Sup Arthur!

Head over to C.O.D.

2010-02-23T06:36:00.000-08:00

Hello people! If you haven't already seen it I started another blog called "The Cousin of Death". Since updating two blogs is time consuming and a pointless I will be shutting this blog down. I'm still gonna keep this up but will be updating on COD so update your bookmarks!

Peace BlogSpot

The Cousin of Death

2010-02-07T06:37:00.000-08:00

I'm pretty much an insomniac so I'm blogging about it. Check it out here

An open letter to "photographers"

2010-02-06T05:05:00.000-08:00

Photography seems to be everyone's interest now a days. Whether I like it or not, more & more kids are getting slrs and calling themselves "photographers". Now I really don't give a fuck that kids are buying $1,000 gear and taking shitty pictures because I know that once the hype dies for them so will their "love" for photography. I don't really have a problem with them. I do however got a bone to pick with some of you amateur elitist.

First and foremost, JUST BECAUSE YOU "DON'T" USE PHOTOSHOP DOESN'T MAKE YOU A "REALLY GOOD" PHOTOGRAPHER. Seriously, no one gives a shit that your whack ass pictures weren't "edited". That's probably why they're underexposed, cloudy, & shitty over all. Some of the best photographers in the world touch their photos up. That's probably the reason their shit looks so damn good and why they get PAID to shoot. Do I use photoshop? Yea I do but its not like my entire picture was created in photoshop. So to all you "too good" for photoshop kids, get overself and get bent. You probably process your pictures anyway (adjusting exposure, levels, & saturation is editing ya fucks) However those of you who OD on the processing, you make my eyes hurt. please stop.

Second, unless someone asks you please please please do not try to EDUCATE people on photography. Just cuz you know about shutter speeds and apatures and how to sync flashes doesn't make you hot shit. Anyone could look that shit up in 10 seconds. So please don't post "lessons" on your little MySpace blog & FB notes.

Now this letter isn't to hate on anyone whose getting into photography. If you really really love it then pursue it, improve, & lets collab! This letter is meant for the kids who just got an slr and all of the sudden think they're hot shit with a camera who hate on everyone. Am I the best photographer? nahh not by a long shot but I definitely try to keep my ego in check. I suggest you "professional" photographers do the same.

Oh and to those on the hype, I'm gonna laugh at you when you realize you dropped $1,000 on camera that is just collecting dust. CHURRCHHHH

"Do I sound mad?
Well I guess I'm a little pissed
Every action has a point
Five points make a fist
You close em
You swing em
It hurt when it hits
And the truth can be a bitch" - Atmosphere

Ke$ha

2010-02-05T18:50:00.000-08:00

You look and sing like shit.

Jay Z is the devil

2010-02-01T00:15:00.000-08:00

And if that didn't convince you then watch this one

All I do is take shits smoke weed

2010-01-26T16:26:00.000-08:00

Anything for a blonde dyke

2010-01-20T13:53:00.000-08:00

I'm with CoCo

2010-01-19T04:58:00.001-08:00

AM Series Release Date

2010-01-14T01:46:00.000-08:00

My first art project "AM" will be dropping on 1/18/10. I'd be stoked if you all spread the word about it and told your friends, family, and pets to cop some pieces! Oh and of course get some for yourself as well. Don't sleep on em, the pieces have limited quantities so get them before they're gone. I have also started my next series which I am pretty excited for. Stay posted for more updates! Cop some pieces on the 18th!

Un-freakin believable CGI work

2010-01-12T00:40:00.000-08:00

One word: Incredible

AL.COM Takes life

2010-01-11T00:20:00.000-08:00

The other day I officially relaunched my website. So far the response to it has been positive and I'd like to thank all those who have complemented it. The site isn't as grand as I originally wanted it to be but after months of a lame "Coming Soon" page I had to get one set up. The site took me 2 days to finish as it's very simple so expect new things to pop up on it as time goes by. Until then hit it up and enjoy the art, photography, and jams on it.

Sticker Preview

2010-01-09T20:11:00.000-08:00

Waiting on a quote to print these bad boys (or girls). Once I get them best believe San Jose is gonna get (sticker) bombed.

