As an intellectual who holds great regard for the Native American culture and heritage it is important to me to represent the iconic imagery that has been integrated into US heritage from such a powerful nation. I believe that the symbols so embraced by the old culture can evolve and be altered to exhibit a new world of ideology and icons for generations to come. Perhaps the most inspiring of symbols “the firebird” or “phoenix”, which is deeply rooted in ancient mythologies and civilizations globally, is the pinnacle of power and uprising for tribes nationally. I took this idea a bit further and created Thunderbird as an ode to not only the first nation but as a mark of strength and freedom for all who appreciate divine myth, societies, and a better way of life for all.

Thunderbird ©2010 BeeryMethod

This design was featured on RIPT www.riptapparel.com for 24 hours. The mock up below is larger than the actual print which RIPT produced. We sold 60 shirts in less than 24 hours. Thunderbird is a highly popular design which will be reprinted as shown below in the near future for my sub-company. Stay tuned for announcements of this reprint for 2011.

Thunderbird Tee

Below is the version that was offered on RIPT.

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Growing up on ‘gangsta rap’ and simply having a passion for the hip-hop culture has lead me to do a lot of rapper/music inspired pieces over the years. I have to say groups like NWA made a huge impact on not only my youth, but the way I interpret urban imagery as an adult artist. Slanging hard core beats, nasty lyrics, and funky fresh kicks is all I wanted to do as a youngster…that has not still not changed.

My love for zombie themes coalesced with dead rap artists seemed like the perfect route to get these martyrs of the game out there like never before. The criteria for the zombie rappers series is that this gang of artists must be deceased. This is an ongoing series that is not fully finished. These are offered as limited edition prints (signed and numbered by BeeryMethod), one off screen prints on wood panels with ink and finish, as well as to be offered soon on apparel. Keep your eyes peeled for the additions to this bad ass street-series as well as the upcoming tee shirt line!

ZOMBIGGIE (Biggie Smalls)

ZomBiggie ©2010 BeeryMethod

2DEAD (2Pac Shakur)

2Dead ©2010 BeeryMethod

Ol Decay Bastard (Ol Dirty Bastard)

Ol Decay Bastard ©2010 BeeryMethod

ZombEAZY (Eazy E)

ZombEAZY ©2010 BeeryMethod

Jam Maggots Jay (Jam Master Jay)

Jam Maggots Jay ©2010 BeeryMethod

The wood panel screen prints exist as only 1 per rapper. They are extremely limited and on sale for $200 each. These pieces are ready to hang and are a nice size of 10×18. If interested in purchasing one or the series of these rare art pieces please contact me: nick@beerymethod.com.

Below are the limited edition prints of the Zombie Rappers series look like:

Zombie Rapper Prints ©2010 BeeryMethod

If your interested in purchasing either the wood panel art or any of the limited edition prints please contact me. These prints are extremely limited and will sell out quickly. Print sizes are 15×20 / numbered & signed / $50/print. Please check back regarding the Zombie Rapper clothing line planned to launch 2010!

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Myself and 30+ artists have created art inspired by the terrible Oil Spill in the Gulf for a Seattle event/exhibition called Oil Spilling on the Ridge. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to help restore our precious environment and the animals who are being impacted by this. This event will not only involve fine art, but several fine poets and musicians who have also been moved by this tragedy. This will be a powerful event.

At the new Art on the Ridge at 8005 Greenwood Ave. N., is where the first portion of the event is held. http://www.phinneywood.com/2010/07/07/monthly-artwalk-friday-night/

There will be live cello music, poetry readings, and a meditation for the animals of the gulf. It should be noted that there have been a few fund raisers for the people of the gulf who have been affected by this ecological disaster, but this benefit is for the animals and birds specifically. It promises to be heart-wrenching but positive.

