u/steveshorts

Free to a good home. Pick up only. I painted it a few years ago and I need wall space. I live in Echo Park

Hope ya like my take on this classic TJ Maxx home decor slogan. @snakeoilsigns on insta if you wanna see more of my work. I have 11 years of experience painting signs and murals so don’t hesitate to reach out if ya ever have any questions / need advice.

August 15th. Come one come all. I’m hosting a live mural jam featuring DJs, two food options, a free magician show at 3pm, real working artists selling work. And cheap booze too. The ratio shop next door is even having a flash sale related to the arts. Free entry. Only assholes will be refused. Love yall. Come support the arts and have fun doing it.
I’d love to meet new people and fellow artists. 12pm-7pm! At Temple Grounds in Echo Park. 1650 w temple st.

This painting is about an LA staple, crystal meth. I have a personal history with the drug. I was using it during my teenage years. And what does a teen do on crystal meth you ask? Find more ways to do crystal meth. Lie, cheat, steal. Whatever. It’s gross what this bathtub concoction can do to a person. How quick it can change the course of someone’s life forever. I was lucky… I got a wake up call from a friend one day and was able to put it down. Too many people don’t. It’s wild that even as disgusting as the drug is, it still sounds like a good time. That’s how powerful meth is. It’s funny to joke about it cause I have a somewhat dark, dry sense of humor….but in America you’re confronted with exactly this scene in every major city. This particular man’s name is Garrett. I see him regularly at the 7-11 on my morning walks.
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Oil on canvas
24”x18”
2025

Yall inspired me to check every serial number for funsies. I just found this fancy boy. I’m moderately excited!