'Trippple Nippples: LSD', 23rd December, 2011
Trippple Nippples, are a rising Japanese band consisting of three electro girls whom are taking the world by storm with their live
performances, quoted as "the stuff of legends" and they've been described as "masterminds of brain-damage pop" by The Guardian.
A few months back I witnessed one of there eccentric perfomances @ The Old Blue Last pub in London and yes, I concour with what
The Guardian had to say about them. I really was amazed by it all and put this image together just before my MacBook took its last
breath after 5 and a half years putting up with me. My next post wont be until the end of January/ February time when I get my new
iMac. I apologize everyone and will update my Blog and this site as soon as I have settled in and installed all the programs. Until than,
you can follow me on Twitter for the latest updates. Merry Christmas everyone and speak to you all soon.
Robert.
'Battered Haggis And Squid Sandwiches', 5th December, 2011
Its been a wee while since I posted anything I do appologise, due to traveling for the past 4 weeks across England, Scotland and Spain.
It has been an absolutely blast to say the least! Where do I begin with my travel...I walked in the highlands, ran through torrential
rain,breakdanced, drew drunken Glaswegian, let loose lego shaped dance moves, the hunt for the unicorn, ate colossal battered
haggis's and savaged an octopus sandwich. Here are 2 of many observational sketches I did while on my travels. I will be creating
some final peices from my journal references so keep watch everyone. Not to forget, I have a blog where you can read up on my
works more in depth followed with lots of cheeky wee photos.
Robert.
'Ballad Of...Petra Doe Magazine', 1st November, 2011
I have two of my illustrations featured in the new Ballad Of... Petra Doe Magazine. A wonderful creative magazine and nicely produced,
one to check out for sure!.You can purchase your copy in the shops or online here.
Robert.
'Dia De Los Muertos', 20th October, 2011
In the Mexican culture 'Dia De Los Muertos' (Day Of The Dead) plays a major role every year between the 1st - 3rd of November. Being half
mexican myself and lived there throughtout my childhood its become an important time of year for me and find it more fascinating ever
year. Im currently working on 25 pieces in total for this current body of work. I have executed 3 of the pieces which roughly taken 4 days
to paint once developing the sketches in my journal, than onto paper at a larger scale incorporating my wee inks last. As for the rest of
this body of work, I'm currently painting them at the studio and will post the progress of these pieces in the new year. Until than, enjoy
the 4 days of my life last month and check out these final images after the jump on the sidebar.
Robert.
'Huracan Ramirez', 6th October, 2011
Huracan Ramirez, a famous mexican wrestler (lucha libre) whom I've admired for a long time. Having been brought up and being half
mexican I've always incorporated my mexican roots into my own works. After beating everyone, we now witness him taking on one of
natures giants.
Robert.
'I Dreamt I Was A Werewolf Bird', 29th September, 2011
We all have surreal dreams at times and recently I have stopped dreaming about horrid ones and dream about being a werewolf bird instead.
Here are a pair titled 'One : I Dreamt I Was A WereWolf Bird' and 'Two : I Dreamt I Was A WereWolf Bird' done for Lucky Dip Collection.
Robert.
'Blue Demon Vs Huracan Ramirez', 20th September, 2011
These two are always gets into fights and being the sneaky mexican bandits they are. So I did a wee A6 series using my wee inks to create
this fresh body of work. You can catch seeing the real things at this years Islington Contempory Art & Design Fair, (14th to the 16th October).
A few other pieces will be exhibiting through Lucky Dip Collective whom have some brilliant illustrators on board. I'll be posting more of the
pieces & the zine that will be featuring there soon. But for now here are two of eight cheeky wee images of an old friend whom never lets me
down.
Robert.
'Elizabeth Bennet', 12th September, 2011
Ive spent the last 3 sundays watching on dvd Pride and Prejudice (BBC tv series) in my wee bed with a cheeky cup of green tea and my
pillow for company. I try to make it a day of no drawing or painting, if anything sleeping and reading up on anything I missed that week
while scanning in bits and pieces. In the process of cutting up things and playing about with cardboard I did a wee image on the lovely
Elizabeth Bennet.
Robert.
'Were Going Underground', 5th September, 2011
Having so much time on my own in the big smoke, I still struggle trying to get used to my new life. So I attended my needs and started
working on some stencils, mural pieces, zines and various illustrations. But what I love most is drawing from observational and capturing
people body expressions usually on the London Underground traveling from A to B. Will post more of these in duel time.
Robert.
'The Essentials To Becoming A Mexican Wrestler', 31st August, 2011
As a boy, I’ve always dreamt to be someone big and make a difference in someone’s life. Being half mexican I thought I'd too grow up to be 6 ft
and well built like my ancestor whom was a mexican wrestler. But being half Thai on the other hand, I guess It took me down to 5 ft'8 and slender.
Not the biggest of guys around but I can run a marathon in a good time. Being inspired by my mexican roots, I often use various aztec symbols
in my work to bring my message across. Here are some essentials needed to become a mexican wrestler.
Im currently working on a few more design to go towards my tote bag/ print collection, all ready for the beggining of November.
Just in time for the Christmas period, so keep your eyes peeled on my wee shop everyone.
Robert.
'China Town: Dim Sum' zine - printed soon, 23rd August, 2011
In a dream I was a werewolf, my soul was filled with crystal light,
lavender ribbons of rain sang, ridding my heart of mortal fight.
I was brought up in China Town (London) through out my childhood but never really drew much of my surroundings. If anything I tried escaping
all the time, not really accepting my background being half Thai as a kid. These days i embrace it if anything along with my Mexican side as always.
I have been working on some obervational drawings in China Town for the past month or so, playing with compostion and typogragphy. Along with
eating many bowls of Won Ton noodle soups and my favourate cheeky dim sum treat Cha Siu Baau buns.
