Dakine Graveside Print.

Time to exhume this blog from its shallow grave.

Here's some illustration highlights from a set I made for Dakine to use in their "Graveside" black and grey fabric print.

Available in these styles now:
CAMPUS 33L
OPTION 27L
LID 26L
ATLAS 25L
MANUAL 20L
CAPITOL 23L
LEDGE 25L
DETAIL 27L
DAYTRIPPER 30L
PARK DUFFLE 52L
The print name is from the DIY skate spot in Hawaii.

Photo: Jon Steele

MORE IMAGES HERE.

Nephews Skateshop + Gallery

A new skateshop + gallery just opened up in Port Monmouth, New Jersey, this past Saturday. I'm happy to announce that I will have some artwork exhibited in their opening reception, along with a select handful of incredibly talented artists and friends, including the likes of Robert Mars, Dan Zvereff, Seb Gorey and Grotesk.
The reception will be on Saturday, August 25th from 6-10pm at 183 Main Street in Port Monmouth.

I wish much luck to the Nephews bros, and hope everyone has a chance to check out the opening and their awesome shop. For more info, look 'em up on facebook, twitter or on tumblr.

Read about the new shop on Transworld Business.

Witch Mountain: Cauldron Of The Wild.

Portland legends, Witch Mountain, have officially released their lastest album today. "Cauldron Of The Wild" is available on CD through Profound Lore Records, and on vinyl soon!
The cover art was conceived and drawn by Sam Ford (See: Food Flyers, Wizard Rifle.) Happy to be involved, I was asked again to help layout the cover and packaging. After adjusting the new logo a little to match the colors laid down by Jason Lewis, this came together perfectly! Photos throughout the cover and lyrics booklet shot by Justine Murphy


Great reviews!
"Solid" doesn't begin to describe this record. -Pitchfork
"...perfect for those long hot summer days." -Cult Nation
"I have not heard a doom album so far this year that tops this one."
Gazette Times--Uta and Nate's hometown paper
Also...
Listen to more Witch Mountain!
Stream "Aurelia" at Pitchfork
Stream "Beekeeper" via Soundcloud
AND...
Go to their "END OF TOUR PARTY" in Portland on June 23rd!

Red Fang Euro Tour Poster & Merch Design.

Red Fang just took off on their European tour and I am incredibly excited that they are using my latest work for their official tour poster!


(Click tour poster for larger list of tour dates.)

Check 'em out if they are in your area. My illustration will be for sale on shirts and art prints at Red Fang's merch booth. BUY THAT SHIT! Here's a little tour teaser video from Relapse Records.

Quick European Tour.

In my rush to get the hell out of the US of A for the first time in ages, I forgot to post here about what I plan to be up to. Better late than never...

This is my first traveling experience off of the N. American continent and it has been amazing so far! First stop was Hamburg Germany, last week, where I was exhibiting gig posters at Flatstock Europe 6. I shared a booth with Glyn Smyth, aka Scrawled from Ireland. This was the first stop on my abrupt journey. See photos/info below...



Flatstock Europe 6
Reeperbahn Festival
September 22nd-24th, 2011
15:00-23:00
Spielbudenplatz
Hamburg Germany
More info.


More photos.

While in Hamburg, I was lucky enough to catch up with Yob on their own European tour. Timing doesn't get better than this! Their set at Hafenklang was devastatingly good. Easily my favorite Yob show to date! Crushing!!!



I definitely plan to fly back to Hamburg for the next Flatstock Europe in 2012. Thanks to everyone who stopped by the booth to check out the posters, and thanks to those who purchased posters! I hope you all enjoy them. Everyone in Hamburg was exceptionally hospitable. Beautiful city. Danke schön!

Next stop is Belfast Ireland where I'll be participating in a group show with Glyn and Gavin Beattie at Skulldugery Tatu.

Show opens this Saturday, October 1st from 7-9 PM. There will be free drink (while it lasts!) and affordable, limited edition artwork for sale!

The exhibition runs until November. See you there!


More info.

Gig Posters Volume 2.

Excited to announce that I was lucky enough to be chosen to appear along with many other amazing artists in the next Gig Posters book. Congrats to everyone included!

Gigposters.com is a great website with a large community of artists and screen printers. Click on the image or link below to read more about the book and order. $40 + shipping.

Pre-order NOW! Ships early November, 2011.

Witch Mountain - South Of Salem.

Good friends and wise sages of DOOM metal, Witch Mountain, are releasing a new record, "South Of Salem" tomorrow. This metal's got SOUL! If you're in Portland tomorrow night do yourself a favor and go to their release show at Backspace!

Cover art for the new album is drawn by Skinner and colored by Jason Lewis. New logo and cover layout by me.



Like them on Facebook!

Read more about this amazing band and hear tracks from the new release by clicking on the links.
NPR: Witch Mountain: Doom Metal Aged 10 Years, Just 'South Of Salem'
Oregonian: Listen to: Witch Mountain's 'Wing of the Lord'
Portland Mercury: Witch Mountain, Nether Regions, Rabbits, Wizard Rifle
Willamette Week: Witch Mountain Saturday, April 9. Good metal takes time. Lots of time.

More heavy linkage...
Witch Mountain on CD Baby
Live at SXSW
Adult Swim Metal Compilation

Nanotear 2011 SXSW Showcase Poster.

Just finished a new poster for my good friends at Nanotear.

18"x24", 3 color print with silver metallic.

Hand screened, signed and numbered.

Edition: 45.

Bands: Yob, Agalloch, Witch Mountain, Worm Ouroboros, Amber Asylum, Årabrot, & Wizard Rifle.

Venue: Barbarella Patio, Austin, Texas, March 17th, 2011.

Select shipping:

USA & Canada $35.00International $45.00

Click on the thumbnails for detailed images.

The Art of Rock.

Very pleased to be included in this article for the 420th issue of High Times, "The Art of Rock". Couldn't be happier to have my art published along with so many greats! I'm NOT worthy! Thanks, Bobby Black!

Out now!

Merde Skateboard Design.

This has been in the making for a while. You may have seen the giclee prints I had made last year. Those will be available to purchase online soon...

Until then, you can buy these decks thru Cal Skate in Portland, Oregon. Order online here.

Click on the image for a slightly larger view.

Merde Skateboards.