Monday, May 19, 2014

Sharp+Pen Art For Sale

Sharp + Pen Street artists share their inspiration behind the art pieces currently on display and for sale at artLAB Salon. Please contact artLAB or stop in with an inquires 310-393-0011. 

Joshua "Ahoi" Reyes
I am a LA native but can't claim a specific part of Los Angeles as my own, I'm somewhat of a LA gypsy. In my travels as a kid in Los Angeles I fell in love with trains, brick walls and graffiti, these are my inspirations.

Email:  alohahoiii@gmail.com            Instagram: alohahoi

Scat $150.00
Postal $50.00
Square $80.00
Gina $150.00


Skoler
Born and raised on the west side, Santa Monica. My name is "Skoler", I began tagging as a 6th grader and got introduced to spray paint in 8th grade after that it just became my life. I always loved Hip Hop and wanted to be part of it, I took graffiti as my element. Graffiti took over made me who I am and it's always going to be there for me.
Both my pieces are inspired by music and both black Sharpie marker and ball point pen. 

Email: skolersm@yahoo.com          Instagram: skolersm






The Sharp+Pen Artists 

Socko
I go by "Socko" but my name is Compa Junior, I'm from the South Los Angeles area. I've been into art, drawing and lettering since I was in High School around 2004 and started doing graffiti in 2007.
These two pieces are inspired by my name and done entirely with black Sharpie marker on paper. 

Email: compajunior@yahoo.com       Instagram: elcompajr

Socks (on left) $75.00 / S (on right) $50.00


TahoeMy name is Lowen Steven, I'm a recording and graffiti artist that goes by the moniker "Tahoe". I'm born and raised in Los Angeles, these pieces are inspired by the rugged LA aesthetic of aggressive lettering with a flair wild style. Both pieces were done with black Sharpie marker, black ball point pen, and warm grey 50% Prismacolor on cardstock.

Twitter: tahoe17                               Instagram: photahoe


Tahoe $100.00

Tahoe (framed) $80.00


Roar
Raised in Westlake district showed me the other side of Los Angeles, the not-so-glamorous side that people tend to overlook. Growing up in crime infested communities, I needed an outlet to be creative or succumb to the streets. Hip-Hop culture gave me that outlet; specifically Calligraphy Art, it saved my life. In 2006 I enrolled in LATTC with no high school diploma, just a backpack with markers and a sketch pad. I transferred to UCLA with a full scholarship where I earned a BFA degree in Studio Art.
Los Angeles has given me an interest in the experiences of life and social relationships that play throughout our diverse city. I convey ideas and environments that have captured my interest, interpreting them in my own perspective. I explore class, culture and how they sometimes mix to become pop- culture. This body of work has its own story, its own narrative; unique as the people and topography here in Los Angeles.



Louie $900.00 (made out of a vintage LV purse)

Cholo $170.00 / Pooch $170.00


Friday, May 16, 2014

Burlesque Babe

Thank you iD Magazine for inspiring our new look for the year, Modern Showgirl. The choppy cut and glitter eyeshadow are the perfect touches to vintage follies looks paired with the edgiest outerwear. Come get lost in our world of sequins and rock 'n roll.  












Monday, May 5, 2014

artLAB Sharp + Pen Event

artLAB's Sharp + Pen art event this past weekend took street art into a gallery setting with the fusion of graffiti and fine art. The multi media event featured DJ, video projections, photographs, paintings by artists Ahoi, Geti, Roar, Socko, Tahoe among others as well as an interactive collaborative art piece installation by our very own Phillip Manz. The installation invited guests to reimagine history in the form of renaming classic works of literature using graffiti art with an urbane sensibility. Says Manz of his piece: "I just wanted to take the idea of pen, paper, ink and think...! The written word... Titles... Titles... Everything has to have a title... Words as weapons... Sketch and stretch the mind... Words that make us weep now and then... Words that sweep you off your feet... Behold... another book in the wall".

Once again artLAB Salon created it's signature fusion between art and hair. The installation will be on view till the end of May.












Thursday, May 1, 2014

Sew Fabulous

Luxelabbers always trying to stay ahead of the curve, ditched their bobbi pins for needle and thread to create Haute Couture Hair. Just like a handmade garment, these looks are customized for you and stitched in place so you can live it up without your hair coming down. 
Check out these amazing looks we learned from our very own incredible Kerastase educators and Luxelab stylists, Lauren Sill and Craig Wcislo. Sew On!

Educator Craig Wcislo

The tools




Educator Lauren Sill














Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Honoring Partner Pecha Koy

The luxelab and artLAB family and celebrity musicians joined partner Pecha Koy in support of his on going fight against cancer. All star musicians from the former Yugoslavia took the stage where Pecha then surprised the crowd of hundreds by strapping on his own bass and rocking with guitarist Billy Duffy from The Cult. The event, broadcast throughout the former Yugoslavia, where Pecha remains the area’s most well known hair dresser is a night we won’t soon forget. His strength, courage and positivity are a source of inspiration to us. We love you Pecha!

Pecha and the ladies of artLAB
Pecha and Lana Koy with their luxelab family and partners David Abrams and Jason Lara




Lana and Pecha Koy



Pecha with guitarist and friend Billy Duffy from The Cult