Having moved back perminantly to London, I've found the time to start drawing people alot more on a daily basis, when im out or even when one is
eating at a restaurant. These days when i go into a restaurant I say 'table for one please' and joined by others like myself eating alone. The hardest
challenge i have found yet, is drawing people while they eat without them knowing or missing the company as one once had. All these drawings I have
been working on and still am, are based in China Town will be going into a self published zine titled 'China Town: Dim Sum'. An exciting 24 paged body
of work ranging from observational drawings, to some more illustrated peices and drawings of things I find interesting or different. Below are 3 sneaky
preview spreads out of a total of 12 from whats to come from this zine.I will reveal more sneaky news on this subject matter soon.
I will be changing around/ updating this website at the end of September when all my deadlines are over with my current works. As mentioned before,
I should have these cheapy cheap A5 zine printed, numbered and wrapped up for people to buy, ready for Christmas 2011. Woop woop.
Speak soon everyone,
Robert.
'The Chinese Cookie Monster - Binggan Guaishou', 09th August, 2011
Having a cultural background of Mexican and Thai, I was brought up to food shop at unconventional stores, such as Chinese supermarkets,
specialist latino food stores along with the almighty China Town to suit all my needs. The packaging to alot of these products i find truely
fascination in the sense of how well they have been executed to unify both typography and vibrant colours. I have chose to write in chinese
the words “Cookie Monster” along with how you pronouns it below.
Have started documenting and incorporating various typography elements into my sketchbook. I'am currently working on two different zines,
one being 'China Town - I Love My Won Ton Soup' and the other, a long over due "The Fall Of Hurican Ramirez". Loads of things to be coming
out in the next 2 months or so.
Hopefully I will have my shop in full swing for Christmas 2011, so keep them wee sneaky eye's on that shop button on the left hand side everyone.
Speak to you all very soon amigo's,
Robert.
'Sanna Awoke With Knee's Of Gold And Wooden Shoes', 05th August, 2011
For the past 2 months, all I have thought about is going to Scotland once again. With a constant notion of sitting off the pathment in
Glasgow's eating one my favourate dishe's: haggis. Surrounded by its dark but distinct architecture, I always find it blissful every time
i come to visit each year with my sketchbook and pencils. Recently I have been told by the lovely Sanna Dyker, a talented Illustator
from Dundee that a must see visit in Scotland is 'Sanna Bay'.
From what i read on 'Sanna Bay' it is a beautiful place to explore with lots of rocks and white sand. There are lots of shells as well as rock
pools to check for marine life. It is as one of the most painted beaches in Scotland. And on top of that, Sanna Dyker was named after it.
No matter how hard we fall from a long term break up, we save ourselves and rise like the ocean tide moving forwards. As always, I'am
very much looking forward to touring one of my places once again with my sketchbook/ camera and have new adventures.
With more new work's to come in the next month, I'am excited.
Robert.
'Most Haunted', 03rd August, 2011
So recently, amougst my crazy life style of drawing, spraying, painting and working a load to pay the bills. I have started search for a
place to move into for 2012, its about time I rebuild my new life in London. But coming from a household thats superstitious, questions
raised about it, 'Must be careful Robert, of the ghosts that own it' or 'Do you know who lived in it previoiusly and how did they die!'.
So at this rate, it looks like I will be build my own house with my own wee arms in a holy place?....
Or i might have to call in my good chums from way back, 'Most Haunted' to help me out.
But until than, i will be posting another cheeky wee disco image in a few days time!
Speak to you all soon amigo's,
Robert
'Amelia And The Monsters', 02nd August, 2011
After executing extensive mural's across the London area and painting ginormas scaled paintings at the studio, I decided to take a break from
being on my wee feet constantly. Carrying a massive rucksack bursting full of spray cans, pots of paint, brushes, stencils, sketchbook and my
ladder on my shoulders. Before starting my next mighty peice canvas at 5 and a half meter's, I wanted to work on some illustrations.
I have longed and missed drawing at my big desk playing with typography and imagery, with the company of my ink potsand pencils. Having
now spend a whole week sketching and playing around with fresh material. I finally started off with bringing to life 'Amelia And The Monsters'.
Amelia Smash, a miss understood girl who ends up living with 3 bitchy girls, being the mature one out the bunch, she keeps far away from them,
not to bring herself down to there level. But when everyone is out she brings over her gang of sneaky monsters, where they have fun doing street
dance choreography's, letting loose sharp shapes and body popping moves all over the place. This allows her to keep sane and to follow her
childhood dream on being a dancer. I have created a hand-drawn typography poster which will follow with 4 wee illustrations under title
'Amelia And The Monster's'. Im currently working on loads of illustrations for the next two weeks solidly, so shall be updating
more matieral on here in a few days.
View my blog to see sneaky snap shots of my daily routine at the studio and random aspect's of my life.
Speak to you all very soon and keep watch everyone.
Robert
'The Phoenix And The Hunter' - Amelia Smash & Stella Forever, 10th July, 2011
After spending the past 2 months running every morning without fail, at 8am along with a hardcore workout.
I finally started my new body of work and spent a day just drawing, wiping out all kinds of idea's and
mediams one intends to use for it. Aiming to do 35 peice's for this series along with a zine under the
theme 'Stella Forever'. A recurring character where i have thrown paint all over the place, across many
street walls of her sneaky ways. So it was time to get her and her chums out onto smaller mediams.
'The Phoenix And The Hunter'. A dark story about Amelia Smash and Stella Forever who are good friends,
it's almost romantic, but with jealousy linguring between them. View my blog to witness these massive paintings
come together from scratch and what I get up to in the studio on a daily basis. With song 'This Mess We're In' by
P.J Harvey/ Thom Yorke playing all week, Im in need to play happier beats on the next peices.
The next peices currently in the making, are a wee bit smaller and excited to show you all very soon.
Keep watch on my twitter page if your not already following for the latest updates on my art and insights
to my daily life. If you like to ask any questions, feel free to email me.
Speak to you all soon amigo's.
'Karma Is Going To Get You Stella Forever', 23rd June, 2011
Today was the first time in nearly 2 months, I held a pencil and drawn. It felt wierd but so satifying to
hold my belovid pencils again, sketching spontaniously in a wee cafe where I turned up not exspecting a
life drawing session taking place. I guess it's true what my best mate said to me than:
'When your truely ready Rob, your love for drawing - will find you.'
After going through this really rough patch, I started painting this peice to keep me from going insaine.
