It's been a long time coming...

We've had this one in the bag for a while and it's nearly time to release our new product to the world.

What's in the box?

Below is a little teaser, stay tuned for more next week.

Ironlak can spotted in birth control advert.

How we ended up in this advert I'll never know. This is a little old now but the first time we've managed to see it. Watch to the end to see our one second of fame.

Thanks to Paul for the link.

VIDEO | IRONLAK FAMILY, MELBOURNE 2009.

Members of the Ironlak Family get together to jam on a wall in Melbourne.

Thanks to everyone that came down on the day to hang with us, new friends and old, it was a pleasure to kick it with y'all. Cheers for the support.

Shot and photos: Luke Shirlaw.
Cut: Selina Miles.

"Ironlak Attack" by Ian Millard.

"Ironlak Attack" by Ian Millard. 12 hand cut stencils and spraypaint. 30"x22".

More info: IansPrint.com

Ironlak interview on The Source website.

Mini interview we did with Kazeem from The Source mag.

1. When and how did Ironlak start?

Ironlak started around 2002 but really came to life in 2004. It started because we wanted to provide writers in Australia with quality spray paint at an affordable price. Prior to Ironlak, Australian writers were paying through the nose for imported brands. We started with 10 colours and slowly built it up over time, improving our formula as we went along. After a while we started to get some interest from the USA and around June last year we started to sell paint in the USA. It's still a daily grind and it seems that shit always comes the hard way, but we never thought back then that we would ever get to the point where we could take this shit global.

2. What makes Ironlak such a good paint to "get up" with?

Rather than give you a sales pitch, I think the best response to this question comes from the feedback that we get from the writers out there; I'll quote Jaes COD from NY "It covers like butter, has a great color selection and a nice amount of pressure. It’s really good paint and it’s for writers, by writers! How can you beat that?" and Pose MSK from Chicago; "It’s crazy vibrant, has ridiculous control, and the coverage is unbeatable, point blank. Honestly just slap a pink dot on that bad boy and it’s game over. The paint is too much fun."

3. Who are some of the your favorite artists?

We are very fortunate to be able to work with many of the artists that we respect and admire. Take a look at the Family section of Ironlak.com and you'll see a list of our favourite artists from around the globe. Some other favourites are Skeme, Wane, Grey, Giant, Amaze, Nekst, Hense, Seen, Revok, Pubes, Rime, Espo, Persue and the list goes on.

4. Any thing new coming up for Ironlak Colors?

We just had a new bright chrome and tar black drop. Go get some!! We have a couple of other top secret things that we will be revealing soon, plus more limited edition artist series cans, more clothing and even some markers. Stay tuned to Ironlak.com for the reveal.

link: The Source - Ironlak

GARY MSK HA & ROACH DRS - Sydney Australia

"Something strange with Gary went down at the weekend." -Roach.

Roach's blog: http://theopeninghours.com.au/roach/

Une Expedition d'art Art Show (California).

GO FONT UR SELF | Chapter Four

GFUS Blog: http://gofonturself.tumblr.com

GFUS Site: http://gofonturself.com.au

"Just Another Day" | Mike Giant & Derick Montez.

For More Information Please Visit:
MikeGiant.com
DerickMontez.com

VIDEO | URBAN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT: Episode 1.

A really cool project that the gang in New Zealand are working on. Props to Askew, Berst and the rest of the crew out there for thinking outside the square. We are really excited to watch this unfold.

EPISODE 1: AN INTRODUCTION "Urban Development is an outdoor art project, the objective is to provide the platform for collaboration between artists across a wide range of mediums and stages in career. The project centres around street influenced mural work but will also draw in a variety of creative’s, both emerging and established. The concept is to think outside the conventional confines of graffiti, fine art, sculptural work, performance and beyond, blurring the lines and creating a dynamic and interesting project worthy of international attention. This Episode introduces the project through brief interviews with the founding collective, Berst, Askew, Snek and Tim Webber. Stay tuned for regular updates including profiles on collaborators and the murals progress."

link: urbandevelopment

DON'T SWEAT THE TECHNIQUE - The All New Ironlak Techies.

Sofles tries out the new Ironlak Techies. Transparent black and white cans that give you the ability to add a new depth to your pieces.

Grab these at your favourite Ironlak store.

LORDS & KINGS Collective | New show - Santa Ana, CA.

KUNST FOR LIVET (Art For Life) | charity exhibition, Copenhagen.

Upcoming charity event in Copenhagen.

Kunst for livet / Art for life.
13 Feb. Thorsgade 97 Copenhagen N
Open from 2pm

Copenhagen writers (including Storm and Bates) donating their artwork for charity and awareness of Danish Childrens Kidney Association.

