Check it out! Here is a custom sign we created for our friend Kyle Greene at Encore Restaraunt & Lounge. The sign was hand cut out of a solid slab of Quartz. Don’t be fooled it looks like wood but, when the light hits this beautiful piece of stone you are shortly reassured.

Encore is truly an amazing place to go. The walls are decorated with fine art from local artists. The venue also hosts some really talented musicians. Be sure to check it out if you haven’t already.

Time flies when you’re having fun. Isn’t that the truth. I don’t think I have ever realized how fast time goes by. Or how small this world really is. Every time I meet someone in some strange way, we seem to have a connection. And you always hear the phrase “It’s a small world”. Which led me to the conclusion that it really is a small world. If you think about it in 6 hours you can go from Florida to California. That is the complete other side of the country. In that same 6 hours you can go from the United States to Western Europe. Pretty wild.

Talking about things being pretty wild, how about our recent trip. Just this past week we had such an amazing experience. For the first time ever I visited California. The excitement leading up to the trip was almost unbearable. Tuesday August 25th, 4:00 am the alarm rang. 5:00 am the car arrived. 7:00 am the plane departed. 11:30 am (Pacific time) the plane touched down. It really happened. Days before it was just an idea, a thought in the mind. But that day it really happened. Seeing something so new, so far away. How cool. Things quickly took a turn. Being prepared was something I was taught when I was younger however I never really took into consideration how important that message was. We were not prepared. Just a word of advice for those who don’t know, when booking travel arrangements on those wonderful websites; whom claim to give you amazing deals for one low rate, well there are still little extra fees they don’t mention. For example rental car deposits and hotel deposits. Not a super huge ordeal but enough to throw a wrench in the gears.

Okay, all the hassle has been put aside. Were checked in. Our bags in the room. The rental car is ready to rock. Let’s go on an adventure. We’re in Los Angeles. And it’s not everyday that your in Los Angeles. Where to start? What should we see first? Being big fans of Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory and his show Rob and Big, we decided why not check out where the Fantasy Factory is. Voila. According the the trusty Mac book pro and good ole’ Google maps, the Fantasy Factory was only 20 minutes away. Let’s do it. Maybe we will get to see them doing something cool. What if we run into Rob? How awesome would that have been? We didn’t get to see Rob but, we did get to see Drama whippin’ his all white Benzo. Sitting side by side in traffic with someone you see on t.v. is pretty cool. The sunset in L.A. and the night time was upon us. So much to see, so little time.

Day two, 6:45 am, who needs an alarm clock when you have excitement running through your blood. Today was the day of an important meeting and a huge stepping stone in this project. Today we would be meeting with our printer. Driving from Los Angeles to Temecula really provided some amazing scenery. The mountains were decorated with homes and communities. The sun was shining, the sky was clear. Radio blasting, our goals were near. Our meeting went very well. At it’s conclusion there was a recommendation to visit San Diego. Since your not in California everyday, that’s where we headed. Just an hour south and we can cross off another city on the list of world travels. Why not? Let’s do it.

Here it is. San Diego. Driving all day surely makes one hungry. And what better meal to have when in California than sushi. Some of the best sushi I have ever had in a very long time. Probably the freshest sushi one could find. If you have searched far and wide for a delicious treat of raw fish and fresh vegetables and well haven’t found it yet. Go to Sapporo’s in San Diego right by the water. A real hole in the wall but, the real holes in the walls are where you find the best food and the friendliest people. Our waitress was a zippy little Japanese lady who didn’t short us on any one liners. She was filled with personality and really made our stay fun. The food was great and the atmosphere was on point.

The Pacific Ocean is amazing. Driving all the way up the coast of California on the I-5 while looking at the Pacific Ocean is even more amazing. Coming from San Diego back to Los Angeles we decided to take the scenic route. The last night in California was approaching us. Weeks prior to this trip conversations were held about how great it would be to stand atop a mountain and look down at the coast. How awesome would it feel to be on top of the world. The Pacific Coast Highway was dark. The streets were clearing. It was nearly midnight. Our plane was going to leave tomorrow afternoon. Heck let’s just stay out late. Following the windy coast line we ended up at a random, unsuspecting right hand turn. Let nature lead the way. She will take us to where we were supposed to go. This unsuspecting right turn was adorned with curvy, winding roads. Some spots dropped straight off. Some spots homes were plopped on a cramped sliver of a lot. Twisting and turning nature finally brought us to where we were supposed to be. High, atop a mountain overlooking the coast just how we had envisioned.

The city of Malibu was lit with shimmering speckles of light. The ocean was serene. The air was cool and calm. It was a beautiful night. A night significant to all that we have worked towards. Weeks back this was all a dream. Just a thought in our minds. But that night it was all a reality. A reminder of what we had achieved thus far and what we are going to achieve. Staring out into the dark sky my mind was left to wander.

Night turned into day. Bags packed. Checked out. Car is back to the facility and were on our way to L.A.X.. The final chapter. The flight home was just as amazing as the time we spent in California. We met some really amazing people who enjoyed the excitement just as much as we did. We had some great conversations. And exchanged some hearty laughs. We all came from different places but found each other just by chance. Or was it? In any event and what ever you choose, California was amazing.

