Skount | Street Artist Biography

Skount Street Artist

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Skount was born on June 12, 1985. Although he was born in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, his childhood was spend in Almagro, Spain- part of a very important Historical-Artistic Zone. His work of art has a great focus on street art, and he is known for his highly detailed and vibrant characters. These characters are often delightful and full of imagination.

Escaping Thoughts

While his art mediums are fundamental to his creations, Skount holds no limit to his imagination. His wide range of art interaction include; mural painting, music, canvas-based works, performances, video art, sculptures, and installations. As a matter of fact, the Spanish artist Skount is a complete artist from every single angle. He is known to be an illustrator, a writer, and a performer just to name a few.

Blind Virgin

Fascinated by the wonders of the world, Skount currently enjoys traveling the world. In fact, he feels painting worldwide is one of his major accomplishments. Not only that, but he has also managed to meet a variety of new people, obtained the opportunity to study other cultures, and is highly intrigued by differences presented within each experience.

The Automa Repairer 

Inspired by each distinguishable step in life, he holds a strong sense of direction. Every experience he holds true to his heart and is inspired by traveling, learning, and investigating his interests. At any given time he may feel the need to accomplish more. His passion for different cultures is strong and has opened up his perspective to new ideas. Every second of his life is cherished, and every day he grows by what he sees and feels.  He believes everything is built into the subconscious mind which in return feeds and influences his street art. All of this, in essence, is what makes Skount an admirable artist.

Cuando Un Alma Se Teje Una Sombra 

As with most artists, Skount is stimulated by his work of art.  Not only does his art define his freedom to express, but it is also distinguished through a series of emotions and sensations at the moment lived. His major obstacle is time. He wishes there was more time to enjoy doing what he loves most. On the other hand, his major motivation is the ability to bring his work to the streets, similar to an open museum with endless possibilities. Progression, in this form, is simple. He Simply imagines then sketches and draws on paper until he finally develops his final piece onto the perfect location. In return, this allows him to deliver and express his message in the perfect form.

Searching the Distance

Ideally, he hopes to soon travel to Greek, Croatia, South Korea, Australia, and Los Angeles. There he will be painting a variety of commissioned walls. Very importantly, he will be hosting two exhibitions- one in the Opening Hours Gallery in Sidney, Australia and another in the Cave Gallery in Los Angeles, California. His work is not just limited to street art. Skount is constantly investigating different ways to create different works of art- this is perhaps the most interesting part of his job. There is no limit to what this great artist can create with a variety of materials, techniques, color, display and ideas.

Skount is currently living in Amsterdam.

Ibiza Boat

Quote: “Dreams are not just a message (a coded message, at that), but also an aesthetic activity, a game of the imagination that has its own value. Dreams are proof that fantasies--emotional immersion in the visualization of events that have never and may never occur-- are one of the profoundest necessities for human life...The characters that come from my imagination are my own possibilities, those that never came to bear, or those still on my horizon...”
– Skount

Universal Control Illusion

STROKE Urban Art Fair #6 - Munich - may 2012 from Monsta on Vimeo.

Skount's Links:

http://skount-works.blogspot.nl/
http://www.skountworks.com/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/skount/
https://twitter.com/Skountworks
http://skount-works.tumblr.com/

Wheat Paste

Proper Wheatpasting Techniques: How To

Wheatpasting, or wheat paste, has been around for a very long time. In fact, people have been using it as a form of adhesive for many needs; including crafts, book binding, wall stickers, and for a variety of other sources. This type of paste can be known to be similar in strenght to diluted white glue and stronger than straight glue when applied to paper.

It used today by promoters, street artists, activists, and any one willing to have some fun with minimal imagination. 

There are many methods to create wheat paste. Below is the best way to create and paste wheatpasting.

Materials to Create

• White Flour or Whole Wheat Flour
• Pot to Boil Water
• 2 Containers
• Water

1. In order to ensure proper creation, one must start by paying close attention to detail. Begin by measuring near-exact 1:4 ratio of wheat flour to water (One cup of flower for every 4 cups of water). Place both of them in separate containers.
2. Add water to the pot in hand and begin to boil.
3. Once water has begun boiling, pour wheat flour in the pot. (Do not be afraid of failure once the boiling mixture boils or foams, just continue to stir.) Make sure to stir thoroughly through until the wheatpasting is very smooth and appears to feel like glue.(Destroy all flour balls and clumps in the mixture.)
4. At this point, feel free to turn off heat and place pasting into another container. 

Materials to Paste

• Bucket
• Paint Brush
• And/Or Paint Roller
• You may also use a squirt bottle.

For proper creation technique:

• Add some white sugar or corn starch for extra stickiness to container once paste is at room temperature.
• Paste should be used as soon as possible for maximum efficiency. If you plan on waiting a day or two for your project, ensure you store in a refrigerator. 
• Add copper sulphate to make the wheatpasting last longer

For proper pasting technique:

• It is important to always put a layer in the area where one's pasting will be. Once the area is slightly wet, follow it by placing the image layer over the pasted area. Finish the process by adding another layered coat of wheat paste over the image layer.
• Ensure wall is smooth or semi-smooth
• Use a paint brush to clear corners or hard to reach spots- as oppose to a paint roller.
• Add wood glue right before pasting for a more powerful stick. 1:5 ratio would work where 1 is wood glue and 5 is paste.
• Minwax Polyacrylic works great as a strong clear finish and waterproofer. 