I kicked it, jumped, sang, screamed, threw brushes, paints, spray cans at it and even dipped my tranners
in buckets of paint, pelting it across the studio to mark the mural.
Featuring one's character again Stella Forever, she hides amongst her friends to run from situations.
She dances, she parties and she drink as much as she can to forget it all. They all adore her and her
long hair but dont realise how nasty she really is. At the end of the day, karma will prevail on everyone's
actions in life.
Its only going to get bigger and better everyone. At the moment Im super excited, im currently working
on a new body of work full of energy and real mixture of mediams. Ranging from a series of massive
spray can/ paint wood peice, traditional ink peices on paper, and a limited print run of zine titled
"The Fall Of Huracan Ramirez" all done in pencil. Also last but not least, i will be having
3 new A2 screen prints coming out within the next month.
ladder the other week, I've been able to play around more with my mural's and pour one's blood, sweat and tears
into it.
Enjoy the latest mural everyone and keep watch for this new body of work coming soon.
Rob
'Day 2: Stella Forever', 21st May, 2011
So I woke up at 6 am to head to the studio to pick up a few paints, brushes, rollers, bucket
and a ladder. Before heading off to London/ Waterloo to paint my dearest character Stella Forever,
whom is girl who has long hair and mistaken for a mermaid. Her flowing lines and shapes which
describes her looks, but her as person she is very unpredictable. This took me 4 hours to paint.
"Seeing some other drawings of the artist at his website – www.sniffsniff.co.uk – (Please Google it.
It’s fascinating enough to click) I found, it was not necessary to be Japanese but his own style,
even his another drawing of western woman having same kind of rather smooth, somewhat innocent,
naive faces —– may be originated from his own memories of childhood —– hence having no element of
eroticism. I like the art which appeals to my subconscious —– and make me puzzle but more importantly
—– gave a kind of soothing, —– listening a far distant lullaby like feeling."
Read the rest of what he wrote in responce in seeing me paint this mural on his blog.
Words - Kinetorori Mamura
Blog - www.yoshizen.wordpress.com/
'The Fall Of Huracan Ramirez' Zine- Coming Soon, 3rd May, 2011
A story about a Mexican single father come famous wrestler, who fights with a passion to
win in order to fund his daughter's life threatening disability. Born with a weak heart, Stella
(his daughter) still tries to live life to its fullest, with a love for watching her father fight.
He comes across his biggest fight yet against his ultimate rival, Black Terror with whom he has had
bad blood in the past as both are in love with his daughters mother.
Wining this fight against Black Terror, will afford the full operation in a good hospital rather having
to go for Mexico City's backstreet doctor to have a heart transplant and save Stella's life. A legendary
fight that could cost the life of his beloved daughter.
I'am very much bursting with energy to execute the final storyboard so i can start drawing up the final
pieces and binding everything together into a wee A5 zine. 'The Fall of Huracan Ramirez' zine is back to
back to another zine, more of that closer to the time. Wouldn't want to spoil everything now, would I.
I've also chucked in some cheeky in progress/ storyboard shot. I will be keeping everyon updated on the process
of this exciting 1st zine. If you want to reserve your copy or want to know more, feel free to email me.
Speak soon and keep watch amigo's!!
Summer Tote Bag's Coming Soon, 2nd May, 2011
So my long loved characters Stella Forever and Amelia Smash have finally made
there debut onto this summer's tote bags. After the past few years using them in
my works, I have decided to shaire them with everyone.
They both have very different live's and background's but linked together
by their love for 'Rain Dancing'. It makes them feel truely alive, as the rain
hit their face's. They jump into clear lakes, when no ones around, the waters
clear and innocent. I will be posting each of there stories this summer along
with a series of images to go with it.
These tote bags will be for sale on my online shop as of the 1st of June.
Keep watch everyone.
^Amelia Smash ^
^Stella Forever^
Above is a cheeky preliminary sketch towards these final designs and it gives you an
insight to how I work.
One Night Amelia Wore Her Most Prettiest Dress, 28th April, 2011
Us humans are constantly on the move, packing up and resettling in different towns,
in a neighbouring country, or on the other side of an ocean. Humans have migrated
for various reasons since we emergence as a species. Among all natural causes to
migrate such as changes in climate, tsunami's, earthquake's, floods or volcanic
eruptions. But some of us find it harder than others to let go of the past and
our homes. This bathroom mural is about some of these things.
I will be posting within g the next few weeks a mini video of this mural being
painting and along with what I get up to in the studio on a daily basis.
Holy Ghost 'The Collection Exhibition', 18th April- 24th April, 2011
Holy Ghost Presents 'The Collection' at there new gallery space in London for a week.
I exhibited my print 'Their First Rain Dance' towards this vibrant and exciting group
show. It was a great turned out and I'm sure everyone had fun. Curated so well, Holy
Ghost went for the 'Jammed Packed Effect' with the exquisite and diversity body of
artworks in the show. It worked so well. With a global selection of artist exhibiting
there work's too. I'am glade to be a part of it.
Honda'Cross-Runner Bike' Advert, 1st April, 2011
At the end of Febuary,i did a commission to Honda's new motorbike "Cross Runner".
A new breed of bike, perfect for those who commute through the city and country-
side on a basis. Making your journey smoother, relaxed and more fun.
Heres my poster and hope you see it about.
Good Morning Sunshine's, 26th March, 2011
So the sun we have all been waiting for, has arrived slowly but surely.
I sang, i danced, i ran around with my arms in the air and drew enjoying
the sun. I've been so busy working on a few design's for tote bags and
very large formatte paintings in the new studio.
So much has happened in the last 3 weeks and still will be hectic for a
wee bit longer. I will show more finished work's soon and keep you all updated,
but until than, I'll leave you posted with a cheeky disco picture of my outdoor
working area.
Ostracized and Human Ingenuity, 14th March, 2011
After watching the entire series of Human Planet on BBC Iplayer.
I truely found it amazing and was impressed with the diverse habitats mankind survives in.
View more works on the left hand side bar.
