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Inspiration: Mr. Brainwash
Johnny Blanco shares his story of inspiration. Mr. Brainwash has an infectious spirit pass on through his love for art and life.
Jan 2, 20256 min read


On My Wall: André Saraiva
The man behind Mr. A - Street-cool visual artist-nightlife guru, André Saraiva, whose life crosses between graffiti subculture, chic...
Oct 20, 20242 min read


Fashion Fun: Adidas x Fear of God
I don’t know about you, but I think I am like thousands of people in America that have caught the F1 bug. For me the catalyst was Miami.
Jun 17, 20243 min read


On My Wall: MissMe
The Artful Vandal - MissMe is a former marketing art director. After tiring of her work, she quit and became a street artist seeking full...
Mar 30, 20242 min read


On My Wall: David Flores
The Master of the Mural - Born in California, David Flores was introduced to oil painting by his mother at the age of 7. Since then,...
Mar 22, 20243 min read


Fashion Fun: Nike - Sacai - Kaws and Billabong
A Beach Adventure Fit styled by Johnny Blanco When Nike, Sacai and Kaws come together to drop a sneaker. For this fun fit I started with...
Mar 20, 20242 min read


On My Wall: Curtis Kulig
Who can’t help but to fall in love with Curtis Kulig, after all his message is universal. "love me".
Oct 23, 20232 min read


On My Wall: Steve Kaufman, aka SAK
From the Shadow of Warhol - We have all heard of Studio 54 in New York City. Imagine being 16 years old and designing the wild theme...
Jul 10, 20232 min read


On My Wall: Louis Waldon
One of Warhol's Superstars - Actor or Artist ? Imagine a hip New York party. An open loft space, music playing, a film being shot and...
Jul 7, 20233 min read


Inspiration: The Factory
The Factory was Andy Warhol 's studio in New York City - How it Began Andy Warhol frustrated with the mess that his artwork was creating...
Jul 6, 20233 min read


Terminology: Limited Edition
An limited edition is a replica of a work of art made from a master. It commonly refers to a series of identical impressions or prints made.
May 3, 20233 min read


Terminology: Mixed Media
The TATE Galley defines Mixed Media as a term used to describe artworks composed from a combination of different media or materials.
May 3, 20233 min read


Inspiration: Knowledge Bennett
I remember the first time I saw a piece by Knowledge Bennett. It wasn’t in a galley or show, but instead it was in a beautiful modern home.
May 2, 20232 min read


Terminology: Stencil
Stencil Art or Stencil Graffiti is one of the purest forms of street art. A piece of cardboard and a can of spray paint can become 100's
May 2, 20232 min read


Terminology: Silkscreening
Silkscreening also goes by the term: Serigraph. The Word Serigraph is a combination of two Greek words, seicos, meaning silk, and graphos,
May 1, 20232 min read


Inspiration: Basquiat
Jean-Michel Basquiat born December 22, 1960 was an American artist of Haitian and Puerto Rican descent. Johnny Blanco Art
May 1, 20233 min read


Inspiration: Andy Warhol
Andy Warhol was probably one of my first major influencers. His use of color and repetitive images seared into my memory.
May 1, 20233 min read


Inspiration: Retna
When it comes to lettering there are a few artists that I admire, but at the top of the list is Retna. The scale of buildings is not enough
Apr 29, 20232 min read


Inspiration: King Saladeen
King Saladeen is one of those artist that inspires me on many different levels. He has a definite street vibe.
Apr 29, 20233 min read
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