If you didn’t make it out to the Hawks Season Opener last night, you missed out on a great time and these incredible foam A-Town foam hands! More photos coming soon…

If you are one of the lucky few that bought a ticket to the Esperanza x Process Hawks opener, then you might need this info. Get the info after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »

For the first release of our Fall/Winter collection, we’re giving first dibs at this new piece to our ATL supporters. It’ll be available Monday, October 26th at Standard on Peachtree.

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The Hawks revealed their new alternate jersey today at AtlantaStationz (Atlantic Station) at their “Paint the Town Red” event/pep rally. As we wished so dearly, it was pretty much exactly as we envisioned it months ago. YAY! I can’t wait to get a #27 Pachulia Authentic jersey, but it might take a few weeks for them to be available. Either way, I’m very excited that one of our local teams will be repping ATL hard on their jerseys.

As a cool side note, I was able to speak with Jamal Crawford at the event. Our conversation went like this:

Me: “Jamal!”
JC: “What’s up?”
Me: “I drafted you to my fantasy team yesterday”
JC: “You won’t be disappointed…”
Me: “Thanks bro, have a good season!”

Some of you might recognize this weeks photographer not for his photography but for a little viral video from a few years ago. Thats right, Noah Kalina is the maker and star of the famous YouTube video where he takes a picture of himself every day for 6 years. Little did I know when I first saw that video that he was a photographer himself. He’s been making a name for himself more and more in the commercial world and has been producing some really great work lately. One of my favorite essays on his website is his “What Happens in Vegas” essay. Its a series of self portraits taken all over landmarks in Vegas with the same facial expression every time. This essay is only a small example of Kalina’s work and talents. Check out more of this series after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »

Name:
Christopher Mosier

Aka:  
Mosier, Beardo

Website:
EpidemikCoalition.com
WeAreTheProcess.com

Where are you from?
Atlanta, Georgia 

Who do you work for? 
Epidemik Coalition, Patton’s Meat Market, and Myself

What are your Current Project(s)? 
Doing freelance paintings, work for EC, and getting ready for the new PROCESS gear coming out very soon!!!

Who would you love to work with?
Anyone with an open mind for artwork. Two heads are always better than one, but I would really love to do some album work for Outkast, design sneakers for Reebok or Nike, or be on the design team for the Atlanta Braves, Hawks, or Thrashers.

If you had to give all your sneakers away to charity except for one pair, which ones would you keep? 
Reebok Pump Omni Lite - Pink/Elephant Print

What’s on your iPod right now?
MSTRKRFT, Cristo Disco, Big Boi, DJ A-HUF, Rob Wonder, Goodie Mob, Kill The Noise, Treasure Fingers, KLEVER, The Twelves, SMILES, Chromeo

What’s your Favorite ATL food?
Its a tie between Sushi House or El Myr

What’s your Favorite ATL hangout?
El Beezy (El Bar)

What are your Pet Peeves?
Dudes that wear beanies during summertime (Hipsters), No Smoking Signs, and new school Hip Hop that shit sucks!

Shout outs?
My brother Trey for never giving up on me, Kelley, Heather, Joe, Ross, Stephen, Nick, Mike, Joey, Brian, Esperanza Crew, StreetLocal, STANDARD,  anyone thats owns one of my paintings, thanks for the support. Finally Larry Luk and Georgios Saliaris for taking a chance and giving me the opportunity to work with them. Thanks Guys!

We Are The Process present’s Cristo Disco’s new live mix. One of many takes to come. “One Track, No Touch ups, No computer Tricks, Some Down South Shit to ride to.”

Download: Cristo Disco - Money Cristo Live Mix

Check out our ad in the newest issue of Charlotte/Atlanta/Charleston-based periodical, Blü Magazine. It’s available now at fine retailers around town, such as Standard and Youngblood.

We used this photo of Cristo Disco because he always holds it down for us at El Bar in Atlanta. Thanks to him, and Ross Martin for the shot!

We had so much fun duking it out against Esperanza last night at Graveyard Tavern that we’re already talking about doing it again! We’ll go even bigger next time! Thank you to everyone who came out and witnessed the throwdown, and special thanks to those who participated as part of Team Process. The final score was 3 - 2 in favor of Process! We won the categories of Darts, Pool, & Bearfights. Esperanza kicked our butts in Arm-wrestling and Sticker High-jump.