MADE Handmade/ Zine & Rubbertoes! Alternative Press Fair @ UNFEST, 1st March, 2011
Hey everyone, it is confirmed on the Sun 29th May 2011 I will be having my own table
at this wonder and exciting zine fair in Tunbridge Wells. Shall be selling all sorts
of creative goods, along with cheeky wee'Thomas's and Friends' soft toys at affordable prices.
Be excited to witness the Rubbertoes. Hope you can all make it.
Sleight Of Hand, 22nd Febuary, 2011
After looking through my bursting journal litrally! Still somehow bounded with
a whole masking tape. Been drawing and working into it for the past year or so.
I thought it was about time to start bringing my drawings alive and into context.
Here is the 1st one from my journal and will have many more to come in the near
future.
The Sneaky Raccoons, 01st Febuary, 2011
Its been a wee while since I did any fun doodles in my journal, so was nice to just relax
today after work and play around with a few idea's that were linguring in my head.
Playing some Sigur Ros' & City and Colour beats always goes down nicely with my cheeky pencils.
And I have updated my sketchbook page everyone, check it out !
Also have you ever seen a theiving Raccoon? they are truely one of the sneakiest mammals out there.
This one time in mexico, my friend David witnessed a Raccoon nick a mans whole burger from his plate
when he turned around to get some napkins. When he turned around, it was gone obviously and
he was startled and asked david who was sat on the table next to his 'Have you seen my burger?'
'All i know is a raccoon came along, nicked your burger and did a runner!' David responded.
True story.
My Ultimate Rubbertoes, 21st January, 2011
So recently i have had a few people asking me where do I get my nickname
Mr Rubbertoe from, so I thought i'd be kind and answers that.
It comes from a really bad joke...but being half Mexican and name Robert,
it makes sense to me.
-So what do you call a mexican with rubbertoes?
-I dont know?
-Roberto!
Yong Can Cook, 05th January, 2011
For a market store called 'Yong Can Cook' based at Tooting Broadway, they are
selling and serving traditional authentic thai food. It was so nice i though i
draw them up a wee image for there promotional flyer to the public.
Even did a hand painted mural on the wall behind them. i still yet to take a
picture of it when i visit again for some Spring-Rolls, Pad Thai Noodles and
green tea. So if anyone is ever in the area and a fan of thai food, dont hesitate
to try it out.
Stella Forever, 21st December, 2010
Happy New Year everyone and hoped everyone Xmas in the next week or so.
since i will be away in Essex for it and eating alot of yummys. Going to
be nice to take a break from everything and sort a few things out.
Probably going to be out Xmas eve in Essex bar where lots of
drunken people will be drinking stella or anything thats
handed to them over the bar. Lets all get merry.
Threadless T-Shirt Entry 'Their First Rain Dance', 23rd November, 2010
Hey everyone, i need to ask for a massive favour please.
If you could vote please for my t-shirt design to get printed @ threadless, would be amazing.
If i get enough hits it will be for sale worldwide along with prints of the design.
It's open to the public now and easy to vote. Click on this button or you can click of either of the
two images below and it will direct you to my design 'Their First Rain Dance'.
Click- As a tee & As a print and give it a cheeky 5. You can read all about the image if you scroll down this page.
It tells you the story behind this image.
Mural Painting @ Art Is the Cure studio, 21st November, 2010
I spent my Saturday @ Art Is The Cure London studio, painting with my friend Rich Simmons (founder of movement Art Is The Cure).
We got our funk on with our spray cans, paint brushes and a video camera to film in his London studio.
We went for a Luchador theme and going as big as we could tiptoe on a chair. Ive posted up some wee
pictures of the finished peice and hope you enjoy watching the video here to watch it or below and
keep watch for new video's of my work.
Rod Stewart , 17th November, 2010
Some more than others seem to have this problem when we are in public, getting mistaken for
someone else. So i have started to do a wee series of some of the redical comments i hear.
Keep watch everyone its going to be a fun project.
London Underground, 14th November, 2010
Today's Sketchbook: London Underground listening to - I Will by Radiohead
love this song so much, it suited the last underground train home last night.
I spend most my time traveling places back and forthe, espcially these days living
and working back in London.
Shall be updating my sketchbook on here next week, so i thought id leave you lovely people
something to ponder on.
Thankyou Everyone once again that came. Rob
Trippple Nippples, are a rising Japanese band consisting of three electro girls whom are taking the world by storm with their live
performances, quoted as "the stuff of legends" and they've been described as "masterminds of brain-damage pop" by The Guardian.
A few months back I witnessed one of there eccentric perfomances @ The Old Blue Last pub in London and yes, I concour with what
The Guardian had to say about them. I really was amazed by it all and put this image together just before my MacBook took its last
breath after 5 and a half years putting up with me. My next post wont be until the end of January/ February time when I get my new
iMac. I apologize everyone and will update my Blog and this site as soon as I have settled in and installed all the programs. Until than,
you can follow me on Twitter for the latest updates. Merry Christmas everyone and speak to you all soon.
Robert.
'Battered Haggis And Squid Sandwiches', 5th December, 2011
Its been a wee while since I posted anything I do appologise, due to traveling for the past 4 weeks across England, Scotland and Spain.
It has been an absolutely blast to say the least! Where do I begin with my travel...I walked in the highlands, ran through torrential
rain,breakdanced, drew drunken Glaswegian, let loose lego shaped dance moves, the hunt for the unicorn, ate colossal battered
haggis's and savaged an octopus sandwich. Here are 2 of many observational sketches I did while on my travels. I will be creating
some final peices from my journal references so keep watch everyone. Not to forget, I have a blog where you can read up on my
works more in depth followed with lots of cheeky wee photos.
Robert.
'Ballad Of...Petra Doe Magazine', 1st November, 2011
I have two of my illustrations featured in the new Ballad Of... Petra Doe Magazine. A wonderful creative magazine and nicely produced,
one to check out for sure!.You can purchase your copy in the shops or online here.
Robert.