Throw it in the frame

2010-01-08T16:36:00.000-08:00

The AM Series [formerly the "Faux Art Series"] will be dropping soon! In addition to buying a print, you can also purchase a frame to go along with it. In my opinion it makes it extra sexy. More details coming soon!

Put the butter on that popcorn

2010-01-07T11:13:00.000-08:00

This is dope and all but what happened to writing with the pen and pad? Writing your words seems more real then typing them, na mean??

This dog made my day

2010-01-06T23:39:00.001-08:00

Today marked day one of getting back into my photography groove. Leaving the mall I saw this dog posted up in a car. I took about 6 shots before he started to get pissed, at the point I drove off.

Also, head on over to my store to see the new piece that will be available for sale.

UPLifting

2010-01-06T00:53:00.000-08:00

This is too ill!

Testing 1&2

2010-01-05T01:26:00.000-08:00

Last night I made a couple of test prints of the pieces I have released so far and they came out surprisingly dope! I will be selling prints at my new online store very soon! Note that this store is different from COP-ARTHUR. The new store is strictly for anything relating to what I create. I will put up a new post when the prints are available to purchase. Stay posted!

Click here to go to my online store

Faux Art Series:#1 & #2

2010-01-03T23:42:00.000-08:00

Faux Art is a collection of photos I have taken and transformed into "art pieces". Above are pieces #1 & #2. More to come, let me know what you think so far.

Back on that pro ish

2010-01-01T22:11:00.000-08:00

In case you haven't checked, I renewed my pro flickr account. That being said I finally uploaded a bunch of pics I was suppose to put up a while ago. So please excuse my lateness and peep em here!

ALSO those pics are from '09 so I need to shoot some new material. Hit me up if you're down or need any work done!

2009

2009-12-31T13:48:00.000-08:00

Looking back on the past few months I thought that '09 was overall an unproductive year but putting this post together has showed me I got a lot done this year (including graduating high school). The pictures above are a few "high lights" of everything I shot and released in 2009. I'm pretty proud of what I was able to shoot this year and I'd like to thank everyone who let me take pictures for them. I appreciate it a lot. 2009 you were a hell of a year with some crazy moments. Though you were good to me at times, I will not miss your ass. 2010, you and I have got some shit to do.

Thanks to All Genius Material, Future Shock San Jose, The Realness, and Steve Belale for letting me do some dope shoots this year. Also, thanks to everyone who put up with me shoving a camera in their face!

The only time Supras look decent

2009-12-23T11:58:00.000-08:00

Are when they are on the feet of that beautiful woman. Who is she?! Name please (no creeper)...

This is Heavy

2009-12-18T00:57:00.000-08:00

If you don't at least get choked up you obviously have never been hugged or some shit.

"Faux Art" series preview

2009-12-16T17:57:00.001-08:00

A preview of my current project. More to come!

Waterproof your dome!

2009-12-10T01:22:00.000-08:00

I most definitely need a few water proof new era's in my collection. Oh hey it's almost christmas (hint hint)

Cudder is the greatest

2009-12-09T13:38:00.001-08:00

I will Master...

2009-12-02T15:19:00.000-08:00

Adobe Dream Weaver & Illustrator.

I've mess around with AI a few times back when I was trying to get Mandrake's started. It frustrated me beyond belief and I gave up the idea all together. But now with the opportunity I was given for 2010 (more on that later...) I am forced to tango with it once again. Hopefully this time around we get a long and it doesn't kick my ass. Dream Weaver is a whole new experience and I'm hoping I get it right from the get go. Wish me luck!

It's on like donkey kong

2009-11-30T00:59:00.000-08:00

Pacquiao vs. Mayweather ahhhhhh shitttttt!

Arthur Lataquin x Supreme

2009-11-28T21:50:00.000-08:00

SIKE! I got some plans for 2010 as far as progressing with my photography and getting my name out there goes. The picture above is one of the ideas I'm fucking with at the moment. Let's see what happens!

AGM Black Friday Release

2009-11-27T16:36:00.000-08:00

The shirts have dropped! Head on over to the AGM Online shop to cop em!

Vampire Weekend- Cousins

2009-11-24T16:30:00.001-08:00

I like this.

