Come Bien Books Collaboration 2008
25.11.08
"Born & Raised" a love poem for frisco, written by TINA Bartolome and illustrated by TIFFANY Eng
Come Bien Books Collaboration 2008
Tracee Worley + Robert Trujillo= Stuart Hall "Yah Need To Know about it/Come Bien Collaboration
In the future I think I might go back and post some of the sketches or the process for creating this, but please just enjoy this for now.Dont forget to hit up Tracee and let her know what you think.She's on our top homies on myspace.
www.myspace.com/comebienbooks
-Rob/Tres
TYS Collective
"Come Bien" Books
CA-NYC
28.6.08
Links-My bad
Sorry that some of the links are cut off people, but hey this format is a tid bit diff than myspace.Im still getting used to it. BUT, as long as u click onto the individual fotos u are most turned on by-it will open up the foto in a larger link.
-Rob/Tres
TYS Collective
"Come Bien" Books
CA-NYC
DOes anyone want to see the process from the "young'n restless"?
If u demand it I will put it up!Holr bac.
heres somethin to chew on til the next arte is posted
-Rob/Tres
TYS Collective
"Come Bien" Books
CA-NYC
DOes anyone want to see the process from the "young'n restless"?
If u demand it I will put it up!Holr bac.
heres somethin to chew on til the next arte is posted
26.6.08
Do you agree or disagree?-Support Black and Brown Artists
Do you agree or disagree?-Support Black and Brown Artists
Peace CB readers:
I'm writing this to let you know that almost all of the folks on the top friends list have artwork in the form of Comic books, Zines, children's books, graphic novels, paintings, books, clothing, etc to sell.If you dont see aanything for sale, ask them!
If you like what you see on Come Bien please "be aware" of how you shop for gifts for people or for yourself and AND where you're money goes. Who is it supporting? Do they share my interests or are they out to make money off of my culture? Its simple: if you want Black and brown folks to be able to produce beautiful artwork you have to support them. Keep the MONEY (and the power) in our community by supporting each other. If you don't, we are forced to go begging for big publishers and companies( Who don't give a %$@ about the lives, the minds, the health, or the well-being of our children) for handouts. Help us become more independent, so we can get off the grid of America. Land of the slave.
The power of ROLE MODELS:
One of the main reasons why I started this movement(and its picking up pace erryday) is because I feel like Indigenous-Native, African American-Black, Latin@-Hispanic-Raza, Asians, South east Asians, and all people of color from the African diaspora do not have enough role models in the fields of Illustration and creative writing. I (and the contributors) actively look for dope writers and artists of color because we have seen what the lack of creative influence can do to our children, families, comrades, fellow artists, and friends. We end up trying to be someone else!!!! And then we lose our culture, or it is stolen from us to make a buck, then twisted and sold back to us. Just look at the state of mainstream Hip Hop for the past decade.
So I repeat, its not to exclude European Americans, Anglos. You're likeness/ and thoughts is already in an overwhelming amount of the films, comics, children's , films, books, and games that are coming out. Everywhere! All the Time. I have to search like and archeologist for books that reflect my values in ART, LIFESTYLE, BELIEF, CULTURE,ETC. That is a problem. The problem is the undeniable factor of Racism that still exists today which is related to Capitalism, Sexism, AND Imperialism.
The way we are kept down is by keeping us dumb, by stifling our creativity-and frankly I'm not having that shit!!!!
Also, if you must go to a mainstream store (which we all do), please support Black and Brown artists by buying children's books, comics, films, whatever that reflect youre culture!
So, POC (people of color) you better be with me on this, white folks if youre still reading-please ride with us. In the grand scheme of things-we ALL must work together to put a stop to all those isms and start to create the kind of world that we all dream of for our children. ANYONE can submit ART/ Writing-just make sure you know who we're focusing on and who were trying to inspire. If you think I'm wrong, great-hit me up ( i read all the emails and comments) and we can debate about it. I love good conversation. If you agree-lets link up and do this right.
