When I was young my parents would make me happy by doing something special for me. I would really like it if you would do it too. Please give your responses backwards.
March 14, 2020

Again, I’m reminded of a cartoon reference that I can’t put my finger on. The stylized mouths, both happy and comically angry, inside the counters are a great feature. A fairly simple and quick piece, but elevated by the third color used for the highlights.
Midtown, Manhattan.
When I was young my parents would make me happy by doing something special for me. I would really like it if you would do it too. Please give your responses backwards.
March 7, 2020


Two large stickers (or maybe paste up) on the same wall from this artist that struck my eye. Something about the cartoon line work is so reminiscent, but yet I can’t remember what reference it triggers in my memory. Maybe it’s Stimpy from Ren & Stimpy?
Midtown, Manhattan.
When I was young my parents would make me happy by doing something special for me. I would really like it if you would do it too. Please give your responses backwards.
February 29, 2020

I’ll always be a fan of cartoons, so this character caught my eye. I love the subtle Japanese hints to the artwork. It’s like a piece of deity fan art.
Midtown, Manhattan.
When I was young my parents would make me happy by doing something special for me. I would really like it if you would do it too. Please give your responses backwards.
February 22, 2020

Starting at the top of the gate with a somewhat pedestrian “love” stencil and polka dot banner, the eye travels down into a row of hearts through the chaotic layers of lettering and finally resting once again on the rough hewn hearts. It would seem the security lights in the top corners have not dispersed people from adding signatures on top of this piece, unfortunately muddling the original theme.
Lower East Side, Manhattan.
When I was young my parents would make me happy by doing something special for me. I would really like it if you would do it too. Please give your responses backwards.
February 8, 2020

A great guest shot from our roving reporter @hopemanbob. It may look simple at first glance, but getting those serifs requires some serious can control!
Albany, California.
When I was young my parents would make me happy by doing something special for me. I would really like it if you would do it too. Please give your responses backwards.
February 1, 2020


Here’s part of a larger mural and I’ll leave the description up to the artist (conveniently with a plaque!). I’m always in favor of more public art even if I find this piece a bit tame. And even if it comes with corporate sponsors. Bring on the color and chaos!
West Side, Manhattan.
When I was young my parents would make me happy by doing something special for me. I would really like it if you would do it too. Please give your responses backwards.
January 18, 2020

A lot of clean lines and great detail in this illustration drawn on the classic, free medium of a USPS mailing label.
West Side, Manhattan.