It’s very cool to see a mini documentary on the Canadian skateboard scene. It really makes me wish I had picked up a camera much sooner as I was around many of the people and events depicted in this video. From working at Hogtown Skateboards and SBC Skateboard magazine, going to Slam City Jam, seeing Rick McCrank for the first time when he was on Cherry Bombs right before he blew up…migrating to California to work at Skateboarder Magazine and now working for enjoi skateboards and seeing Bill Weiss at the Dwindle offices all the time…it has been a cool ride so far.
Mentioned on The Nine Club by Andy Howell
As a teenager in Toronto working behind the counter at Hogtown Skateboards, I was heavily influenced by the art of Andy Howell. Fast-forward to 2019 and I am coloring Andy’s linework, doing layout and production for the enjoi X New Deal collabo. Then, being called an “awesome dude” by Andy on The Nine Club is a truly incredible and surreal experience. I am very happy with how the skateboard series turned out, and I will post the final product once they hit the shops. Thank you Andy. (The section about the enjoi collaboration starts at 3.25.25).
Andy Howell, Paul Schmitt and Steve Douglas. The creators of New Deal Skateboards (and many other things).
That’s me with Steve Douglas, (Chris Bywater), Andy Howell, and Paul Schmitt! Photos by Ernie Diaz.
Fake News, news?
Very happy to see my Caswell Berry Fake News graphic prominently displayed at the Jumpman LA retail space. Proudly skated by Briana King. Photos by Jon Humphries.
Fisheye Lens Acquired
After year of retouching skate photos for multiple skateboard magazines, I finally have my own fisheye lens. Here’s my first fisheye skate shot, that I shot. Ricky Plancich. Ollie. El Segundo. April 15th, 2019. Oh yeah, I designed that graphic as well…
Miscellaneous Promotional Material
My job as Creative Director for enjoi skateboarding is extremely fast paced. I am constantly making board graphics, t-shirt graphics, managing artists, creating digital and print marketing materials, etc…So when I get to see my work in Taiwan, signed by the team and held by a happy fan it really makes it all worth it. PHOTO BY: Kenji
Skateboarder Magazine opening spreads
These are all opening spreads that I designed around 2009 thru 2011. (I was the Art Director of Skateboarder Magazine from 2005 until 2013). I’m really happy that I caught the tail end of the magazine era and was able to experiment and learn doing monthly magazine print layouts. Skateboarder Magazine was put to bed (and I was out of a job) when the parent company bought the Transworld magazine group in 2013. They decided to focus their attention on Transworld Skateboarding (TWS). Yesterday, TWS announced that they were ceasing their print publication. #RIPrint
I'm on The Nine Club Experience!
Big thanks to Roger and Chris for coming to the Cairo Foster retirement party. I was lucky enough to be included on camera!
Cairo Foster's retirement surprise party + deck design
I designed Cairo Foster’s final professional skateboard graphic for enjoi skateboards. Here are a few shots I took at his surprise retirement party. (He retired-himself but he didn’t know when it was happening).
2018 Long Beach Christmas Parade
Had fun shooting the 2018 Long Beach, Christmas Parade only with available light.
Grant Taylor Cover Design (from 2009)
It is always cool to see something I designed pop-up again years later. In this case it’s the Skateboarder Magazine, April 2009, Volume 18, Number 8, Grant Taylor cover shot by Ryan Flynn. The cover pops-up in the new Volcom GTXX - Down South in Hell video. Here’s the full interview from that issue. Words by Chris Nieratko. Photos by Ryan Flynn. Sorry about the resolution. These Jpegs seemed plenty big back in 2009!
Hey, I designed those socks!
Hey! I designed those socks! The original enjoi deck graphic was called Kitten Dreams and was a Jerry Hsu deck graphic. It was later turned into a couple Cairo Foster graphics and then even a My Little Pony graphic. I took the artwork and reworked it into the socks that you see above. The image is designed so it is seamless and works all the way around the sock, with no noticeable beginning or end. Image via: JENNYISGOLDEN
My design shows up at 10:27
Just to be included with the calibre of skateboard artists featured in this episode of Loveletters is truly an honor. The board shown in the video was part of a two deck series made for enjoi skateboards in the Spring drop 2018. They began with elements of previous enjoi graphics but evolved into what you see here.
Potus Operandi : A Brief Oral History of Skateboard Graphics Gone Presidential
This was posted back in March, but with the election 18 days away I thought it could use a re-post. LINK
My boy, Eric Northman
Sunday morning dog walk. I considered photoshopping out the sun reflection. Really happy with the colors and composition. Thanks for modeling Eric!
BA Motors' Hell on Heels
24-70mm 2.8 Lens Aquired :)
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This is a nice lens cannot wait to see what else it can do.
Buff mallgrab product sighting on the gram!
It is always cool to see your work pop-up. Especially in a viral Instagram post. I designed that completely pink skateboard. Traditionally, the enjoi panda has been black on white. I mixed it up, making him pink on pink and it has been selling well. It has even achieved Tech Deck form.
FUN FACT: The name for the pink complete originates from HERE.
Here are some other happy Hi. My Name Is Pinky proud owners from a quick #hashtag search.
Mentioned in an interview (at 5:46)
My old boss shows off his collection. I am mentioned at 5:46. I hunted down the Video Days car for a reunion photo shoot. Being the Art Director at Skateboarder Magazine was a dream come true.
Vaguely referred to in an interview!
Yep, I am "our artist" mentioned at 4:47. I guess I've made it! ;)
Panda Patrol: Episode 5. Nestor's Australian Vacation
Had a hand in the majority of the physical graphics (boards & clothing) plus some of the motion graphics seen in the new episode of Panda Patrol. Great work team :)