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BLOKZ v REPH - NICK DINIZIO’S LATEST VIDEO PITS THE DUO AGAINST EACH OTHER FOR THE FIRST TIME

After a six-month hiatus, the duo known as FAMExREPHLECTION came back with their mastermind photographer to plan what’s next for the future. Over some sake bombs, the three went over what needs to be done to top the likes of Painting Bad 2 and how the product of their artwork could reach the next level. 

Releasing the short Deadpool tribute was a good start, but they knew they had to tackle a theme that could give a different twist on their past videos. 

“There’s only so many times we can pick a theme and have Nick film us. Do What You Love was the intro. Painting Bad was over the top and we never knew we could top it without a sequel. The Avengers was cool, but it’s really just a themed DWYL. We had to think of an idea that would make our audience jump out of their seats and give them something to look forward to, something to watch over and over again”. - SB

That’s where the idea of a friendly competition came about. The duo, who went on their own paths in the summer of 2015, both improved their respective mediums. But, who really is the better artist? There’s no doubt both are talented in their own ways, with Reph’s stenciling skills over the top, painting outside the box to custom design cornhole sets and hoverboards, and Scott’s quirky ideas to take abstract art to the next level. The two have combined to make some amazing art, but for once it was nice to see them battle.

In the video, DiNizio displays a screen with the dictionary definition of “versus”. Once you got the time to read it, the video quickly goes into the action with Reph and SB cutting their respective stencils (Reph portrays all Superman artwork while SB does the Batman portions). The video then goes back and forth between day and night, watching the artists complete their entry pieces. As you witness the battle, the two, under movie dialogue, stare each other down to battle side by side for the final pieces.

The video ends revealing the 7 canvases (3 done together, 4 done separately) in the collection (Wonderwoman makes an appearance!) which were displayed on the artist’s social media accounts, primarily Instagram, all for sale. Reph and SB allowed their followers to hashtag #TeamSuperman or #TeamBatman in the comment sections to see who really won this battle. Although there’s no prize for winning, the two found it funny to see fan’s reactions, mainly picking a winner based on them liking either superhero better than the other opposed to the artwork itself.

This is the start of a new era for the “Trio” who have already announced Painting Bad 2, a mini-doc (not named DWYL2 by the way), and another “comic” themed video to be named later for a summer release. We can’t wait for PB2, which is said to drop sometime in 2017. Until then, we’ll take more videos like this in the future.

BLOKZ v REPH - 4.7.16

Since ending their six-month collaboration hiatus, Scott Blokz (Famekilledart) and Danny Reph (Rephpaint) have made it known they will come back with a bang. Teaming up with the third member of their core, photographer Nick DiNizio (Niz), they teased us with a Deadpool art tribute and announced a friendly battle video in the theme of Batman v Superman.

Unfortunately, the three perfectionists did not want to release unfinished product. Originally aiming to drop along side the movie, after releasing all 7 canvases, Niz decided to push back the video’s release date to bulk up the footage. The trio were hard at work last weekend filming again, despite already finishing and selling the actual artwork. Now, the video finally has a birth date.

April 7th, 2016.

FAMExREPHLECTION Teams Up With Nick DiNizio for Deadpool Art Tribute

In June of 2015, the duo of SB (Famekilledart) and Reph (Rephlection) abruptly split up, going their own ways in the art world. Although it was never a beef, the two worked on their solo careers, leaving us up in the air if there were to ever be a possible reunion. Well, New Year, New Team, sort of. Nick DiNizio is teaming up with the Staten Island duo yet again, tackling Marvel’s Deadpool movie for an art tribute.

Announced on social media last week, 3 canvases (not including the one previewed above), will be posted this week, leading up to the video’s release on 2/11, a day before the actual movie drops. The canvases are all for sale and will be shared on both @fameklilledart and @rephpaint Instagram handles starting today.

