OPERATION:GIVE BACK…Thanksgiving for the Homeless

Here is your Opportunity to give back. Every year a local church (New Life Ministries Miami) does a Thanksgiving lunch/dinner for the less fortunate out in the area of Downtown. This year because of the response I got from my last post “To whom much is given, much is required” a lot of people hit me up wanting to be involved next time we did something like this so here is your opportunity. The whole TE familia will be out there along with other Miami artist who have confirmed already as well.  So what actually goes on out there? We have a trailer that is filled with all types of clothing that we give out, we set up a table with food and drinks to pass out and the best part is just spending time and talking with them. Its a great experience and to some even life changing because its very eye opening. You will see the condition they are living in and they have no family and no one that cares for them. Its amazing how we can for those couple of hours that we spend with them, make them forget about all there problems and put a smile on some of there faces and actually show them something they rarely get which is LOVE.  Everyone is invited to come out and help. If you want to get down and be a part of OPERATION: True Elements GIVE BACK send me a message and I will give you more info.

Where: NE 2Ave and 8st (Right by Camilus House)

Time: 3:00

Date: 11/22/09

What you should bring (but you do not have to bring anything): If you want to give out some clothes or shoes, pack them in a book bag or bag. Also if you have any blankets its really good for them now since it might get a little cooler outside in these times.  Also you can bring your cameras to document the event.

*Here are some pics from previous years.

SKETCH : BASH • DAR… STV WH FS KBT

 

 

MIAMI’S FINEST – 2010 Calendar

 

Fusing Miami’s notoriously beautiful women and the best graffiti artist the city has to offer, Miami’s Finest 2010″ manages to display “Graffiti Body Art” in a wat it has never been seen before. Bringing South Florida’s most creative styles to the masses year round. This calendar is the epitome of Miami’s urban culture and is sure to send shock waves amongst Miami’s art, Graffiti, Hipster and skater scenes alike. Featuring the works of artists such as Freek, Siner, Jel, June, Skupe, Junk, Elite, Mecs, Meer, Lack, Msix and Crome. Pick up your copy of the limited edition calendar, December 2009 or Pre-order by contacting us at INFO@MIAMIFINESTCALENDAR.COM.

Check them out here: http://www.miamisfinestcalendar.com/

 

Dope Sketch Thursday… TERMS BSK

This is one writer that we’ve been mad cool with since back in 96 rocking burners and chillen at hialeah penit.. What up Terms!

 

“To whom much is given, Much is expected”

So I had the chance a couple of weeks ago to go out to downtown and give back to the community. I think sometimes we tend to take life for granted and we forget everything that God has given us. There are thousands of families and people in our very own city that don’t have a roof over there head or food to eat. Regardless of how they got there I believe that we from time to time should try to help and give what we can. Ive been privileged enough to be able to visit children orphanages and been able to feed the homeless and its amazing to see that just by spending some time and giving some sandwiches how for that very moment all there problems seem to vanish and go away.  Its a great feeling and a sense of satisfaction when your able to help someone and bring a smile to someone who probably has nothing really to smile about. I know this really has nothing to do with graffiti culture, but it’s good to take some time out from time to time and give back. Now with the Holidays coming up put your self in there shoes for a moment…. How would you feel?

*Here are a couple of pictures from a few weeks ago at downtown giving out some shoes….

 

TE Dolphin Shirt

It was Cure’s Birthday this past weekend and since we get together every Sunday to watch the Dolphin games we decided to make him a Dolphin TE shirt. Check it out.

 

REVOK arrested in Melbourne

 

An American who graffitied Melbourne buildings and posted pictures of his work on his webpage has been handed a suspended jail sentence.

Jason Steven Williams, known by his tag Revok, promised on his Twitter page to “paint as much as I can” while in Melbourne.

During his two-week spree Williams tagged several inner Melbourne buildings, including St Vincent’s Hospital, the Melbourne Magistrates Court heard on Thursday.

He also sprayed a train and train overpasses.

Williams’ decision to post the graffiti on his website and Twitter page proved to be his downfall.

Police seized his camera, mobile phone and laptop when they arrested him at Melbourne Airport on Wednesday as he tried to go home to the United States.

He spent Wednesday night and much of Thursday in custody.

In court later on Thursday, Williams, 32, of Los Angeles, pleaded guilty to nine counts of criminal damage.

The court heard Williams came to Australia on October 13 to participate in a legal graffiti event that was cancelled because the promoter encountered financial troubles.

Following the cancellation he wrote: “F*** this shit. I am going to paint as much as I can and then get the f*** out of here.”

As he left the Melbourne Custody Centre, Williams said he was sorry for what he had done.

“I feel very remorseful, very remorseful,” he said.

Asked if he knew what he was doing was illegal he replied: “Shit happens, what are you going to do?”

“I just do what I do. I came here, I did some stuff, maybe I did some things I shouldn’t have done, I apologise,” he said.

Williams said it would not be wise for him to comment on whether he thought he had improved Melbourne.

