Troy White Interview from 2009

Written by . Posted on December 14, 2011. Filed under Interviews. Tagged , , . No comments.

Hellllllllo BNIers, I dug this interview out of the Archives of our previous site.
Troy White is one of the top designers in Action Sports these days. Since this interview he has relocated to (my hometown) Portland, Oregon and does kick ass work for that large shoe company that starts with the letter “N” I caught up with Twhite a few months ago and it sounds like he is really pushing some boundaries over there with art and design. Anyways, here is the interview, enjoy!

Hey Troy, tell us a little about who you are, and what you do.
I am a graphic designer born in Arizona, Lived in Seattle and now relocated to Fort Lauderdale. Typography and illustration is my thing. Growing up on a
board nothing makes me happier than having the opportunity to work with the companies I would have never in a million years thought I would be.

How did you end up getting in to Graphic Design?
Always an been into arts. I told my high school teacher that I was planning to be an art teacher too. She told me I would make a horrible teacher and that kinda stuck with me. I feel into the design thing when I was in college. I just never knew I would be doing this kind of design then.

There is a lot of competition in the Action Sports and Apparel market. What do you put into your work that seems to resonate with these companies, and does it just come natural to you to do this type of work?
I am very passionate about what I do and I think that shows in my work. Seeing myself as a graphic designer and not necessarily as an illustrator has allowed me to be more flexible in my approach to solving visual problems. I am able to take direction and blend in with the look that an art director wants for the piece or season.

Are there any artists out there whose work you are a fan of? Do you have any of their pieces in your personal collection?
Aaron Horkey, Kelsey Brookes, Shepard Fairy, Eric Adorn, Jim Phillips, Rick Griffen, Andy Howell, Wes Humpton, Jeff Staple, Joshua Smith, Pushead, Sean Cliver, Craig Metzger, Steve Caranza, Matt Alvarez-  Ok the list could go on and on. Yes – I own a few pieces from some of these artists.

Do you have time to do personal work, and if so what can we expect from Twhite in the future?
Not as much as I would like. Expect? well I hope to have some sort of line together by 2010.

Lastly, do you have any advice for the next generation of designers coming up?
Work hard.. do whatever it is you like doing.

If your interested in commissioning Troy for a project or want to stay up to date with his blog check out his website at: http://www.twhitedesign.com or http://www.troywhite.com

If you make your own designs, you can add Troy’s touch by purchasing some of his art in vector format by going here: http://www.youworkforthem.com/designer.php?designer=32

Bni Deals of Christmas : Remuse Collective

Written by . Posted on December 13, 2011. Filed under Events. Tagged , , , . No comments.
Remuse Collective You have to check out Remuse Collective. Their T-shirts are full of nice Artwork and Colorways. A little more info: Remuse, is an artist collective brand offering a series of quality, sweat-shop free products released seasonally. Hailing from the outskirts of Philadelphia, Remuse inspires the pondering of every day life both subliminally and direct. We represent a lifestyle, challenging daily beliefs.We promote and encourage the awareness of our quickly declining society through our though-provoking art work. Explore the unknown, expose the truth. Be sure to head over to the Remuse Website and Shop to get a discount and read up on the latest news! http://www.remusecollective.com

Bni Deals of Christmas : Swallows & Daggers

Written by . Posted on December 12, 2011. Filed under Events. Tagged , , . No comments.

Hey Everyone, this week kicks off the beginning of the Bni Deals of Christmas. We have some really cool clothing and artist brands to send shout outs to!

I can’t think of a better way to kick this thing off then sending you to Swallows & Daggers Clothing for a huge discount of %30. I own a few of their shirts and they’re top quality with great screen printing and t-shirts blanks, and of course really great designs, Including a few by Clark Orr former Art Director for Johnny Cupcakes.

Use the code BNI30 and get some fresh Swallows & Daggers Clothing here:
www.respect-tradition.com

NEXT: The future of T-shirt graphics

Written by . Posted on November 19, 2011. Filed under Events, Featured, Video. Tagged , , . No comments.



Posting this video was a no brainer. I’m always interested in running across quality content to add to the Blog. It’s also no secret that I love Graphic T-shirts by Contemporary Artists.

Anyways, Enjoy I hope you enjoy this video from T-world about the ins and outs of being a t-shirt artist and what it means.

NEXT: The future of T-shirt graphics from T-world on Vimeo.

A little more info about the exhibit:
1,000+ T-shirts on display
150+ T-shirt artists, designers and labels
40+ exclusive portrait photographs by Nicole Reed
15+ T-shirts of the future from high profile local and international artists and designers

Presented by T-world, NEXT is dedicated to the past, present and future of the T-shirt industry. From November 4 to December 11, the intriguing industrial spaces of Sydney’s Cockatoo Island will come alive with the Outpost Project – a world-class showcase of street art. Within the cavernous steel confines of the Heavy Machine Shop lies NEXT, a vibrant display of the planet’s most comprehensive collection of graphic T-shirts.

In 2011, whether you’re an advocate for design, graffiti, skate, street or urban, the T-shirt is the singular identifying uniform speaking the voice of youth culture.

