Stateside Magazine Features Nicky Shane

May, 2011

I noticed the magazine when it first hit the streets in Santa Barbara in 2010. I liked the alternative exposure of the underground art scene and the attitude that went along with it. Each magazine read "Do not throw away, please pass it on" and that ROCKED!

Then one day I accidentally met Adam Gray, the publisher at a local gallery. I could see he really cared about the artists. I just happened to be shopping my art when he offered me two pages in the magazine. I was stoked!

I like how the mag is constantly evolving. The "Useless Facts" is very cool as the ads and the art have made STATESIDE one of my favorite magazines. I commend Adam for all his hard work circulating the alternatives that help expand the possibilities in our minds.

I want to send out a special thank you to "Pacific Coast Collective" for sponsoring me.