'Dia De Los Muertos', 20th October, 2011
In the Mexican culture 'Dia De Los Muertos' (Day Of The Dead) plays a major role every year between the 1st - 3rd of November. Being half
mexican myself and lived there throughtout my childhood its become an important time of year for me and find it more fascinating ever
year. Im currently working on 25 pieces in total for this current body of work. I have executed 3 of the pieces which roughly taken 4 days
to paint once developing the sketches in my journal, than onto paper at a larger scale incorporating my wee inks last. As for the rest of
this body of work, I'm currently painting them at the studio and will post the progress of these pieces in the new year. Until than, enjoy
the 4 days of my life last month and check out these final images after the jump on the sidebar.
Robert.
'Huracan Ramirez', 6th October, 2011
Huracan Ramirez, a famous mexican wrestler (lucha libre) whom I've admired for a long time. Having been brought up and being half
mexican I've always incorporated my mexican roots into my own works. After beating everyone, we now witness him taking on one of
natures giants.
Robert.
'I Dreamt I Was A Werewolf Bird', 29th September, 2011
We all have surreal dreams at times and recently I have stopped dreaming about horrid ones and dream about being a werewolf bird instead.
Here are a pair titled 'One : I Dreamt I Was A WereWolf Bird' and 'Two : I Dreamt I Was A WereWolf Bird' done for Lucky Dip Collection.
Robert.
'Blue Demon Vs Huracan Ramirez', 20th September, 2011
These two are always gets into fights and being the sneaky mexican bandits they are. So I did a wee A6 series using my wee inks to create
this fresh body of work. You can catch seeing the real things at this years Islington Contempory Art & Design Fair, (14th to the 16th October).
A few other pieces will be exhibiting through Lucky Dip Collective whom have some brilliant illustrators on board. I'll be posting more of the
pieces & the zine that will be featuring there soon. But for now here are two of eight cheeky wee images of an old friend whom never lets me
down.
Robert.
'Elizabeth Bennet', 12th September, 2011
Ive spent the last 3 sundays watching on dvd Pride and Prejudice (BBC tv series) in my wee bed with a cheeky cup of green tea and my
pillow for company. I try to make it a day of no drawing or painting, if anything sleeping and reading up on anything I missed that week
while scanning in bits and pieces. In the process of cutting up things and playing about with cardboard I did a wee image on the lovely
Elizabeth Bennet.
Robert.
'Were Going Underground', 5th September, 2011
Having so much time on my own in the big smoke, I still struggle trying to get used to my new life. So I attended my needs and started
working on some stencils, mural pieces, zines and various illustrations. But what I love most is drawing from observational and capturing
people body expressions usually on the London Underground traveling from A to B. Will post more of these in duel time.
Robert.
'The Essentials To Becoming A Mexican Wrestler', 31st August, 2011
As a boy, I’ve always dreamt to be someone big and make a difference in someone’s life. Being half mexican I thought I'd too grow up to be 6 ft
and well built like my ancestor whom was a mexican wrestler. But being half Thai on the other hand, I guess It took me down to 5 ft'8 and slender.
Not the biggest of guys around but I can run a marathon in a good time. Being inspired by my mexican roots, I often use various aztec symbols
in my work to bring my message across. Here are some essentials needed to become a mexican wrestler.
Im currently working on a few more design to go towards my tote bag/ print collection, all ready for the beggining of November.
Just in time for the Christmas period, so keep your eyes peeled on my wee shop everyone.
Robert.
'China Town: Dim Sum' zine - printed soon, 23rd August, 2011
In a dream I was a werewolf, my soul was filled with crystal light,
lavender ribbons of rain sang, ridding my heart of mortal fight.
I was brought up in China Town (London) through out my childhood but never really drew much of my surroundings. If anything I tried escaping
all the time, not really accepting my background being half Thai as a kid. These days i embrace it if anything along with my Mexican side as always.
I have been working on some obervational drawings in China Town for the past month or so, playing with compostion and typogragphy. Along with
eating many bowls of Won Ton noodle soups and my favourate cheeky dim sum treat Cha Siu Baau buns.
Having moved back perminantly to London, I've found the time to start drawing people alot more on a daily basis, when im out or even when one is
eating at a restaurant. These days when i go into a restaurant I say 'table for one please' and joined by others like myself eating alone. The hardest
challenge i have found yet, is drawing people while they eat without them knowing or missing the company as one once had. All these drawings I have
been working on and still am, are based in China Town will be going into a self published zine titled 'China Town: Dim Sum'. An exciting 24 paged body
of work ranging from observational drawings, to some more illustrated peices and drawings of things I find interesting or different. Below are 3 sneaky
preview spreads out of a total of 12 from whats to come from this zine.I will reveal more sneaky news on this subject matter soon.
I will be changing around/ updating this website at the end of September when all my deadlines are over with my current works. As mentioned before,
I should have these cheapy cheap A5 zine printed, numbered and wrapped up for people to buy, ready for Christmas 2011. Woop woop.
Speak soon everyone,
Robert.
'The Chinese Cookie Monster - Binggan Guaishou', 09th August, 2011
Having a cultural background of Mexican and Thai, I was brought up to food shop at unconventional stores, such as Chinese supermarkets,
specialist latino food stores along with the almighty China Town to suit all my needs. The packaging to alot of these products i find truely
fascination in the sense of how well they have been executed to unify both typography and vibrant colours. I have chose to write in chinese
the words “Cookie Monster” along with how you pronouns it below.
Have started documenting and incorporating various typography elements into my sketchbook. I'am currently working on two different zines,
one being 'China Town - I Love My Won Ton Soup' and the other, a long over due "The Fall Of Hurican Ramirez". Loads of things to be coming
out in the next 2 months or so.
Hopefully I will have my shop in full swing for Christmas 2011, so keep them wee sneaky eye's on that shop button on the left hand side everyone.
Speak to you all very soon amigo's,
Robert.
'Sanna Awoke With Knee's Of Gold And Wooden Shoes', 05th August, 2011
For the past 2 months, all I have thought about is going to Scotland once again. With a constant notion of sitting off the pathment in
Glasgow's eating one my favourate dishe's: haggis. Surrounded by its dark but distinct architecture, I always find it blissful every time
i come to visit each year with my sketchbook and pencils. Recently I have been told by the lovely Sanna Dyker, a talented Illustator
from Dundee that a must see visit in Scotland is 'Sanna Bay'.
