Take a ride with an inside view of phillips studios, to observe the wacky world of his. The skateboard art of jim phillips jim phillips needs no introduction, his name alone being one of a handful behind the iconic skate graphics of the 80s and early 90s, before the next generation of skate companies were formed and the graphics became basic vector artwork with. He was the art director for santa cruz skateboards for many years, and he lives in santa cruz, california. Book overview this retropspective on jims skateboard art bobards the reader wtih colorful skateboard decks, logos, ad art, ad layouts, photos and stickers to illustrate the history of skateboarding from the urethane revolution up to the present. California and the surf lifestyle went on to play a big part in his graphic art. His first published work was in the spring issue of surfer quarterly, 1962, his woody a winner of a 1961 surf car cartoon contest in the magazine. African spirituality was the ignition, which these.
Legendary skateboard artist jim phillips has also published awardwinning graphic designs for cartoons, tshirts, stickers, rock posters, and ad art since 1962. Youll have an inside look at phillips studios, the. Schiffer publishing the skateboard art of jim phillips this retrospective of jims skateboard art bombards the reader with colorful decks, logos, ad art, ad layouts, photos, and stickers to illustrate the history of skateboarding, from the urethane revolution to the present. Jim phillips born 1944, american graphic designer and cartoonist, former art director for santa cruz skateboards james t. It has also got alot of the old adds from santa cruz. Jim phillips has been working since 1962 publishing awardwinning graphic designs for cartoons, skateboards, tshirts, stickers, rock posters, and ad art. However, his accomplishments are highlighted rather than mirrored by the association of these two groups that led the black arts movement of the 1960s and 1970s. The beatles are love by jim phillips crosstown bus, 1995.
Getting new art books and zines are one of my favorite things in the whole wide world, so when i got this skateboard art of jim phillips book. The skateboard art of jim phillips book by jim phillips. Phillips 19532014, member of the new jersey senate james phillips south african musician 19591995, south african rock singer, songwriter and performer. James phillips art has been linked to his association and consequent membership with the organizations weusi and africobra. Jim phillips is an author, speaker, and certified l. My first book, the surf skate and rock art of jim phillips gives a more comprehensive view of my life and work, and contains a wide selection of my rock posters.
Since 1962, he has published awardwinning graphic designs for cartoons, skateboards, tshirts, stickers, rock posters, and ad art. Realtor, artist craig richards, propane arts creative ministries, the girl book, dutchartbox, heaven and earth art, ken moore fine art. Specializing in bold, eye catching graphic design, and mind numbing illustrations that are right at home being grinded off a skateboard or being hung in a downtown art gallery. This retrospective of jims skateboard art bombards the.
This retropspective on jims skateboard art bobards the reader wtih colorful skateboard decks, logos, ad art, ad layouts, photos and stickers to illustrate the history of skateboarding from the urethane revolution up to the present. His surf art appeared in many surfing publications during the 1960s. To his credit, james phillips work is included in several well known collections as well as numerous private collections. Surf, skate and rock art of jim phillips book depository. A retrospective on california artist jim phillips iconic skateboard art, this beautiful book includes colorful skateboard decks, logos, ad art, ad layouts, photos and. Featured is a fantastic limited edition screen print poster showcasing an image of the beatles, courtesy of. Providing quality services to the action sports world and beyond for nearly 2 decades. This retrospective of jims skateboard art bombards the reader with colorful decks, logos, ad art, ad layouts, photos, and stickers to illustrate the history of skateboarding, from.
Years of the screaming hand opens today at in san jose. Bold and dynamic bad boy and hippie themes in bright and startling colors command your attention with incredible detail. Skate board art of jim phillips by jim phillips, jim. A healthy size book full of many many great images and historical jim phillips info. His works have been specially created for public art projects for the city of baltimore, howard university in washington, dc, the department of parks in new york city and the transit system for san francisco, california and is highly collected by individuals throughout. The skateboard art of jim phillips by jim phillips goodreads. The book itself is amazing, im just very dissatisfied with the. Its scuffed and the back of the books soft cover had been bent, plus i found a used bookmark in it. He was born in 1944 in san jose, california, where he has lived most of his life. The skateboard art of jim phillips softcover books. Born in san jose, california in oct of 1944, phillips has lived most all his life in santa cruz, california. You are invited for a ride, an inside view of phillips studios, to observe the wacky world of his crazed studio artists, and examine their graphic assignments.
