Man One Speaking at Comic Con LA October 5th

“SPECIAL HERBS: Graffiti, Music & Comics”
Artist panel: MAN ONE x JAMES REITANO moderated by Gustavo Alberto Garcia Vaca
L.A. Comic Con Saturday Oct.5th @ 6pm Rm.304ABC

Join us at L.A. Comic Con for a conversation about graffiti, collectibles, Hip Hop and comics.

I’ll be sharing the stage with James Reitano (graffiti artist, comics creator, music video director-MF DOOM, CzarFace)

Moderated by Gustavo Alberto Garcia Vaca (artist/writer/educator, MoMA, LACMA, Beyond Warriors)

I plan on having some goodies to give away afterwards.


I leave you with one of my favorite animated videos by James Reitano….

Can You Graffiti My Home? Man One Says YES!

Man One was commissioned to create a vibrant mural for the outside rec room of a residence in Los Angeles. The homeowners desired an artwork that embodied fun, colorfulness, and the signature style of Man One. This project highlights the artist's ability to blend energy and creativity into a personal space, making it a captivating visual experience.

In the mural, you'll find a dynamic interplay of bold colors and engaging designs that reflect the uniqueness of the owners' personalities. The artwork not only enhances the aesthetic of the rec room but also serves as a source of inspiration and joy for all who spend time there.

To fully appreciate the transformation and the meticulous process that went into this commission, be sure to check out the accompanying video. It captures the essence of the project and showcases the vibrant outcome of Man One’s artistic vision.

Remembering another time that Man One painted an outside wall at a modern home. The colorful abstract letters made their fire pit area a favorite of their kids, family and friends for many years after that. Got a cool home that needs a creative piece?

Reach out to Man One send an email

New Paintings Thanks to Live Summer Events

Man One stays busy painting live at events across the Southland resulting in new works available for purchase.

Let’s start with “Arte Nuestra” The Cheech’s 2nd Year Anniversary back in July. Man One painted most of the day in triple digit heat just outside the Chicano friendly museum in Riverside. The festivities started with the man himself Cheech Marin welcoming the crowd and it ended with an incredible display of Mexican culture with a musical parade with Los Chinelos and their incredible costumes and contagious music.

Below are some pics of the event and of course the final artwork.

Summertimez - Aerosol, paint markers, oil pastels on cradled birch panel - 48” x 36” x 1.5”

Available..Click to inquire


More recently Man One painted live at DTLA’s Grand Performances at California Plaza. It was a night of poetry hosted by Mike the Poet and included some of LA’s best poets and spoken word artists. The theme was music as history so the live art reflected exactly that. Man One first tagged the canvas with names of LA hip hop artists like Freestyle Fellowship, Ice T, Egyptian Lover and those who’ve we’ve lost over the years like Mixmaster Spade, Ganjah K, Eazy E and Gajah from Acid Reign.

Enjoy the pics of the painting as well as the time-lapse footage.

LA Hip Hop Poetry - Aerosol, markers, oil pastels on canvas - 48” x 60” x 1.5”
Available…Click to inquire

Meeting Zephyr...a NY Graff Legend

As I’m continually going through my archives, I always seem to find some gems stashed in my flat files and metal cabinets.

In 1996 I was painting a mural in Hollywood on Sunset Blvd & this guy just walked up to me and started asking me about it. He said he liked what I was doing, I said thanks & asked him his name. He said ZEPHYR. I said like the NYC graff writer? He said yup that’s me. My mind was 🤯! Apparently we exchanged business cards because l found this today as I was going through the archives. Definitely gonna frame it!

Zephyr… next time you’re in LA drop me a line!
It’s been too long. 🤝

Make sure to visit his website: www.ZephyrGraffiti.com

LIVE PAINTING! GRAND PERFORMANCES x MIKE THE POET x MAN ONE

If you love music and Los Angeles, this will be a beautiful intimate journey in the Grand Performances Amphitheater. My good friend Mike the Poet will be our tour guide through the years, neighborhoods, and musical movements. I’ll do my best to add to the ambiance with some inspired paint strokes and splatters. Let’s see what we create together!

Friday, July 26, 2024
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Grand Performances
350 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA, 90071

Poets:
BESSKEPP, Bridgette Bianca, F. Douglas Brown, Rocio Carlos, Michael C. Ford, Nikolai Garcia, Ruben Guevara, Marjorie Light, Phillip Martin, Dante Mitchell, Luivette Resto, Vickie Vertiz

DJ: Gingee

Hosted by: Mike the PoeT

Live painting performance: Man One

About Mike the PoeT:
Mike Sonksen, aka Mike the PoeT, is an acclaimed poet, professor, journalist, historian and tour guide. He has published over 500 essays and poems, most recently two excerpts in Dear California: The Golden State in Diaries and Letters, (Stanford University Press, September 2023). He has delivered over 2,000 poetry readings, served as guest speaker at over 100 academic institutions, appeared on radio and television and hosted events in locations like Grand Performances and Getty Center. His latest book, Letters To My City was published by Writ Large Press.

While you’re in the vicinity, take a brief stroll of a few hundred feet to feast your eyes on my mural adorning 1 Cal Plaza!
For a delightful glimpse into its creation and my process, I invite you to view the video below capturing the artwork's inception from last year. Enjoy!