"Wanted by the Arts" (Contraband Series by Isaac Price)

While most people struggle to come up with a decent Facebook profile picture and probably limped through their last art class, there are a few individuals who combine elements of photography and design to make something worthy of being called “art”. Isaac Price is one of those few.

It’s extremely difficult to make something truly unique that others will find interesting. Not only do you have to be very creative to think of it, but you have to be skilled enough to take what’s in your head and bring it to the real world.

Isaac Price has a knack for both of those.  He observes his surroundings and puts his own signature and perspective on the things he exposes about our society.  Whether it’s a tribute to the dawn of 3D, a wheat paste on the side of a building or a defiant photo, Isaac Price uses a combination of artistic skills to express his point of view.

When he’s not creating a new work of art, he’s mentoring urban kids while teaching them to snowboard.  How rad is that?

SNS Name, hometown and age?

IP My name is Isaac Price and I will be 30 this year. I grew up in Snohomish, a small farm town in Washington. But I spent most of my teens and early adult hood in Seattle, so I consider Seattle my hometown. I moved down to Portland, Oregon a few years ago.

SNS How did you hear about StillNotSponsored.com?

IP I found StillNotSponsored.com in the networks of snowboarder friends and companies that I follow on Facebook and Twitter.

SNS How long have you been seriously making art and shooting photos??

IP I started shooting photos in 1997 in high school. Around ‘99, I really got into going out on adventures and taking photos of different urban and natural settings. So for photography I would say about 12 years. As far as art goes, I would say almost my whole life. I grew up in a family that was actively creative and art has always been important in my life. We painted and we did ceramics. My brother and I learned to use the potters wheel and kiln and we threw pots at a pretty young age.

"3D Chair in Color" by Isaac Price

"3D Contraband Spray Paint Can in Color" by Isaac Price

SNS I love the 3D images you create. Can you walk us through the process for shooting the 3D photos.

IP I spent a lot of time figuring out how to make 3D photos. When I finally figured it out, it was shockingly easy. Just recently I figured out how to make my 3D photos in color.

First, I take a photo of what I want to be in 3D on a tripod. I slide my camera over about an inch, with the camera still focused on the same thing and take another photo so that you now have a left and right eye image (with this method it works best if the photo is of something still).

After I have both images on my computer, I take them into Photoshop and make sure I am working in RGB (Red Green Blue) mode. Then, I copy the right eye image.

Then, I start working with the left eye image. In the Layers palette, there is an option to see the three different color channels (as in Red, Green, and Blue) and you select both the Green and Blue channel. Then paste the right eye image. Select all the channels to view and your done. Make sure that you have those old school blue and red lens 3D glasses to view the photos.

SNS Dude, that’s awesome.  So how did you get “involved” with the street art scene in Seattle and Portland.

IP I don’t know if “involved” is what I am. I like to shoot photos of street art and I’m inspired by graffiti artists. I’m sympathetic to the street art scene, but I don’t know if I’m “in” it. Street art is about taking opportunities, whether you’re throwing up a tag, wheat-pasting or taking a photo. Seeing possibilities, appreciating what the urban experience has to say. So even if you like it and talk about it, you’re involved in a way.

"He Rises Again" (Contraband Series by Isaac Price)

SNS Are you ever afraid that you’ll get arrested or beat up by crackheads when you’re on a late night mission?

IP When I am out by myself or with friends on a late night mission, I wouldn’t really say I was afraid of the “crackheads” or homeless street people because they are actually pretty harmless. They appear intimidating but aren’t a serious threat. Being afraid of getting arrested…yes. If I am in an area that I am not “supposed” to be, I tend to be a bit nervous. That is all part of the territory when you are out working on art in the streets. This is another situation where friends come in to play, as look-outs.

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"zzzWap!" (Contraband Series by Isaac Price)

SNS On the subject of danger, you’ve broken your collar bone three times right? Which one hurt the most and what happened?

IP Two of the times I broke my collar bone while snowboarding. Both of those times were pretty painful, but I would have to say the third time hurt the worst. Long story short: I was bartending at a dance club in downtown Seattle and I got knocked out with one punch by a customer, he kicked me on the ground while I was knocked out and broke my collar bone. When I came to, I was in intense pain and very confused as to where I was. Let’s just say I stopped working there.

SNS Outside of the arts, you’re also into SOS Outreach. How did you get involved with them?

IP I have been working with SOS Outreach for about 7 years now (5 years in Seattle and 2 in Portland). I got involved through a friend that was working with them for a while. He asked if I wanted to be a youth mentor through snowboarding and I was 100% in. It’s a lot of fun being able to use snowboarding as a way to connect and positively impact youth in your community. If anyone is interested please check out SOSOutreach.org.

"DO NOT ENTER" (Signs of Power by Isaac Price)

SNS Fill in the blanks:

IP When I’m not making art I am (riding my bike). I really like doing that because (it is freeing and keeps my legs strong and fit to snowboard). I’ve never said this out loud before but (I love peeing outside). I feel a lot better for saying that. I wish more people would (not have such an issue with it, me doing it that is). Then the world would be a (better place to live). My perfect session would be (in Whistler) with (my homies) and afterward (we would go to the pub).

SNS Any messages or life advice for the groms?

IP Do not hesitate to pursue anything that you are interested in. Ask the people that do what you want to do as many questions as you can. There will always be a struggle you have to overcome, don’t let it stand in your way. Also, make sure to support the people that support you.

SNS Any shout-outs?

IP Check out my blog if you would like to see more of my work ffmba3n.blogspot.com. Also, here are a couple sites I think everyone should check out and the people who made them: Jordan Ingmire JordanIngmire.com, August Tarantino SeattleStreetArt.com, Stephen Alexander Payne/Benjamin Posin YeahWeWood.com.

"WTO Riots" (Signs of Power by Isaac Price)

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