Below is the painting I did specifically for this event. Originally I had envisioned a Gold Eagle dripping with oil in flight. After seeing so many terrible images of birds whose wings were sopped with the black ooze I decided that a more positive image would be more satisfying. Thus, no oil on this bird. Just the majesty of our countries symbolic feathered friend.

Gold Eagle ©2010 BeeryMethod

The second part of this event will be held downtown Seattle at the Columbia Club. Tickets to the event are $35 which go directly to the Nature Conservancy. Paintings from the Oil Spill show will be featured at this event and auctioned off for the cause. Local FOX TV helped to promote this powerful exhibition: http://www.q13fox.com/videobeta/30bf9f2f-6217-4c80-b0f4-9948e4414f22/News/GULF-COAST-FUNDRAISER

To purchase tickets and find more info on this portion: http://oilspillwildliferescue.eventbrite.com/

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Here are some photos of the artists, their work, and the crowd at the Malice In Wonderland exhibit:

Jesse Link's lil paintings

Chani Murat's mixed media lovelies

Chani Murat & Beery Method

Xavier Lopez Jr. / Maggie Harbaugh / Starheadboy / Narboo small works

Kyle Kesterson / Starheadboy paintings

Even the ol ladies like Malice!

Beery Method & Carlos Aguilar

Beery Method's Pop-Fiction / Zombie Rappers / Surreal Paintings

Xavier Lopez Jr. / Narboo paintings

Starheadboy, Beery Method, Ryan Henry Ward, and Xavier Lopez Jr.

Pulp Street "Say What Again!" ©2010 BeeryMethod

More photos compliments of Kevin Law / Urban Light Studios:

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I had the pleasure of curating a show for UrbanLightStudios at the Greenwood Collective July 9th. For the show I was able to amass an extremely talented group of Seattle’s best street artists who are simply ‘killing it’ in the Pacific NW. Myself along with 14 other local artists are bringing the surreal this coming weekend.

Like a requiem of forgotten worlds, characters, and legends comes a collection of Seattle’s local street artists who bend the lightwaves of fixed reality. A mash up of styles and media that coalesce abrasive textures, demented beings, and unadulterated underground scenarios comes full throttled in a tricked out menage . This assortment of artists include some of the NW Pacific’s most prolific muralists, illustrators, cartoonists, tattooists, inkers, painters, and culture creatives who truly push through the looking glass and bring back pieces of layered dreams.

Where there is tentacles, beaks, bikers, and skulls there is an alien wonder and strange velvety familiarity. Regurgitating the links to childhood memories and make believe is merely the catalyst for propagating and producing worlds of mystery, urban mutations, and righteous nougat of the soul. Reaching into the inner depths of contemporary visual science while armed with paint cans, brushes, and warped genius this whimsical yet hard edged cartel has amassed the chimera of sub-pop underground culture. If you follow the white rabbit he will lead you right into the peculiar embrace of this eclectic exhibit.

Malice In Wonderland

+ Greenwood Collective

Artists Reception /Art Walk

July 9th 6-10pm

8537 Greenwood Ave Suite 1

Seattle,WA 98103

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I found it my duty to offer some really sweet custom ouija boards for those so inclined to converse with the spirit world, demons, past loved ones, and possibly the almighty itself. Made from hard woods with custom graphics and all  handmade with inks, stains, and finished treatments. Vintage or new look. Every detail down to the planchette feet. I will be posting more of these as my custom line goes into production. I’m currently taking commissions. If your interested hit me up.

Hobo Eaters graphics and ol school Parker Bros font elements.

Here is the second ouija board produced with all hand inks on hard fir. These boards are salvaged woods from over 50 years in age after cut. All boards are planed, hand sanded, and finished to perfection. All lettering/fonts, stains, aging, burning, and effects are fully customizable. Please contact me for pricing.

Goatbeard font with Hobo Eater character "Vapor Trails"

For commissions and purchase inquiries for ouija boards, prints, posters, paintings, illustrations, and photography please shoot me an email!

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