More info: www.nyreforeningen.dk

Keep The Faith magazine - London.

This new mag from London looks pretty dope. The "weekly porn rag" design style of the cover is a nice touch. Check spreads and more info below.

We are proud to announce the launch of a brand new graffiti magazine from London, available for pre-order NOW from www.keepthefaithmagazine.com, and hitting the shops in March 2010.

Keep The Faith is a brand new magazine documenting the hardcore side of London's graffiti scene, a scene shrouded in secrecy, but one which is still very active. We have acquired over 100 trains from some of the most active crews and writers in London during the past 5 years, showing that there is still a thriving undercurrent in our beloved city.

London is one of the toughest cities in Europe for painting right now, with the authorities trying every method possible to shut graffiti down, there is an atmosphere of fear and paranoia that has led to many writers working in secrecy, refusing to release their photos and closing down most channels of communication.

For so many of the capital's crews to contribute to one magazine project during the current climate is very rare, which is why this magazine is so special.

MIAMI 2009 | IRONLAK TEAM USA & ASKEW at PRIMARY FLIGHT.

Ewok, Jaes, Augor, Pose and Enue from the American Ironlak Team join forces with Askew at Primary Flight as a part of Art Basel 2009 in Miami.


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Video by KC Ortiz and We Are Supervision.

Photos by KC Ortiz.


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More info: PrimaryFlight.com, WeAreSupervision.com and kcortizphoto.com

BATES | TIPS AND TECHNIQUES WINTER SEASON.

Winter is the coldest season of the year. This is how to stay on top of the game. Painting in -10, these tips are handed down from generation to generation.

Step 1. Place your spraycans on the heater, the day before... or speed up the tempo, if you're in a hurry, use the toaster!! Make sure you remove the plastic donuts and nozzles (no melting). Keep an eye on them at all times!

Step 2.Wrap it up in a towel, put it in a plastic bag and close.

Step.3 Put in your backpack and you're ready to face the cold weather outside.

Step.4 Keep your bag off the ground, to avoid the cans getting colder faster!!! Use a milk crate if possible(to place your backpack in).

Good luck! Have fun in the snow…
-Bates All season writer. January 2010.

FLY ON THE WALL exhibition at The Fort - Brisbane, Australia. This Saturday!

FORTwenty Gallery, The Fort and Ironlak present Fly On The Wall exhibition this weekend.

This is going to be something pretty special so make sure that you get along and check it out.

More info: thefort.org.au

On The Spot Exchange In Chicago.

Steel (Nekst)
Pose (Steel)
Nekst (Pose)

Via: The Exchange.

Legal aerosol art space - Sydney, Australia.

Upon noticing the decline of legal places for young people to paint in Sydney, our mate Stuart asked us to spread the word about a space at Bondi where peeps can paint. Please see the below info and get at Stuart if you are keen to paint.

Roof top legal aerosol art space available Saturdays 2-7pm. Wall located near Bondi Beach onsite at WAYS Youth Centre. Surface is primed smooth brick with rollers, primer, sun block, gloves and drinks supplied. Art space is supervised and part of a Youth Centre, ages 11-19 yrs only, and no persons under influence of alcohol or other drugs admitted. Under 18's can have a responsible adult drop off their paint to avoid transit issues, and there is secure storage space for paint on site. During school holidays there are guest artists and free workshops. Older artists may apply to use the space as guest mentor artists, contact a worker for more info. Check out the! pics of some recent work and the spots available and contact stuart@ways.org.au for more info.

SAVE HAITI GRAFFITI PIECE -L.A.

J.D.I. crew from Los Angeles painted this SAVE HAITI production on the 10 Freeway.

Spyer & Coze - Hobart, Tasmania.

We got sent this cool link up from Coze and Spyer TNC in Hobart, Tasmania. Nice one dudes!

DOES | Interview on Vandalist (Turkey).

Does (Loveletters/ Ironlak Team Europe) has a new interview over at Turkish site Vandalist.

Check it out here.

UZI (WUFC) tests Ironlak on an icy brick wall...

Mr. UZI tests Ironlak's colours; White, Yellow, Red, and the new TAR Black 500ml! Worked well on an icy brick wall in Vargvinter 2010.

Via: FATCAP Store

NEW | IRONLAK BRIGHT CHROME.

Ironlak chrome is now extra bright, making your chromies so bright fools will need to wear sunglasses to peep them.

For fans of our old chrome, don't despair, Ironlak silver will have you covered.

Rhymesayers Presents: A Benefit For Haiti.

More info: Rhymesayers News