Finally, big thanks to our sponsors/supports: No Brakes, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Jameson, SMKA, Standard, Fadia Kader, AsianCajuns, & Sorry Darlin.

Photo documentation of the evening after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »

Kicking off the campaign for their soon to be released album, Cycles, our buds in Cartel have released their new video for the single, Let’s Go. Check it out at 1:56… ATL representin’!

Need I say more? See you at Graveyard Tavern in East Atlanta tonight! Follow us on Twitter! @WeAreTheProcess & @EsperanzaATL.

Name:
Jeff Shinabarger

Aka:  
Shinny

Website:
www.giftcardgiver.com
www.plywoodpeople.com
www.jeffshinabarger.com

Where are you from?
From Lansing, Michigan
Now live in East Atlanta Village

Who do you work for? 
I hope I tell the stories of people in great need (often in poverty) and
find simple ways to connect that need with people of privilege.

What are your Current Project(s)? 
Launching a more-than-profit business called Plywood People – An innovative
community addressing social need. Creating a new campaign for an incredible
service organization in urban neighborhoods across the nation named Mission
Year. Creative Directing for a leadership experience
called Catalyst. Launching a viral microfinance
campaign called Never Ending Hope. Always collecting unused gift cards.

Who would you love to work with?
Excited to work on a small project with Chuck Anderson. Andre 3000. Shepherd
Fairey. The Peeps at All Day Buffet.

If you had to give all your sneakers away to charity except for one pair, which ones would you keep? 
TOMS.

What’s on your iPod right now?
Zach Williams. Anathallo. Jay Z. Ryan Adams. Radiohead. Wild Sweet Orange.

What’s your Favorite ATL food?
Anything from Agave

What’s your Favorite ATL hangout?
The Midway in East Atlanta Village.

What are your Pet Peeves?
Talking and not doing. Cracking gum while chewing. Not clearing the
microwave and leaving 2 seconds on the little screen.

Shout outs?
My wife, Andre – she does the hard work of serving at Grady everyday.
Max. My dog – he is cool in every way.

Here’s a new track from Big Boi’s latest LP, Sir Lucious Leftfoot, which is supposedly coming out soon. This track brings back the all-too-familiar pace that sets him apart from the rest. Instant classic! Gotta love the East Point shout out at the end!

Thanks to Dax from SnortThis.com for keeping us in the loop!

Download: Big Boi - Shine Blockas ft. Gucci Mane

Uffie has been one of my favorites for a very long time and I’m happy to see that her full-length album will finally drop in early 2010. She has such a spicy attitude! Peep her first official music video for the newly-re-recorded single, Pop the Glock. Language NSFW!

Check out our buddy, Shane Smallz (repping the Process), in the most recent Creative Loafing Charlotte. Thanks to Joe for the heads-up!

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I’m in TX this weekend and I decided to check out the monument-of-excess that Jerry Jones built for the ‘Boys. The field isn’t laid out right now because they are busy setting the stage up for the U2 concert on Monday night. As you can see, the highly-controversial scoreboard has been raised to 110 ft to set up the stage area for the U2 bros to run around.

Soon, my friends…

Photo by Kevin Byrd

Name:
Travis Ekmark

Aka:  
My first car was a humble 1989 Mazda 626. My friends called it “The Crappy Travis.” Eventually, the nickname for the car became interchangeable as a nickname for me. 16-year-old me was not pleased.

Website:
travisekmark.com
travisekmark.tumblr.com

Where are you from?
Atlanta, y’all. Please.

Who do you work for? 
Myself, Armchair, and People of Resource.

What are your Current Project(s)? 
At Armchair: writing, design, and production of content for the College Board take up most of my time these days. I have to say, our team is killing it lately.

For People of Resource, I’ve been doing some writing for DEX Studios and some internal strategy and design.

Just finished some work through Quo Vadis for lighting designer Christopher Moulder.

I’m designing a short publication for some of my favorite furniture designers, Rich Brilliant Willing. Also: doing a new tour poster for a very talented old friend, Sean Renner.

