Damn….All the love I’m being shown kinda makes me feel like I’m a somebody. But yall should know back in the NYC, I get down with a cast of really talented cats. One of them is my boyeeee AVONE. We met the first day I hit the streets with my art, and our Collabos have been KICKING ASS worldwide ever since (like our collabo in the lobby of the Gansevoort Hotel in New York’s Meat Packing District). And like the song says, it ain’t no fun if my homey can’t have some. And Norway must have felt me on that, cause they featured a collabo - “entitled  ”UNCOMMON MAN” which features my boyyyyes RIP NY joint, as we pay tribute to Guru RIP in their newspaper.

And If Marte Jettestad has her way, you’ll be experiencing his special brand of street genius real soon (wink).

For the lucky collector who has this in their collection, this is the original words that were written by a Nobody like me to pay respect to this uncommon man of hip hop -

Keith Elam, aka GURU is no longer with us. He battled cancer , the way he battled “sucker MC’s” throughout his career, relentlessly,  before succumbing to the disease Monday, at the age of 43. I won’t forget you my brotha. You stepped to the mic with a Mind, a Voice, and a CONSCIENCE.  YOU mattered, because YOU left us with lyrics that mattered. THANK YOU. On hearing the news of your death, I began working, painting attempting to pay my last respects, one artist to another. I hope I did you justice. R.I.P. - TMNK

If I had one, it would be to encourage aspiring artists like Chloe to follow their creative calling. But alas, I’m just a “nobody” so the best I could do was to give Chloe a bandana.

Thanks so much for stopping by to visit me. I’m really honored that you like my art.

Actually it’s WE. As my man “O” sold one of his paintings to my boyyyeee Swizzy aka Swiss Beats. By the way congratulations are in order as my dude who recently married R&B Songstress Alicia Keys. The Beautiful couple were in SoHo enjoying life and each other yesterday. BTW my boyye Swizz get’s his paint on too, hmmmm smell a collabo jump off coming.

Blazed thru to a new gallery for a solo Exhibit of fellow NYC street artist Billy Russomano. I dug a couple of his new works, and it was nice to see comrades supporting Billy in numbers. Congrats.

Meet miles, this dude has been around for a minute. You’ll find him in soho struggling, surviving, painting. Art and bicycle riding the rail, living the life of an artist.

NYC ya kid.

Earlier this spring I was paid a visit and blogged about two beautiful women who themselves appeared as works of art on the streets of New York. One look and you know that style, and taste are in their DNA. Well now I have more info on my visitors, then and again today. They are Valerie and Jean aka the IDIOSYNCRATIC FASHIONISTAS.

YOU TWO ARE FIERCE!! I’m honored that in your world a nobody like me is sill in fashion. Thanks for making time to stop by. - TMNK

Thanks for

Just like in the 60’s and 70’s, artists and creative thinkers have found a home at 112 Greene Street in SoHo. The Garment Room has been a sort of incubator/gallery/ for hundreds of artists. It’s owner, Tiffany, has opened her heart and her space to young designers, musicians, videographers, and artists of all disciplines.

THE BAD NEWS: Her success and the eclectic following it attracted has led to her being forced out in a legal dispute.

THE GOOD NEWS: She has found a new space, but could use a little help from her friend$. $20 from each of us could help a lot. And I’ll be auctioning off a painting on EBay, 100% proceeds to her relocation fund. Spread the word and SHOW some love, she sure has! - TMNK

My Dude rode thru to hang out with his boyyyee. You mess with Cole, and it’s a problem. Know that.