Mission Mission

Pretty sure it usually says “BEER PICNIC.” Must’ve run out of paint

Now that’s what I call GETTING UP.

[Photo by Coffee Weed Skateboards] [via Man Freckles]

And it worked! I saw this in the bathroom at Brick and Mortar (where there was free Drambuie for days) and immediately walked out and headed for Dear Mom and ordered an Anchor product, and then another.

You’ve undoubtedly wandered past many murals here in the Mission.  Perhaps you’ve wondered how they originally got there, or perhaps you don’t even give a shit.  Should your proclivities tend towards the former, however, here are two distinct behind-the-scene looks of how it all goes down.  Above, there’s some serious ladder action going on for a mural in progress on the side of Casa Guadalupe at 26th Street, with more pics of the process here.  Below, check out a sweet timelapse of a commissioned mural now residing by the corner of Bartlett and 24th.

Study hard, then try it yourself (at home)!

Or maybe neither? These guys can’t seem to decide:

[via Carlos]

Here’s the piece in question (of which tipster Carl C. says, “I’d call this art… possibly commissioned”):

Yeah, it’s nice.

(Thanks, Carl.)

Spotted by Cranky Old Mission Guy, who adds the following:

Promises, promises… at 17th and Capp.
Take a note, bitch-ass taggers, and get your dibs in now.

[via Andy Brooks]

And this time we know for sure it’s not a corporate marketing ploy or a new type of traffic signal.  Or (real) shark week.  Looks like our pal todd is back at it!

Previously:

• Hammerhead parking only
• Controversial hammerhead shark street painting looks good all colored in too
• Street Shark
• Shark Weak
• Shark Week