Travis Barker Ain't Got Nothing On Stevie

2009-11-24T12:16:00.000-08:00

Stevie is a boss, churchhhhh

I wish Fiasco could do this

2009-11-22T01:29:00.000-08:00

Somtimes Fiasco disappoints me but I still love him.

This isn't attractive, this is LIES!

2009-11-21T23:09:00.000-08:00

If you don't got it, you don't got it. Please ladies don't deceive me with your padded underwear and bra's. Work with what God and Yo Mama gave ya. That is all.

COP-ARTHUR

2009-11-20T23:22:00.000-08:00

I guess I'm what you can call a "starving artist" or whatever simply because I'm broke. So what do I do? Get a job? Being awesome is my job! So the next logical thing would be to either sell drugs or my body, but instead I'm selling some of my old shit. So head on over to COP-ARTHUR and take some of my unwanted gear off my hands. Right now I got some Crooks & Castles for sale as well as a brand new AGM sweater. BTW, I can only sell 5 items at a time so I got a lot more shit available so stay posted

More on the new All Genius Material Winter Line

2009-11-17T00:41:00.000-08:00

Head on over to the AGM Blog to see more previews and get more info on the new line! Shout out to Justin for letting me do the shoot and always showin love. Thanks fam!

Kourtney Kardashian <3

2009-11-17T00:26:00.000-08:00

In my opinion she is the prettiest Kardashian sister. She can get it...for free. Hell I'd even man up and be the daddy to her kid. Kourtney if you read this, hit me up! I don't mind the age difference...I'd be the deer to your cougar

Pacman done did it again

2009-11-15T00:37:00.000-08:00

I don't even need to say anything more. Fuck all you Pacquiao haters.

FIGHT NIGHT

2009-11-14T12:21:00.000-08:00

PACMAN!

A sign of whats to come

2009-11-13T22:02:00.000-08:00

Started working on the new ArthurLataquin.com today and so far it's been going pretty smooth. The picture above is a little teaser of whats to come. Not sure when the new site is going live as I want to have it completely done before I unveil it. Maybe I'll have it correspond with the release of the new AGM shirts on Black Friday...stay posted!

Escape From Tomorrow

2009-11-13T00:20:00.000-08:00

More from 13thWitness, this one featuring Nigel Sylvester. There's only one word to describe these two guys, Incredible.

All Genius Material Black Friday 09

2009-11-12T00:03:00.000-08:00

Last weekend I wrapped up the All Genius Material photo shoots. If you don't know I was asked to shoot their new winter line that's dropping real soon. The pic above is a little teaser. If you wanna see the new shirts your gonna have to wait until Black Friday when they're dropping. Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who volunteered to do the shoots, I would of been screwed without you. Stay posted for the release of all the images!

"Ho's gotta eat too"

2009-11-11T23:15:00.001-08:00

Throwback...or should I say HO-back

Zinthos

2009-11-11T15:19:00.001-08:00

If you don't watch Teen Titans ignore this. This is probably the best part of the whole series! I die every time I watch this

NYC Handballers

2009-11-09T11:28:00.000-08:00

These guys would smash on all the gangsters that went to my school. Oh and 13thWitness is a beast with a camera.

Rogue Wave: Eyes

2009-11-08T23:39:00.000-08:00

I heard this song while watching one of my favorite movies, "Just Friends" and haven't been able to get it out of my head since. The chorus is so damn catchy I'd be surprised if you didn't find yourself singing it in your head. Oh, and this asian lady is a boss

Nabil x Kanye West is always dope

2009-11-06T12:08:00.001-08:00

If you didn't know Kanye West has a book out that documents his Glow in The Dark Tour. The video above is a promo video made by Nabil Elderkin. All I gotta say is Nabil is a fucking BOSS! The dude is a huge inspiration to my photography. He's also a bad ass video director. To sum things up, Nabil is a pimp.

PS. Buy me Kanye's Book here!

Rosalee Ochoa

2009-11-06T10:31:00.000-08:00

She's my age.

Shoe bike is bananas

2009-11-06T10:16:00.000-08:00

This is pretty fucking hilarious. They should make a shoe bike with some jordans...so many filipino kids would cry hahaha!

