I started my search looking for some artists in VA that designed decks. I found Nowhere Skateboards, designed by James Callahan. I did some research on him and found that he is actually the creator of Barf Comics, which I've heard of when I used to chill at SPOT in Tampa. I think my homeboy Indo or homegirl Peels put me on. Anyway, after checking out some of his work I sent him a email telling him about that I liked his work and was trying to link up.
Nowhere opened up the floodgates, and the next site I found was Born Ugly. This is a skateboard magazine that they release for free in both print and online. I downloaded the .pdf and started going through it. The layout was on some real trippy and warped style, but I came to expect that if Callahan is involved. I knew it was on when I saw their feature article was on VA's notorious, Gilbert Crockett! Man, this guy is a legend. I'm not gonna front like I'm a skater, cause I barely kick push, but this guy's name rings bells. When I told my friends I was coming to VA, they all told me to find this guy.
Click the image to download the free issue of Born Ugly. Check the links I've left you, there is some good stuff in there.
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