From what i read on 'Sanna Bay' it is a beautiful place to explore with lots of rocks and white sand. There are lots of shells as well as rock
pools to check for marine life. It is as one of the most painted beaches in Scotland. And on top of that, Sanna Dyker was named after it.
No matter how hard we fall from a long term break up, we save ourselves and rise like the ocean tide moving forwards. As always, I'am
very much looking forward to touring one of my places once again with my sketchbook/ camera and have new adventures.
With more new work's to come in the next month, I'am excited.
Robert.
'Most Haunted', 03rd August, 2011
So recently, amougst my crazy life style of drawing, spraying, painting and working a load to pay the bills. I have started search for a
place to move into for 2012, its about time I rebuild my new life in London. But coming from a household thats superstitious, questions
raised about it, 'Must be careful Robert, of the ghosts that own it' or 'Do you know who lived in it previoiusly and how did they die!'.
So at this rate, it looks like I will be build my own house with my own wee arms in a holy place?....
Or i might have to call in my good chums from way back, 'Most Haunted' to help me out.
But until than, i will be posting another cheeky wee disco image in a few days time!
Speak to you all soon amigo's,
Robert
'Amelia And The Monsters', 02nd August, 2011
After executing extensive mural's across the London area and painting ginormas scaled paintings at the studio, I decided to take a break from
being on my wee feet constantly. Carrying a massive rucksack bursting full of spray cans, pots of paint, brushes, stencils, sketchbook and my
ladder on my shoulders. Before starting my next mighty peice canvas at 5 and a half meter's, I wanted to work on some illustrations.
I have longed and missed drawing at my big desk playing with typography and imagery, with the company of my ink potsand pencils. Having
now spend a whole week sketching and playing around with fresh material. I finally started off with bringing to life 'Amelia And The Monsters'.
Amelia Smash, a miss understood girl who ends up living with 3 bitchy girls, being the mature one out the bunch, she keeps far away from them,
not to bring herself down to there level. But when everyone is out she brings over her gang of sneaky monsters, where they have fun doing street
dance choreography's, letting loose sharp shapes and body popping moves all over the place. This allows her to keep sane and to follow her
childhood dream on being a dancer. I have created a hand-drawn typography poster which will follow with 4 wee illustrations under title
'Amelia And The Monster's'. Im currently working on loads of illustrations for the next two weeks solidly, so shall be updating
more matieral on here in a few days.
View my blog to see sneaky snap shots of my daily routine at the studio and random aspect's of my life.
Speak to you all very soon and keep watch everyone.
Robert
'The Phoenix And The Hunter' - Amelia Smash & Stella Forever, 10th July, 2011
After spending the past 2 months running every morning without fail, at 8am along with a hardcore workout.
I finally started my new body of work and spent a day just drawing, wiping out all kinds of idea's and
mediams one intends to use for it. Aiming to do 35 peice's for this series along with a zine under the
theme 'Stella Forever'. A recurring character where i have thrown paint all over the place, across many
street walls of her sneaky ways. So it was time to get her and her chums out onto smaller mediams.
'The Phoenix And The Hunter'. A dark story about Amelia Smash and Stella Forever who are good friends,
it's almost romantic, but with jealousy linguring between them. View my blog to witness these massive paintings
come together from scratch and what I get up to in the studio on a daily basis. With song 'This Mess We're In' by
P.J Harvey/ Thom Yorke playing all week, Im in need to play happier beats on the next peices.
The next peices currently in the making, are a wee bit smaller and excited to show you all very soon.
Keep watch on my twitter page if your not already following for the latest updates on my art and insights
to my daily life. If you like to ask any questions, feel free to email me.
Speak to you all soon amigo's.
'Karma Is Going To Get You Stella Forever', 23rd June, 2011
Today was the first time in nearly 2 months, I held a pencil and drawn. It felt wierd but so satifying to
hold my belovid pencils again, sketching spontaniously in a wee cafe where I turned up not exspecting a
life drawing session taking place. I guess it's true what my best mate said to me than:
'When your truely ready Rob, your love for drawing - will find you.'
After going through this really rough patch, I started painting this peice to keep me from going insaine.
I kicked it, jumped, sang, screamed, threw brushes, paints, spray cans at it and even dipped my tranners
in buckets of paint, pelting it across the studio to mark the mural.
Featuring one's character again Stella Forever, she hides amongst her friends to run from situations.
She dances, she parties and she drink as much as she can to forget it all. They all adore her and her
long hair but dont realise how nasty she really is. At the end of the day, karma will prevail on everyone's
actions in life.
Its only going to get bigger and better everyone. At the moment Im super excited, im currently working
on a new body of work full of energy and real mixture of mediams. Ranging from a series of massive
spray can/ paint wood peice, traditional ink peices on paper, and a limited print run of zine titled
"The Fall Of Huracan Ramirez" all done in pencil. Also last but not least, i will be having
3 new A2 screen prints coming out within the next month.
Robert Sae-Heng/ Mr Rubbertoes Mural- Karma is going to get you Stella Forever!
Give this video above a cheeky watch and witness me painting this mural at its true scale. Having bought my ownladder the other week, I've been able to play around more with my mural's and pour one's blood, sweat and tears
into it.
Enjoy the latest mural everyone and keep watch for this new body of work coming soon.
Rob
'Day 2: Stella Forever', 21st May, 2011
So I woke up at 6 am to head to the studio to pick up a few paints, brushes, rollers, bucket
and a ladder. Before heading off to London/ Waterloo to paint my dearest character Stella Forever,
whom is girl who has long hair and mistaken for a mermaid. Her flowing lines and shapes which
describes her looks, but her as person she is very unpredictable. This took me 4 hours to paint.
"Seeing some other drawings of the artist at his website – www.sniffsniff.co.uk – (Please Google it.
It’s fascinating enough to click) I found, it was not necessary to be Japanese but his own style,
even his another drawing of western woman having same kind of rather smooth, somewhat innocent,
naive faces —– may be originated from his own memories of childhood —– hence having no element of
eroticism. I like the art which appeals to my subconscious —– and make me puzzle but more importantly
—– gave a kind of soothing, —– listening a far distant lullaby like feeling."