No Money To Blow

2009-11-06T09:11:00.000-08:00

This is my jam at the moment. Change the chorus to "No Money to Blow" & axe out Birdman and this shit is crackin! ahah!

Phoenix: Those Really Cool French Guys

2009-11-05T12:16:00.000-08:00

If you're my friend on Facebook or follow me on Twitter you've probably heard me go on and on about the band PHOENIX. To put it short, they are the shit and my favorite french people. Their latest album "Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix" has been in rotation for several weeks in a row now and I'm still not sick of it. Check em out if you haven't already and thank me later!

Circle Board is a must cop!

2009-11-05T11:43:00.000-08:00

This is just plain dope! Where to cop circle board?!

Gap Kids Casting Call

2009-10-23T12:50:00.000-07:00

My niece and nephews are contestants in the Gap Kids Casting Call and they need YOUR votes to win! Please register( I know, but it's easy!) and vote for them every day!

Click HERE to vote.

Finally...

2009-09-22T23:55:00.000-07:00

About time Drake has a decent video, shitttt

Dope ish coming soon!

2009-09-21T01:49:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I covered both my homie Steve Belale's art show as well as the Future Shock San Jose auditions. Stay posted on here, the flicks are gonna be exposed soon!

2 things going on tomorrow...

2009-09-19T22:30:00.001-07:00

[click fliers for info]

Drop by and support bay area talent! Hell, attend the FSSJ auditions and become the talent. I'll be documenting.

Real Album Cover Art

2009-09-16T12:40:00.000-07:00

I like how they actually painted on the stripes instead of just adding them in in photoshop, which would of taken like 3 seconds. This is bananas!

OG Day N Nite Video

2009-09-10T12:33:00.000-07:00

This is hands down the best video of the song. $250 goes a long way.

A Funky Expedition

2009-09-07T01:36:00.001-07:00

[click flyer for info]

My homie Steve Belale is throwing his first solo art show on September 20th. Roll through and cop some of his dope artwork! I'll be there.

For those of you who don't I know I did some work for him a while ago

$140

2009-08-26T23:26:00.000-07:00

This past weekend I took head shots for Pointe of Dance, a dance studio up in Oakdale, Ca. It was the easiest $140 bucks I've ever made in my life. In fact, it took me a whole day of working the polls during the presidential election to earn LESS than the 10 minutes it took to take these photos. That is why I'm pursuing a career in photography!

The coolest little kid I know

2009-08-20T00:16:00.000-07:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY BROTHER ADRIAN. YOU THE BEST LIL SOLDIER

Of All Time

2009-08-18T00:43:00.000-07:00

Dom Kennedy is the shit. "FutureStreets/DrugSounds" was in constant rotation this summer. This video is dope. It's got a chill ass vibe. It's colddddd

Crown Collective for Sale

2009-08-13T06:56:00.000-07:00

[click to view larger]
Crown Collective Safari Sweater Size M

Yo! Do you like this sweater? It can be yours for only $30 bucks!
Get at me: SupArthur@gmail.com

Sweater is in great condition. Only worn a few times. Will be washed if requested

Local meet ups only
Cash/Paypal only

Throwin my money

2009-08-12T22:27:00.000-07:00

"Shoes shoes shoes shoes shoes I gotta buy. And I don't care about the price as long as they look nice and everybody tell me they look fly"

I don't, by any means, consider myself a shoe freak or "sneaker head" but for whatever reason I can't stop buying them! In the last two days I copped these:

Jordan Spizike's

Military Blue IV's

Got em both for a real good price. I'm what you call ballin on a budget...even though I am now broke...I need a job. I'll just settle for bein one fly ass bum for now!

Oh yea check out my last post for shoes I'm selling. I need the cash to buy more shoes!

So go spend it if you got it, cuz Ima spend it like I got it

Oh My God Shoes!

2009-08-11T20:32:00.000-07:00

FOR SALE!
ALL SHOES ARE USED BUT IN GREAT CONDITION
LOCAL MEET UPS ONLY!