From Oakland to Brooklyn, and hella other places soon.
This is the Creator of "Come Bien" Books and one of the Co-Founders of the Trust Your Struggle Collective getting some thoughts off my chest! And that's "what it do"!!!
-Rob/Tres
TYS Collective
"Come Bien" Books
CA-NYC
As my students from East Oakland used to say "WE GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
Peep the latest work by one of the most talented Muralistas I've ever seen "Ms. YOSHI" and also, the first poem to ever grace our pages is up by the soon to be famous "LeConte Dill". If you are nto on myspace. Tell you family and friends about
http://comebienbooks. blogspot. com
Look out for some new work coming from poets Tina Bartolome, Sophie, and Khristia, videographer/artist Taishi Duchicela, and illustrations from EL Borish!
Peace CB readers:
I'm writing this to let you know that almost all of the folks on the top friends list have artwork in the form of Comic books, Zines, children's books, graphic novels, paintings, books, clothing, etc to sell.If you dont see aanything for sale, ask them!
If you like what you see on Come Bien please "be aware" of how you shop for gifts for people or for yourself and AND where you're money goes. Who is it supporting? Do they share my interests or are they out to make money off of my culture? Its simple: if you want Black and brown folks to be able to produce beautiful artwork you have to support them. Keep the MONEY (and the power) in our community by supporting each other. If you don't, we are forced to go begging for big publishers and companies( Who don't give a %$@ about the lives, the minds, the health, or the well-being of our children) for handouts. Help us become more independent, so we can get off the grid of America. Land of the slave.
The power of ROLE MODELS:
One of the main reasons why I started this movement(and its picking up pace erryday) is because I feel like Indigenous-Native, African American-Black, Latin@-Hispanic-Raza, Asians, South east Asians, and all people of color from the African diaspora do not have enough role models in the fields of Illustration and creative writing. I (and the contributors) actively look for dope writers and artists of color because we have seen what the lack of creative influence can do to our children, families, comrades, fellow artists, and friends. We end up trying to be someone else!!!! And then we lose our culture, or it is stolen from us to make a buck, then twisted and sold back to us. Just look at the state of mainstream Hip Hop for the past decade.
So I repeat, its not to exclude European Americans, Anglos. You're likeness/ and thoughts is already in an overwhelming amount of the films, comics, children's , films, books, and games that are coming out. Everywhere! All the Time. I have to search like and archeologist for books that reflect my values in ART, LIFESTYLE, BELIEF, CULTURE,ETC. That is a problem. The problem is the undeniable factor of Racism that still exists today which is related to Capitalism, Sexism, AND Imperialism.
The way we are kept down is by keeping us dumb, by stifling our creativity-and frankly I'm not having that shit!!!!
Also, if you must go to a mainstream store (which we all do), please support Black and Brown artists by buying children's books, comics, films, whatever that reflect youre culture!
So, POC (people of color) you better be with me on this, white folks if youre still reading-please ride with us. In the grand scheme of things-we ALL must work together to put a stop to all those isms and start to create the kind of world that we all dream of for our children. ANYONE can submit ART/ Writing-just make sure you know who we're focusing on and who were trying to inspire. If you think I'm wrong, great-hit me up ( i read all the emails and comments) and we can debate about it. I love good conversation. If you agree-lets link up and do this right.
From Oakland to Brooklyn, and hella other places soon.
This is the Creator of "Come Bien" Books and one of the Co-Founders of the Trust Your Struggle Collective getting some thoughts off my chest! And that's "what it do"!!!
