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Moan-a-Lisa

Nick Beery — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 23:09:57 +0000

In the tradition of undead work I’ve been cranking out these past few months it was inevitable that somewhere along the line I’d infiltrate the finer art of the Italian Renaissance legends. What better classic beauty to cover with decayed flesh than the timeless Mona Lisa of Leonardo daVinci. Twisting the otherwise lively effect of daVinci’s use of sfumato into the austere clear-cut inked line work is my favorite juxtaposition and cruelty of re stylization for the best of screen printing effects. The fact that the original work has survived for more than 500 years screams “time for a zombie makeover” in my book of revelled fine art iconography. Seeing as how the painting has undergone the most extensive cleaning, revarnishing, and recorded number of touch-ups ever in the history of restoration to prolong this gender-ambiguous model I find a comfort in irony to destroy the established elegance and refine her attraction in an otherwise more contemporary fashion. I can hear her moaning “Brains!”

Moan-a-Lisa ©Nick Beery

If you’d like to see Moan-a-Lisa for sale on tees please hit the link below to cast your vote at Threadless in the Horror III. She’d make the perfect addition to any zombie collector, dark art lover, or simply an evil tee for the next Halloween!

Rise In Unity

Nick Beery — Tue, 17 May 2011 01:10:45 +0000

In collaboration with several artists from the Goodjoe team I had the honor of creating a koi fish design for our Rise In Unity tees. Each of the participating artists created a koi, inspired from The Koi Legend, as a positive thought to send toward the people affected by the March 11 2011 tsunami. For this round of fundraising, 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Rise Again Japan, a Bay Area organization which is helping to provide aid for those trying to survive this tragic event. Our goal is to raise another $1000 in our continued support for the people of Japan. If you’d like to contribute to a great cause and receive an epic tee to represent, please head over to Goodjoe and pick up Rise In Unity.

Rise In Unity | GoodJoe

Here is the original full graphic for your downloading pleasure!

Ruthless Ink

Nick Beery — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 03:23:51 +0000

Here is the design Flight I did a while back for Pacific Northwest based apparel company Ruthless Ink. The design coalesces an urban landscape with nature-inspired accents. The city scape was produced from photos I took in Chicago. Hence the large spiring towers on top of the skyscraper via downtown Chi-town. Silhouettes of birds rise from the buildings to positive fills bursting out into the sky. Hidden as a structure amongst the cities geometric fortress sits an old school boom box giving a little street flare to the design. Graphics that depict the juxtaposition of nature and metropolitan lifestyles seamlessly together always make for great marketing on many levels.

Silhouettes of birds rise from the buildings to positive fills bursting out into the sky. They flutter up to the large eagle which delicately caresses the side of the left breast on the women’s garments.

In Flight Black

When Ruthless Ink took the design to production they removed the lettering, thus making this tee not speak so much branding but beauty in an art-inspired graphic tee. The two color print ended up on women’s sheer black and gray short sleeve cap tees with distressed edges on the neck, sleeves, and hemline. The company had bought several designs which are to be released in upcoming seasonal lines.

In Flight Slate

These tees look stylish on the body and off! Check back for updates with the Ruthless Ink crew soon!

Flight on Slate | Black | White

The Skinny

Nick Beery — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 18:41:11 +0000

I’ve been working with Skinny Buddha and The NOC crew since the giddyup. It’s a solid bond and we keep one another energized like pink bunnies with drums each and every step of the way. Building an ark to carry our precious treasures and potions of intoxicating creations we set out across the nation spreading the word of sages and leaving a trail of masses screaming for more. As collaborators in a saucy day and age such as this it is rewarding providing platforms to endorse those who strive passionately with their spirited appetites and create a means of structure to grow together. Is a reciprocated, viciously beautiful cycle of power we pass back and forth so when the lacy gems of brilliance come to fruition the bounty is shared and we dine like blazing lions fresh on the kill. For we are always hungry…

Here’s the latest blast on the NOC apparel designed by the Beery. Love touch action tees blessed with the iconic NOC logo. This time around I switched up the classic logo branding the beer bottle of the C and swapped in a spilling oil drum paying homage to the South Atlantic and the BP bullshit. We love our coasts. That’s where we enjoy our fun in the sun carnage. Seriously it is an incredible force working with solid talent. Expect another explosive year…Beery Method + Skinny Buddha = 2011!