S/P OR B/O
CASH/PAYPAL ONLY
EMAIL: SUPARTHUR@GMAIL.COM

Nike 6.0 Mogan Size 10
$50.00
Laces have dirt but can easily be changed, by you! haha

Nike Vandal Low Size 10
$30.00
Slightly noticeable wear on the velcro strap

Nike Skeet Size 10
$35.00

Jordan Big Fund[Finish Line Exclusive] Size 10
$60.00
Dirt on the tip of the toe box but can be cleaned

Vans Geoff Rowley Size 9.5
$25.00
Slightly noticeable dirt marks and jean stain

DC Lumberjack(???) Size 9.5
$25.00
Tear on the top lace hole on left shoe

Etnies Kingpin Size 9
$25.00
Few dirt marks that can be cleaned. Slight wearing on the heel

I'm legal now

2009-08-07T00:41:00.000-07:00

Yes I'm a man now. All I want is money, for the world to stop hating, and someone to hook it up with this:

but seriously, get me some dope shit people!

Little Big Brother

2009-08-04T01:47:00.000-07:00

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Happy Birthday to my Little Big Brother. Your growin up too fast sonnnn

Karmaloop.com

2009-08-04T01:40:00.000-07:00

In case you haven't noticed I've been advertising an online store called Karmaloop.com. KL carries various street wear brands for men and women such as Hellz Bellz and Crooks & Castles. If you enter my rep code you can get 20% off your first order and 10% off every order after that each time you enter it. So go to www.karmaloop.com, find something dope, buy it using my code and save yourself some money!

REP CODE: AN37521

New Flicks

2009-07-26T16:52:00.000-07:00

A couple of new shots I took the past few days. I'm trying to get back in the grove so expect more to come.

No Doubt

2009-07-26T02:43:00.001-07:00

[I didn't take that but its from last night]

Tonight(or last night) I saw No Doubt in concert. It was pretty dope but it could of been better. Either way Gwen was looking mighty fine and she reignited my crush on her.

Gwen, I will never treat you like a holler back girl, whatever that is.

Crappy video clips coming soon!

This man is Jesus...

2009-07-22T23:00:00.000-07:00

Reincarnated, true story

FLY

2009-07-20T01:42:00.001-07:00

It's been a while so here's a picture of a fly

New flicks

2009-07-03T21:00:00.000-07:00

Finally got around to uploading some new flicks for you guys. peep more of them here.

Doyle Childs Documentary Part 2

2009-07-01T12:46:00.000-07:00

It would of been up sooner, but Vimeo's upload limit stopped that from happening. More to come!

Couple new flicks

2009-06-28T21:26:00.000-07:00

Nothing special here, just wanted to share a few new-er pics
more here

Will Murai is ill!

2009-06-23T22:25:00.000-07:00

Must cop these:

Buy me it here

Buy me it here

Buy me it here

The size of the print you buy me doesn't matter but the bigger the better!

Thanks peeps!

Doyle Childs Documentary: Part 1

2009-06-21T11:36:00.000-07:00

Part 2: Surgery & Rehab coming soon!

It's that damn great

2009-06-19T01:07:00.000-07:00

Current Project: Doyle Childs Documentary

2009-06-17T11:13:00.001-07:00

My cousin is an MMA trainer/fighter. He recently tore is ACL and asked me to document his downtime and medical visits. The video I posted above is a rough cut. Part 1 is finished but I'm trying to condense it to fit under Vimeo's uploading restrictions. I could put it up a lot faster if someone bought me a plus account...hint hint. Stay posted, there is more to come on this

*UPDATE: The finished product can be viewed here

What I've been working on

2009-06-13T20:46:00.000-07:00

SupArthur! Episode 1: Graduation

2009-06-10T20:53:00.000-07:00

If you know me, like really know me you know I like to document so what better way to kick of my little "web show thing" than with my High School Graduation? This could of been way cooler but the last thing on your mind when your graduating is recording it haha! Stay tuned for Episode 2 coming whenever something good happens!

