Bombing the Van
For some time I have wanted to repaint my van. It’s super old– a 1981 model– and the paint job has deteriorated over time. True to my hip hop roots I have always wanted to cover it in graffiti, and last Saturday seemed the perfect opportunity. I was DJ’ing a 3-on-3 basketball tournament in Berkeley’s famous People’s Park, which is coincidentally where I park my van. I knew I’d be outdoors all day, in full view of my ride, so I made some phone calls to some artists what that I know. While I spun tunes on one side of the court, three graffiti artists bombed the van on the other side of the court. It made for a nice addition to the games, and by the end of the day, I had the freshest van in town. Here are some pictures.
The first one is the “before” shot. Gotta’ have a “before” shot.
Here is one of the taggers taping off the lights. They were very good about keeping my lights, plates, and permits paint-free.
They are getting started at last.
People walking by stopped to stare.
Things are coming along nicely in this picture, and you can start to see the final design taking shape.
Here is the fellow on the other side doing his thing:
Now it’s REALLY starting to come together.
Let’s check in and see what’s happening to the back of the van.
Almost done now.
And at last it IS done. Here is the right side:
And the left side:
And the back:
Def, right?
OOOHHHHH….. me likies a lot. ^^
niiiiice. very nice!
Nice!very nice! me want that car :D
Chitaliano’s bro
Wow, they did a great job!
oooh. all the funness!
Looks Awesome!
I miss living out west. East coast is too high strung. (sigh…)
Yes, I’ve seen all three movies.
Nice van by the way!
coolio!
@Tahiri10, Did I suggest some movies to you? Remind me.
they forgot to paint the top
Maybe KSJ made me 3 for 3 because I am a lesbian.
Just kidding. I like to throw a loop here and there. I’m twisted like that. I thought the acting was perfect. But, as you eluded to, it doesn’t rank as high as the other two. Nice van by the way!
@YukiTonbo, You can paint the top if you like.
Holey shit that’s sweet..
@Peasprout, oh thanks, as i ALWAYs like to be on TOP.
that van is hella sick.
fine piece of art work!
props. The van looks tight. very creative
**~Mu ReE~**
wow!! that is soooo COOL!! your van looks soooo much better. i bet fizzy hates it …hahaha.
Hey Thanks For the Post… The Van looks sikk. Random props for ya :)
looks hot man. i’m sure you’re the envy of the ‘hood now ;)
you forgot to diss the canadians.
pimp
pimp ass van dj g
Cool van.
It’s my real name all right. I used to hate it but I’ve gotten used to it. I think only four or five baby girls were named Esme last year, so it is sort of an unusual name.
Pronounced EZ-may. Or Ez-MAY if you want to sound French.
Hmm..I actually don’t know who Jenna is and maybe my male readers can help me out. I mean she must be good at something that there are t-shirts made of her, right?
The van looks neat, very bold & a bit out-of-control in a cool way, kinda like you..I like the color combination on the back side the most.
go see Warriors vs. Kings (4/14) , I think that’s their last game.
woo hoo nice job men!!!!!!
i wanna ride! i wanna ride!
wow luv the van =] thnx for visiting my page hehehe “this could be you”
errrrrrrrrrmmmmm whats it say lol the right looks like linkin but maybe thats just me lol
PEACHATTY >_< WITH ME!
Purrrrty….
I must not have been leaving comments like I should… wow back to the old school ;)
Tifferny can’t hold a paint job up to this vanny.
Say what?