Marco From Houston

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2009-06-25T16:06:00.001-05:00

The After Party!

2008-11-24T23:13:00.011-06:00

The show @ Aerosol Warfare was a success! Thank you to everyone who came out to support! Here is a slideshow courtesy of my good friend Abel of HoustonPhotog.com

Show @ Aerosol Warfare

2008-11-15T17:32:00.003-06:00

Join me for the first ever public exhibition of my graffiti/urban photography! Saturday, Nov 22nd @ Aerosol Warfare!

Z-Trip in Houston

2008-11-11T23:14:00.002-06:00

The world famous DJ Z-Trip blessed Houston last night with a bad ass, high energy, bass thumping set. I was honored to join Aerosol Warfare as they caught up with Z for a one night only affair....

Obama Street Art

2008-11-02T15:35:00.004-06:00

Obama posters on Washington Ave, Houston TX
I wonder who put these up here in Houston?!
artist: David Choe
http://www.davidchoe.com/

Pr!mo Shoots Weah

2008-10-30T00:15:00.001-05:00

Day 291 - Pr!mo & Dual

2008-10-17T18:53:00.003-05:00

my good friend Pr!mo is working on a documentary about the wheat pasting movement here in Houston. I am very honored to help him out with some behind the scenes shots, such as the scene below with street artist DUAL.

check out the progress of the doc here: http://stickemuphouston.blogspot.com/

Obama HOPE Graffiti Video

2008-10-09T19:57:00.004-05:00

a shout-out to my homie Supher!

The Nutcracker

2008-08-13T22:20:00.000-05:00

"the Nutcracker" | EDOtx.com from EDO Texas on Vimeo.

One Year Later.......

2008-08-09T10:21:00.001-05:00

Pieced Together - The All Texas Graffiti Art Show

2008-06-18T13:12:00.002-05:00

I went to this awesome show @ Gallery Lombardi in Austin on June 7th. Click the pics below to view the whole set:

Can You Hear Me Now?!

2008-04-05T18:16:00.002-05:00

Wow, I really need to update this blog more often! Anyway, click on the pic below to see how my Picture a Day project is progressing:

Barack Obama Mural in Houston Texas (Houston Graffiti Art)

2008-02-27T09:45:00.002-06:00

Barack Obama Mural in Houston Texas (Houston Graffiti Art), originally uploaded by Marco From Houston.

Lil Brother

2008-01-15T21:06:00.000-06:00

Allow me to introduce my youngest brother, Angel. He is 16 years old. People tell me that we look alike. Except for his Dumbo ears! (haha, j/k bro!)

I love my brother very much. He's funny, smart, caring, and is always keeping me up to date with the latest & greatest Rap & Hip-Hop music.

He is also a survivor.

Angel was asleep in the back seat of the SUV during the accident that claimed the lives of my mother & grandmother. He was thrown from the vehicle, suffering a broken leg (femur) and several broken bones in both feet.

He endured 4 long days until I could transport him across the border from Mexico to Texas in order to have his leg surgically repaired.

He has endured intense physical & emotional pain that most kids his age would find almost impossible to overcome.

Because of this, not only is he my brother, but he is also my hero.

I love you, bro.

Dual Streets

2008-01-12T09:41:00.000-06:00

Some of my street art pics are featured on http://www.dualstreets.com/

Click the pic below to check them out!

Dirty Third Streets

2007-12-26T10:49:00.000-06:00

Woo-hoooo!

Some of my graf pics are featured on http://www.dirtythirdstreets.com/

Click the pic below to check them out!

Guadalupe Celebration in Houston

2007-12-09T23:33:00.000-06:00

I was hired to shoot the 2007 Virgen de Guadalupe
Celebration.

Downtown Houston, TX
Sunday, Dec. 9th, 2007

Click on the pic to see more images from this set:

More Houston Graffiti Wall

2007-12-05T19:39:00.000-06:00

Click on the pic to see more from this set:

Los Tigres Del Norte

2007-11-29T11:35:00.000-06:00

I shot the Los Tigres del Norte concert @ the Houston Arena Theatre on Friday, November 23rd, 2007.

Click on the picture to see the rest of the images

Back-to-Back!!!!!

2007-11-21T09:43:00.000-06:00

I shot the Houston Dynamo MLS Cup Championship celebration last night! Click on the pic below for more images!

30 Bars/Beers/Days

2007-11-13T15:45:00.001-06:00

So I've decided to embark on a journey. An odyssey if you will. The premise is simple:

Visit 30 Bars
Drink 30 Beers
In 30 Days

Click on the picture to track my progress..........