-Rob/Tres
TYS Collective
"Come Bien" Books
CA-NYC
As my students from East Oakland used to say "WE GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
Peep the latest work by one of the most talented Muralistas I've ever seen "Ms. YOSHI" and also, the first poem to ever grace our pages is up by the soon to be famous "LeConte Dill". If you are nto on myspace. Tell you family and friends about
http://comebienbooks. blogspot. com
Look out for some new work coming from poets Tina Bartolome, Sophie, and Khristia, videographer/artist Taishi Duchicela, and illustrations from EL Borish!
"Young'n Restless"-by LeConte Dill
This was dope to collaborate with LeConte on this one. Her words brought so many visuals, it was hard to capture them. If you want to contact her, please hit me up and I'll pass along her info.werd.
-Rob
tys, come bien
"Once upon a nuclear fallout" by Antwain Marcy
This is from a cool dude named Antwain.A writer from Tennessee.We chopped it up back and forth about this and this is the result of his words and me messing around with watercolor.What do you think?
-Rob/Tres
TYS Collective
"Come Bien"
Gioconda Belli by BORISH-Yah need to know about it!
Borish comes through to drop some mo' knowledge on us. Ms. Gioconda Belli.....
-Rob/Tres
TYS collectivity
"come bien" books
CA-NYC
2nd "Yah need to know"-by BORISH
Borish came through and did the illustrations AND the words for this "Need to know" section. A dope writer....Roque Dalton
2nd-Mighty Healthy by BRIAN Augsburger
Alot of people thought this article was about something else, but its for cooking fool!
-Rob/Tres
TYS Cruising
"come bien" books
Possible CBB logos
Some possible logos.I believe the folks chose numberrrrrrrrr.Ok, you'll see it soon.
-Rob/tres
TYS Collective
"Come Bien' Books
CA-NYC
Coming Soon
Its a story that im working on and its coming soon.........thats all im goin' to say.
-Rob/Tres
Tys Collective
"Come Bien" Books
CA-NYC
1st- Mighty Healthy by BRIAN Augsburger
Brian was the first person to collaborate on this "Come Bien" movimiento, back in the day B created an online magazine that gave me alot of inspiration to do this.It was called 'Properganda" and its resurfacing with the help of Mr. Simon Abromowitsch, and hella other folks.Look out for it.
First illustrated comic-explaining Come Bien
this was the first illustrated story/comic done in july 2007.
11.6.08
original agreement-to be updated
This was JULY, 28th, 2008, in the coming month, I will update this,as this game has changed! The general idea has stayed the same though.I think u feel me right?
Peace yawl, if youre reading this, that means u give some what of a damn and i appreciate that, because sometimes i dont give a damn.I care about this though.My name is Robert Trujillo.Im a 27 yr old man from Oakland,CA United Snakes of Amerika. I started this page, which will soon become a company if the feedback is there.
This is a page for Comics. These comics are not just for kids or for adults who want to be kid-ish.
I plan to illustrate stuff that is
FUN'
Imaginative
Political
Informative
Healthy
Historical
Fresh
Outrageous
focusing on Black and Brown Culture.Why?Its necessary.If u look at
the majority of films out now, 70% are done by and showcase Ango-Americans/Caucasian people.The same is true for the amount of literature put out(books), the same for TV, the same for many outlets for INFORM-ation.Information is how we learn.Whether its through entertainment or history lesson. The media/information coming out is not reflective of the majority of people living in the U.S.of A or this world.
If we as Black and Brown Artists/Writers/Teachers/etc. dont take responsibility to inform one another in a fun/funny/imaginative way-if we dont try and spark our communities imagination they will follow someone else's idea of happiness, confidence, self -worth, love, success, I could go on but you already see it in your own life and the lives of your family right?.
Thats why Come bien is a start for youth and young adults to read and enjoy at the same time.I want you to like what you see and read, theres more to come. I plan on working on graphic novels which are longer comics, Books which publish writing, and storyboards/or stories for film.Yes I'm going to go there.Please get on board with me if youre down.