If only my toys did that

2009-06-08T14:56:00.000-07:00

this is too ill

Back to Basics

2009-06-08T01:48:00.000-07:00

I guess you can say I've been on a photographic dry spell. In addition to that, my beloved a-100, 1-Hundo, is slowly losing the will to take pictures. Luckily graduation is a day away which means grad presents. For those of you that aren't good with real life math grad presents=$$$ so grad + grad presents = NEW CAMERA. I've also found a new drive to take pictures, so expect new shit from me...and if i don't deliver, shoot me!

The start of something beautiful...

2009-06-07T22:39:00.000-07:00

What started as a Media Arts class final has blossomed into a potential web series...thoughts?

GET HYPED

2009-06-02T00:22:00.000-07:00

this probably doesn't generate any real hype...fuck my life

Paranoid

2009-05-27T16:05:00.000-07:00

hate him or love him, kanye's the shit

An idea...

2009-05-24T23:13:00.000-07:00

For the friends & family
coming soon...maybe

Senior Ditch Day

2009-05-23T10:33:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was senior ditch day and what did I do? Go to San Francisco. What was suppose to be a day fun turned into a day of fun and a shit load of walking. Just thinking about it makes my feet wanna fall off. Seriously, who walks from pier 39 to that big ass Macy's? I also found out I'm a little rusty with my Forest Gump trivia. All and all in was a good day and I shot a few cool flicks.

PS. FUCK THE STARBUCKS IN MACY'S. YOU ALL CAN GET BENT.

more flicks here

RESPECT THIS CHICK

2009-05-21T23:10:00.001-07:00

Amazing

"Morning Rou-teen" Preview

2009-05-20T18:21:00.001-07:00

Screen capture from some test footage of my film short I'm working on. I'm hoping to complete it before school ends. Check back for updates on this ishhhh

I'm a popular ARTST

2009-05-19T19:19:00.000-07:00

See for yourself at www.artst.com! I don't know about you but I think thats fucking cool. If anyone considers themselves an "artist" they should join that site and add me!

PS. The fact that Pharrell started that site makes it even cooler...at least for me ahaha!

6 Crack

2009-05-19T16:26:00.000-07:00

The shot I put up last night is featured on ShutterCrack.com. This is image #6 for me.

*Note: Site is NSFW

Low Rider Wedding

2009-05-18T21:18:00.000-07:00

Classic cars are fucking bad ass. I wasn't sure if I wanted to put this one up because I felt that the car should be more centered but after looking at it again, it grew on me. Thoughts? More here

Google Me

2009-05-16T13:10:00.000-07:00

My goal is to just type "Arthur" and have my name pop up in the suggestions

STEPS

2009-05-16T12:42:00.000-07:00

For whatever reason dance shots are always a pain for me. Seriously, who shoots at ISO 4,000?! Maybe it's because performance lighting is not camera friendly, or maybe I just suck, I'll just blame it on the a-a-a-a-a-alcohol. Anyways, Steps was cool...or should i say HOT? Pics from last night are up and can be found here.

On a sad note, I must part with the a700. It was a nice little run we had. Maybe we will meet again in the future.

700 Steps

2009-05-14T20:22:00.000-07:00

Look what I get to use for Steps tomorrow. No, it's not mine but I wish it was. Thanks to my cousin for letting me use it. If anyone wants portraits shot, now is the time to ask! One night only though, at Lincoln High School. Holla at me!

Shutter Crack

2009-05-14T18:37:00.000-07:00

That photo was featured on Shuttercrack.com. This is the 5th time one of my photos was put up on the site.

Fuck BYU

2009-05-13T22:52:00.000-07:00

Taking their online independent studies class was one of the worst decisions of my life. Possibly worse then failing the class I'm making up through them. If you're religious pray that I pass my final exam and if you're not, wish me a hell of a lot of luck. FUCK BYU.

Steps 2009

2009-05-12T22:51:00.000-07:00

I will be taking photos at Steps 2009 on friday night, anyone gonna be there? Also during the senior dance you will hear a rap I wrote EXCLUSIVELY for the show. I'm stoked, are you?

If you wanna hear the rap early, click here. It's called "09 Till", like "93 till" but not as cool...not even close

Dat new new

2009-05-12T21:59:00.000-07:00

Sup! This is my blog and the place for you to get all the latest info on whats going on with my shit and whatever random shit i post. Bookmark this bitch!