Peter Zimmerman for Mekanism

Posted on May 29, 2007 Under Life

Custom skateboard masters Mekanism have added German artist Peter Zimmerman to their ongoing procession of artist collaborations (which have included runs by John Maeda, Invader, and Katharina Grosse, among others), and this latest series of limited edition decks are about…

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Zoonchez

Posted on May 23, 2007 Under Design

Ruben Sanchez, the 27 year old Art Director of Spain's Alai Skateboards, is my new favorite graphic designer. With notable talent in several areas (web, video and illustration in particular) Sanchez takes a particularly unique approach in the creative incorporation…

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Kelly D. Williams

Posted on April 30, 2007 Under Art

Kelly D. Williams hails from a small town in the mountains, but it's safe to say he's cut his artistic teeth at this point with the help of some widely-drawn inspiration. At the core, Kelly gets his drive from skateboarding,…

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Jon Coulthard: Photos of the Urban L.A.

Posted on April 19, 2007 Under Life

Today Jon Coulthard launched his new website, and you all should have a look at his photos. Jon lives in Los Angeles, and as you'll see on his website, he likes to take photos of L.A. In fact, he does…

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Whisky Militia

Posted on April 4, 2007 Under Life

We're all familiar with sites that buy up products in mass quantities and then dump them us for drastically discounted prices-- some examples that I like: Steep And Cheap (for skiing) and Woot (for techie stuff I'll never buy). Whisky…

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Riottt: High Five Skate Video Contest

Posted on March 12, 2007 Under Life

The folks behind Riott, which is a network geared toward the urban lifestyle (online music festivals, street fashion, urban sports, etc) are conducting a skate video contest. Aptly named 'High Five', they're encouraging people to submit 2-5 minute clips; starting…

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RefillSeven Laser Deck Show

Posted on March 12, 2007 Under Design

I understood that skateboard decks play host to some amazing design work, but the decks I've seen that are going to be showcased in RefillSeven's Laser Deck Skateboard Show are making me drool. The show consists of deck designs from…

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Sneaux Ad: Human Skateboard

Posted on February 19, 2007 Under Art

Sneaux makes skate shoes, and specializes in antics-- their spokesman, after all, is Steve O from the Jackass Films. Their new ad is a stop-motion masterpiece called the "Human Skateboard." It was directed by PES, and although it's short, it's…

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Matt Curry Update

Posted on February 5, 2007 Under Design

Our friend Matt Curry (Ninja Cruise) has a serious knack for design-- most of you already know that. He's been a busy guy lately. First off, you should know that, starting February 17th, he will be showing his work at…

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William Spencer: Hollarado Part

Posted on February 2, 2007 Under Life

Before today, I had never even heard of William Spencer. I definitely don't follow the skate scene like I used to, but after watching his part in the local Denver Shop Video Hollarado, I am a little confused about why…

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