Evan Mendel | Wheat Pasting Street Art in Los Angeles! (RAW CUT)

We spend the afternoon wheatpasting some Street Art around Los Angeles.
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[@fedeslav]

Man, this is amazing. Great job.

[@Rlflfofofoekekekrk]

I like the spot and the design of the first one 💪🏼💪🏼😀

[@GraciasalDibujo]

Good work, Evan. I like the first draw. And the colors of the last work. I think paint in the street, maybe is a good idea. Thanks for the video. (I am artist)

[@awonderfulmistake4021]

Thanks!!

[@scottmitzel1192]

Awesome!….how did you get the paper so wide?

[@ESLinsider]

Where do you print big pieces like that?

[@Rlflfofofoekekekrk]

There is a page called blockposter were you can print on normal printer paper, you glue your pages together to get a big poster I don’t know if he does it the same way, but that’s how I do it

[@eedom69]

@@Rlflfofofoekekekrk How do you glue those pages together? Just place them side by side or? Seems like that might be tricky.

[@Wrath6909]

@@eedom69exactly this! You put them side by side overlap them a tiny bit and it cakes on easily.

[@brianOblivion2]

Finally! Something original in street art! Stuff like this isn't seen enough! Indulge me, what kind of paper are you using? Is the work original or are they prints from existing work?

[@awonderfulmistake4021]

Thanks! I’m just using a roll of lightweight Kraft paper. Most of these are all original hand painted pieces.

[@brianOblivion2]

@@awonderfulmistake4021 Solid, man! Thank you. Keep up the good work, man. Very German Expressionist, specifically it reminds me of max beckmann but totally your own style. I see that in your work.

[@awonderfulmistake4021]

@@brianOblivion2 appreciate that!

[@fontanaboyscouts]

original? people have been wheat pasting forever.. tf u talking about

[@brianOblivion2]

@@fontanaboyscouts not the technique. I understand people have been wheatpasting forever. The subject matter is what I'm referring to.

[@bellebbuon]

excellent video! I have one question, do you draw art directly on the paper or you make it in some programme or digital art software and then somehow copy it on the paper using printer machine?

[@evanmendel9731]

I draw and paint directly onto the paper

[@bellebbuon]

I believe it's easier to make it on the computer and then print it in high res on the rolling paper.. I only don't know how do you print art on a larger paper (lets say 2 meters x 5 meters).. is that even possible? I ask all this because I plan to do some art stuff in my hometown

[@evanmendel9731]

@@bellebbuon it’s easier to print it yes. You need to find a business with a large format printer

[@waxmaster-c]

​@@evanmendel9731 So it's basically an original you put up? That's amazing. If I were doing this I would probably make a poster of it so that I could use it multiple times. These things tend to get painted over or torn down and I wouldn't want to lose such a beautiful piece of art.

[@Senai88]

This is amazing! Couple questions, are you just using a simple sugar, flour, water mix and is that a broom you're using (is there a chance of ripping the thin/wet paper if it is a broom)?

[@awonderfulmistake4021]

Just using wallpaper paste. You can get it already mixed from the hardware store or order the powder online. The paper can rip, but if you are careful it will be fine

[@karlpetersenstock]

​@@awonderfulmistake4021 amazing work ! Beautiful stuff 👌

[@crusty_project]

inspired

[@ESLinsider]

Cool how long will it last?

[@Rlflfofofoekekekrk]

Depends on how much weather can hit the spot and on how well you glued it to the surface, sometimes days, sometimes weeks. I have seen some last half a year or even longer.

[@eedom69]

@@Rlflfofofoekekekrk What kind of glues can you use?

[@isdatposerlondon]

yooo how come you don't use flour and water? I find it so hard to get it right w that

[@reupnelson]

Hey what kind of paper do you use for this ?

[@theaudience8072]

I wonder that too, we can pay you for a tutorial.

[@dimabliznets8783]

Raw!! nice grapic!

[@lingostarsmexicali]

what kind of paper is it?

[@parkpunk2]

How to keep ink from smearing? I'm using an old HP household printer. I've tried normal paper and heavy weight paper. The black ink smears instantly.

[@chriskawa2875]

dope!@!

[@viktoriarosa5761]

What kind of paper?

[@awonderfulmistake4021]

Just a cheap roll of plain thin paper. You can find them at Staples or order online at Amazon. Just make sure the paper is thin and lightweight, like regular printer paper.

[@theaudience8072]

Can some :) Tell me, sir. How to do the past. Thank you so much

[@tonyrowe216]

that S on rosewood is.....

[@forevershampoo]

Does a roller work just as well? To apply the glue

[@awonderfulmistake4021]

Personally I like using a broom/brush to apply the paste, I feel like it works better. But I’ve seen people use a roller and it looks like it works.

[@rogerdadodger9033]

Is that wallpaper glue or that flour stuff?

[@Wrath6909]

Have no clue but one thing is certain. He’s not wheatpasting 😂

[@rogerdadodger9033]

@Wrath6909 rare elephant semin lmao

[@kieranalcocer9385]

How do you make the poster?

[@awonderfulmistake4021]

Latex paint on thin paper.

[@Kyl_n]

los feliiiiiiz gang

[@nsg1747]

Gay

[@awonderfulmistake4021]

Thanks! I love gay people.

[@nsg1747]

@@awonderfulmistake4021 why do you paint legal streetart over graffiti. Thats pathetic

[@awonderfulmistake4021]

@@nsg1747 I don’t paint over graffiti unless it’s some toy shit. I’ve done graffiti for over 20 years, I know the rules. Thanks for your concern though.

[@SonoranAstro]

@@awonderfulmistake4021 we can tell

[@awonderfulmistake4021]

@@SonoranAstro calling someone gay ain’t a diss buddy, this isn’t middle school in 1995 anymore. Do better….