Magistrate Ian von Einem was told Williams had no prior convictions.

Sentencing Williams, Mr von Einem said he had done a disservice to those pushing for greater acceptance of graffiti’s legitimacy.

The court was told Williams had legitimate exhibitions coming up in Los Angeles and Miami.

Mr von Einem sentenced Williams to nine months prison, wholly suspended for two years.

He also ordered Williams pay $15,340 in damages.

Leaving court, Williams joked that the currency exchange wasn’t good and he couldn’t have picked a worse time to have to pay a fine.

*Here are some flicks.. Enjoy!

 

ART BASEL MIAMI :Blue Print for Space:

“SKETCH THURSDAY” QUAKE TSC • MSG • 28

Here are a couple of sketches that the homie Quake sent in. The first 2 are Quake sketches and the last one is a sketch for a “NES” piece. 

 

 

Thanks to everyone who has sent in a sketch and if I haven’t put it up just keep checking back cause you might be next!

Send in your sketches to: theTEblog@yahoo.com and your sketch might be the next one featured.

SEEN & TKID Beef from the subway era…

 

 

Old beef coming back from the subway era…

TKID:
Yo my man cut the sh** with your bull sh**. I`m going to tell you something..I didn’t pay that incident any mind till that day we were painting together with cope in that school yard. I listen very carefully to what you said that day and your own words led me to believe what I felt in my gut for the longest.
You came looking for me to get into the yard not the other way around.PAL!!! so rethink that set up sh** and be forth coming and get honest with yourself.. I see your ego is bigger then you and you think I live in your world pal.. I will put something on u tube just for you pal. Dont forget its a small world and you and ass holes like you always get what they got coming to them. So make your fu**ing threats sell your books pal and then be the true lil self centerd piece of shit you are and suck my d***. You never did anything for me and you never got me to go to EUROPE and I want to thank you for the heads up you f***ing RAT MOTHER f***er. You think you got sh** on me…lol.. Duded all I can say is that you know and I know I never ratted on any one.. Can you say the same. If your so famous and untouchable and not a rat why did you make such a big deal..Hmmmm makes me wonder. Another thing apparently that high school you and your Boy Joe River ( Vandal Squad retired) went to.. does not teach reading comprehension..I wrote in my book that I believe in my gut that you set me up that day. but from your behavior I now know you did set me up. . So Pal listen to me and listen to me good. I let go of the ego a long time ago and I dont care what doors you open close or what ever.. do your worst pal . I come from nothing and know how to live with nothing and crumbs is what I`m use to. Just like every real artist. In the end my friend I will be part of history and my fame will live forever and you my friend will always be famous but a Rat!!! You went around bad mouthing me and tried to get others to deal with me..lol and that did not work. Now you send me a e-mail with numbers and figures and treats.Lol. I see that it sucks being a rat.. I know your conflict is not with me but with yourself.. It ok Rich I forgive you bro. But eventually you will have to deal with the all mighty and the truth will come out then..You f***ed over a lot of people in your life time and you will continue to do so. Oh and all the f***ed up sh** you did and the way you p**sied up at the tattoo shop will be in my new book.. Yea I got one too..lol including this letter..
TKID
PS. I will forward a copy of this letter to everyone Magazines galleries.That way they can see what a piece of sh** you really are I hope they print it and let the battle begin.. Pal I didn`t start this.. YOU DID !!! By being a f***ing Rat!!

In a message dated 9/25/2009 6:35:31 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, seen writes:

T-kid,

This will be the only time i will write you and say this, hopefully you
will take this serious if you intend to stay in the graffiti game.

You crossed the line and made accusations in your book about me being a
rat, we both know this is not true. Why you felt the need to say this is
beyond me, unless you are jelous of my stature in the graffiti world or
was it damage control and you felt you needed to dump it on someone else
before you were exposed of being the real rat. Well, we both know it was a
set up that night, and we both know the truth about who the rat is.

What i am getting at is you had a book made with only 4 or 5,OOO copies
made at the most,,,,and i am sure way less than half have been sold at
this time. My book will be going into print within the next 6 months and
will be released sept,2010 the first printing of my book will be 50,000
copies, and at this time over 25,000 copies are already pre sold.

Unless i receive a public aplogie from you on U-tube i will print this
story in detail of that night in the 4 yard and accuss you of being the
rat that night along with other further dirt i found about you in the
past.

I beleive this is what is called an eye for an eye.

remember one thing i dident start this you did, and im willing to go the
whole mile. In the past i only helped you get through the doors to eroupe,
but, i see you forgot about that,,,,just remember im in europe now and i
have much pull in the countries i wish to work in, i could have the most
important doors closed in your face here leaving you only crumbs in a shit
hole show if i need to, and i will if i have too. For sure youll never
have anything of importance happening for you in paris. thats a givin,
thats for the agravation you’ve giving me in the past. although there is
the rest of the world.

I will not reply to this letter, but if i dont hear back and get my
apologie i will print the story in my book that we all know will never
go out of print. because i am the most famous grattiti writer in the
world.

SEEN