2015 started off hot, with several art shows, The Avengers video, and top of the line canvases. So, it’s about that time we recap the 15 best (no 25 this time due to the multi-month hiatus I took) paintings from 2015, and you can bet it is loaded with Avengers and 5L series canvases. Enjoy!

15. “Death By Stormtrooper”

Simplicity is key right? Well, this “simple” canvas was one of my personal favorites from 2015. The 9x12 canvas was inspired by the release of both the new Star Wars movie, and the new EA & DICE video game, Star Wars: Battlefront. Done at the very end of the year, this bad boy snuck right into the top 15. Still for sale if anyone wants.

14. “Super Bowl XLIX Scoreboard” (in collaboration w/ Reph)

I mean, not trying to be bias or anything, but my Pats taking down the then-defending champs definitely adds some spice to this canvas. The 12x12 (each side) double piece features the colors of both Super Bowl teams, with a 5-layered Lombardi trophy in the middle, displaying the final score. Fan or not, the idea was definitely sick. Too bad that “Super Bowl Tribute” video never saw daylight :(

13. “Wolf on Wall St.”

Done for a good friend of mine, who is an aspiring actor, I had to make sure I gave it my all. The 11x14 canvas feature a golden vignette with a triple-layered Leonardo DiCaprio. This was part of the “Vacation” series that dropped in late-July. Leo may have never won an Oscar, but at least he made it to our Top 15, right?

12. “ZUUUUUUUUC” (in collaboration w/ Reph)

Man, what a tough loss for my Rangers against Tampa in the Eastern Conference Final. It still hurts to see them lose that series, especially after losing in the Final the year before. But, regardless of their flaws, my favorite player, Mats Zuccarello, makes the cut. This “5L Series” double piece was for a huge female Ranger superfan. Now lets just hope 2016 brings the Rangers back to the Cup.

11. “Nas: Hold Down the Block” (in collaboration w/ Reph)

Not much to say about this canvas, but as I said with the Stormtrooper canvas earlier, simplicity sure is key. The desert-like background certainly adding additional flavor to the painting, making the Nas stencil pop. The canvas features motivational lyrics from the song “Hold Down the Block”, but just misses the top 10.

10. “Red Bottoms”

Another “Vacation” series piece, this Louboutin 11x14 canvas is our first entry into the top 10. Known for their red bottomed heels, Louboutin is every girl’s prized possession, and seemed to be a hit with our customers. The original canvas was remade twice (almost thrice), and triggered orders for Louis Vuitton and Tiffany & Co. pieces. Fancy.

9. “DEADLIFE”

Made for FAME-affiliate iLa, this canvas is currently hanging in Deadlife’s official studio. Local artist supporting local artists, this custom canvas cracks the top 10 due to it’s insane looking logo which certainly pops with the graffiti. You could check the clothing/music brand hailing from Shaolin here: deadlifenyc.com, buy some merch!

8. “Superman Original Comic” 

Part of the “5L Series”, this comic book inspired piece, is certainly one of my favorites, mainly because of that bold SUPERMAN text in the top left. This canvas has some meaning to it as well, as this was done for one of my friends who needed a favor. As a personal trainer, he was late to one of his clients, and almost lost him. As an apology, he handed him this, as Superman is his favorite superhero growing up. Lets just say, he got his client back. You’re welcome!

7. “Tony Stark” (in collaboration w/ Reph)

Ahhhh, the first of 3 Avengers canvases to make the cut. Displayed as the feature canvas for Nick DiNizio’s Avengers Tribute video, this OBEY x Obama inspired piece, was a fan favorite from this collection. Although often criticized for it’s graffiti styled writing, Mr. Stark was still a hit, so much that my sister pretty much took it for her birthday and his hanging in her room. Guess that’s a good thing, as I can see it whenever I want in person.