Nicki Zwiesler for Skinny Buddha

Classic NOC logo illlustrates the groups fresh flavors through letter elements. The “N” – Joint and hand sort of implying the bird though not literally. The “O” – an eye peering out surrounded by teeth: the old there is more to the inner sense and style that will hit you when the lyrical mouth lets loose and the snake eating itself (ouroboros): The Ouroboros represents self reflexivity or cyclicality, especially in the sense of something constantly re-creating itself, the eternal return of K Sos and The NOC The “C” – The lyricists best friend the pencil. A tipped bottle of booze “pour out a little liquor”! and the wave: giving homage to Florida roots.

The NOC classic

The NOC Oil Logo boasts the same classic graphics except for changing up the top element of the C. We agreed that an oil drum and monochromatic color scheme would enhance the logo for the Southern crowd. After playing with some color ways we had a vivid velvet purple and royal blue that really made the printing pop off the black garments. Below is the muted ‘oil’ color way.

NOC Oil Logo

Another stunning model, Meredith Brooke, sporting the royal blue NOC tee. Check out www.skinnybuddha.com for the freshest gear, hot tracks, and more killer artwork by Beery Method.

Meredith Brooke sports The NOC tank for Skinny Buddha

Locksmithsonian | Collaborative World

Nick Beery — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:33:05 +0000

Working as a commercial designer for new brands is always exciting. Being a part of a great community of people who strive to make the world a better place through visual art, smart products, and supporting the local economy is definitely a highly satisfying job. As an ongoing collaborator and artist for So Cal’s Collaborative World I am able to fully enjoy every aspect. This new ‘giving’ company is on the rise by making positively progressive efforts in actively amplifying the efforts of individuals and organizations who are striving to make a loving impact on the world. http://www.thecwmovement.com/

Locksmithsonian CW

My design entitled Locksmithsonian is now available through the CW online store. Featured as CW’s Artist Signature Piece – This dapper chap is exactly the kind of person -CW- hopes to inspire. He holds the keys to his own potential, his dreams, his passions and his future. Once he finds the right key to unlock his imagination, he will be an unstoppable force for good in the world.

Collaborative World is a GIVING company that gives 50% of the profits from all our apparel sales to partners already making a loving impact in the world.
We exist to Amplify their efforts. Our Mission is to actively pursue new and more extraordinary ways to give, while encouraging others to do the same.
Giving is the brand, the product is the campaign.

The -CW- Mission:

to actively pursue new and more extraordinary ways to give while encouraging others to do the same

The -CW- Vision:

to amplify the efforts of individuals and organizations already striving to make a loving impact in the world

The -CW- Values:

1 :: TAKE CARE :: we value extraordinary giving outside of everyday filters

2 :: FEARLESSNESS :: we value a fearless approach to new ideas and concepts

3 :: ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS :: we value giving everyone the opportunity to join, be, and share the movement

4 :: THE 50/50 RULE :: we value that at least half of what comes into -CW- ultimately ends up leaving -CW-

Some fantastic shots of the Locksmithsonian tee from the Collaborative World launch party hosted at Hurley Headquarters in Costa Mesa CA. Special thanks to photographers Marvin Malzahn and Alex Pavone for some great photos. Please check out http://collaborativeworld.bigcartel.com/ for new fashion this 2011 season!

Collaborative World Launch Party Hurley Headquarters Costa Mesa CA

Here are some happy ladies with the CW branded Locksmithsonian!

These girls were stoked to get Locksmithsonian!

Octo Jacket

Nick Beery — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 22:34:50 +0000

After getting a lot of love from people on the cephalopod design Octo Coal I decided to start doing some custom stenciled clothing. The latest in the batch of Beery customs is this rain slick-titanium button-up parka from UK brand REPORTER. Shed the dankness like an asphalt seal with this fashionably fresh jacket. It is perfect for sliding over any type of clothing whether slipping over some heavy gear on the slopes or sleekly sporting it in a light spring storm. Custom aerosol Octo in red velvet/orange on the back. FUQD label above front pocket. This one and only jacket comes in a roomy size medium. If you need some fresh gear for the rainy days I got what you need. Extremely reasonably priced, so if your interested drop me a note!

Octo Back of Jacket

Design pops off the gun metal jacket!

Octo Design Red Velvet/Fire Orange

FUQD front of Jacket

Label and drip pocket.

