Norm MSK Handstyle

Norm MSK bringing the tattoo handstyle to the graffiti walls in Hollywood.

Norm 'Will Rise' Graffiti & Tattoo

Norm MSK has successfully transitioned from his background as a graffiti writer into a career as a tattoo artist at Will Rise Tattoos on Fairfax.

Here is Norm's piece on the Best Graffiti Wall Ever on Fairfax.

The Best Graffiti Mural EVER

Speaking of 'Best Of', this is M&F's favorite graffiti mural of all time.  Long time followers of the blog probably remember, but this wall has a storied history.

The mural first popped up on Fairfax a couple of years ago.  The wall showcased traditional graffiti burner pieces from some of the top graffiti artists and biggest names in the entire world all set against the impeccable background of Retna's hieroglyphic lettering.  Everyone should recognize the artist's names who painted on this wall including LA's own MSK members Retna, Revok, Rime, Norm and Saber, as well as a piece from the amazingly talented Brazilian twin duo, Os Gemeos.  Like icing on the cake, the yellow trim of the building and window frames makes the wall pop like no other.

This wall is an incredible piece of art on its own, but it took on a life of its own in the spring of 2011 when a private contractor hired by the city of LA to buff graffiti broke into this fenced yard by removing the gate from its hinges.  They then began painting over this mural, and they buffed over the entire left hand side by the time the building owner showed up and called the cops on the tresspassing buffman.  The owner wanted the graffiti on the wall, and was pissed off by the unsanctioned buffing.  M&F captured the ordeal with a post entitled 'Oh Shit! Now You Fucked Up!'.

Threats of lawsuits inspired the city to try and right the wrong, and the buff team was sent back to the same spot a day later to paint back over their buff with paint removing paint.  M&F got exclusive action shots of the buffman buffing himself, and those following the drama were skeptical that this plan would work.

However, the removal of the buff paint did work, for the most part, and the original graffiti mural has returned.  Its a bit faded, but still riding.

So, not only is this one of the coolest looking murals ever, but it also has one of the coolest stories of any graffiti mural anywhere.  Here is a closer look at the mural, beginning with full shots and close-ups of Rime's character pieces.

Dig it. Stay up~

Thankful Graffiti

Oh yeah.  M&F got swept up hanging out with friends and almost didn't get around to posting this today.  One more thing to be thankful for.  This is probably our favorite graffiti wall ever, and its on Fairfax.

With a background from Retna and graffiti pieces from Saber, Norm, Os Gemeos, and Revok.

Norm Handstyle

Fiona Apple Will Rise

Norm Gypsy and Going Over

Get Up, Stay Up

Buffman Buffing Himself (pt 1/2)

It looks like the shit hit the fan, and in an unprecedented move, the Graffiti Removal Buff Squad returned to the spot that they buffed yesterday on Fairfax, and tried to remove their buff paint from the mural.

Oh Shit! Now You Fucked Up!!

There are some walls you just don't touch--and especially when the owner wants the art on the building. The buffman fucked up by taking down this particular piece on Fairfax that featured some of the top graffiti and street artists in the world, especially since they took the fence down and broke an entering to get in. Click the jump for more

Keep Smilin'

Framed So Well

New street art across from The Hundreds on Rosewood.

Oh So Normal - Cuteland

What captured our eye was the face in the middle, a new piece from Dog Byte.

But as we were uploading these shots, we noticed that above the face to the right is a series of 6 hand tagged stickers from Norm MSK. And over Norm's stickers in pink marker is a cat face with hearts, and Meow, AWR, OH, Cuteland. Not sure if what's going on here . . .

The Things Lindsey Lohan Will Do For Money

Now that she has hit rock bottom, Lindsey Lohan will do anything for money--even pose with a banana in her face!

Breakin' Down Walls

This graffiti piece is busting out of the wall.

Think its from Norm.

This is in the alley way behind Fairfax. We went to snap a pic of the Insa/Revok piece, but it appears the wall has been buffed already.

Anyone know the story on that?

Beautify Your Form

Norm @ Hotel Erwin

The Erwin Hotel in Venice Beach has an unusual entry way--it has been painted up with some wild style graffiti by artist Norm.

We want to stay at this hotel just cause of this!

Dig it~

XXX

Cali Killa

^Cali Killa in front of Obey mural on Melrose

^Cali Killa, Eddie, D Young V, in front of mural by Retna, Rime, Norm, Saber, Revok, Os Gemeos, on Fairfax

^Cali Killa with hand drawn sticker that says "I kind of like you. ThankU"

Some fresh new work from Cali Killa.

It features a bear, like the California state flag, but this one is standing and brandishing a machine gun.

Crazy~

Eddie and D Young V

Eddie and D Young V paste up on this box.

Great spot in front of the awesome mural on Fairfax from Retna, Saber, Norm, Rime, and Os Gemeos.