Buff Monster

New from ToTT Global, this poster was created for the Buff Monster Playing Cards.

Buff Monster lives in Hollywood and cites heavy metal music, ice cream and Japanese culture as major influences. The colour pink, as a symbol of confidence, individuality and happiness, is present in everything he creates. He was originally known for putting up thousands of hand-silkscreened posters across Los Angeles and also in far-away places. When his original and one-and-only wheat paste brush was no longer usable, seven years of frequent poster missions came to an end. Having given up a very productive street art career, he now works exclusively on fine art paintings, collectible toys and select design projects. He paints on wood, taking great care to create them as flat as possible.

Buff Monster is a New York City street artist who uses bright colors, bold lines and funny characters to make the world a sweeter place. He names heavy metal music, ice cream, pop art, Japanese culture and graffiti as major influences. For over 15 years, he has painted murals all over the world and is included in Banksy’s Oscar-nominated documentary Exit Through the Gift Shop. His meticulously executed paintings have been shown in galleries around the world; the Bristol City Museum has a painting in their permanent collection. He’s worked with some of the most recognizable brands, such as Disney, Converse, Hello Kitty, Samsung, Nike and Coca-Cola. He continues to release a variety of limited-edition collectibles, including vinyl and resin toys, prints, shirts, stickers and trading cards under the brand name Stay Melty. He’s highly active on social media and has cultivated an impressive following.