ocampo, the KDU, DHKY, Ramm-El-Zee, Sebastian Kim, & Gordan Parks. (r.i.p) My purpose is based upon conceptual dreams weaved into graphical landscapes. Every project we work on is its own adventure. From clients, curators, collectors, to other designers I've always listened to their visions, with my focus upon the scrutiny by the subconscious within the alternation of our expressional truth. The MSI blog was created so you can review our projects in progress.
You can also review are final works at the official
MSI Site

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

James Garcia presents The MSI work - Nov. 12th


We ALL know bout the crisis in the Philippines, but in America, we get together to create/educate SF on the superstitious ways of Filipino culture and how the karamatic ways of the Creator treats ALL creatures living & dead on earth. (I have no idea what I just wrote??)

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

UltraCraft Exhibition + MSI Birthday Celebration







Great Show, Great People, and art was sold. Thanks Sage!

Monday, July 21, 2008

The MSI x CAAM collab on an Idea Called Tommarrow




The MSI has a new client, thanks to Oakland art star, Keith "K-Dub" Williams from Hood Sk8s! Thanks for Michelle at CAAM & K-Dub for the connection.

Sunday, July 20, 2008

MSI x Baylando Cumbia Projects





El Kool Kyle needed some Cumbia album cover love
for his Sonido Baylando nights at the Shattuck Downlow,

Saturday, July 19, 2008

The MSI x KOK Reggae Experience



The Smoke One has called me and need a flyer in 24 hours.
The MSI always delivers- on time and with a funky rhyme.

Friday, July 18, 2008

Come Celebrate The MSI Birthday & Art Exhibition



Bout time, we have an exhibition together!
Thanks Sage Lounge for doing this!

Thursday, July 17, 2008

MSI Hero: Picasso


The MSI is originally from San Jose, and so is Picasso from TWS. Peep him 'flowing' us enchanting events that has happened along the his path of a true Graffiti writer. As a youth, The MSI has always respected this man, looked up to the man, and has been inspiried by his letters for years... Believe That! (filmed by Crayone)

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Off The Head


Brother AKIP came out and painted at Crossroads last Friday.

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

MSI Hero: Optimist


While kicking back at the Michigan Yards, I ran into Optimist & Phresh. We talked about old Oakland tracks, Bay Area Graff, to New School writers that day- Very memorable. (nice he hit up Ye'ol as well)

Monday, July 14, 2008

Biters Beware pt.1

So I was traveling though my friends FB account randomly. And the nerv of this guy from Virginia Beach. Come On dude, theirs only One, MSI! If you wanna get down for the name- we can.

Sunday, July 13, 2008

In The Works






The MSI rarely does this... so far and more to come- works in process & three shows to go!

Saturday, July 12, 2008

The Kage - Slink - Pikah Production

Friday, July 11, 2008

New Pikah, Kage, & Bleak


So much fun what you can do with an imagination.

Thursday, July 10, 2008

The WhiteWash Factor



Thanks, Johanna for the link to a movie I thought would never come out!

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

MSI Hero: Dave Chappelle


I think this one of my favorite celebrity pictures of all time! Comedian, Dave Chappelle with wife and has black & asian skating kids! Yo Go Dave- you make be proud to be American.

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Art Beat Salon presents The MSI










Christian Stratton & ArtBeat Salon presents

Marlon Sagana Ingram

Featuring the painted Paper works of the MSI.

This small conducted show on the MSI's hand painted Art and

one-of-kind with Royalty shirts from Coconica on sale.

On Going till October (view)

Monday, July 7, 2008

GG Yards with MEDIA FRESH








Just another collaboration Media Fresh with CrossRoads Church (GG Yards) Kage, Slink, Engma, Elah, Leche, Oyster, Cesca and Camer Big Ups! The MSI decided to do an old school letter piece, (no spaceships, with sk8 boy character by Kage) view

Sunday, July 6, 2008

KVTV presents City Slicker Promo Video

Thanks Kevin (i can't wait.)

Friday, July 4, 2008

The MSI is Growing Its Oakland!


So The MSI was searched by designer Q from G.Y.O. to do a featured artist piece on Coconica, (a one of a kind shirt line created by the MSI) that was originally based in West Oakland. Big Props to Q for the hook, line and sinker on dealing with The MSI and all of its artistic integrity. view

Thursday, July 3, 2008

Media Fresh x ZipCar Signage Project














ZipCar Signage is the second project  from the Media Fresh students with a special guest from the Marines! (Private Su, fresh from boot camp) Who said the US military doesn't support the Arts! Stay tuned for more videos & pictures from the Media Fresh site coming this Summer 2009. The MSI : The Future Creators: the Youth! Get it Together.

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

The GG Yard Experiment





Just a fun little production The MSI done with Selie, Kage, & Slink. (welcome back lil' homie from Semper Fi)
The production was done at the GG Yard in SF, near 1amSF. Big Up to Camer & the GG Crew!

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Media Fresh Posters are up on Muni




So when riding the Muni, don't forget to check out the student posters of Media Fresh. There are four posters total, and these posters are by Tyree, Emi, & Chris. The MSI will be riding the bus all weekend to get all four for the blog. So stay tuned, these are lessons on transportation dedicated to humanity. Instructor The MSI.

Monday, June 30, 2008

NEW Shirts Selling at The MSI Store!



New Coconica exclusively now at our online store. I suggest you get your bodies into one of our 3 new designs: Royalty, The Icon Chill, Airbrush Onez shirts. They are going fast! models: S. Brett + N.Blakley. photos: Bayete Ross-Smith. (24 of 50 sold)

Sunday, June 29, 2008

Coconica x Bayete Ross-Smith at it again!



Well, what can you say.... When Bayete Ross Smith and Coconica get together its like Done, Dunny!