Dont get it twisted.This is not to shut out anyone, this is to stop talking about the problem and start doing.This is not the first effort for this and im sure it wont be the last.Artistry in all of its forms is one of the most powerful forms of communication in the universe and in order for artists to play a part in change, we must utilize that art and take control of the steering wheel. If you dont believe me just look at Hip Hop Culture.Once a force challenging the powers that be on all levels, now run by those powers so they control what lyrics our kids remember, who they want to be, what they want to have.Who they are.Its real.
STILL THERE?
So heres a few guidelines for Submission:
WRITTEN STORIES/POEMS/PROSE:
-3 pages or less
-Please format your writing in Word, Apple works, or Adobe Acrobat
-Include a short vision statement for what you would like it to look like visually
-Anything under the sun subject wise is acceptable considering the above statements.Were trying to reach Black and Brown youth and people who are in touch with them to increase reading, learning, and imagination
-Send it to comebienbooks@yahoo.com
ILLUSTRATIONS:
-3 pages or Less
-Illustrate in some sort of pattern, system, consistent style (ie. storyboards)
-Please format your work into a Jpg or pdf file
-No more than 300 dpi
-Include a short vision statement for what you would like it to look like visually and how you want it to read
-Any medium is acceptable as long as its clearly visible(ie. contrast, darkness and lightness)
-Send it to comebienbooks@yahoo.com
NO ONE IS MAKING MONEY OFF OF THIS YET!The work you submit will be published on this site, in bulletins, or in some other publication such as a magazine or website (if we work hard).You retain all rights to the usage of your work.No advertising, reposting, or publishing will be allowed with out your permission first.
Holler
-Robert Trujillo
Creator of "Come Bien" Books
comebienbooks@yahoo.com
Peace yawl, if youre reading this, that means u give some what of a damn and i appreciate that, because sometimes i dont give a damn.I care about this though.My name is Robert Trujillo.Im a 27 yr old man from Oakland,CA United Snakes of Amerika. I started this page, which will soon become a company if the feedback is there.
This is a page for Comics. These comics are not just for kids or for adults who want to be kid-ish.
I plan to illustrate stuff that is
FUN'
Imaginative
Political
Informative
Healthy
Historical
Fresh
Outrageous
focusing on Black and Brown Culture.Why?Its necessary.If u look at
the majority of films out now, 70% are done by and showcase Ango-Americans/Caucasian people.The same is true for the amount of literature put out(books), the same for TV, the same for many outlets for INFORM-ation.Information is how we learn.Whether its through entertainment or history lesson. The media/information coming out is not reflective of the majority of people living in the U.S.of A or this world.
If we as Black and Brown Artists/Writers/Teachers/etc. dont take responsibility to inform one another in a fun/funny/imaginative way-if we dont try and spark our communities imagination they will follow someone else's idea of happiness, confidence, self -worth, love, success, I could go on but you already see it in your own life and the lives of your family right?.
Thats why Come bien is a start for youth and young adults to read and enjoy at the same time.I want you to like what you see and read, theres more to come. I plan on working on graphic novels which are longer comics, Books which publish writing, and storyboards/or stories for film.Yes I'm going to go there.Please get on board with me if youre down.
Dont get it twisted.This is not to shut out anyone, this is to stop talking about the problem and start doing.This is not the first effort for this and im sure it wont be the last.Artistry in all of its forms is one of the most powerful forms of communication in the universe and in order for artists to play a part in change, we must utilize that art and take control of the steering wheel. If you dont believe me just look at Hip Hop Culture.Once a force challenging the powers that be on all levels, now run by those powers so they control what lyrics our kids remember, who they want to be, what they want to have.Who they are.Its real.
STILL THERE?
