About The Mission: Project One Way Up
Smokey Pie
Elevating style, our families, communities, then ultimately, the world - One stitch at a time with Smokey Pie. You're witnessing the beginning of a paradigm shift. A selfless movement destined to project us all "One Way Up". We got a life-long grand project lined up ahead of us, and we're happy to showcase this first step with you all.
We're proud to offer a vast range of styles so we can all dress to express. We are committed to offering high-quality clothing with prints that last. One of our initial goals is to quickly work our way up and transition into a fully sustainable clothing brand, with products that are made from eco-friendly materials and manufactured using ethical practices.
Our team is made up of innovative fashion enthusiasts and artists who share our values, drive, and creative vision. Pushing boundaries to redefine the future of fashion is just the start, and a brick and mortar store is certainly not the endgame either. We're positioning ourselves to thrive in the ever evolving landscape of the real and digital economies.
We invite you to visit our "Future Pies" page to learn more about our roadmap, upcoming drips, events, and giveaways. We're looking forward to all the positive impact we'll be making in every industry and community we end up reaching!
Project One Way Up
We’re here to share our dream with the world. A dream that aims to build a prosperous future for our families, friends, our communities, and beautiful Earth. Out of the several projects that are currently in progress, this is the one that will be giving back and is poised to have the most significant impact on our community, thus simultaneously being the most rewarding.
Because we know how it's like to be a part of the working class, living paycheck to paycheck just to make ends meet month after month. The beauty about hitting rock bottom is that it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that there's only one way left to go. Okay, there's actually three if you include going left where nothing is right, or right where nothing is left. But if you exclude those and add another dimension, the only other choice is up. This is just one way we will do that, meticulously executing this plan from the bottom to the top.
One Way Up Animation
We believe we can help make an impact on the world through our art and story telling. The universe we're creating is as vast and intricate as everyone, everything, everywhere across all space and time. Parallel realities and multi-dimensional is just not enough to describe how . That's how profoundly we will be communicating with our viewer on a profound level,
aiming to raise vibration, consciousness, and human spirit. We're bringing you an intriguing and action packed anime series called "Fallen", "Astrals", "A Hero's Tail" and much, much more.
Duran Doodles
Duran Doodles, born and raised in San Jose, CA, explores a diverse range of mediums, including pen and ink, oil paint, and digital media. After graduating from Milpitas High School, I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Entertainment Design, specializing in illustration.
With an eye for detail and a passion for pushing color and perspective, my work uniquely blends realism and surrealism. I’ve showcased my art at festivals such as Soul Play in Upper Lake, CA, and the Sub Zero Festival in downtown San Jose.
Currently, I’m focused on observation drawings of people, places, and experiences encountered during my travels. When not traveling, I develop new concepts for background paintings.
For me, art thrives at the intersection of reality and imagination, often incorporating relatable storylines or unexpected twists. My intention is to maintain a balance between artistic expression and a sense of relatable detail.