NEW SITE

Hello Good following!


Please take notice that the blog has been combined with the official website. You can read up on everything, here, or go to http://officialgoodchild.com. Once there, you'll see new posts on new, unreleased products, my travels, and all of the Random Hero posts in one place.


Simple enough, right?
Thank you!




P.S.


Look for the Spring-Mostly-Summer release SOON!


P.P.S


The Series One SALE continues, here!

Pool Days

With the weather getting warmer here in Dallas, TX, (the high today is 90˚) pools have been on my mind a lot (especially since I don't have one anymore). I was a damned lucky kid growing up - for many reasons. One reason was I had a pool behind every house I ever lived in with my family.





I loved swimming. In grades 2nd through 4th, I was on the swim team - straight bronze winner. As I grew up, I dropped the swim team and just swam for fun. As a teenager, when classes got out for the day my friends would come over to my house. We would hang around the pool with our crappy boombox and listen to music, tell jokes, and swim (sometimes in swimming suits, but most times in shorts, boxers, t-shirts, you name it).















Also, since I had two brothers, our pool was most definitely always in use. From building "water slides" to fake Kung Fu fighting to jumping off of the roof (sorry Mom), we utilized every part of that pool.









If my parents still lived in the DFW area, I would invite all of you over for a swim. Really. I would. 
Since they don't though…who's got a pool?!

Movin' on Over: Wordpress Blog

It's been a month or so since I test-moved a lot of my content to officialgoodchild.wordpress.com, and I'm really digging what the site has to offer (for both of us). I'm also out of stickers AKA business cards for you guys, so I'm about to reprint a few -- yeah, a few different kind this time around! 
Thus, I am going to be transferring the blog officially over to the Wordpress site AND adding the new address to the fresh sticker batch.


You can still find EVERYTHING in one, here (the official site)
my Twitter (most insanely updated timeline), here
my Tumblr
and, of course, the Facebook page, here.


So, what else is new?
Oh, you know, just these:

But, you'll have to check out that fantastic new Wordpress blog to find out how to cop them!

Always Coming Up…NEXT!

Phew! It's been a Good spring so far! Since February, I've been on my grind - producing a new style (or two) and attending some major events. Last week, I was at Style X - a fashion portion of SXSW. Before that, you probably caught me at the We Are 1976 No. '76 shindig. Somewhere in between, I was also traveling and doing research for my day job (which was 100% as rad as The Good Child adventures). I have quite a lot of photos to share with you all, but first - here's news on where I'll be NEXT:


San Antonio's Sneaks Up 5!


SA Sneaks Up 5 will be at the Backstage Live center in San Antonio on Sunday, April 17th from 2-7pm. I will be set up with the existing The Good Child merchandise as well as a new, special edition tee titled "Goody Two Shoes" (preview coming soon). Remember, these styles are only produced once -- when they are sold out, they're gone (and most mediums have left the shelf already)! The Good news? Look out for a summer series release coming this May or June, including some girls and big boy sizes!


(You can RSVP for SA Sneaks Up 5 here).


After SA Sneaks Up 5 and the summer series release, you can find me at Kixpo 2011.


This August, Kixpo will be presented in none other than the new Cowboys Stadium! This is going to be GOOD. This is my first time working with the Deadstock crew and I'm pretty psyched to be a part of such a large, local, creative event. More details coming soon, but forecast looks as follows: sneakers, music, sneakers, t-shirts, and more sneakers.


These warm months ahead will be filled with so many fresh ideas and apparel that I can hardly think of anything else! I hope to see you out there and thank you for all the love so far.

24 Hr Spring Broke Sale!

I Am the Trend is hosting a mega SPRING BROKE SALE with over 50 brands, including The Good Child! Check out ALL the deals: http://bit.ly/gf9CqK andget 35% off The Good Child product HERE: http://thegoodchild.bigcartel.com

Wiz Kid Khalifa

As some of you already know, last night - thanks to Patrick of Nasa Gang - I hopped on to the opportunity to meet rapper Wiz Khalifa in person. Wiz was at the Main Event in Plano, TX doing a meet & greet sponsored by Dallas' hip-hop station, 97.9 The Beat.


