Hey Diego, all is well here in Southern California.
It’s all about having a good concept to start with. Then I spend time doing research for reference or inspirational images. Either through my design library or Google images. Then I sketch stuff out in Photoshop, where I can try a lot of ideas quickly. Once I’ve dialed a sketch in, I print it out and throw it on the lightbox. From there I ink the final line art on Bristol board with India ink, brush and pens. That line art gets scanned in and then colored on the Mac for final production.
As for influences, there are a lot. Starting with classic cartoons from the 40’s that used to be on TV when I was kid. Movies like Star Wars, Blade Runner and Road Warrior. Comic books, especially silver age artists like Jack Kirby, John Romita and John Buscema. Then there’s the skate and surf art I grew up on. Artists like Jim Phillips and Steve Nazar. Finally hot rod artist Ed “Big Daddy” Roth!
Thanks! I used to work in house at Baker Boys. After 4 and a half years I’ve gone back to being freelance. I still do graphics for those guys whenever they have something that needs my touch.
4.You make artworks to anothers skateboarding brands? i think Happy Hour,another more?
Yes! I love working with Happy Hour. It’s a totally different vibe than Deathwish. I’ve done work for Yezzur, Remind Insoles, Decay out of Austria. Santa Cruz recently released my Jim Phillips “Screaming Hand” tribute recently, which is really cool.
5.Which is your favorite artists from gruesome artwork in this moment?
I really dig guys like Tallboy, Burrito Breath, Julio Cesar Battistelli and Joe King.
6.What you think about:
Pushed:
I think Pushead does some cool work, but I’ve never been a massive fan. But I dig his stuff when I see it out there.
Jimbo is doing some rad work. His style is kind of a continuation of his dad’s work, which was a huge influence on me as a kid.
7.You are ride skate too Brian? i think yes! what is your favorite tricks?
I don’t skate much anymore. Honestly I was never that great at it and being 42 years old I try to avoid hurting myself. I need my hands intact so I can pay the bills!
8.Brian you know some from the skateboarding scene from Peru?
I’m not too familiar with the scene outside of California to be honest. But I’m stoked that there’s a skate scene pretty much everywhere around the world. It’s cool to know my work is seen globally.
9.You too make artworks to bands Brian,tell me about the bands what you made artworks.
Being a fan of rock n’ roll, I love doing artwork for bands. Recently I have a lot posters and t-shirts for stoner rock and psychedelic bands.
I’m always working on new stuff for clients and myself. I have some of my own enamel pins coming out and other merch. Right now I have multiple band t-shirts going on as well as skateboard and snowboard graphics.
11.Bro thanks a lot for your time in this interview! cheers from Sk8 Coach Skateboarding Blogline!
No problem, thanks for hitting me up!