So heres a few guidelines for Submission:
WRITTEN STORIES/POEMS/PROSE:
-3 pages or less
-Please format your writing in Word, Apple works, or Adobe Acrobat
-Include a short vision statement for what you would like it to look like visually
-Anything under the sun subject wise is acceptable considering the above statements.Were trying to reach Black and Brown youth and people who are in touch with them to increase reading, learning, and imagination
-Send it to comebienbooks@yahoo.com
ILLUSTRATIONS:
-3 pages or Less
-Illustrate in some sort of pattern, system, consistent style (ie. storyboards)
-Please format your work into a Jpg or pdf file
-No more than 300 dpi
-Include a short vision statement for what you would like it to look like visually and how you want it to read
-Any medium is acceptable as long as its clearly visible(ie. contrast, darkness and lightness)
-Send it to comebienbooks@yahoo.com
NO ONE IS MAKING MONEY OFF OF THIS YET!The work you submit will be published on this site, in bulletins, or in some other publication such as a magazine or website (if we work hard).You retain all rights to the usage of your work.No advertising, reposting, or publishing will be allowed with out your permission first.
Holler
-Robert Trujillo
Creator of "Come Bien" Books
comebienbooks@yahoo.com
1st Blog-From Myspace-to blogger
Folks, were growing.I started 'Come Bien" Books on myspace because, well that was the first phase.Change, inevitable as it is has forced me to create a bog-where all the same good stuff that was on the myspace page will be on here.Of course, it will be a bit different, considering profile fotos and music, but were still rolling with the same energy.
The coming months are promising to be the dopest in our online and hand to hand history. I started in July(28th) 0f 2007.Cant remember the exact day i thought it up-but it was hot as hell in Brooklyn, just like it is now.Almost one year abd we've had collaborations from:
-Antwain Marcy-Story(1)
-Borish-Yah need to know about it(2)
-Brian Augsburger-Mighty Healthy(2)
-Robert Trujillo/tres-Yah need to know about it(1), Story(2)
-Yoshi-Mighty Healthy(1)
Look for new work by poets/writers: "Currently in Production/Negotiation"
-Leconte Dill
-Tina Bartolome
Plus, a new illustrated story by Borish.Theres more, but i dont want to jinx it just yet-all i can say is that youll be able to see, touch, hear, smell, and maybe even taste the knowledge in the next 12 months as we prepare to SELF-PUBLISH.Yes, i said SELF -PUBLISH the first book from "Come Bien".I will be a compilation-like the Rompilation or Sound Bombing (old school mixes) which will be mixed or formatted by....im not telling.Holr for collabos.
-Robert Trujillo/Tres
Trust Your Struggle Collective
"Come Bien" Books
CA-NYC
Dont forget to check out www.trustyourstruggle.com, this is my crew of muralistas which i proudly rep, and were going on a mural tour this july through the states.
The coming months are promising to be the dopest in our online and hand to hand history. I started in July(28th) 0f 2007.Cant remember the exact day i thought it up-but it was hot as hell in Brooklyn, just like it is now.Almost one year abd we've had collaborations from:
-Antwain Marcy-Story(1)
-Borish-Yah need to know about it(2)
-Brian Augsburger-Mighty Healthy(2)
-Robert Trujillo/tres-Yah need to know about it(1), Story(2)
-Yoshi-Mighty Healthy(1)
Look for new work by poets/writers: "Currently in Production/Negotiation"
-Leconte Dill
-Tina Bartolome
Plus, a new illustrated story by Borish.Theres more, but i dont want to jinx it just yet-all i can say is that youll be able to see, touch, hear, smell, and maybe even taste the knowledge in the next 12 months as we prepare to SELF-PUBLISH.Yes, i said SELF -PUBLISH the first book from "Come Bien".I will be a compilation-like the Rompilation or Sound Bombing (old school mixes) which will be mixed or formatted by....im not telling.Holr for collabos.
-Robert Trujillo/Tres
Trust Your Struggle Collective
"Come Bien" Books
CA-NYC
Dont forget to check out www.trustyourstruggle.com, this is my crew of muralistas which i proudly rep, and were going on a mural tour this july through the states.
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