Tribute for my bro Justin based off a 228 sketch he did. Rest in Peace @eltoro215 🙏🏼👼🏽 spot courtesy @eastnewyorkwalls #eltoro215 #eltororip #nycmurals #nycstreetart #bkstreetart
I first connected with @eltoro215 back in 2010 thru a sticker trade. With both of us having a character it was hard not to see his impact on the community. He was up all over the place and influenced a generation of artists. Over the years, we collab'd a bunch of stickers, made some pins for him and always stayed in touch.
When I came out with my blank vinyl and was designing the packaging, he instantly came to mind for a collab to print on the box, representing how creative you could be with the figure. He was happy to be part and knocked one out. A couple years ago he was doing mock-ups trying to get some high profile mural spots and sent me a message discouraged. I told him when it gets like that, I go down to the tracks or under a bridge, clear my head and just paint for the love of it. The next day he rocked a big Toro by the water. I respected his passion and grind.
He was genuine, had a big heart, a unique style and dedicated to the game. It's a huge loss for all that knew him and the scene. He will truly be missed. Rest in peace homie, Philly lost a real one. My condolences to his family, friends and fans. RIP El Toro 🙏😔 #eltoro215 #ripeltoro #stickers #228s
Walter White Wednesday: New drop available now via DM or link in bio. $30 shipped. Purchase limit of 1 per person*
Homage to the legendary television series Breaking Bad, The Crystal Blue Persuasion “Blue Sky” Micro figure measures 1.75″ in a clear blue tinted resin. Comes packaged in a plastic container like the show and includes a baggie of crushed resin supports that look like it’s ready to hit the streets.
Limited Edition of Only 8 pieces worldwide
Shipping is included in price $23 + $7 ship
(Please Note: Since each clear resin print is hand sanded and buffed, then descratched and clear coat shined, there may be minor imperfections from figure to figure). #arttoys #microresin #customresin #bluesky #resinfigure
Winners: @coleslawter and @pmj_40573 - GIVEAWAY !! Tis the season 🌲🎁⛄ For my 15 year anniversary I'm setting off this little contest as I work out the kinks with my 1st clear resin drop. 2 lucky winners will receive one of these 1.75" clear resin micro prototypes. Contest rules:
1) Like this post
2) Follow @TurtleCaps
3) @ 2 friends in the comments
Bonus entry for anyone that drops this post in their story!
That's it! Contest ends 11:59pm on December 26th, the day after Christmas! Shipped free in the USA! Good luck and happy holidays.. (since they're one of a kind prototypes they have imperfections). #turtlecaps #giveaway #arttoys
Update: SOLD - "Sometimes Family Fights" Acrylic & Sakura ink on 9" x 12" canvas. 🧙🏼🐢🐥
When: Available at the Wizard Skull and Friends show on Friday, December 12th at @artygoodness
What: This is an homage to my long time friend @wizardskull ,, Not a collab. As both of our subject matter typically pertains to pop culture mashups, I thought this piece would be a great representation of our styles. I had a blast channeling my inner Wizard on this one and finally had the chance to paint with a loose, flowing outline instead of the graphic, sharp, way i usually do with TurtleCaps.
I recently discovered that my mural of this scene was featured in Kurt Boone's latest photography book so I figured I'd reinvent this classic rendition of when Peter Griffin and the giant chicken fight it out. Probably one of the continually best moments from the cartoon show Family Guy. The 10th time Peter and the chicken fight, they pause for a moment and go, what were we even fighting about?
The lineup for this show is packed with heavy hitters, you don't want to miss the opening night. Appreciate 🧙🏼💀 including me to participate ✌️ #TurtleCaps #wizardskull #familyguy
15 years... In 2013 I learned how to cast and pour resin TurtleCaps. I fell in love. I went hard for a few years then went back to focusing on murals and paintings. Fast forward a couple years ago when i came out with 6" vinyl blanks and had the honor of watching over 400 artists customize them since. Here's just a small fraction of some stellar work, 15 for your viewing pleasure ✌️🐢 #turtlecaps #arttoys #customtoy
UPDATE: SOLD - Went cutesie for the occasion! New My Melody Caps painting available at the @tenten.nyc Kawaii Holiday Market group show running December 12th - 14th curated by @renomsad and @pincel.galactic ✌️🐢 My first Sanrio character can be purchased at the event at @idealglass_studios or DM for inquiries if you can't make it. Swipe for the flyer and if My Melody sells I'll crank out some others in the series like Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, Badtz-Maru, Pompom, Keroppi, little twin stars and more! #TurtleCaps #mymelody #sanrio
I recently found out one of my murals appears in @kurtboonephotography newest book! I was asked to partake in a special exhibition called Aerosol Kings at @studio6.nyc - a group show running December 11th–23rd, celebrating the launch of Kurt Boone’s new book Aerosol Kings — a powerful collection of NYC murals created between 2018–2024.
