R.I.P Bernie Tostenson

I have just learned that legendary skateboard graphic artist Bernie Tostenson passed away earlier this year. This man was responsible for pioneering silk-screen techniques unique to the skateboard industry as well as producing some of the most iconic imagery from the early 80's until his passing this year. Most notable are Sims' Hosoi 'rising sun' (which is still getting appropriated now!) the Brand-X 'Riot Stick' (See above. My first ever pro deck!), & various Flip boards including the Penny 'Cheech & Chong'. I think it's safe to say this man ignited my early interest in skateboard graphics & has kept me captivated ever since. R.I.P Bernie Tostenson

Retail Therapy

I've built myself a shop over at Big Cartel. If you've got a a paypal account & you fancy a lino print then take a gander here: BONE IDLE BIBLE SHOPPE

Poster Boy

I've been working on some posters for a local martial arts club lately. Here's some examples of ones I've created so far. I'll post the final one once the club has decided.

Recently I've been working on a birthday invite for my uncle's 70th. I've battled production issues with this image for a couple weeks now & in the end I had to settle for using stencils. Not a method I use often but it seemed a good fit in this case. Here's the results

Good Folkes

Due to the effects of this economic depression the Folkes-Miller Gallery has been forced to close it's doors & sell up. I'd just like to extend my gratitude & goodwill to Mo for exhibiting my work & wish her all the best with future projects. The pic's of a large scale painting of mine at the gallery

D.I.T.C...again

Whilst sifting through some old work I came across this. I believe it was for a GCSE art project or something. Either way I clearly had no shame 'borrowing' from a 2000ad comic I had at the time

Hero Worship

I got myself the brand spanking new Ryan McGinness book the other day & it's jaw on the floor incredible! I've always longed for one of his monographs but they're usually so hard to come by but not so with this tome. If you're a fan of his work, or just curious, I seriously recommend a purchase. With indepth interviews, recent paintings & an insight into his creative process it's a beautifully concise book