Art Is... Jacop Patterson Customs: God Of War Dunks

If I'm right, Jacop completed these dunks as a custom creation not too long ago. I love the chain laces, and the detail is just ill...

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Art Is... Street Photography Tips

Another video curtesy of JacobPattersonArt.

Jacob along with friend and street photographer Eric Kim give there commentary on what this art style means to them as well as some helpful advice. It's very evident that these two guys have a passion for this. Some interesting perspectives and angles are showcased here. A very nice video, especially if your an art head like me. 

Enjoy.

Below, from Erik Kim's post: 11 Inspirational Examples of Shadow Street Photography
my two favorites:

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Custom Nike Allegro & Livid Lows! How to Get Into the Customs Game - Jacob Patterson

Yet again, another insightful video from one of my favorites on Youtube: Jacob Patterson. If it's not obvious enough, this man is heavy into the custom shoe game. As of now, and from what I know, he resides in good ol' Los Angeles, CA and is willing to take on just about any challenge.

The title of this post is pretty self explanatory, but I figure I can go somewhat more in depth on what he's talking about. Basically, entering into the customs field is a trial and error sort of thing. You figure out what works and what doesn't. A key piece of advice that he lends and that I find very logical, is to already have in mind the design you want to lay down. Another bit of guidance he provides is that you may not make a sure fire living from doing this, but it's what you do with the opportunity's that it may afford.

So without further adieu...

Jacob Patterson YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/JacobPattersonArt  

Jacob Patterson Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/PattersonArt 

Jake Ferrato@JBFCustoms Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/JBFCustoms 

JBF Costoms: http://jbfcustoms.com/ 

From JP Art's OTHER channel: Graffiti: Art or Vandalism?

*Note, how I came upon this topic in the first place was due to my YouTube browsing, again. I'm subscribed to both JP Art's OTHER channel and his original Patterson Art. He posted a video of his response to this question from a girl building a documentary. Some may consider it lengthy, but it's very interesting and draws you in if you really pay attention.

From Merriam Webster:

vandalism - willful or malicious destruction or defacement of public or private property 

art - (4a definition) the conscious use of skill and creative imagination especially in the production of aesthetic objects; also : works so produced

Graffiti: Art or Vandalism?

I feel that the majority of you will agree with me in that this is a commonly proposed question amongst art goers and those who see this form of expression as unnecessary and destructive. Personally, I love graffiti though I'm not too good. I'm trying to hone my skills in that regard, but that's for another day. In this video, Jacob makes tons of valid points. One that stood out to me the most is where he mentions the right for the owner or owners of that property or object to enforce their right not to have it tagged or marked with whatever image or distorted lettering that person so chooses. Another logical point he brought to the forefront was that graffiti is at most times solely considered art or vandalism when more often than not it is both.

So if this artful skill is displayed in what is considered or seen to be an inappropriate place then it's not art? If it is the same form of expression displayed in an appropriate area then it is art? Again a very debatable question that will no doubt remain a hot topic and will generate an in depth discussion whenever it arises.

What are your thoughts? Let me know what you think about it.