illy L.

The Biggg Times!!!

2008-08-16T21:41:00.000-07:00

Held the first Wednesday of the month at Via Matta, the event known as F.A.M.E. (Fashion, Art, Music, Enoteca) debuted a new, all-female art series called “Paint Pens in Purses” last week. Organizer Shayna Yasuhara (better known to some as painter and illustrator Shayna Shenanigans) brought together works by Nineta, Lichiban, Morgan Thomas, Heather McGrath, Illy L., and, of course, Shenanigans. There was unique couture, in the form of hand-painted shoes, from Kim Harris’s Allston fashion emporium LAB. DJ Miss Thing supplied cool tunes, spinning a mix that included Cure pop and James Brown funk, while Via Matta served up blackberry sage gimlets, arancini, and pizza. Veteran scenester Peter Wolf stopped by, too.
— Linda Laban, Globe Correspondent
Boston Globe

The AfterMath!

2008-08-10T19:31:00.000-07:00

After an amazing turn out for the PAINT PENS IN PURSES art show on this past Wednesday the 4th @ the via matta...Here are a few photos to give you a peak at what you missed out on. (thanks to the ladies of AlwaysOnTheGrind for the photos)

(Below: Shayna & I )

(Below: My Work )

(Below: Kim Harris)

(below: Shayna Shenanigans)

(Below: Dj Ms. Thang)

Latest...

2008-07-16T03:12:00.000-07:00

My 1st Munny:

"Ei."

...

SOLD!!!

"Optiakl Drip" (above)

Steady on the Grind...

2008-07-16T02:32:00.000-07:00

- It's been a long while since my last posting but things have progressed Im in my world of creation...

Next featured showing...

Over the next few months i will be exploring as well as developing art based on

"Boss A$s Bitches"...

if you take to offense than ehhh gosh darn it this a)

just may not be the art work you would want, b) means finish reading before you pass judgement, or c) Stop with the "bitch ass-ness"

and step your BOSS-NE$S up Lady jane hehe... but viewers must remember it's not a

bout the viewer its about the art/artist, also it takes great craftsmanship as well as content to create great work.

while observing women of all

kinds those who obtained the utmost

confidence are the females who made the

largest impact... get ready for the ...

Boom! hehe

My Latest work

2008-03-24T06:22:00.000-07:00

1st time around.

2008-03-24T05:12:00.000-07:00

As was recently given the opportunity to participate in my first serious art show, HRO (Mr. Heatrock) gave me my first chance... and what an experience it was. Also thank you Mayan

for some of the photos featured in the post.

The event was the 777 traveling art gallery, it took place at Technical Skate shop located on Newbury St. in Boston, Ma. The event was pure success and a full house from begin to end. The support and feed back was amazing and something i will continue to love.

Here is a recap of the art.

A look in to the Eyes of the silent.

2008-02-11T12:25:00.000-08:00

Once obtaining an interest in the women of the east, the "middle east" that is I began to explore the Basic beauty of the exposure of the windows to ones soul... the eyes.

Although this painting is incomplete it is soon to be completed with symbolic arabic text.

Welcome to the College Life!

2008-02-08T07:17:00.000-08:00

Thank you to Babson College for allowing me to particepate in their Black history month forum.

PINK...Semi annual sale.

2008-01-13T20:53:00.000-08:00

After stopping at Vickie's last week i couldn't help but reflect on the conversation i had with the girls about the greatest creation....boy shorts. Ladies all know what I'm talking about. just keep it real "Low.Key"

....Memory

2008-01-13T20:41:00.000-08:00

On 12.27.07

Wonderful female was lost, her pride, spirit, joy, and presence
are all things to be missed. In honor of her i created my
first memorial piece with a thought that i feel many should read.

R.I.P
Tasheika Davis

...UGLY

2008-01-13T20:10:00.000-08:00

I would like to post a special thanks to Elton of www.prettyuglyonline.com
for doing a piece on me and my art work, it sure means alot and is very much appreciated.

thanks a Bunch!!!

illy.

And it begins....

2008-01-01T15:42:00.000-08:00

In with the new year comes new art, after spending most of 1-1-08 in a book store...I have a few words for thougt...wich ultimately means there will be new painting before you know it... stay tuned.

Bless.

illy L.

'sins,

2007-12-05T22:38:00.001-08:00

Here is a piece i just completed on the Seven Deadly Sins.

Pt. II

2007-11-16T18:46:00.000-08:00

Here is the second piece to the Series of Nine,
inspired by American Gangsters
.
"Dress The Part."

...The Old World

2007-11-11T15:27:00.001-08:00

After seeing the film "American Gangster" my mind was on over load, moving so fast i created a Nine painting series before I had even stepped out of the theater. Once getting in the right mind set I was fortunate enough to have continious motivation with the help of S.Carter (Jay-Z) and his new album "American Gangster."As of today Nov.11.07 ONE painting has been completed.

All in the Mouth!

2007-11-01T11:12:00.000-07:00

Here is some new stuff not too much just a widdle bit!

PRESIDENTE.