Here's a brand new painting for the exhibition, so make sure to mark your calendars and pull up iln support on opening night December 11! ✌️🐢 #TurtleCaps #studio6 #seaturtle
15 years... It took about 4-5 years before anyone gave me a shot at a legal wall. It was a different time back then. Because of my graffiti background spray painting came natural to me. Nowadays people that been painting 6 months get 5 walls a year and complain that's not enough 😂✌️🐢 Here's just a small sample of some I painted since 2019. #TurtleCaps #nymurals #nycmurals #abandos #traintracks #freighttracks #urbex #streetart #stickerart #nystickers #stickertrade #slaps #228 #stickerporn #nycgraffiti #nycstreetart #pasteup #stickerpack #228s #stickers #stickerslaps #stickercollection #characterart #stickerbomb #stickeraddict #stickersnyc #stickerartist #stickergame #graffitistickers #gettingup
15 years... In 2009 I tried multiple times to get legal walls to paint murals but got denied because I wasn't "famous" enough. I decided I wasn't going to let that stop me from rockin and took it to train tracks, under bridges, abandoned buildings, decaying horse racing stadiums, etc basically any where I could paint. Here's just a small sample of some the non-permission spots over the years.
It was only until 2014 when I got offered my first legal wall. I guess the point is, there's never an excuse to not go out and express yourself, when opportunity doesn't arise, go make you own opportunity. It just depends on how much you're willing to risk to get your message across ✌️🐢 #TurtleCaps #nymurals #nycmurals #abandos #traintracks #freighttracks #urbex #streetart #stickerart #nystickers #stickertrade #slaps #228 #stickerporn #nycgraffiti #nycstreetart #pasteup #stickerpack #228s #stickers #stickerslaps #stickercollection #characterart #stickerbomb #stickeraddict #stickersnyc #stickerartist #stickergame #graffitistickers #gettingup
15 years... It's been a crazy journey so far from what began as strictly a hobby to now a full time career.. and I still have a long way to go. Appreciate each and every one of my collectors and fans, those who have been there since the beginning and those that are just tuning in. without all of you I wouldn't be where I am today.
For those of you who don't know, I kinda dabble in it all.. From murals, to canvas work, non permission to art toys and sculpture. When I first created TurtleCaps and googled what street art was I instantly fell in love with pasting up. From 2010 to 2015 I was addicted to wheatpastes. The 1st year I'd drop about 30 hand drawn painted ones a week all around NYC, until I started realizing people were stealing them and began hand drawing, then scanning and printing them out..
I'd boil and make my own glue until I found a next level wallpaper formula from Germany that changed the game for me. From 14 inches to 5 footers to high spots on rooftops and highways to the smallest nook,, I've gotten up all around the USA, kinged Montreal, traveled to Japan, London, Paris, Switzerland, Germany, Toronto and beyond.
Although I've taken a step back from it the past few years, getting up the streets got me noticed and I owe a lot of my success to wheatpasting... I can't show you all of them probably in the thousands over my time, but here's a small sample of some. ✌️🐢 #TurtleCaps #pasteups #wheatpastes #nycpasteups #nywheatpaste #streetart #stickerart #nystickers #stickertrade #slaps #urbanart #228 #stickerporn #wheatpaste #nycgraffiti #nycstreetart #pasteup #stickerpack #228s #stickers #stickerslaps #stickercollection #characterart #stickerbomb #stickeraddict #stickersnyc #stickerartist #stickergame #graffitistickers #gettingup
Collab with @pincel.galactic for his solo show on Friday Nov. 7th at Casa Palante (282 Scholes st, Brooklyn) 4-8pm 🌌🧑🏽🚀🐢
Own this one of a kind collab! 17" x 17" silkscreen print remarked and painted in, screened on top quality, thick, acid free paper!! Used metallic purple on the stars so they shine depending the angle!!
Cuarto Horizonte (The Forth Horizon)" exhibition features new works of art in different media exploring perception and the dimensions that exist beyond the 3D realm. . #pincelgalactic #artshow #TurtleCaps #outerspace #galactic #silkscreen #astronaut #artprint #turtleart #collab #turtles #artistcollab #urbanart #streetart #nycstreetart #streetartnyc #nycart #stickers #228s #characterart #bushwick #stickersnyc #stickerpack #nycmurals #nycmural #nycmuralart #228 #muralwall #streetartist #stickerartist
