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We were glad to get this interview with dimeone, for us a writer that came out of no where, we had never heard of him or seen his work before, shame on our part, as you can see from his style that he must have been around for sometime. And gained his apprenticeship years ago. So we put a few questions his way. When did he start, what he's doing now and plans for the future.
I first saw graffiti when I was about 9 or so. A very crudely sprayed ghetto blaster in red, black and blue - with the slogan "hip hop - don't stop".
There was a "hip hop - don't stop". Sprayed in every neighbourhood a cross the u.k in the early 80s I did one myself HA ha.. so back to the topic
I know that's true.... "hip hop - don't stop". over the next year or two I started doodling on my school books, and at 11 yrs old we were battling out our pieces on the book covers. The next big step along the road was seeing the books subway and spray can art. it was about late 86, that I started putting can to wall.
We had local artist who were already established in the uk graffiti community - system and stormie being the two main men in our area. A few meetings with system - totally inspired me, his style was all there, and he was able to explain to me the difficult subject of things like "style" and letterform.
How did you get the name dimeone ??
I had experimented with various tags, all the usual ones were there - craze, style, and so on - but DIME, stuck it didn't necessarily have the best letters - but I knew it could be my identity. So there it was - dime 309. After school I settled into a job of painting / decorating and hand painting murals for customers, like local hospitals and schools.
Commissions soon started coming - now fast-forward a good few years- I was given some large areas to paint by a local authority. In search of great paint at a good price- and with a late start joining the Internet community, I was hooked up with monster colors. From there over the past years I have painted numerous commissions, and sought to obtain legal walls and areas to paint for people young and old.
What about the beef that goes on in the u.k for the record I have never seen any pointed in our direction, "dime a ego free zone "
I feel that with all the egos that's in graffiti it must take up far too much time for them, and really suck the fun out of it for them. What's the point of it all if you're not enjoying yourself? So I now just try to focus on the good stuff, and keep going!
How do you describe your style, for us at monster it has a real nice u.k old skooll feel to it.
I would say that as regards letters - I do tend to stick to the traditional old skool styling, straight to semi-wild styles. But I try to also focus on character work and backgrounds as much as the pieces. I think my favourite and biggest influences, other than those from the local scene that I mentioned - I would say are - mode2, dondi, skeme, a lot of the uk old skoolers - many who are still actively writing today!!!
Monster cans, you buy it by the truckload for your work what's the story there.
a few good reasons really. they know exactly what you need as regards paint quality. ... I know paint is going to perform just right. The right thickness, the right covering power. I haven't found anything else that can beat it. When you know what you like - why change! If it isn't broke.......! |
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