More Paintings by the Homies

BART Transbay Tunnel, 2009, Oil on Panel, 47 x 58 inches
by Patrick Strand
This piece is part of a series my big brother has been working on over the past few years. It started when he lived up in Oakland riding BART to work every day. For more from his BART series visit http://www.patrickstrand.com/






Number One Sons, 2007, Oil on canvas, 66 x 70 inches
by Derek Tze-Yang Chan
Derek's work is always on some next shit. This one is BIG too! Here's a gallery photo for a size reference:
Man I wish I could make it to Chicago to check out his studio/galleries. Last summer on our roadtrip across the country, Venise and I were blocked from getting to Chicago by midwest floods. Someday Der, someday!






pho sho, 2008, Ink, water color acrylic
by Mark Canto
I love this one. It reminds me of me and my big-ass belly! Mark's work will be featured at Beatrock at the "Because Your Mama Said So" Group ArtShow dedicated to Mr. T on April 25th. The opening will be in conjunction with the Fatgums X Bambu EP release party!

CounterPart Painters

In the broad spectrum of visual arts, to me painting will always be the rawest shit. Paint applied to a surface - that has to be one of the most unadulterated forms of expression. From my own knuckleheaded perspective, painting is like making beats using strictly flea market records and an SP-12. I've been blessed to know (and be related to) some super talented painters, and I'd like to share some of their work with y'all. So here you go, the work of Mark Canto, Derek Chan, and my beloved brother Patrick Strand - some of the rawest painters out there.

Mark Canto (aka Roots):

Mark's work is currently on display at Beatrock in Long Beach. Go check out the new store and pick up a Roots piece before you can't afford one!

Derek Tze-Tang Chan:

The homie Derek stays in Chicago now, but I know his heart is still in the 'Sco! We all miss you D!

Patrick Strand:

Check out his website: http://www.patrickstrand.com/

-Fatgums