Presented by T-world
facebook.com/Tworld.Journal

Directed by VERSUS
versusmedia.com.au

Music by:
Squabz soundcloud.com/squabz
OneTwoStudios onetwostudios.com.au

Black Friday Deals – Everything $10!

Written by . Posted on November 17, 2011. Filed under Events. Tagged , , , . No comments.

From now until Cyber Monday everything in the shop will be just $10! This is a great opportunity to pick up some high quality T-shirts and art. Not to mention it will help BNI move enough product to produce the next set of designs we have been working through!

As always, Thanks for your support!

Hand Drawn Vans by Bob Haro

Written by . Posted on November 11, 2011. Filed under Events. Tagged , , , , . No comments.
Just got this update from Bob Haro and was very impressed.

It’s also for a good cause helping an injured BMX Rider.

“Here are my just completed art-shoes for the VANS Rebeljam show to be held this year on the first weekend in December. It´s a bmx event that celebrates different aspects of bmx and its lifestyle.Part of the event will be an art show with photo images from select bmx photographers (current & past) and featured artists who will create custom designed Vans slip ons.Invited guest artists include Taj Mihelich, Bis Island, Ron Bonner, Joe Tek, Mike Dewit, Andy Jenkins and myself.

After the event their will be an auction to the benefit an injured rider who is dealing with a BMX related injury. It’s a great event for a good cause.”


Note – all of the artwork + packaging was done by hand.

Designer Con November 5th, 2011

Written by . Posted on November 3, 2011. Filed under Events. No comments.


It’s that time of year again! Designer Con is happening again this Saturday (The 5th) In Pasadena. D-con is one of the most artistic environments that I have ever been in. There is so much creative energy every year I have attended. BNI has a booth again this year as well with Spanky Stokes so be sure to stop by for some cool T-shirts, Artwork, and Giveaways!

Here are the details:
Saturday, November 5th, 2011
10 am to 5 pm
Admission: $5 online / $7 at the door (free after 3 pm!)

Pasadena Convention Center
300 East Green Street
Pasadena, CA 91101

2009 Interview Toy Customizer Bucky Lastard

Written by . Posted on October 19, 2011. Filed under Featured, Interviews. Tagged , , . No comments.

Bucky Lastard Custom

Hey Bucky, tell us a little about who you are and where you are from.

Hello, My name is Roy Vento but I go by the name Bucky Lastard.
I’m 31, married with no children (yet). I’m a graduate of the University
of Texas Pan American with a bachelors in computer information systems.
I work for a small multimedia firm in McAllen, Texas where I
currently reside.

What was your first custom toy, and how did you get into customizing vinyl?

I was looking at a website for graphic artists when I found a link
for Vinyl Pulse. When I started looking through it, I came across this
crazy custom ham Labbit by Motorbot. I was totally blown away, I knew
at that point I had to try my hand at customizing…shortly after I
was hooked! My first custom was a Munny that was based on a gamblers
misfortune called Hard Luck.

You have a rather unique artistic style that people seem to crave,
was this something that came just came naturally to you?

Ha-ha, I’m not sure about crave but I can tell you a little bit
about where I picked up some of my artistic style. My parents ran a
silkscreen/vinyl sign business when I was growing up, so I was exposed
to that whole scene when I was really really young. By the time I was
12 I was screening t-shirts and applying vinyl designs on all sorts of
automobiles. As I got older, I started to get really into the graphic
side of things. While working at the shop after school, I began to
teach myself Photoshop, Illustrator, Corel Draw and any other graphic
software I could get my hands on. We always had old, outdated
equipment (LOL), so in order to produce the best possible work we
could, we had to prepare the artwork in a very specific manner.
Art that was simple, bold and minimalistic worked best with our
homemade exposure units so I think that style has stayed with me
throughout the years.

Is there anyone who really inspires you in the vinyl toy and art world?

Absolutely! There are a group of artists that always seem to be in
a lot of the shows I participate in that always make me push myself;
I always have to bring my A game cause they sure as hell will. Guys
like Squidnik, Motorbot, Reactor 88, Brent Nolasco, Lou Pimentel,
Monster Decay, Leecifer…way to many to name, I could go on all day!
All great people, all amazing artists. I’m also a huge fan of old school
animation so I’m really into stuff by Kano, Brandt Peters, Tristan
Eaton, Brian (Candykiller) Taylor, Kathie Olivas, Mad, and Sket One.

Lastly, what can we look forward to in the future for Bucky Lastard?

Lots of great things I hope! I’ve been invited to participate in a
bunch of really amazing high profile shows coming up soon. I also have
2 production pieces in the pipeline hopefully dropping soon. One of
them is part of PI’s new Trexi Digits line, and the other will be part
of a blind boxed artist series which will be red hot! So stay tuned!

thank you all for the support! -BL

To see more of Bucky’s work or commission him for a custom piece of your own:
http://buckylastardcustoms.blogspot.com

New site design for BNI!

Written by . Posted on October 18, 2011. Filed under Uncategorized. Tagged , . No comments.


Well well well… Brand New Intention needed an upgrade badly. So this is where it starts. I usually wouldn’t put an unfinished page up, but this is a great opportunity to experiment and build something on the FLY.  Rest assured you will see some new features and quality information through this new blog format.

If your looking Brand New Intention T-shirts they are still available at our SHOP