Mark Arcenal

Inspiration & Friends

mark fatlace — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:14:33 +0000

Im usually stressed when I goto Sema but this year was different. I didnt build a car this time around so it was the first time to go there just to meet with friends to catchup on their lives and see what they have planned for 2010. Of course there were the very important meetings which will help pave the way for fatlace next year but this year I got to really check out some of the cars and get inspiration from some of the best builders on the planet.

Bagged Chevy

John and Ernie

Vette

The Meister Fam

One of Two.

Unagi.

My Favorite Car..

mark fatlace — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:44:08 +0000

My Favorite Car at Sema is this AE86 Inspired Scion XB. From the wheels to the flares to the flushness, this is it. Killed it. Forget how it has an awesome disco dance floor and a dj booth that opens up. When closed, this thing is just plain old awesome and if it was ever offered, I’d take one.

More photos on GarageLife

Sema 2009

mark fatlace — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:57:25 +0000

It’s that time of the year again when Im out talking to friends in the Automotive industry. I’ve been going to Sema for 10 years now and although it seems to be the same, there’s always cars that pop out to me and make it worth going.

Ive been bloggin on the newest channel Garage Life and on the daily photo thru my iPhone.

Brandon Bowls Surf’d out Truck Scion XB. Sweet! Equipt with a ruckus in the back.

Halloween 09

mark fatlace — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:30:56 +0000

I dont remember the last time I cracked a pumpkin open but they smell weird. Brooklyn and I did a lil carving and we went out to get our candy on.

YO-YO Killa’s

mark fatlace — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 06:28:31 +0000

Yo-Yo’s have been around for over 2500 years. Crazy right? Well, it’s true. The first time it hit stateside was in the late 20’s when Pedro Flores, a Philippine immigrant, began manufacturing a toy labeled with that name. The word yo-yo is a Tagalog word, the native language of the Philippines, and means ‘come back.’ In the Philippines, the yo-yo was a weapon for over 400 hundred years. Their version was large with sharp edges and studs and attached to thick twenty-foot ropes for flinging at enemies or prey.

Flores became the first person to mass-produce toy yoyos, at his small toy factory located in California. Donald Duncan saw the Yoyo and bought the rights from Flores and then trademarked the name Yo-Yo.

Here’s my contribution to history. I collaborated with Chris Mikulin of Caribou Lodge, who is an independent YO-YO manufacturer cause I loved the way it looked. It reminded me of the deep dish barrels found on many cars with aftermarket wheels. Brandon from Fatlace linked me to a photo of Hayashi Sakura wheels and it was over.

Here’s the Yo-Yo. I’m hoping to make a replica of the wheel on our next run but for now, enjoy the black and green version of our Sakura Yo-Yo. I’m not sure when these will be available but it will be very soon.

Fatlace / Illest Winter 5 Panels

mark fatlace — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:11:56 +0000

Super excited for these custom made 5 Panels. 3 different colorways for both the Fatlace and the Illest Lines. I didn’t order as many as I should have but hopefully we’ll have more sooner than later. These will be dropping next weekend during our Anniversary weekend and there will be a proper photoshoot for them. These are just shots of the final product.

530, Loop Magazine, and FTLC Velocity

mark fatlace — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:29:05 +0000

Thank you to 530 Media Lab for sending me their latest products. Packaged all nice and pretty. Something I need to think about a little more. Sticker packs, tees and even a love letter from Bart. How thoughtful!!

Loop Magazine new issue is out.

I picked up a new macro lens to shoot the new Fatlace Velocity Meister watch. It’s so good you can see the dust on the watch.

102709

mark fatlace — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:48:11 +0000

Just another typical day. Need to finish a bunch of stuff before Sema next week. Also around the corner is Modball starting this week on the 30th. I designed their official Tee. We’ll be covering the event. Should be FUN!

Rode into and worked at the studio. I love the new HED wheel. Thanks Joe

Brought home Sushi Sams..

.. and drank a Hornsby Hard Cider.

Motochamps

mark fatlace — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:44:16 +0000

Guess who’s Ruckus is in this months issue of Motochamps? Yes, the green machine made it in the magazine. Thanks to YU for shooting and covering the Ruckus which was a collaborative effort from Myself and Bowls LA. I remember when YU took photos of my S2000 for another magazine in 2002, i think it was.

Check it out. November 2009 Issue. Click to enlarge.

The Cover

Present, Past and Future

mark fatlace — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:54:32 +0000

PRESENT:
I designed these stickers a few weeks ago and am glad that it turned into something even better than I expected. Check out the texture.

This book, “Personal Effects” by Hiroshi Fujiwara is pretty interesting. I thought it was a photobook of all his stuff but it’s actually stuff he buys and actually uses. Alot of people collect but he considers himself not a collector cause he uses everything he gets at least 1 time. I remember him telling me this one time when we were out. Another thing I remember him telling me is that he never throws anything away. What I want to know is where he keeps all that stuff cause his house was super clean. (Thanks Albert for sending me this stuff. You pack very well)

I love this bike. I really want some HED Clinchers for it.

PAST:
My friend Junior sent me a link to his Impala. Jeez..

FUTURE:
Ramping up on the November 13th 10 Year Anniversary Party in San Francisco. Locking down the DJ’s. Please save the date. We’ll release the flyer this week. We’ll also be celebrating Devilock’s 13th Year Anniversary and will be releasing this special T.

SOON: (crossing fingers)