Read the rest of what he wrote in responce in seeing me paint this mural on his blog.
Words - Kinetorori Mamura
Blog - www.yoshizen.wordpress.com/
'The Fall Of Huracan Ramirez' Zine- Coming Soon, 3rd May, 2011
A story about a Mexican single father come famous wrestler, who fights with a passion to
win in order to fund his daughter's life threatening disability. Born with a weak heart, Stella
(his daughter) still tries to live life to its fullest, with a love for watching her father fight.
He comes across his biggest fight yet against his ultimate rival, Black Terror with whom he has had
bad blood in the past as both are in love with his daughters mother.
Wining this fight against Black Terror, will afford the full operation in a good hospital rather having
to go for Mexico City's backstreet doctor to have a heart transplant and save Stella's life. A legendary
fight that could cost the life of his beloved daughter.
I'am very much bursting with energy to execute the final storyboard so i can start drawing up the final
pieces and binding everything together into a wee A5 zine. 'The Fall of Huracan Ramirez' zine is back to
back to another zine, more of that closer to the time. Wouldn't want to spoil everything now, would I.
I've also chucked in some cheeky in progress/ storyboard shot. I will be keeping everyon updated on the process
of this exciting 1st zine. If you want to reserve your copy or want to know more, feel free to email me.
Speak soon and keep watch amigo's!!
Summer Tote Bag's Coming Soon, 2nd May, 2011
So my long loved characters Stella Forever and Amelia Smash have finally made
there debut onto this summer's tote bags. After the past few years using them in
my works, I have decided to shaire them with everyone.
They both have very different live's and background's but linked together
by their love for 'Rain Dancing'. It makes them feel truely alive, as the rain
hit their face's. They jump into clear lakes, when no ones around, the waters
clear and innocent. I will be posting each of there stories this summer along
with a series of images to go with it.
These tote bags will be for sale on my online shop as of the 1st of June.
Keep watch everyone.
^Amelia Smash ^
^Stella Forever^
Above is a cheeky preliminary sketch towards these final designs and it gives you an
insight to how I work.
One Night Amelia Wore Her Most Prettiest Dress, 28th April, 2011
Us humans are constantly on the move, packing up and resettling in different towns,
in a neighbouring country, or on the other side of an ocean. Humans have migrated
for various reasons since we emergence as a species. Among all natural causes to
migrate such as changes in climate, tsunami's, earthquake's, floods or volcanic
eruptions. But some of us find it harder than others to let go of the past and
our homes. This bathroom mural is about some of these things.
I will be posting within g the next few weeks a mini video of this mural being
painting and along with what I get up to in the studio on a daily basis.
Holy Ghost 'The Collection Exhibition', 18th April- 24th April, 2011
Holy Ghost Presents 'The Collection' at there new gallery space in London for a week.
I exhibited my print 'Their First Rain Dance' towards this vibrant and exciting group
show. It was a great turned out and I'm sure everyone had fun. Curated so well, Holy
Ghost went for the 'Jammed Packed Effect' with the exquisite and diversity body of
artworks in the show. It worked so well. With a global selection of artist exhibiting
there work's too. I'am glade to be a part of it.
Honda'Cross-Runner Bike' Advert, 1st April, 2011
At the end of Febuary,i did a commission to Honda's new motorbike "Cross Runner".
A new breed of bike, perfect for those who commute through the city and country-
side on a basis. Making your journey smoother, relaxed and more fun.
Heres my poster and hope you see it about.
Good Morning Sunshine's, 26th March, 2011
So the sun we have all been waiting for, has arrived slowly but surely.
I sang, i danced, i ran around with my arms in the air and drew enjoying
the sun. I've been so busy working on a few design's for tote bags and
very large formatte paintings in the new studio.
So much has happened in the last 3 weeks and still will be hectic for a
wee bit longer. I will show more finished work's soon and keep you all updated,
but until than, I'll leave you posted with a cheeky disco picture of my outdoor
working area.
Ostracized and Human Ingenuity, 14th March, 2011
After watching the entire series of Human Planet on BBC Iplayer.
I truely found it amazing and was impressed with the diverse habitats mankind survives in.
View more works on the left hand side bar.
MADE Handmade/ Zine & Rubbertoes! Alternative Press Fair @ UNFEST, 1st March, 2011
Hey everyone, it is confirmed on the Sun 29th May 2011 I will be having my own table
at this wonder and exciting zine fair in Tunbridge Wells. Shall be selling all sorts
of creative goods, along with cheeky wee'Thomas's and Friends' soft toys at affordable prices.
Be excited to witness the Rubbertoes. Hope you can all make it.
Sleight Of Hand, 22nd Febuary, 2011
After looking through my bursting journal litrally! Still somehow bounded with
a whole masking tape. Been drawing and working into it for the past year or so.
I thought it was about time to start bringing my drawings alive and into context.
Here is the 1st one from my journal and will have many more to come in the near
future.
The Sneaky Raccoons, 01st Febuary, 2011
Its been a wee while since I did any fun doodles in my journal, so was nice to just relax
today after work and play around with a few idea's that were linguring in my head.
Playing some Sigur Ros' & City and Colour beats always goes down nicely with my cheeky pencils.
And I have updated my sketchbook page everyone, check it out !
Also have you ever seen a theiving Raccoon? they are truely one of the sneakiest mammals out there.
This one time in mexico, my friend David witnessed a Raccoon nick a mans whole burger from his plate
when he turned around to get some napkins. When he turned around, it was gone obviously and
he was startled and asked david who was sat on the table next to his 'Have you seen my burger?'
'All i know is a raccoon came along, nicked your burger and did a runner!' David responded.
True story.
My Ultimate Rubbertoes, 21st January, 2011
So recently i have had a few people asking me where do I get my nickname
Mr Rubbertoe from, so I thought i'd be kind and answers that.
It comes from a really bad joke...but being half Mexican and name Robert,
it makes sense to me.
-So what do you call a mexican with rubbertoes?
-I dont know?
-Roberto!