Figuring out systems, strategy, and social movements with Ted, Sri, and Melissa at Entry Level Big Thinkers. Trying to understand where young, upstart designers and thinkers fit into that space.

Gluzman and I are attempting to gain some footing as to where our collaborative relationship will go next as Mingle (eager to get more 3-D). Ted and I have begun a new art and design project, but it’s kinda hush hush for now. 

My wife and I keep a food blog of low-res iPhone photos of things we eat or make (and articles we like) called How to Eat Food.

Who would you love to work with?
I learn so much from all the people I’m working with now. Being in demanding, open, collaborative environments like Armchair and Resource is probably my favorite thing in the world. I’m psyched to go to work everyday and I feel pretty fortunate in that regard. Otherwise, I’d love to collaborate with some more outside-of-ATL friends: in particular, Foda Studio in Austin, Craig Berman in Chicago, and American Design Club in New York. Other dream teams: Charles and Ray Eames, Daniel Eatock, Naoto Fukasawa, OMA/AMO, Mack Scogin and Merrill Elam. 

If you had to give all your sneakers away to charity except for one pair, which ones would you keep? 
Real answer: Beat-up Adidas Sambas. Preferred future answer: Air Max 95s in the original colorway. Or the Jordans from around the same time that had the patent leather. Nike was on fire then.

What’s on your iPod right now?
A constantly evolving mixture of old favorites, things I read about on blogs, and things I hear Farbod play at Armchair. To be specific, I can’t get enough of: Stevie Wonder, Miles Davis, Animal Collective, Sigur Ros, Washed Out, Volcano Choir, Bibio, Eluvium, and The Field.

What’s your Favorite ATL food?
The standard Chick-fil-a Chicken Sandwich, Nuevo Laredo, or whatever the moment dictates on Buford Highway.

What’s your Favorite ATL hangout?
Octane

What are your Pet Peeves?
Ugh, my own work habits: I love new projects and I love working hard, but I’m also incredibly easy to distract.

Shout outs?
My lady, Stacy, and my kids, Bennett and Vivian. Additionally: My brothers, Kevin and Kenny. Sibling-in-laws: Noelle, Trey, and Nick. Armchairs: Kevin, Stefan, Farbod, Nate, Aaron, Michelle, JTrav, Melissa, Ryan, Gluzman, Erica, Rebecca, Marta. Resourceful People: DVA, Sloan, SK. All Yall: Sean, Ted, Nik, Rick Julian, Chris, Shelton, Collin, Zak, Josh, James Nord, Dudes of Sid Mashburn, new friends, old friends I don’t see enough of, and, the internet.

Come one, come…100 only! ESPERANZA & THE PROCESS have teamed up with your Atlanta Hawks to bring you a sporting experience like no other.

We have been given a block of lower level, center-court seats so that you can open up the 2009-2010 Hawks season in style on October 28th. Only 100 of these normally $80 tickets will be sold at a discounted price of $50. And if that weren’t enough… Each ticket will include the following:

-Pregame Tailgate
-Courtside Access for Pregame Warmups
-A Complimentary Chic-Fil-A Meal
-A Gift Bag of Game Day Exclusive Products from Esperanza, Process, & Sponsors with details leaking soon.

Important: All tickets will be waiting for you at will call at Philips Arena on game day. We are not shipping any of these tickets to anyone. Just swing by Will Call with a photo I.D. and your tickets will be under your name.

Click on the ticket above to purchase (via Esperanza’s webstore).

Our friends, Rehab, are releasing the single, 1980, off of their acclaimed album, Graffiti the World. They asked EC to create artwork to go along with their radio-promo CD’s as well as art to accompany song downloads and other fun stuff.

The lyrics to the song remind me of a bro going to his high school reunion and hollering at shortys from way back. It just so happens that my 10-year reunion is coming up soon, so it made sense to draw Rehab’d “class ring”. I intended for the colors in the ring and background to dynamically change out to the school colors of the different regions they’d promote the song in. For example, Red/Black/White for Georgia/Athens area, and Orange/Blue/Green for Florida, and so forth. Somehow the management really liked the Varsity Gold and Maroon colorway I presented. I like it too, except it sort of reminds me of the worst NFL team ever ever ever (Redskins).