Lioness - TOO FLY

Toofly, Artist :: 120 Seconds from friendswelove.com on Vimeo.

We love her and her work...go girl!

Too Fly Afro-Punk Project

you already know... love her stuff...sooo talented!

Too Fly Re-Freshes the Streets

*courtesy of www.tooflynyc.com

As you know LITCJ is a major fan of the talented artist Too Fly (previously covered Lioness of the Week). Here is some of her work which she did with a few of the other artists. The effort to "Re-Fresh" (as they called it) the streets took place between the org YOUNITY (Too Fly is a co-founder) and Big City Walls. We really admire her for being active and giving back to the community...

Toofly Kidrobot Dunny X Tarina Tarantino!

Too Fly was on of our featured lionesses, check out her latest project:




LUCITE “DUNNY” NECKLACE

Part of the latest Kidrobot by TARINA TARANTINO Collection, this limited edition adjustable 18″ lucite and crystal necklace features a puff heart bead and a 2.75″ iconic Kidrobot “Dunny” vinyl toy pendant. Please note that these necklaces, like the toys, are sold “blind” - that is, you won’t know what color lucite or which Dunny you get until it arrives! Part of the fun!
www.tooflynyc.com

www.tarinatarantino.com

LETS SUPPORT TOO FLY and various other ARTISTS!!

"DELINEATIONS"
a collection of drawings and illustrations from a diverse group of international artists.

January 16th through February 15th 2009
Opening Reception: Friday, January 16th, 7-10pm

Ad Hoc Art is proud to present "Delineations": a collection of drawings and illustrations from a diverse group of international artists. Drawing has been and will always be a fundamental part of the art-making process. Starting as far back as the 1400's, artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Albrecht Dürer, Michelangelo, and Raphael used drawing as not only a starting point but as a way to communicate things which could not be accomplished in any other medium. Fast forward to the 1900's as artists such as Max Beckmann, Jean Dubuffet, Arshile Gorky, M. C. Escher, André Masson, and Pablo Picasso not only continued this serious examination of drawing as fine art, but took it to incredible new places through their creativity and talent. In more recent times artists such as Marcel Dzama, R. Crumb, Dan Clowes, Joe Sacco, Yoshitomo Nara, and Julie Doucet (among many, many others) again redefined how we look at drawing as not only a means to an end but an important and impressive end in itself. Continuing with this amazing tradition, we present to you a new generation of drawers and illustrators who hope to not only add to this amazing lineage of artists but to also find ways to reinvent and reinterpret how drawing can be used to communicate and enlighten.
Participating artists include:
Alley Cat, Adam William Carnes, Gigi Chen, Fernanda Cohen, Molly Crabapple, Adam Collison, Cycle, Deseo, Bonnie Durham, Ezra Li Eismont, Ewelina Ferruso, EZO, Nate Frizzel, Yoko Furuso, Bob Gibson (TLP), Mark Gibson, GROW, Joshua Hagler, Fred Harper, Peter Herpich, Thomas Herpich, Nevada Hill, Phil Hollenbeck, Mike Houston (Cannonball Press), isuel isuel, Jeremyville, Katie Kaplan, Jane Kim, Hiro Kurata, Rafael Ladesma III, Laura Lee, Tim Hon Hung Lee, Tae Lee, Brian Life, Tommii Lim, Daniel Hyun Lim (Fawn Fruits), David MacDowell, Drew Maillard, Sara Antoinette Martin, Martin Mazorra (Cannonball Pres), MIHA, Melissa Murray, Gilbert Oh, Logik One, Pagan, Nathan Lee Pickett, Lady Pink, Lilly Piri, Anthony Pontius, Devin Powers, Carlos (MARE139) Rodriguez, Dorthy Royle, Martina Secondo Russo, Frank Russo, Allison Sommers, Robert Steel, Kevin Earl Taylor, TheDirtyFabulous, Elisabeth Timpone, James Turek, Connie Wang, Jaeran Won, Pippi Zornoza plus Mikey & Doyle of the Black Label Bike Club, and TOOFLY!
ADHOC GALLERY
49 Bogart Street
Brooklyn, NY 11206
L Train to Morgan Ave
http://adhocart.org

New Creation by TOO FLY!! GOOD WOOD AND Two Fly Collab...

This is what Too Fly has to say:
Trinity Collection inspired by the multi colored textiles of my peoples during my trips to Ecuador. My trip to Jamaica this year was also pretty special and so I included the “irie” ring which is exactly how I felt around around such a beautiful land and people. I couldn’t let the essence pass me by. Each ring has a special name just like a work of art!

Rings retail at $25.00 ea.

Click here to Shop
www.goodwoodnyc.com

This weeks featured Lioness: TOO FLY, Graffiti Artist...the woman behind the Around the Way Girl that we Love...

Name: TOOFLY

Hustle: ART , DESIGN, ORGANIZING

City: New York

1. When I was a kid I daydreamed about...

drawing, painting, and hanging out with my friends...

2. As an adult I daydream about...

creating important pieces of work, owning a home, having kids, and moving out of the city into the mountains of Ecuador. Living a very simple, quiet, and healthy life...

3. In my group of friends I'm the one who...

organizes the parties and special events. The one who laughs at everything, the one who is always hungry, and is down for whatever when I'm not busy.

4. When I was a little girl I was told that I couldn't stay out late because I was not a boy. Only boys can stay out late...

5. How did you break into your industry?

I think I broke into the " art world " as soon as I became public with my street work in early 2002. When that happened my name got out there a lot more, and I began to network with various type of people from graffiti artists, to community organizers, and activists. They would hire and invited me to do designs and collaborations for various Hip Hop, Graffiti, and Educational events.


6. Favorite part of what you do?

Having a vision of something I really want to do and actually making it a reality...

7. Least favorite part of what you do?

Trying to secure the right type of funds to make it happen the way I want it to...

8. Who do you admire in your field?

Artists, designers, entrepreneurs, teachers, activists. I love people with a good heart who care and are experienced in their field. Their energy transports so much more than anyone who is out for themselves or for money. It's very refreshing and what motivates me to keep doing what I do.

9.Fav designers are:

Fashion designers or Graphic designers? There's no one in particular with a story that I feel drawn to...I have always liked Comic Books illustrators like Jim Lee, and Scott Cambell, Graff artists from the early 90's, and a bunch of artists and photographers. Too many to name...



10. Moment your hustle pays off was/will be when:

When I no longer have to work for anyone but myself.
I own my own house, run my own studio/business travel at least 3-6 times a year, paint whenever i want, and and spend carefree time with my family and friends.

11. My family is proud of me because...

I have pursued my dream to be and do something I enjoy while staying honest and grounded in the values they taught me as a kid.




CHECK OUT TOO FLY's online boutique at:

CLICK HERE FOR TOO FLY's SITE