Other Names for Wheat Paste

• Paste up
• Wheatpaste
• Wheatpasting
• Pasting
• Street Art Poster
• Urban Sticker

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Video: Slightly different but will still work. (not as effective)

Popular Artists:
JR
Leo and Pipo
Ludo

Sources: 

http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Wheat-Paste
http://thesecretyumiverse.wonderhowto.com/how-to/street-art-101-make-wheatpaste-poster-0137642/

Warning: Use the wheatpasting techniques at your own risk. We do not encourage anyone to commit illegal acts. ALWAYS ensure what you are doing is legal and with full owner's permission.

Ludo

Street Artist Biography

Wheat Pasting

Ludo is a Parisian street artist.

Initially after studying sociology in Paris for three years, Ludo realized his potential in graphic designing. Not only was he more satisfied, but he also obtained money through freelance jobs. During his time in Milan, Ludo's street activity was kept affluent and his learning process continued. He did not have any major street art mentors at the time, unfortunately.

You may often see his work of art as an incredible sight. Most of his work primarily focuses on the combination of nature and human technology. More specifically, he prefers to emphasize on the way society takes nature for granted. Often, we disrespect and over-exploit it- leading human control into a vast destruction. His work focuses on our surroundings and effects all while providing a form of humility. This is the basis of his work and is sure to leave one amaze at first sight.

Ludo's primarily forms of mediums used in street art are composed of silkscreen, acrylic, pencils, scalpel, tape, and printers. This is all used for wheat pasting or paste-ups. He also currently works on street installations and sculptures by re-using objects found within the streets.

The use of green shades is used as a simple method to gain recognition. It is a well known mix that Ludo uses to convey his artwork, designs, and messages. He enjoys the idea of obtaining his very own color someday.

Sources: http://thisisludo.com/

Banksy

Street Artist Biography

Stencils and Installations

Perhaps the most famous stencil artist in the world, Banksy, has created a subculture of its own in the street art field. Not only does his work include many powerful images, which are often controversial, but they may also be seen through-out the internet as viral images.

His most common form of street art are stencils. These are often multi-layered stencils and/or combined with other media sources such as spray-paint. However, he will also include just about anything found in the streets like street signs and other objects to convey his message.

Very little is known about this artists, since he refuses to be interviewed and keeps his identity low-key. However, his work of art is often satirical and combine dark-humor with graffiti. World-renown mystery man, Banksy has risen to one of the world's greatest street artist by creating an urge to understand his character. Street art fanatics are constantly satisfied with each and every piece of art he delivers, though he mainly leaves them wanting more. This often carries one's curiosity to a complete new perspective or idea.


Source: http://www.banksy.co.uk/

C215

Street Artist Biography| C215

Murals and Stencils

When we say stencil, we automatically think Banksy. However, most of us forget that color wise, there is no one like C215. Born Christian Guémy, C215 has swiftly moved in to the top 3 stencil artists in the world. This street artist is based out of Paris, France, but he has traveled through-out the world multiple times. His work can be seen worldwide and usually focuses on face portraits of random faces he meets in public. Not only is he a master of his art, but the French artist also performs on a variety of different media art and installations such as wood and canvas. C215 murals and stencils can be seen through-out the internet as a very popular street art search trend.

C215 has been involved in graffiti art for around 20 years, he is definitely considered one of the top veterans still in the game. His entire focus on creating portraits for individuals such as elders, beggars children, refugees and others is based on the desire to present and draw attention to those we often forget to recognize in life. Overall, there is little match to the unique style presented like C215 murals and stencils.

Source: http://www.facebook.com/pages/C215/151888344535

JR

Street Artist Biography

Wheat Pasting and Photography

Who could of ever imagined that photography could be installed into streets? Well street artist JR did just the unimaginable by combining the two. Born in France on February 22, 1983, JR was just another average teenager with a passion for graffiti. However, it was not until he found a camera on the subway that his perception on street art change.


Currently, his most common method to create street art is through the use of wheat pasting and gigantic mono photographs.

This artist combines powerful social statements through large portraits and murals. Not only has he won a TED Prize in the past, but he is also often compared to other politically charged art works. His art work is just one simple wish to change the world one step at a time.


His work of art brings forward common everyday materials to the light. Often introducing those who are unfortunate in the world and others who are often overseen.

Source: http://www.jr-art.net/

Btoy

Street Artist Biography

Stencils

Artist Andrea Michaelsson is better known through her street artist name of Btoy. She was born in 1977 in Barcelona, Spain. Her artistic education primarily was achieved through Institute of the Photographic Studies of Barcelona. She is best known for creating extremely fine detailed stencils.

Btoy primarily began focusing on street art around 2002. It was by then that she began to notice her love working and improvising with a variety of art mediums. These variation of techniques led Btoy to create sensational stencil pieces. The street art stencils often portray the importance of women and famous portraits. Most of these women are female icons from the 1950's, often depicted through powerful brush strokes combined with very acute stencil lines.

Click for more pictures from Btoy.



Source: http://www.btoy.es/