6. “The Captain” (in collaboration w/ Reph)

Got the whole top going back to baaaack. Okay, sorry, I won’t quote Drake anymore, but back to back Avengers canvases on the top 15 got me a little excited. This is one of my favorite because of the concept. Painting Captain America’s shield, and then spraying over a cut-out of his silhouette in black, this 11x14 guy sold instantly. Almost scratched from the video, this piece got put on life support after spraying some back-spray to the bottom and adding some drips. Drips cures everything.

5. “Raekwon” (in collaboration w/ Reph)

Reposted by Raekwon himself, this canvas cracks the top 5 due to it’s grimey, graffiti-esque appearance. Avoiding the typical “black and white” layered stencils, Reph & I subbed out the grey color for yellow, and it blended it perfectly. This canvas currently travels with Reph to various hip-hop shows with its Method Man counterpart.

4. “1966 Joker”

Made curing my comeback phase, this was the second Joker canvas (for the same person) and totally blew it’s Jack Nicholson brother out of the water. Portrayed by Cesar Romero, the original Clown Prince of Crime met the modern day appearance on this one. It’s only time until I complete the set with Heath Ledger and Jared Leto Jokers now.

3. “8-Bit Super Mario Bros.”

Just missing the cut for the Top 25 of 2015 due to being completed right after I posted that feature here, it finds a home as our third-place winner. Bringing a funky abstract feel to Mario’s 8-Bit world, this giant 36x24 canvas still holds a special place in my heart. Being the first canvas of 2015, it is surprising that it still ousted all these amazing paintings. Fun fact though, this was done for a manager at Chili’s, which scored me comped food for a year. I’m still working off those fajitas today...

2. “Frankie Blue Eyes”

Another basic canvas, this black and white piece, pops due to good ol’ Frank Sinatra’s baby blue eyes. I loved it so much that I remade it for myself, but eventually gave it away to an actual Sinatra fan. Classic.

1. “Hulk Comic” (in collaboration w/ Reph)

BETTER CALL SAUL x DINIZIO

He's back at it again.

Nick DiNizio, the man behind the lens of last September's Painting Bad, just snuck in a little surprise to begin building the bridge towards a Painting Bad 1.5. In the minute clip shown above, DiNizio compiled clips from AMC's new hit show, Better Call Saul, as well as clips featuring artists SB (famekilledart) and Reph (rephpaint) painting original artwork based off the show. 

The video features constant switching between the show and live painting behind some Led Zeppelin tunes, taking a creative approach to make tribute to Saul Goodman's new gig. The video features the two Better Call Saul canvases, "Ad" & "Keep Calm", which are both for sale $50 each.

PAINTING BAD - #FAMExREPHLECTION Take on AMC's Breaking Bad

What do you get when you replace paint with the chemicals to make crystal meth? Painting Bad.

Meet Blokzenberg (Scott Brown; Famekilledart) and Reph Paintman (Danny Iacona; Rephlection Gear), two artists from Staten Island, NY ready to start "dealing" their "drugs" to your laptops and smartphones. In their newest short film produced by Nick DiNizio, the two reenact the roles of Walter White and Jesse Pinkman as meth distributors, but their version of "Blue Sky" is in the form of canvases.

Replace the chemicals made to make that blue meth from "Breaking Bad" you all got to love over the past few years with light blue paint and splatters and you get a collection of canvases for sale featured in the 5 minute art parody "Painting Bad".

The video starts out like many of the opening scenes from the AMC hit series. A can of spray paint slowly rolls towards the camera, switching to a blurry/shaky screen of debris, empty spray paint, and the infamous gas mask and black hat that your favorite protagonist turned antagonist, Heisenberg sports in the show. After the camera wanders to show up-close shots of a Los Pollos Hermanos apron, paint cans sporting the "Golden Moth Chemical" bee, and paint dripping off a work table, the opening credits with the green gas cues in after a badly drawn picture of Heisenberg is seen on a door.