Word was that us media kids and I (Fly Times Daily included) would have a moment to talk to Wiz, ask him about 4 questions, and shoot our media when Wiz was finished meeting 97.9 The Beat contest winners and doing a little bowling game. However, the time to meet Wiz came faster than we had thought; we were directed to meet Wiz right after the contest winner had their short session. Now, although I was psyched to meet Wiz earlier than later in the night, I was disappointed that our time got reduced down to that of the contest winners - enough to say a few words (literally) and maybe shoot a photo. Still, when producers run your ass on tour, that's the game, right?


So, what did I ask Wiz during my five seconds of fame?


Well, since Wiz started rapping back in the 3rd grade...I was wondering if he always had his head on straight, or if he ever was derailed in his focus by other friends who weren't on such a productive path (in other words, Was he a Good Child?). Wiz said, Everyone gets into a little trouble here and there, but, no, I was always doing the right thing. Since Wiz has always been Good - a Wiz Kid - I gifted him one of my Good Gold tees as a simple thank you.


It was nice to know Wiz has always been on a direct path to success - and much to his own doing (with or with out the major record labels, Wiz has been doing his music 100%). Make sure you download some of his free mixtapes, Kush & Orange Juice and/or Cabin Fever. Also make sure you grab his new album, Rolling Papers, dropping March 29th.

Better Music than Beaches PREVIEW!

Here’s your REAL sneak peek at The Good Child Better Music than Beaches t-shirt, releasing at Style X (a portion of SXSW) on March 18th. This will be a run of only 25.

We all know the gulf is dirty - no harm in admitting to that - but, there issomething to show off in Texas and that’s the music scene. With events like SXSW, Austin City Limits, and 35 Conferette, Texas cities are on the map for travel destinations. The ”DTX • ATX • SATX • HTX” in the graphic symbolizes each major city in Texas, north to south, that host some of the big music events. 

This tee is surf-inspired; the t-shirt body color comes only in khaki with the graphic ink colors inspired by Miami Vice, Grand Theft Auto, and found vintage t-shirts around Austin, TX. This t-shirt is hand-destroyed in areas, so no one tee is alike.

This t-shirt is produced 100% in the USA on 40’s 100% cotton jersey - knitted by Alternative Apparel in Los Angeles and screen printed in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. 

A Friendly Reminder

If you're checking in and want more, more, MORE -- follow me on, or periodically check out my Tumblr page, here. For the most up-to-minute news, follow me on Twitter, here. There will be a lot of happenings this month - from the 35 Conferette to Style X (SXSW) to Dallas - keep up with what's happening during my travels throughout Texas!


Thank you!

No. '76 Party Recap!

Last night, We Are 1976 through quite the party: the No. '76 Special Edition T-shirt & Album Release Shindig. Alongside other incredible local artists like DJ Sober, Fresh Kaufee, Loyal KNG, Dowdy Studio, Brainsnatcher, Brent Ozaeta, and GOST, I released a mega exclusive run on The Good Child x We Are 1976 t-shirt, Good Ride. You can find Good Ride available in the online shop by Monday, Feb. 14th! Stay tuned on that.
Like some of the other artists, I found myself in major traffic on the way to the event, but as soon as I arrived…it was a FULL house!


All of the t-shirts were displayed as a group in the center of the shop, and DJ Sober's album was also for sale and placed through out the shop. MAJOR props to Vynsie, Jully, & Derek for once again arranging the floor to cater to such a special event. 

We Are 1976's FIRST self-produced apparel item! I'm a huge fan of raglan sleeves, so I'll be looking to get my hands on one (if there's any left) soon!


Fresh Kaufee released two new t-shirts for the event. I bought the one on the left, Gimme Sum Sugar. I love the color palette Joonbug has going on. If you ever have the chance to meet him at an event, make sure you check out one of his sketchbooks.

The Loyal KNG crew rolled through with two brand new designs as well. The boys who run Loyal KNG are some of my first influences in apparel design. Their work ethic, illustrative skills, and will to travel is inspiring. Don't worry if you missed them last night, because you can catch them at nearly any big event!

Brainsnatcher re-released his popular Yeti t-shirt and if you didn't grab one last night…good luck! I saw a lot of people carrying around at least one of these three available styles last night. Yet again, another great illustrator in a city near you.