Gurude Tee

Nick Beery — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 19:22:06 +0000

Working with the DELI crew is always like a family reunion. These guys do it right when it comes to sporting the latest fly fashion. If your fortunate enough to be part of the fam they rep you right by bringing the best artwork from the NW stable of artists in the DELI Art Signature tees. Upon putting together the Legion of Doom show I’ve teamed up to offer my feathery hobo-eater character GURUDE. This eater was inspired by father time, ferrets, chicken suits, tar & feathers, and explicit street vagrants. Awesome 4 color print on super soft black tee with artist signature hand tags makes this rude guru dude pop right off the street. The bottom of his foot reads “SEATTLE 4 LIFE”. Head down to DELI Seattle or check their online shop to pick up a guys or girls tee. Fresh from the DELI…straight from Beery!

Gurude DELI Artist Signature Tee

Beery • Gurude Tee Black

New Custom Sneaks!

Nick Beery — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 23:20:10 +0000

Here is the 2nd pair of Hobo-Eaters sneakers I’ve had the pleasure of customizing. The first pair came out dope, but this pair came out barking at the heals! A little 18kt gold linework on a supple leather canvas says “luxury baby”. Thick and thin design elements really dice up these classic Pumas. This is highly addicting…there will be many more to come. This pair is going on the feet of one cold homie…enjoy AA! If you want a fresh pair of designer kicks hit me up!

Hobo-Eater Sneaks

Urban Undead

Nick Beery — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 07:14:40 +0000

It’s been a long time coming…but it’s all gonna pop off this week. That’s right, put on your desensitized eyes and get ready for the best beginning to any Halloween/horror month you ever knew. I’m raising the dead and bringing them to San Francisco right smack down in the center of the Haight district to boogie with the dark masses on Friday October 1st. All the righteous creatures will be getting served real proper like at D-Structure where we are bringing the freshest gear from the wicked land of DEFIANT!

This is a dually killer occasion as it marks the SF launch of Defiant wear in the Bay! So you may remember that zombie rapper series I put out a bit ago?…well now they are available on our finest tees and will be for sale at the show. 3 of the living dead rappers Zombeazy, Zombiggie, and 2Dead are available now through the store and online. I also printed up a limited edition of hand silk screened posters just for the show which will be for sale. We will also be giving away limited ed silk screened bandanas and prints. Not only will Defiant be giving away a ton of swag, D-Structure is giving away grab bags, vinyl toys, free wine to the first 100 guests and more! Come for the gifts and stay for the art!

Seriously though there is more. One of the main features of the show are my beloved Pulp Street characters. I spent quite some time getting those giant parade-style muppet heads just right and now it is time for the public to enjoy them at their worst. Come out and get your photos with the duo and upload them to www.defiantwear.com for a chance to win some tees! Come have a mobile mixer with Bert (Jules) or a glass of wine with Ernie (Vincent). These hit men are just for the party…sorry you can’t rent them!

There will also be an after party and an after, after party…

So COME OUT to URBAN UNDEAD and join myself, my hobo-eaters and zombies, DEFIANT, some bloody muppets, and D-Structure for the fall art/horror/fashion partay of 2010!

Urban Undead

Hot off the presses…a lil preview of the DEFIANT zombie rapper tees…teaser…

Zombie Rapper Tees • DEFIANT 2010

Pre-opening photos of my installation and window displays:

Lycosa Master Installation Mural • Urban Undead • 2010

Bravern Fall Fashion Event

Nick Beery — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 23:35:33 +0000

I had a blast working my booth over at The Bravern in Bellevue this past weekend. The event “Fall for Fashion” at The Bravern was a smattering of visual artists, fashionistas, media, and those who prefer champagne as the beverage of choice. I showed out with a ton of prints, my own limited apparel line, and customized tees and tote bags for the masses. I ended up doing a ton of stencils for the custom tee shirts. A percentage of the sales went to the Sunflower Children charity. It was a really great event and an even better cause to perform for. Fellow street artists Solace and Weirdo were there to bring the flavor as well.

A special thanks to Ian, Kat, Kristie, Hope, the Sunflower Children, and the entire Bravern crew for all your assistance. Oh, and thank you sun for showing up as well!

For more on the event: http://www.thebravern.com/fall/

Here are some of the custom color stencil tees and bags:

Octo tees...the most popular of all my designs offered at The Bravern

close up of some octo stencil action!

Chic design was second most popular...the ladies particularly enjoy!

the red and black made her lucious!

Chic on a canvas bag...I think so!

damn that wrinkle!...ah well...adds character.

Firebird, phoenix, thunderbird...ahem...it rises from the ash..and yes slightly skewed on this tee!