After the opening credits, "Blokzenberg" and "Paintman" are seen walking out of a house, picking up their respective "work" gear, as "Crystal Blue Persuasion", a song played during one of the scenes in Season 5 of Breaking Bad, begins to play. The video mimics the many cooking scenes seen in the show such as Go-Pro footage of the two looking down at their finished product and the mixing of paint instead of chemicals through funnels and beakers. A green painting is then revealed, showing stencils of Walter White and Jesse Pinkman, painted on the canvas surface.

Once the canvas is revealed, 4 of the other limited edition "Painting Bad" pieces are seen which includes the Golden Moth Chemical bee on top of paint cans, a painting of Gus Fring next to a Los Pollos Hermanos apron, the perodic table "Br" and "Ba" used in the opening title screen of the show next to green and yellow spray paint, ending with the "Blue Sky" chemical spilled everywhere next to a Walter White/Heisenberg double piece canvas. 

After the painting revealings, Paintman and Blokzenberg are seen pulling off a giant Heisenberg stencil off a painting, which is quickly packed into the backseat of Paintman's car. As the painting shakes in the backseat, the car rolls by an abandoned RV, one the replicates the RV seen in Breaking Bad that Walt and Jesse first started cooking their product in. The painting is then given to a customer, which was revealed as the video's producer/director, Nick DiNizio. DiNizio hangs up the framed painting, which is revealed to be Walter White's face painted over a background that appears to look like the blue meth seen in the show, with "Heisenberg" written across it in the same handwriting as seen in Season 5 when Walt visits his house all vandalized. The video then concludes with the artists' information after the final painting was revealed.

The video drops about 2 months after their first video "Do What You Love" was released, and exactly a year after Breaking Bad ends. "Painting Bad" completely blows the first video out of the water, which brings us to ask, what's next? The tripod of Fame, Reph, and Niz have hinted towards a sequel, but have announced another video is set to drop around Halloween, of a different theme, if all goes according to plan. Until then, the trio has said they will release deleted scenes and commentary from Painting Bad, but no exact date has been confirmed.

PAINTING BAD | Official Teaser

What do you get when you take an award winning drama and make an art spinoff of it? Yup, that's right - ENTER "Painting Bad", the newest video produced and filmed by Nick DiNizio in the #FAMExREPHLECTION series.

Not much information is being released on the project, but it is set to drop this Fall, earliest being Early October.

What could be seen in the 1:10 minute trailer is various views and shots that mimic those of Breaking Bad's. A giant triple-layered Heisenberg stencil is seen being cut, right after various smaller stencils of the show's popular protagonists, Jesse Pinkman & Walter White are briefly seen. One canvas is then seen being completely finished with graffiti-styled writing saying "Tread Lightly", which leads to various clips to show artists Scott Brown (@famekilledart) & Danny Iacona (@rephpaint) in full costume, staring at a work table with "Painting Bad" written in graffiti. The camera then leads off them into a cloud of gas revealing the title again.

According to both artists' YouTube channels & Facebooks, not much will be said until the final video is dropped sometime this "Fall". It is said that various canvases will be released weekly leading up to the video's initial release.

Well, I guess..

"Do What You Love" - The First FAMExREPHLECTION Short-Film by Nick DiNizio

The long-awaited short film by photographer Nick DiNizio, who followed the lives of indie Staten Island artists Scott Brown (myself; FameKilledArt) & Danny Iacona (Rephlection) has finally dropped. It is a 4 minute video that gives a behind the scenes look at the FAMExREPHLECTION paintings that have dropped over the past couple of months. The video explains about one's desire to not take the safe route in life and and trying to pursue something you love doing.

The stencils. The splatters. The drips. The graffiti. The heart that goes into each painting can be seen here. This is the first of many and is sort of a "teaser" for a documentary we are all working on. Appearances include myself, Reph, team member Jimmy McGuckin, Hip-Hop Mindset, and J&A Vapes Lounge.

They say if you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life.