One week into the tour and counting, the artists dig into their reserves to pull off another successful day of painting. Day seven of the Sparks IGNITE WHAT'S NEXT art tour took Saber, Dave Choe and Retna to the grand opening of the Upper Playground Berkeley store on Telegraph Ave. The guys signed the usual books and shirts but switched things up a bit for several willing ladies who wanted Saber to sign their stomachs. We wonder how long that will take to wash off? Fans came out for the evening event held at the Radio bar in Oakland. After this, it's on to San Jose for the tour's last Bay Area stop Sunday, September 16th for a day event at Workmens on Eastridge Loop.

Photos by Jon Dragonette. Video by Michael Langan.

Choe and Saber in Berkeley

Courtesy of Saber

Choe painting at Upper Playground Berkeley

Retna signs a fan's shirt

The tour takes it's toll on Choe

Saber contributes to the piece at Radio

The collaboration

After that quick cat nap, Dave Choe's back to work

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