WCW: Robin Eisenberg

I feel like 90% of my favorites artists are based out of California, I feel like I need to venture out there at some point of my life.
Robin Eisenberg, an artist and designer based out of California, who creates digital art and designs things like patches, pins, hats, key chains, prints and postcards!! I have this recent obsession with pins, and I need every single one from Robin's shop. 

What I love most about Robin Eisenberg's work in general is obviously the bright colors, and bold lines, and how her character girls all look so different! She makes sure to highlight all body types, because all bodies are great bodies! She's heavily inspired by feminism, badass women, space, fashion, sex, the occult, makeovers, "and other rad things!" 

Robin Eisenberg Website: http://robineisenberg.com/
Follow Robin Eisenberg on Instagram: @RobinEisenberg
Shop Robin Eisenberg PRINTS: https://society6.com/robineisenberg/prints
Follow Robin Eisenberg on Tumblr: robineisenberg.tumblr.com 

Check out the video below, featuring Robin Eisenberg, and a couple more of my favorites, Sara M. Lyons (wildly known for her "Whatever Forever" piece that is so widely spread on the internet!) , and another one of my favorites, Natasha Lillipore (who I actually have a tattoo of one of her drawings!)

Hologram Hair!

Hologram prints, fabrics and textures have been my obsession since about two summers ago when hologram came back in style, and hologram came back stronger than ever. It was on backpacks, purses, makeup bags (which I have,) skirts, dresses, accessories, YOU NAME IT it probably comes in hologram! There's just something very 90's about it, and since fashion and style is being recycled heavily from the 90's right now, it's understandable why hologram took over when it did. ONLY RECENTLY have I seen THIS trend taking over. With all the hype about silver, white, lavender and pastel hair has become to popular, it really was only a matter of time until someone made hologram hair happen!

Really the first time I've ever seen this actually done, was by Guy Tang, the HAIR ARTIST of our time. He is really so sooo so talented, and he really is a master of his craft.  Watch the video below of how Guy Tang achieves this fabulous hair look! Definitely not to do something on your own at home, because it very well could go completely awry!

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MEL

Rose Ellen Swenson Art!

Rose Ellen Swenson's work is best described as portraying women as ethereal sensual dark goddesses that are entrancing to say the least. The way her pieces translate beauty, in a bold and powerful way, is absolutely effortless with the way she paints these beautiful models whose stares you can just get lost in. I feel like each of the girls she paints are something like Sirens, who lure you in with their beauty, but then eat your head off basically. I love that she paints her women looking so beautiful but not society's typical, standard, vanilla version of beauty. Her use of textures and mixing shapes that would normally seem like they would clash like geometric shapes and florals, seem so fluid and give the art a fantasy feel.

PORTRAITS & ILLUSTRATIONS
http://roseellenswenson.com
http://instagram.com/roseellenswenson
http://roseellenswenson.bigcartel.com/

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MEL

Colin Christian

Colin Christian is a sculptor of the twisted and creepy, with his work shown in art galleries and museums all over the world, and his distinctive style of work of taking human anatomy, and turning it over on it's head, by making it non human, creepy, and something out a child's nightmare, when you see Colin Christian's work, you'll instantly know he's the artist behind it. Colin and his wife Sas started a small business of making and selling latex rubber costumes for fetish stores around the world, and have been featured in Penthouse and Two Skin magazine!

Taking his knowledge of clothing manufacturing, and combining that with his love for movie special fx makeup, Colin began to produce fiberglass figures and sculptures, which has brought him to where he is today! At this point in his career, he has worked with so many big names, and is exhibited all over the world, including exhibitions in London, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Rome, New York, Tokyo, and you can usually find some of his work at the ever so popular art fair Art Basel in Miami, Florida! He was even commisioned by Kanye West to produce artwork for his "Glow in the Dark" tour, back in 2009 (shown below!)

I first saw Colin Christian's work on Tumblr a few months back I believe, but couldn't find any kind of source for who the artist was, so for awhile I just sat with this image of teeth pushing out of flesh, on a face... I then found him on Instagram not too long ago, and just spend so long just scrolling through his feed, and was so hypnotized at the work he produces. 

Follow Colin Christian on Instagram: @ColinChristian

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MELANIE

"Dancing with Lights All Through The Night"

I feel like I could walk on stars in these babies.

So, as well ALL know, festival season is upon us! Honestly, how could you not know when all you see on your feeds everywhere is #COACHELLA2K15. I myself don't have any plans to go to any festivals, because nothing exciting happens where I live, but I can dream, right?

Every time I wear LED Light Up Sneakers, I have these nostalgic flashbacks to my childhood years wearing light up flashy shoes, jumping and stomping around everywhere to show off my cool kicks! Who knew, as an almost 20 year old, I'd be doing the exact same thing! Shameless... All I want to do in these shoes, is dance around to 90's music, and run around for hours in the night!

The first shoes I'd seen that were like these, were the ASHISH Light-Up Platforms (shown above) back in February of 2014 for TopShop! But as you may know, ASHISH/Topshop can be a bit pricey, and I'm all about finding a better deal if I can!

I'm a big follower of TiltedSole, and they recently got these babies from Starry Eyed by BESTFIT! The very simple silhouette of the shoe, and the contrast of the light up soles, are the perfect blend of minimal, and flashy! They're extremely wearable, comfortable, and of course, flashy!