Tres Generaciones

2007-10-25T16:40:00.001-05:00

December 2000, Three Generations of the Torres Family, [Matamoros, Tamps., MEXICO]

One of my favorite pictures ever! I love that my grandpa & dad are wearing sombreros and I'm wearing a ball cap! My grandpa passed away 2 months after this pic was taken.

September 2005, my birthday dinner @ Ninfa's [Houston, Texas, USA]

My mom was so beautiful! She was so happy!

Random Thoughts............

2007-09-27T12:05:00.000-05:00

...............from e-mails that I've sent to friends these past few days:

"I'm in a good place right now. The family is good, my friends are awesome, I'm keeping busy....."

"While watching a movie last week, I started crying..... Just had to let it out, ya know. I was in my room, alone, but I really needed someone to be there with me. My sister & brother were in the other room, but I didn't wanna bother them."

"Monday night I was talking to a photographer friend and he did the whole "I'm sorry about what happened....." speech. We sat down, had a beer, talked about life....... Its nice to know that people care........"

"My family and I are doing well. Holding together. Dad is back to work. Angel is trying to walk. Still so much to take care of, but we are doing it...... little by little."

Milam @ Pierce................

2007-09-22T10:50:00.000-05:00

You Are Beautiful.........

2007-09-06T12:50:00.001-05:00

"There are various orders of beauty, causing men to make fools of themselves in various styles, from the desperate to the sheepish; but there is one order of beauty which seems made to turn the heads not only of men, but of all intelligent mammals, even of women. It is a beauty like that of kittens, or very small downy ducks making gentle rippling noises with their soft bills, or babies just beginning to toddle and to engage in conscious mischief--a beauty with which
you can never be angry, but that you feel ready to crush for inability to comprehend the state of mind into which it throws you."

from then novel "Adam Bede" by George Eliot

South Park Marco

2007-09-05T22:52:00.001-05:00

SouthParkMarco, originally uploaded by Marco From Houston.

OMG! Marco killed Kenny!

TIMMMAY!!!

Happy Birthday............

2007-09-01T11:54:00.000-05:00

......to me!

Yep, on this day, 27 years ago........ I, Marco Antonio Torres, was born. I don't remember much about that day, but I'm sure it was awesome! Well, maybe a little painful for my mom, but whatever...... :-)

I wanna thank Christy, Lucy, Derek, Darlene, & Jason for celebrating with me last night. I'm still feeling the effects of the drinks.....

Its strange "celebrating" anything this soon after my mom & grandma passing away. They are not here to cook me my birthday dinner or wish me a "Feliz Cumpleaños", but with the help of my family & friends I know I will be ok.......

My birthday wish is for everyone to hug their loved ones, tell them that you love them, that you forgive them (or ask for forgiveness), and be happy! My grandma said it best:

No se enojen, no se pelean... Al Fin que cuando uno se va de este mundo, no se lleva nada.

Don't get mad at each other, and don't fight... In the end, when we leave this world, we can't take anything with us.

Rest In Peace..........

2007-08-30T18:22:00.001-05:00

One month ago today, at 6:58pm, I received a call that shattered my heart into a million pieces:

“This is Marco…..”
“Marco, this is your Tia Meño.”
“Oh, Hi Tia, how are you?”
“Are you sitting down?”
“What? Why?”
“I have to tell you something…..”
“Ok…. What is it?!”
“You’re not driving right now or anything are you?”
“Uhh, no. Just tell me, please!”
“There’s been an accident……..”

You see….. My parents, grandmother, little brother, & god-sister were on a trip to San Miguel de Allende, which is located in the Central Mexican state of Guanajuato. They drove down there in my parents 2003 Chevy Suburban for a quinceañera. From what I’ve been told, their trip was amazing!

It was Monday, July 30th 2007. They were almost back home. Forty-five minutes south of the Texas-Mexico border, in San Fernando, Tamaulipas, a Dodge Town & Country mini-van struck the Suburban on the passenger’s side. The impact flipped the Chevy on its side.

Sadly and tragically, the accident claimed the lives of my beautiful mother Rosie Torres, my beloved grandmother Daria Salazar, and my wonderful god-sister Graciela Aguilar Zermeño.

My mother meant the world to me. Actually, she STILL means the world to me! She, more than anyone, taught me how to be a good person. She taught me how to love! She taught me how to be happy, how to forgive, and how to be a good son & brother.

