The new MONTANA-CANS LOOKBOOK 2018 out now featuring special MONTANA-CANS products, brand collaborations, events and artists. At MONTANA-CANS we benefit, as a team and as company, from working closely with creative heads, our friends and partners. In return, it is our pleasure to support events, projects and artists. In our opinion, a fruitful cooperation is the source for creativity, development and growth on all levels. We are fortunate and grateful for the fact that we are approached by artists and collaboration partners alike, who have incredible ideas and inspirations, is something that we are very thankful for. Also check the previous issues MONTANA-CANS LOOKBOOK 2016 and 2017
Buff Monster works in a
Buff Monster works in a variety of creative fields, from murals to designer toys, from books to illustration. He is also included in Banksy’s Oscar-nominated documentary "Exit Through the Gift Shop". His work has been featured in different art galleries like StolenSpace Gallery in London, Galo Arte Gallery in Turin, Italy and Corey Helford Gallery in Los Angeles, California, just to mention a few. And 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. Now under the brand name "Stay Melty", he continues to release a variety of limited-edition collectibles, including vinyl and resin toys, prints, shirts, stickers and trading cards. “As an artist, I think it’s your responsibility to shepard your work into the world.”, is something he says with confidence. Buff Monsters knows how to balance his true self as an artist and the needs of the commercial clients and brands he works with. It’s always meticulously executed, brightly colored and delivered on time. 84
Buff has been a long-time user of Montana-Cans for outdoor murals, as well as Montana ACRYLIC inks for paintings and drawings in the studio. In 2017, Buff showed his work in NYC and Europe. He completed a large mural in Bristol England and launched a new website (StayMelty.com). He was also featured in the Montana BLACK cans limited edition artists series. More to find on the artist’s website as well as on the Montana Cans blog. Recently we visited his studio and tagged along to watch as he used his favourite “popping” Montana BLACK colors for a mural in Queens. In true Buff Monster fashion the sugary color scheme was enough to make us want to brush our teeth, but smile at the same time. “As an artist, I think it’s your responsibility to shepard your work into the world.” 85