Sometimes when we look at a piece of art we understand it.The meaning is obvious to us. Sometimes we do not understand it on a intellectual level, but we simply feel something when we look at it. We can’t always tell why. Artists hardly provide a clear explanation of what the work is about. The only thing we can tell is there is a reason behind it. Not every artist understands why he creates something. Aside from one thing that we can say beyond doubt is the culture and surroundings are a constant impact on the artist. Also their work will often reflect part of their own culture and surroundings. In this all art is connected. Nothing is truly lacking of meaning. Everything is a reaction to something.

Well your probably thinking… “why food labels?” Food labels is a great topic to discuss if you care about getting all the daily nutrition your body needs. Ya.. I know its wild topic to discuss. But, do you read the nutrition facts food labels when you shop? It would probably be a great habit to pick up just so you can find out what is being added to your food. What would you do if you found something in the food label that you cannot pronounce. Would you purchase it even though you dont know what it is? I have a word of advice for you.. IF YOU CAN’T SAY IT.. DONT EAT IT! Besides fresh fruits and vegetables are loaded with vitamins and minerals. They have daily nutrients which help us digest food and keep us healthy and detoxify. Processed food is bad for us because basically all the important nutrients are stripped out during processing. For example, white sugar is bad for you, but if you used sucanat which is the rawest form of sugar, it’s actually healthy for you. Its rich in potassium and it gives you energy. Mother nature made produce complete with nutrients needed to digest them. That’s why they say whole grains are good because everything you need for digestion is there too. My main message for you is to take your time when visiting your local grocery store. Read all the food labels, your body is a vehicle transporting your soul. So take care of it and it will do the same in return.

It’s all in a name. Names define us, names differentiate us. Names allow us to aquire and names allow us to maintain. It’s all in a name. Starting a business takes a lot of work. Hurdles to jump over and victories to be achieved. Many different aspects have to be considered. Hits come from every angle. Where is the capital coming from? What is the target market? What methods of marketing? The list goes on. But none of these hold as much precedence as the name. When we started this venture we knew we wanted to focus on fine art. It was a must for us. Being artists we naturally adapt to many circumstances and take on multiple roles.

When choosing our name we had to take careful consideration to what we were doing and what we stood for. An important part of our beliefs and what we were taught when starting a venture is Loyalty. It’s important to be loyal. Not only your clientele but to your suppliers and distributors. Loyalty helps build your reputation and helps build a long lasting establishment. Another important part we took in consideration when choosing a name was the ability to imagine and envision. If it is thought about, it exists. Each individual has the ability to desire, dream, and manifest.

So what’s with StudioSixFive? What does it all mean? Why would you choose that name? Isn’t it reminiscent of Studio 54? All questions that have been asked. StudioSixFive originated from the beliefs and understandings of numerology as well as an identification of our own personal selves. Six in the study of numerology stands for loyalty and devotion. Which is how we feel about our work. We are loyal and devoted to our craft. We will not stop until we cannot continue. Until the good lord calls us and requests for us to come home. As long as there is a single breath of air in our body, we will continue our quest and fight on until we have claimed our victory. Five defines our mindset. We have entered a mindset that most people stray from. We are focused and determined to succeed. Freedom is the keyword in our life. We are devoted to the acquisition of Freedom and will feverishly work to obtain our freedom. However we will define work in our own terms.

In retrospect, StudioSixFive came from the desire for ultimate Freedom. It came from the burning passion to succeed and achieve. But it also came from the urge to spread a positive message and encourage those who have entered a similar mindset. StudioSixFive is a multifaceted studio that does not limit it’s mediums or canvases. StudioSixFive works to promote peace and happiness for all. StudioSixFive thrives to deliver a quality product for those who appreciate.  StudioSixFive stands for ultimate devotion, loyalty, and hard work.

Friday night is usually a night when people go out and party. Get crazy, little wild. Not us. We were given a little push. Your probably thinking what that little push is. Well several weeks back we set our mark and pointed the navigation in the directions of our goals. In order for us to get closer to our goals we needed clues. Hints, every now and again. In order to get these clues we had to ask around. Whom better to ask than my father. Growing up, during the summers, while everyone was out playing basketball and going to the beach I would work. I didn’t appreciate the lessons I should have been learning as much as I appreciate them now. Quite a few weeks back my friend and I took on these projects. With out the help of the oldman none of this would be possible. You see the reason why my dad is the perfect person to ask is because he has the experience. He built a very reputable business in Port St. Lucie, Florida called John’s Tile and Marble. He has been in business for over 20 years. And without his guidance we wouldn’t be able to pull this off. Coming from me and Dane we would like to show special thanks to my father.
THANKS DAD

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I think one of the greatest things about growing up in an Italian family is the food. By far the food is so wonderful and you really can’t deny it. But one of the best things I think is the Mozzarella Cheese. Who doesn’t like mozzarella cheese. You can have it so many ways. From shredded to breaded. Fried or baked. Plain or with sauce. It’s just an amazing item. One is made from buffalo’s milk. They typically refer to that Mozzarella di Bufala. whatever you wanna call it, it’s just plain good. Don’t skimp out support your local delicatessen and purchase some fresh mozzarella today! Hurry don’t wait. While your there grab a cannoli.