These shoes are available in high top, low top, slip-on, and a variety of colors! The way they work, is there's a button on the inner side of the shoe, so you can just click the sides of your feet together, and launch into galaxy shoe heaven! Your LED color options are RED, GREEN, BLUE, YELLOW, TEAL, PURPLE, and WHITE! Everyone asks if they run on battery, but they are actually come with a USB charger than you can just plug in, and let charge for 1-1.5 hours for a full charge, that should last a total of 4-5 straight of light-up dance party greatness! 

I know everyone NEEDS a pair of these shoes for this Spring/Summer, because I already know these babes are going to be my go to shoe for every night out! Expect to see them a TON if you follow me on Instagram! 

Use code: MELREY15 for 15% off of your purchase at TiltedSole

MEL XO

Uerige _ Doppel Sticke altbier

According to this German dick I encountered a few days ago, this isn't an altbier. I rolled my eyes like a turd but really, it's more of an imperial altbier. With a higher abv at 8.5%, it's compared more to a barley wine style. It has a nice medium body and sticky. Definitely a sipper. Spicy notes, dark fruits. A little sweet and a little boozy. Overall it's a great German beer, even if it's not technically true to the style it presents itself as. That flip top lid bottle is awesome too. I'm looking at you, home brewers. Cheers!

My score: 93

Rate Beer: 98

Beer Advocate: 92

Sierra Nevada - Bigfoot Barley Wine Ale

It's not wine, ya dingus. It's beer. You haven't been paying attention. Nicely hopped, nicely malted and certainly a bold, boozy-sweetness. This multi-gold medal winner weighs in at a hefty 9.6% and you can taste it too. Shit warms the blood. Sick of shoveling already? Here's your reward. Don't live in areas that get snow? May you choke on this heavenly nectar. Centennial, Cascade & Chinook are pumped into this bitter beast matched with tons of 2 row barley and english caramel malts. It's just a big beer, okay? Hey, get drunk real fast thanks to my this thing here. Basically, you're welcome and go drink this beer already. Cheers!

BONUS!! Watch it ferment!

My Score: 93

Beer Advocate: 93

Rate Beer: 99

4Q

Max Schaaf runs 4q conditioning out of oakland california. Max is a pro skate boarder, gnarly painter, and excellent bike builder. This dude has built so many killer bikes but the blue knuckle above is one of my favorites, my other is the black 4q knuckle with the twisted pipes. The best thing about Max's bikes is that they get ridden! He's made multiple trips across the country on his bikes. Go check out 4q you won't be disappointed. 

Don't be a square, Jammerz

Double Diamond

Tom Fugle Is one of the most bad ass guys to live this chopper life. Tom has been building and riding choppers for the last 50 years and at 72 he still rides rigid bikes. His latest creation is the Double diamond that he built for born free 6. This panhead is other worldly from the engine to the frame to the iridescent multi spectral paint Tom created. At born free 6 the Double Diamond won its self and Tom a trip to the moon eyes show in Japan. a well deserved honor for one of the pioneers of custom Harleys and choppers in general. Just so you know what this guys all about ill leave you with this quote "I love to build and ride choppers, as it is an expression of my art. I guess that's because I've always been artistic. I feel that those who ride stock bikes must be autistic. So what I'm trying to say is; "Ride choppers or fuck off!" 

Music Mondays interview with Jeremy and Tony of Sycamour!

Recently the Boys from Sycamour Stopped by hq for a quick interview to talk about their recent signing to Hopeless Records and to fill us in on their recent music video! Make sure you you guys head over to TheHeartwood.com  for all things Sycamour!

W A R P E D / T O U R / I S / C O M I N G !

ITS THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN! The time when we get burned, bruised and dehydrated for a day out in the hot scorching black top! Why do we do it? For a chance to party and watch a ton of our favorite bands give it all in one solid day of music. So make sure you pre hydrate and plan your day out right. Because for one day, thousands of us become family and celebrate not just any life, but the life we want to live. So come one and come all and check out unforgettable performances from our brothers in ....

Make sure you guys make it out to see these bands from our staff pics!

AUGUST BURNS RED                        LET LIVE                        BLACK DAHLIA MURDER 

OH SLEEPER                                   ARCHITECTS                      THE AMITY AFFLICTION 

STICK TO YOUR GUNS                     VOLUMES                      WHILE SHE SLEEPS 

UPON A BURNING BODY                   BMTH                            LIKE MOTHS TO A FLAME

OH DONT FORGET to creep  Substream Music  Magazine and check out a special Vile Discount Code found in the magazine! Hope to see you guys there! -VC

FlNT EASTWOOD-ANDREW W K: PARTY CHALLENGE!!!

HEY! The Flint Eastwood cats NEED OUR HELP!

The Video above is Flint Eastwoods CHALLENGE to ANDREW W K to come PARTY HARD at their set at  BLED FEST on the 25th of this month! Andrew W K and Flint Eastwood are both playing the same stage and are both about POSITIVE PARTYING!

S do some Kool Kids a favor and rock out in this manner! DO IT!

- 1 INTERNET POST A DAY FOR 7 DAYS FEATURING:

- #BLEDFESTCHALLENGE,

-A TAG FOR ANDREW, @andrewwk

-A TAG FOR FLINT EASTWOOD, @flinteastwood

-THE VIDEO LINK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGW5hPHQ4io&feature=youtu.be