A few of us here live in Los Angeles area, and make the commute to Santa Ana every day.  When we can, a few of us carpool together, so we can take advantage of the carpool lane. If we're lucky, it's about a 45 minute ride, but depending on traffic you're looking at any where from 45 minutes to an hour 15 min drive.  On our drive we see a lot of random odd things on the freeway, but this one takes the cake for the week.

I didn't even know you could tow a helicopter.

- SWITCHâ„¢

A week in Vegas isn't good for anybody. We're back from that mess of a town and back to the business at hand. More later but first check out this interview CBS did on Shep. I like this video because if you pay attention you get an idea of how he works. Notice the rubylith (that red stuff he's cutting). Old school!

- PUBES

Afternoon everyone, we just returned from the MAGIC trade show in Las Vegas, and it was a little different to say the least.  Here are a few flix from sin city.

Our head designers Mike T, and Erin.  These two make it happen.

breakfast of champions...

showing off my new whip...

Mike T, and REBEL8's Joshy catching up...

Nick doing his blue steel impersonation...

hmmm interesting...

watch out for these creeps, Roams and JP (DIGITAL GRAVEL)...

by the way, Jon loves you...

- SWITCHâ„¢

Shepard alongside B+, have created a special J. Dilla print based on B+'s 2003 Jaylib photograph. The 400 prints (18 in x 24 in) will release at obeygiant.com on February 20th for $55 USD, and 50 prints will be sold at the Timeless event "Suite for Ma Dukes" on Sunday Feb. 22.  Like the rest of Shep's prints this will sell out fast, so don't sleep.

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We are proud to present the OBEY Clothing Spring 2009 collection is now available in stores, and in our Online Store.  This season's collection features an array of cut & sewn pieces  from basics and streetwear staples to more fashion forward styles such as cuffed coated poplin shorts, mini collar wovens, waxed cotton jackets, and more.  Scooped neck knits and a variety of t-shirt styles fill in the rest of the line to offer a little something for everyone.

This season's collection also includes a very special collaboration with photojournalist Martha Cooper.  The collaboration features various shots Cooper took of kids playing in the streets in the lower east side of New York during the 1970s. In addition, Shepard Fairey has illustrated one of Martha's photos which is also offered in the collection.

Check out our Online Store for these pieces along with the rest of the collection, and don't forget we're still offering free ground shipping on all orders over $50 with promo code: FREESHIP.

- SWITCHâ„¢

I just got back from my winter holiday in Raleigh, North Carolina, my home sweet home.  My first night, at 3am, I went to the Waffle House. I just recently learned that the Waffle House chain stretches all the way out to California, but it will always feel southern to me.  If you've never been, please stop next road trip.

They are known for the plethora of toppings they will unload onto your hash browns.  "All the Way" scares me a little bit.  I prefer the grits and the BLT, add pickles.

I could go on and on about all of the deliciousness in North Carolina.  Chicken and biscuits!  Barbecue!  Sweet Tea!  Cheap beer!  But the best is my daily Cup of Joe.  Espresso, coffee, ice, sugar, milk.  Heaven.

I got my first job when I was sixteen at an independent record store called Schoolkids Records.  They are still around, one of the only good record stores left in NC/the world.  I spent a good portion of my holiday helping them move to a new space and then I made it look pretty.

One of my new favorite dudes: Brad from Megafaun/Rosebuds/etc.  If you are ever in Raleigh, go to Schoolkids and see Brad and Ric and the dudes. They will show you some good records to buy and will make you feel good about life because they are just that awesome.

Schoolkids features the artwork of Brian Walsby.  I remember loving his stuff when I was younger.  How could I forget??  Brian has drawn his way into tons of zines, does cover art, cartoons, caricatures and other random awesome stuff.  Also he has played drums in lots of good bands and is a super nice dude.

Find more Walsby HERE!

Hey guys, today the SUPPLY AND DEMAND Exhibition opened in Boston.  A few of the guys have made the long journy east, and have sent over a sneak preview of what you can look forward to at tonights event.  The SUPPLY AND DEMAND, and runs through Aug. 16 at the Institute of Contemporary Art, 100 Northern Ave., Boston. For more information, call (617) 478-3100 or visit www.ica.org.

-SWITCHâ„¢

The other day Shepard was featured on the Charlie Rose Show talking on his involvement with the Barack Obama campaign. He also talks about his history of street art.  Peep the vid for yourself.

Hot off the interweb, a new editorial from Supertouch regarding some critiques of Shepard's work. Mostly addresses an '07 article by Mark Vallen. Take is for what it is kidz. It's a bit of a long one so get the reading glasses out.

SUPERTOUCH ARTICLE

Also, Studio Number One has an 09 Calendar out now available on the Subliminal Projects site HERE

Check some of the pretty images from the talents of SNO.

-PUBES