Style is Everything: How Jim Phillips Inspired Shepard Fairey – Santa Cruz

How do artists get their start? What influences and inspirations help them create their signature style? Today, we take a look at two legendary artists – Jim Phillips, renowned artist behind iconic artwork for Santa Cruz Skateboards, and Shepard Fairey, whose OBEY brand is recognized all around the world. In this video, we explore the story of how Jim’s distinctive techniques inspired Shepard’s work – and learn how to maintain style and authenticity in any project.

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BLACKLIGHT REISSUE SERIES PRODUCT CHALLENGE! | Santa Cruz Skateboards

Today Santa Cruz talks about and puts to the test the all new Blacklight Reissue Series. This is the first time breaking a board so they ended up riding both the Jeff Kendall Snake AND the Keith Meek Slasher decks. With all the artwork done by Jim Phillips these classic graphics take on a whole new look when put in front of a blacklight. Santa Cruz Brand Manager Andrew Cannon is put to the test with three different challenges.

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