Yong Can Cook, 05th January, 2011
For a market store called 'Yong Can Cook' based at Tooting Broadway, they are
selling and serving traditional authentic thai food. It was so nice i though i
draw them up a wee image for there promotional flyer to the public.
Even did a hand painted mural on the wall behind them. i still yet to take a
picture of it when i visit again for some Spring-Rolls, Pad Thai Noodles and
green tea. So if anyone is ever in the area and a fan of thai food, dont hesitate
to try it out.
Stella Forever, 21st December, 2010
Happy New Year everyone and hoped everyone Xmas in the next week or so.
since i will be away in Essex for it and eating alot of yummys. Going to
be nice to take a break from everything and sort a few things out.
Probably going to be out Xmas eve in Essex bar where lots of
drunken people will be drinking stella or anything thats
handed to them over the bar. Lets all get merry.
Threadless T-Shirt Entry 'Their First Rain Dance', 23rd November, 2010
Hey everyone, i need to ask for a massive favour please.
If you could vote please for my t-shirt design to get printed @ threadless, would be amazing.
If i get enough hits it will be for sale worldwide along with prints of the design.
It's open to the public now and easy to vote. Click on this button or you can click of either of the
two images below and it will direct you to my design 'Their First Rain Dance'.
Click- As a tee & As a print and give it a cheeky 5. You can read all about the image if you scroll down this page.
It tells you the story behind this image.
Mural Painting @ Art Is the Cure studio, 21st November, 2010
I spent my Saturday @ Art Is The Cure London studio, painting with my friend Rich Simmons (founder of movement Art Is The Cure).
We got our funk on with our spray cans, paint brushes and a video camera to film in his London studio.
We went for a Luchador theme and going as big as we could tiptoe on a chair. Ive posted up some wee
pictures of the finished peice and hope you enjoy watching the video here to watch it or below and
keep watch for new video's of my work.
Rod Stewart , 17th November, 2010
Some more than others seem to have this problem when we are in public, getting mistaken for
someone else. So i have started to do a wee series of some of the redical comments i hear.
Keep watch everyone its going to be a fun project.
London Underground, 14th November, 2010
Today's Sketchbook: London Underground listening to - I Will by Radiohead
love this song so much, it suited the last underground train home last night.
I spend most my time traveling places back and forthe, espcially these days living
and working back in London.
Shall be updating my sketchbook on here next week, so i thought id leave you lovely people
something to ponder on.
Huracán Ramírez, 10th November, 2010
My relative Huracán Ramírez, a famous mexican wrestler adored and idoled by thousands.
He passed away 2006. So i have started using his iconic mask in my works. Here are two of
the canvas's in the series. View more and follow up on this matter on my blog.
Home Sweet Home, 8th November, 2010
Recently i have been creating images about what's around me, how something that's beautiful is messed up by adding hotels, house's, restaurants for us to appreciate it's beauty. But its been all the beauty is gone the day we
touched it with our man made things. Another thing i've come to realized that surrounds us, is that we are all
growing up. Eachday, month, year our family and friends are moving in and out of place's, getting married,
having children, and yourealize you are too. The thought is pretty timid moving into a proper place of our own.
But i guess thats part of life, the uncertainty and surprises of what's to come. Its like, what they say
about growing up. 'The day the child realizes that all adults are imperfect, he becomes an adolescent;
the day he forgives them,he becomes an adult; the day he forgives himself, he becomes wise'.
Their First Rain Dance, 2nd November, 2010
When i moved back home to my parents house after graduating in 2009, i didnt want to move back into the
same room i knew so well. So i bought myself a Bonsai Tree to keep my company and have something to look
after, also just to give my old room some life after spending a week painting it completely, fitting shelfs
and building a 6 meter long desk. i was pleased with my work but to have my wee tree differently was the final
touch. So this image is in response to how happy i was with my 1st ever plant friend.
Her name is Louise, she sits next to me on my desk and her favorite drink is water.
Periods, 31st October, 2010
The one time of the month where I'm more or less completely useless, i do try my best to comfort my
girlfriend, cook, clean, hugs, run to the shops for all her needs while she's in bed. But at the end of the
day, she'll be in pain constantly and frustrated what ever i do. Looking at the calender earlier today to
see she's due very soon. So thought i draw something simple/cute in response to this. Im sure some of
you understand this experiance too.
Becoming Society, 28th October, 2010
Working so many hours to pay the bills day by day till you begin to forget what your goals are in life.
where words "same shit, different day" becomes your responce when college's ask hows you today.
Im sure many of you out there can relate to this. More to this series, is yet to come.
Keep Watch!!
She Never Ever Believes Me, 21st October, 2010
We run across counties to aid them, our wallets only get thinner by the day,
dropping everything just to see them happy. But when we do say something out the ordinary,
they don't approve. This image is in response to this. The rest of the images will follow soon.
Lonely Heart Illustration, 20th October, 2010
Ever noticed the lonely heart adverts in the newspapers?
My girlfriend Amy Olszak and I have started a wee project in responce to these pieces of text,
and picture the person behind those simple words.
View lots more on our Lonely Heart Illustration blog @ Tumblr
and feel free to submit your own peice.
Leake Street, 08 October, 2010
Rubbertoeing the walls with my ultimate brushes and hands. I kneeled in poo, hands,
jeans covered in paint, lost a paint brush, got into a ruckus, London Underground strike,
and i wiped your wet nose with your icicle sleeve. Some pictures from the day,
check out more on my cheeky wee disco blog.
Drawing at work on the sly, 24 September, 2010
We all have to do, what we got to do so we remember
who we are and not get too lost when one works full time.
draw on the back of some envalope.
Shall load up more random sketches i do in time on here.
Opening Night @ The Brick Lane Gallery, Art In Mind. 25th August 2010
Thankyou everyone who came, was really sucessful and had a great time.
And to anyone who bought any of the 100 unique paintings i did titled
"Her 100 Sniff's".
Thankyou Everyone once again that came. Rob
Exhibition at The Brick Lane Galley, Art In Mind.
Hope you can all come and support my art.
Free alcohol always a bonus on the opening night.
So come along and lets have a cheeky wee disco party
See you all there everyone.