September 3, 2010
"There are risks and costs to action. But they are far less than the long range risks of comfortable inaction."
- John F. Kennedy
He goes by the moniker Madsteez, yet artist Mark Paul Deren is probably as well known for his characters, WEENiMals. We get a sneak look at his upcoming plush series for fans and collectors as his popularity and demand continues to grow. The limited edition plush figures will launch ... Read More
August 4, 2010
"Making the simple complicated is commonplace; making the complicated simple, awesomely simple, that's creativity."
- Charles Mingus
From amazing street artist Mark Paul Deren aka Mr. WEEN is a look at the work in progress (wax and molds) of his first limited edition vinyl art toy collectible (ATC) figure.
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"An optimist is a person who sees a green light everywhere, while the pessimist sees only the red stoplight... The truly wise person is colorblind."
- Albert Schweitzer
Whoa! Much thanks to Mr. WEEN for seeding us with the now sold out limit... Read More
March 27, 2010
"Finish every day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt have crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day; begin it well and serenely and with too high a spirit to be cumbered with your old nonsense. This day is all that is good and fair. It is too dear, with its hopes and invitations, to waste a moment on yesterdays."
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
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"A minute's success pays the failure of years."
- Robert Browning
WEENfaktory projekt... The traveling shop and exhibition produced by MINDstyle will launch this year at a city near you. Mark Paul Deren aka Mr. WEEN looks to make his art and ancillary products accessible to everyone by selling merchandise bearing his character images at his very own WEENfaktory.
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"The ability to convert ideas to things is the secret of outward success."
- Henry Ward Beecher
Sculpt model for work-in-progress from Mr. WEEN. Simply WEENderful!
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"I am always doing that which I cannot in order that I may learn how to do it."
- Pablo Picasso
Mark Paul Deren has just completed a mural for Nike’s “Make the Difference” campaign for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in Hollywood, Los Angeles.
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"The state of your life is nothing more than a reflection of your state of mind."
- Wayne Dyer
Mark Paul Deren, more commonly known as MR. WEEN or MADSTEEZ, is a world-renowned artist and designer based in California. His cutting-edge visual style has attracted trend setting clients like Nike, Inc., Target Corporation, Red Bull, Boost Mobile, Honda, Boosted, Volkswagen, MCA Records, Interscope Records, Stüssy, Evisu, Ben Sherm... Read More
Archive for the ‘Mark Paul Deren’ Category
First Look: WEENiMals By Madsteez
[September 3rd, 2010 By Pstyles | Comments Off]
Work-In-Progress: Mr. Ween
[August 4th, 2010 By Pstyles | Comments Off]
Nike 6.0 Men’s STINKWEEN Braata Shoes
[August 3rd, 2010 By Pstyles | Comments Off]
August 3, 2010
"An optimist is a person who sees a green light everywhere, while the pessimist sees only the red stoplight... The truly wise person is colorblind." - Albert Schweitzer
Whoa! Much thanks to Mr. WEEN for seeding us with the now sold out limit... Read More
First Look: MiniWEEN
[March 27th, 2010 By Pstyles | Comments Off]
Mr. WEEN
[January 7th, 2010 By Pstyles | Comments Off]
Mr. WEEN x MINDstyle LIFEstyle Presents WEENfaktory
[January 6th, 2010 By Pstyles | Comments Off]
First Look: WEENeze
[November 20th, 2009 By Pstyles | Comments Off]
First Look: Nike World Cup Mural
[November 17th, 2009 By Pstyles | Comments Off]
MINDstyle LIFEstyle: Mr. WEEN Aka Mark Paul Deren
[November 16th, 2009 By Pstyles | Comments Off]
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