Grateful Dead-inspired graffiti street art is a creative way to pay homage to the iconic American rock band known for its unique blend of rock, folk, country, bluegrass, blues, and experimental music. Their devoted fanbase, known as "Deadheads," has kept their memory alive even after the band's dissolution in 1995 following the death of guitarist and founding member, Jerry Garcia. Incorporating Grateful Dead themes into street art can involve several elements, such as: Iconic Symbols: Incorporate Grateful Dead's most recognized symbols, like the "Steal Your Face" skull logo, dancing bears, or the "Terrapin Station" turtles. These symbols are easily identifiable by fans and can be used as standalone pieces or integrated into larger compositions. Song Lyrics: Integrate lyrics from popular Grateful Dead songs into your street art, such as "Scarlet Begonias," "Truckin'," "Ripple," or "Casey Jones." You can design the words in a creative font or illustration that reflects the band's psychedelic style. Band Members: Create portraits or caricatures of the band members, such as Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, and Ron "Pigpen" McKernan. You can depict them playing their instruments, singing, or in a candid moment that captures their spirit. Psychedelic Imagery: Grateful Dead's music is often associated with the counterculture and psychedelic movement of the 1960s and 1970s. Incorporate bright colors, swirling patterns, and surreal scenes to evoke that era. Collaborative Murals: Work with other artists or community members to create a large-scale Grateful Dead-themed mural. This can be a tribute to the band's legacy and a way to bring people together through shared appreciation for their music.
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Matt Gordon Happy Bears Blotter Paper Archival Print by Matt Gordon
Happy Bears Blotter Paper Limited Edition Archival Pigment Print Art on Perforated Blotter Paper by Matt Gordon pop culture LSD artwork. Matt Gordon is a mixed media artist who strives to make well-crafted and highly detailed acrylic paintings and pencil drawings, along with the occasional 3-D fabrication thrown in there to satisfy sculptural needs and to provide live models for things that don't really exist but need to look like they do.
$352.00
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Matt Gordon Jerry Moth Blotter Paper Archival Print by Matt Gordon
Jerry Moth Blotter Paper Limited Edition Archival Pigment Print Art on Perforated Blotter Paper by Matt Gordon pop culture LSD artwork. Matt Gordon is a mixed media artist who strives to make well-crafted and highly detailed acrylic paintings and pencil drawings, along with the occasional 3-D fabrication thrown in there to satisfy sculptural needs and to provide live models for things that don't really exist but need to look like they do.
$352.00
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Stanley Mouse Skeleton and Roses Airbrushed HPM Silkscreen Print by Stanley Mouse
Skeleton and Roses- Airbrushed Embellished Limited Edition Hand-Embellished HPM 1-Color Silkscreen on Fine Art Paper by Stanley Mouse Low Brow Street Artist Modern Pop Art. 2021 Signed & Numbered Artwork Size 17x22 Original one-of-a-kind airbrushed skeleton with roses embellished HPM from Grateful Dead music fame.
$820.00 $738.00
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Herbie Greene Dead On Blotter Paper Archival Print by Herbie Greene
Dead On Blotter Paper Limited Edition Archival Pigment Print Art on Perforated Blotter Paper by Herbie Greene pop culture LSD artwork. 2021 Signed & Numbered with COA Archival Pigment Print on Perforated Blotter Paper Artwork Size: 7.5 x 7.5 Inches Release: April 19, 2021. Limited blotter editions are hand-perforated by Zane Kesey. Dead On by Herbie Greene: Grateful Dead, Haight-Ashbury, and the Psychedelic Core of Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork Dead On is a 7.5 x 7.5 inch archival pigment print on perforated blotter paper by Herbie Greene, released April 19, 2021, as a signed and numbered limited edition. Each print includes a certificate of authenticity and was hand-perforated by Zane Kesey, reinforcing the historical tie to LSD blotter art. This striking composition, both nostalgic and confrontational, features a black-and-white image of the Grateful Dead standing on the iconic corner of Haight and Ashbury in San Francisco. Greene injects color sparingly but strategically: flames erupt from a vintage car, the sidewalk bursts with a red-white-and-blue Steal Your Face logo, and the text DEAD FIFTY YEARS glows in red and gold in the upper right corner. The result is a collision of eras, attitudes, and iconography that embodies the rebellious core of Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork. Herbie Greene, born in the United States, rose to prominence documenting the psychedelic explosion of the 1960s, especially as the unofficial photographer of the Grateful Dead. In Dead On, he transforms a historic moment into a symbolic monument of counterculture energy. The band's casual stance at the heart of San Francisco's hippie revolution feels timeless and alive, made more powerful by the blotter format. LSD and the Dead have long shared intertwined legacies, and placing this image on perforated paper makes the print an artifact of both visual and chemical transformation. Greene's use of selective color against grayscale lends a raw immediacy that echoes the emotional sharpness found in wheatpaste murals, stencil tags, and handmade gig posters. Documenting Counterculture Through Psychedelic Media The corner of Haight and Ashbury is not just a location in this print—it is a symbol of a social and artistic uprising that defined an era. By capturing the Grateful Dead there, Herbie Greene documents more than a band. He preserves a time when art, music, and consciousness were all being redefined through collective experimentation and resistance. The vintage cars, residential buildings, and storefronts are left untouched in grayscale, reinforcing the photographic reality of the moment, while the graffiti-like color accents bring the spirit of protest, psychedelia, and spiritual fire to the forefront. The use of blotter paper adds a deeper layer of symbolism. This was not a material chosen for novelty. It is a deliberate nod to the role visual art played in enhancing or reflecting LSD experiences during the 1960s and beyond. Zane Kesey’s involvement in perforating the print adds continuity