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With Apple’s 2nd generation iPad slated for release in April and a product event launching in early March, you can bet the tech savvy’s of the world are holding their breath. That said, you also can get ready for another flood of iPad Cases and Sleeves as well as apps and accessories. Previously seen a short time ago, one item that stands out of the crowd is specifically geared towards the artist in you. Although you might prefer natural canvas, Nomad offers portable brushes for the iPad to keep ideas fresh when on the move. Made from a blend of natural and conductive fibers, these soft flexible bristles are the perfect drawing tool that won’t scratch your precious screen. You can order them now here. [via]

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Mode 2 is simply one of the most influential graffiti artists there has ever been. A founding member of one of Europe’s first serious graffiti crews, the Chrome Angelz, whose paintings had pride of place in Henry Chalfant and James Prigoff’s Spraycan Art, he moved to Paris where he painted throughout the 90s, with Parisian graffiti outfit 93 NTM. Mode 2 is one of only a few people who successfully bridges the linguistic and cultural divide that separates the two cities. His lettering and crisp character paintings are world-famous. Read more…