My abuelita…. I do believe she was the sweetest person that God has ever created! The cutest, shortest little woman with the biggest heart! I guess you have to have a big heart when you have 11 kids! And all of those grandkids & great grandkids!

Those two were ALWAYS together. I find consolation in the fact that they both passed at the same time. I’m not sure either one of them could overcome the grief if the other one passed away………

I still don’t truly understand why God decided it was time for them to go…… But who am I to attempt to understand God?! I know that my mom & abuelita are up there….. together. That’s really all I need to know……

I also thank God that my father, Lazaro Torres, and my brother, Angel Torres, survived the accident. My dad suffered several injuries, including 3 broken ribs and a broken nose, amongst other things. My brother has had 2 surgeries to repair a broken leg (right femur) and broken bones in his right foot. Both are slowly recovering and are doing well.

I’d like to thank my sister, Teresa Torres, and brother, David Torres, for everything. This has been a tough & stressful time for all of us, but we will overcome this together, as a family, just like Mom would have expected us to.

To the rest of our family & friends…….. there are no words that can express how truly thankful we are for your thoughts, prayers, & generosity. We are blessed to be surrounded by good people who care about us. Thank you!

I love you Mami! I love you Grandma!

Sinceramente,

Marco Antonio Torres

Karen.......

2007-08-16T23:58:00.001-05:00

My beautiful friend Karen is quickly becoming my favorite model!

Back from Puerto Rico!!

2007-07-04T18:42:00.000-05:00

A good friend of mine got married in Puerto Rico last Saturday. Myself & 10 other friends took this opportunity to attend the wedding and enjoy La Isla del Encanto.

I didn't get the chance to take many "People" shots like the ones I took in Mexico, but here are a few that I can share with you guys!

A huge thanks to Abel & Troy for letting me borrow a 17-40, 420ex, & CF cards!

Houston Dynamo!

2007-06-25T21:57:00.001-05:00

Carmen & Eric's Wedding

2007-06-19T22:10:00.001-05:00

The Loves of My Life

2007-06-10T10:55:00.000-05:00

I met Karen, Mandy, & Gloria during my time at UST. Besides being stunningly attractive, they are the kindest & most beautiful friends anyone could wish for. (I promised myself I wouldn't cry....)

Girls....... I love you all so much. You know that I would do anything for you.

Gloria

Karen

Mandy

The Face of Mexico

2007-06-04T08:42:00.001-05:00

I spent a week traveling in the Central Mexican states of Michoacán and Guanajuato during the 1st week of May. Along with my parents, godparents, grandma, and a bus full of others, we visited La Piedad & Tanhuato, Michoacán -AND- Gunajuato(city), Dolores Hidalgo, Atotonilco, and San Miguel Allende, GUANAJUATO (state).

I took over 600 pictures and compiled some of them into a photo book. Click the link below for a preview:

The Face of Mexico

By Marco Antonio Torres

Book Preview

Amanda & Tasha.....

2007-05-31T05:59:00.000-05:00

I met a beautiful model named Amanda a couple of weeks ago who was in need of a few updated headshots. She is one of those people that you could sit & talk with & photograph for hours! Such physical beauty accompanied by a steller personality.

Here are a few pics:

Amanda

I also met...

Tasha

Ride the Bus to Work for the Summer - Day One

2007-05-25T12:45:00.000-05:00

Well..... Today is the day.

No more paying $60/week to gas up the truck. I'm riding the bus to & from work!

At least for the summer while my brother is out of school.

Work is about 25 miles away...... so thats gonna take 2 bus transfers & a rail ride.

Wish me luck!

New iTunes Ad

2007-05-24T21:31:00.000-05:00

I saw this iTunes ad and loved the song.

Just wanted to share...

Its Gotta Be the Socks!

2007-05-24T13:19:00.000-05:00

Houston Wall Art

2007-05-23T10:49:00.000-05:00

After the 'Stros game last Sunday (which we lost horribly to the Rangers), I decided to revisit this building covered in graffiti. It is located in Midtown, near the corner of Crawford & Elgin.

Allow Myself to Introduce........Myself!

2007-05-22T12:36:00.000-05:00

Well, I've decided to try thing "blogging" thing..... (or is it blögging, with a soft "o"?).

I hope to be somewhat entertaining & insightful in this blog. Expect topics to range from sports (Go Astros!), to photography, music, family, friends, & of course..... FOOD!

In the meantime, here are some mugshots.

You have been warned!