LOS ANGELES - Artist Kim West felt the pressure to take a traditional career path, but in the end, she could not shake her desire to be an artist. She followed her dreams, and the contemporary art world is better for it.

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SAN FRANCISCO - By the time Philip Milic was 17, he was helping out at his local tattoo shop doing all the dirty work. Now, he's a successful tattoo artist tattooing around the world and an acrylic and mixed media artist.
www.pmtattoos.com

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LOS ANGELES - LA based contemporary artist Coop takes us inside his studio and along for the ride for his latest gallery show.

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LOS ANGELES - Legendary artist Gary Baseman talks about his decision to follow his passion full time and gives us a look at his newest gallery show. www.garybaseman.com www.coreyhelfordgallery.com

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AUSTIN - Michael Sieben is an Austin-based artist who designs skateboard graphics for Roger Skateboards, operates Okay Mountain Gallery, and works freelance projects with the Volcom Art Loft.
www.msieben.com

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CHICAGO - Travis Lampe is an amazing artist that's influenced by old-timey cartoons. Check him out as local shop owners and art enthusiasts review his work.
www.travislampe.com

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ORLANDO - Terribly Odd grew up in Miami and discovered the pop art culture that now defines his style as miserable art.
www.terriblyodd.com

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LOS ANGELES - Buff Monster loves heavy metal, ice cream, and Japanese art. Check him out in this video as he talks about his artwork and his gallery, The Sweetest Thing, at the Corey Helford Gallery.
www.buffmonster.com

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SAN FRANCISCO - Jet Martinez is a San Fran based public artist that has a passion for painting plants and nature murals.
www.jetromartinez.com

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SAN FRANCISCO - Shepard Fairey, known for creating Obey, showcased his solo art show, The Duality of Humanity, at the White Walls Gallery.
www.obeygiant.com

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LOS ANGELES - Harley-Davidson and 11 amazing artists, including Alex Pardee, Shawn Barber, Bob Dob, and many more, painted rebel-themed gas tanks for charity at the Robert Berman Gallery.
www.robertbermangallery.com
www.harley-davidson.com

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SAN FRANCISCO - Sid Enck Jr. has been fascinated with skateboarding and art since he was a kid. His unique style of art has led him to have a show at Black and Brown Boutique where he goes out of his way to make it a one of a kind.
www.myspace.com/teashackproject

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SAN FRANCISCO - Art gave Jeremy Fish the opportunity to quit his normal job and have the freedom to spend his day how he wants to. Check out this clip as he tells you the key on how to be successful at what you do.
www.superfishalsf.com

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SAN FRANCISCO - Alex Pardee is an amazing artist that's done art work for clients, such as The Used, and is currently working with Warner Bros. on an animated series called, Chadam. Don't forget to check out his new clothing line, Zerofriends.
www.hurley.com/treeplewww.zerofriends.com

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CHICAGO - Hello My Name Is Chicago is a showcase of artists expressing Chicago on canvas.

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SAN FRANCISCO - Live in color with Chor Boogie and he explains his interpretation of art and color theory and the room he painted at the famous Hotel Des Arts.
www.chorboogie.com

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AUSTIN - Take a peek into rock poster artist Billy Bishop's design and print shop.

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SAN FRANCISCO - Graff head Sam Flores brings a street inspiration to tremendous fine art. He is proof that the self taught artist can thrive. A former skater, he now brings a wonderful since of color to the world. Listen to him explain his process and talk about his collaboration with VIMBY friend, Roland Sands.
www.samflores.com

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LOS ANGELES - Based on the theme of consumerism, Joe Hahn, Jon Dragonette, Steven Daily, Jeff McMillan, and other great artists show their artwork at the Continental Gallery in L.A.
www.slamxhype.com
www.spanofsunset.com www.blendsus.com

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LOS ANGELES - Check out the launch event showcasing where Disney allowed artists to change Mickey in their own style.
www.bloc28.com
disney.go.com

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SAN DIEGO - Dr. Sketchy's anti-art school has chapters nationwide. At this event in San Diego, the artists express themselves, with cocktails in hand.
www.drsketchy.com

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SAN FRANCISCO - When Ian turned 18, he moved to SoCal where he got a BFA in ceramics. Check out this clip as Ian Ross talks about his methods and inspirations for his artwork.
www.ianrossart.com

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ATLANTA - People thought Dubelyoo's art was too black. So his response was that he was going to make it blacker. Check out this piece on Dubelyoo, who's a phenomenal caricature artist.
www.dubelyoo.net

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AUSTIN - Held at the Pump Project Art Complex was the art gallery for Enmascarados, Mexican freestyle wrestling.
www.angelquesada.com
www.pumpproject.org

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SAN FRANCISCO - See why Mike got the name "Giant" and how he kept pushing his art form limitations as he talks about his tattooing and is solo gallery opening at White Walls.
www.mikegiant.com

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