to that history. His connection to the original Merry Pranksters and his stewardship of psychedelic print traditions ensure that each sheet holds more than ink—it carries the energy of a cultural lineage that never stopped questioning the status quo. Visual Resistance and the Street Pop Art Aesthetic Dead On blurs the line between documentation and confrontation. The addition of fire—literally exploding from the background—turns a peaceful street portrait into a moment of surreal spectacle. The visual message aligns closely with the tenets of Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork, where public spaces are transformed through color, message, and distortion. The Dead’s stoic faces contrast with the intensity of the fire and the bold pop typography, creating a tension between calm defiance and burning revolution. This technique of mixing photographic realism with stylized additions mirrors the way street artists use paste-ups or painted overlays on photographs or prints in urban spaces. It evokes a world where memory is always edited by experience, where sacred moments can be revisited and recontextualized through art. By adding a psychedelic floor mural and ominous flames, Greene does not just celebrate the past—he reimagines it for now. The message becomes one of persistence, cultural renewal, and unfiltered truth. Herbie Greene and the Printed Memory of Sound and Vision Herbie Greene’s contribution to American visual culture spans music, photography, and psychedelic art. Through Dead On, he presents not just a band, not just a corner, but a living monument to a movement that still resonates today. The Grateful Dead’s relationship with visual art has always been central to their mythos—from album covers to poster design—and Greene’s work amplifies that history with a tactile surface that recalls a time when the experience of seeing was inseparable from the experience of feeling. Dead On is more than a photograph. It is a constructed memory made physical on a material that once altered consciousness and inspired revolution. It speaks to the roots of Street Pop Art & Graffiti Artwork, where visual language is raw, urgent, and built for both permanence and decay. With this piece, Herbie Greene secures a place where nostalgia is not passive and history remains lit with the fires of psychedelic rebellion.
$631.00 $568.00
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Stanley Mouse Blue Dawn Silkscreen Print by Stanley Mouse
Blue Dawn 8-Color Hand-Pulled Limited Edition Silkscreen Print on Fine Art Paper by Stanley Mouse Rare Street Art Famous Pop Artwork Artist. 2021 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 100 Artwork Size 18x24
$352.00
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AJ Masthay Bob Weir Ratdog Chicago 2014 Silkscreen Print by AJ Masthay
Bob Weir Ratdog- Chicago 2014 Music Limited Edition Gig Poster 3-Color Hand-Pulled Silkscreen Print Artwork on Fine Art Paper by AJ Masthay. Artist Edition, Hand deckled bottom edge.
$330.00
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BE@RBRICK Grateful Dead Dancing Bear 100% & 400% Be@rbrick
Grateful Dead Dancing Bear 100% & 400% Be@rbrick Limited Edition Medicom Vinyl Artwork Toy Collectable Art Figure. 2022 Bearbrick Medicom Collectible Size 100% & 400% New In Box
$301.00
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Stanley Mouse Captain Cool Blotter Paper Archival Print by Stanley Mouse
Captain Cool Blotter Paper Limited Edition Archival Pigment Print Art on Perforated Blotter Paper by Stanley Mouse pop culture LSD artwork. 2021 Signed & Numbered Limited Edition of 135 Artwork Size 7.5x7.5 "Captain Cool Blotter Paper" is a limited edition work by the renowned artist Stanley Mouse, whose contributions to pop culture and psychedelic art are well-documented. This piece, signed and numbered as part of a limited run of 135, was released in 2021 and is a prime example of archival pigment print art on perforated blotter paper, a medium with deep roots in the countercultural movements of the 1960s and 70s. The artwork, measuring 7.5x7.5 inches, portrays a hauntingly beautiful skull adorned with vibrant red roses, invoking themes of mortality and beauty reminiscent of the Mexican Day of the Dead iconography. The skull, a motif often explored in Mouse's work, is not just a symbol of death but also of life's vibrancy, contrasting the ephemeral existence with the timeless allure of art. Mouse, recognized for his role in shaping the visual language of the psychedelic movement through concert posters and album covers, brings his distinctive style to the realm of street pop art and graffiti. "Captain Cool" continues this legacy, blending classic iconography with modern techniques to produce a piece that resonates with historical significance and contemporary appeal. This artwork is not merely a decorative piece; it is steeped in the tradition of blotter art, which has often served as both a canvas for artistic expression and a medium for psychedelic compounds. The collectible nature of such prints, combined with the cultural weight they carry, makes them a significant addition to the world of street pop art and graffiti, symbolizing the crossover between underground artistry and mainstream recognition. Stanley Mouse's "Captain Cool Blotter Paper" is a testament to the enduring influence of psychedelic art in contemporary culture and its ability to comment on deeper themes through street pop art and graffiti. His work captures the essence of a genre that continues to challenge, inspire, and provoke thought through its bold visuals and subversive undertones.
$450.00
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John Vogl Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration Warren Haynes 2014 AP Silkscreen Print by John Vogl
Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration- Warren Haynes 2014 Music Limited Edition Gig Poster 3-Color Hand-Pulled Silkscreen Print Artwork on Fine Art Paper by John Vogl. AP Artist Proof. Jerry Garcia (Grateful Dead) Symphonic Celebration featuring Warren Haynes poster at PNC Bank Arts Center, in Holmden, NJ, August 9th, 2014. 3 color poster, 18x24, AP Edition of 50.
$213.00
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BE@RBRICK Grateful Dead Steal Your Face 100% & 400% Be@rbrick
Grateful Dead Steal Your Face 100% & 400% Be@rbrick Limited Edition Medicom Vinyl Artwork Toy Collectable Art Figure. 2022 Bearbrick Medicom Collectible Size 100% & 400% New In Box
$301.00