Short story:
When I was a young teenager, Friday nights at Eisenbergs Skatepark were a must in my crowd of friends. Many of my friends were in bands and/or were trying to get sponsored skating (and made that come true). Friday nights at Eisenberg's Skatepark combined music and aggressive sports in one hot, sweaty, loud situation. I loved it.
Introducing GOST - Arlo Eisenberg's brand! These two shirts were highly detailed from the graphic design and application to the added destruction on the hemlines, etc. Definitely worth your pretty penny to cop at least ONE!

Dowdy Studio released this style in two colorways and for both men and women. I loved the vintage aspect to the graphic design on this style. I also love Dylan and Pam's method of working together. Check out bits of their story here.

This t-shirt was produced by Brent Ozaeta. The print on the shirt is one out of three in his series titled Until I Meet You One Day. These shirts were incredible and also very popular due to Valentine's Day creeping up. Make sure you see the whole series!
Last, but not least...

The mega exclusive, run of only 25 (and I took one), Good Ride t-shirt! With this t-shirt design, I blended The Good Child and We Are 1976 into one colorful, smooth ride down the sidewalk of the decades. First stop, 1976 and then on to 1986 - the year I was born. I had fun with this design and I had even MORE fun not having to deal with the sales! BIG shout out to Jully (and Vynsie and Derek) for handling all of the transactions made during the party last night! Thanks to the '76 crew, I was able to mingle with a lot of likeminded individuals, new and old. Take for instance, Joonbug of Fresh Kaufee:

I think I talked to Joonbug most of the night. I picked his brain about his brand, we discussed our other hobbies (including painting), and came up with a NEW idea for his packaging…right? Yeah! Cool! Thanks for copping a t-shirt, Joonbug!
As usual, I also chatted it up with Vynsie. DID YOU KNOW: we have not one, but TWO teachers of the arts in common? Small, creative world! Vynsie recently had a major surgery on her hand and due to graphic content, I will not be displaying the photograph. Just kidding.
I'm glad Vynsie is feeling a heck-of-alot better now. Thanks, Vynsie!

If you know Derek then you understand why this image is blurry. Derek is one of the happiest, goofiest, and well dressed guys I know! He was laughing when I took this photograph and I wouldn't have it any other way. Thanks, Derek!

DJ Sober AKA Decade Clothing AKA Young Willie Dynamite AKA Trill Will AKA Sobie 1 and so on, is my favorite DJ on the local scene right now. Go to his blog to download a handful of free mixes (right hand side of page) and dance your booty off. The first time I heard DJ Sober play was at the Johnny Cupcakes Suitcase Tour stop at We Are 1976. It's cool that DJ Sober also remembers seeing me for the first time that night. You know who else I met for the first time that night?

Trung and Thien Vuong of Loyal KNG! These two brothers motivate and accelerate. Yeah, I said that.
Other rad people I had a chance to talk to last night include Jully, Fur Face Boy and Vi, a couple of throwback friends I had met in Denton, some design co-workers from the day job, Peter & Josh Henry (more on those guys next week), some random guy who wanted me to call him Cornelius, and a dozen more local artists that you will be able to read about in my Random Heroes section in the future!
Not only did I get to mingle, but I also shopped (I can't help it)! See why?







WHOA. Double-take! I saw this packaging last night for the first time. Do great minds think alike? Are we both feeling the groove of eco-friendly packaging?
Anyway, today I rocked my deliciously smelling Fresh Kaufee t-shirt. Check it out:






Pretty dope, huh? …I just realized I bought a large instead of a medium. No WONDER. Oh well, I'll control-shrink this kaufee bean.
Phew! Long night.
All in all, it was a good night, too. In fact, it was so good it was surreal for the first hour or so. I cannot thank every one enough; from Shop Dad to owners to artists to supporters, thank you.
Now, my dog is snoring on the couch and I am going to join him for a couple of hours. …until the next adventure!

RANDOM HERO TUESDAY

Don't forget to check out this week's Random Hero on the official site!


Also, what're you listening to this morning?


I'm jamming to this:

The Good Child Birthday Sale NOW! 24 hrs only!

Celebrate my 25th birthday with me by giving YOURSELF a gift of 25% off ALL The Good Child items for 24 hours only! Sale ends 2/5 at midnight!