Awesome book complete history about jim phillips and his talent he possesses, highly recommend to any fan of jims artwork. Awesomely put together, informative and a real treasure. In 1965 and 66 he attended california college of arts and crafts, in. It is the anniversary of the hand and an art show commemorating it.
I am a formally trained artist with a bachelor of science degree in commercial design and a minor in painting. Welcome to the official webstore of artist jimbo phillips. Jim phillips skateboard art of jim phillips belzel books. Join facebook to connect with jim phillips and others you may know. Jim phillips has 48 books on goodreads with 358 ratings. For the better part of 30 years, he has been an entrepreneur and business leader inspiring others to higher levels of achievement through his presentations throughout the united states and parts of europe. Jim phillips delights in original imagery to convey.
Livre book rock posters of jim phillips schiffer books. He is vicechair of the ieee 1584 arc flash working group and international chair of iec tc78 live working. This retrospective of jims skateboard art bombards the reader with colorful decks, logos, ad art, ad layouts, photos, and stickers to illustrate the history of skateboarding, from the urethane revolution to the present. A retrospective on california artist jim phillips iconic skateboard art, this beautiful book includes colorful skateboard decks, logos, ad art, ad layouts, photos and stickers to document the history of skateboarding. Jim phillips is a speaker, author, seminar leader and certified l. Check out the deal on the art of jim phillips softcover books at nhs fun factory. About the author jim phillips is a graphic artist best known for his rock posters, surf and skateborad art. Outside my normal college studies include a summer spent in italy where i studied italian and italian art history while taking a life study class as well. Firehouse gallery, wichita, ks acme gallery, wichita, ks. Purchase santa cruz skateboard art of jim phillips book. James phillips 1 september 1860, pleasant creek, now stawell, victoria 21 april 1930 at burnaby, british columbia, canada was a victorian firstclass cricketer and test match umpire he did not play his first firstclass match until 188586, and altogether played 124 matches for canterbury, middlesex and victoria between 188586 and 189899 as a righthand batsman and rightarm medium.
Creating mind numbing artwork and graphics for the action sports world and beyond, for 2 decades. Autographed limited edition screen print poster 22 x 30 2nd printing. The hidden lookout skyline series book b by brown, virginia. Jim still works for nhs incsanta cruz, continuing to create special edition deck designs and various other products for the skate, snowboard and surfboard markets, and you can see a great collection of his work in the book surf, skate and rock art of jim phillips. I just got a copy of famous wetsuit pioneer jack oneills new book, its always summer on the inside, and the author, surf historian. Jim phillips was the art director for santa cruz skateboards starting in 1975, and continues to work for nhs, inche has published several books of his artwork, and he is the creator of the screaming hand logo and the santa cruz skateboards logo that can still be seen as a sticker on local cars. Greetings and welcome to my profile, my name is jim phillips.
Santa cruz skateboard art of jim phillips socal skateshop. Rock posters and original art, skateboard and surf art by santa cruz artist, jim phillips. What other items do customers buy after viewing this item. Take a ride with an inside view of phillips studios, to observe the wacky. Jimbo phillips webstore online store powered by storenvy. See how jim phillips artwork was transformed into the most sought after artwork in skateboarding. Korero books is an independent publisher of books on contemporary visual culture and design.
Over 40 artists have made work in tribute to jim phillips icon logo. Presents images of skateboard decks, logos, ad art, and layouts, photos and stickers to illustrate the history of skateboarding. The works assembled for this book, from collections worldwide, represent over. For the better part of 30 years he has been an entrepreneur and business leader inspiring others to higher levels of achievement through his presentations and seminars throughout the united states and europe. His son jimbo phillips also designs art for santa cruz skateboards as well.
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