2007-11-01T10:53:00.001-07:00

While dily dalying around the halls of mass art i stumbled apon a creative piece of work, I felt it was appropriate after tuning into and hour long presidential special about them this past week.

NOTHING BUT....

2007-10-25T21:24:00.000-07:00

So I just watched the New NIKE movie entitled... "Nothing but the truth" and sorry to say it had nothing to do with any truth, there was some damn good skating in the movie but all the other mumbo jumpo could have been scrapped. heheh oh well maybe next time.

Second Time Around!

2007-09-21T13:19:00.001-07:00

I've noticed everything comes out better when you put your heart into it.

I'll have more new paintings over the weekend, stay tuned.

Gorilla, illa, illa, a, a, a!!

2007-09-13T11:55:00.000-07:00

After receiving one of the coolest assignments I took the opportunity to spread a little luv. hehe

FIRST:

THEN:

NEXT:

FINALLY:

BEANS, Beans, beans...

2007-09-09T07:14:00.000-07:00

Saturday the 8th, I made my way through the ~~rough~~ streets of Boston, and made a few stops along the way. ( Re-up, Concepts, Laced, Bodega, and of course Urban O.)

While making my journey I took the, "picture of the day"
<--------- Mens Sz. 9 lol Maybe its a new sort of mulch or decomposing system lol. I don't think so.

New 5 panel I did last night... Pretty nifty,

pretty cute...

although I'm sure ill be adding more to it.....

up uP UP!!!

2007-09-02T19:55:00.000-07:00

As of Friday August 31st, a new painting of mine is currently hanging in Re-Up.

Re-Up, is a recently new store to the city of Boston, a Premier Lifestyle Boutique. This is no ordinary store, might i add Its more of shopping in style and learning something new on your journey. The three owners are more than helpful, as well as all around great guys. If your in the neighborhood be sure to stop by, and if your not in the area...Make a trip.

1 Brighton Ave(Entrance on Malvern St)
Allston, Massachusetts 02134

http://www.myspace.com/reupsquad

Sticky Buisness.

2007-08-30T10:58:00.000-07:00

Lets just say the fall will be starting off right. Things got a bit sticky today and will get stickier in the next few days hehe... Stickers anyone???

On your next trip to Boston or around the city...play I spy... and find my sh!t. hehe

Want stickers or Illy L. art work to call your own... just ask!

Papernews.

2007-08-28T20:03:00.000-07:00

Hey hey hey, its older news but this is the news article i was featured in a few months back...

http://www.townonline.com/marlborough/homepage/x702104233

Daily Dose.

2007-08-22T19:25:00.000-07:00

Well well well good news, skate decks will be coming soon. yup yup custom that is.

Another day of Starbucks oh yes one of the jobs i hold. ahaha any more espresso and ill explode.

Foods of the week: chicken cutlets /linguine and Asian cuisine.

Check Up...

2007-08-18T17:27:00.000-07:00

Well today was fun, I took some time to visit a new skate shop in Hudson, Mass by the name of ONE LUV. Pretty simple shop super nice people and an over all EXCELLENT experience, anyone around the way should definitely take the time to stop by.

I also made an additional trip to EB (eastern boarder) Worcester to check on the Sealing tile i was able to get in the store a month or so ago.
<-----
Finished product.

Case of Suberbia...

2007-08-13T19:53:00.001-07:00

Monday, oh what a day what a day, yes it was just another Monday but today there was lots of rain and no time for play.

a few things i saw along my way. Everyday its trees, trees, trees, and more trees.
haha oh the excitement.
I WANT SANDY BEACHES AND PALM TREES!

3peas in a Pod.

2007-08-11T21:12:00.000-07:00

Friday I spent my day with the Spaniard w/ a camera stuck to his face
and the limping Asian kid...that alone made it an interesting day.

Downtown Boston the finer side.

As the night progressed I found myself alone, and here are a few visuals i took in.

Local.

2007-08-09T22:09:00.000-07:00

Hey hey, just another day..but i thought I'd provide some
music with thought. pretty much a mixed bag of things i like
to work to. haha minus the more sappy R&b jazz like stuff.
I'll save that for another day. sit back and take a listen.

Ill have some sick pics after my day in the city
tomorrow so be sure to check it out...

here are a few pics for thought....
FEEDBACK PLEASE!!!and thank you.

A taste of the Past.

2007-08-08T11:06:00.000-07:00

A photo, of a painting that i have completed in the past month. (July)

(The painting shown is a product of canvas as well as
acrylic paints.)

illy L.

The city of...Beans??

2007-08-07T21:40:00.000-07:00

Hey Hey,
illy L. here getting things on track, If you haven't heard I am an artist, in more mediums than one. I hope you may come across somethings that are pleasing to your eyes or even a bit of a shock. I hope to display things you haven't seen before.

I'm Located in Boston, Mass known to some as beantown. hehe haven't seen many beans in my day but apparently their hear.

Any who I hope you see some things that you like, for more info or a painting of your own...

illyL.boston@yahoo.com

feel free to ask for more info.

Ciao'

illy L.