You’ve been painting for most of your life. Growing up, were there any particular artists that inspired you or whose style you sought to emulate?
I grew up surfing in South Carolina as a young kid in the late 70’s and early 80’s. The art that I saw in surf magazines back then was really cool. Though I didn’t know who the artists were at the time, they were a strong influence on me; guys like Rick Griffin and Bill Ogden. Read More…
What prompted the move to the United States in 2000, and in what ways has American culture influenced your work since then?
I moved to the US because of my marriage. I was leading a typical Japanese life, but I ended up living here! Life brings lots of surprises.
Yes, American culture has influenced me a lot. I was a traditional calligrapher most of the time, but now I try to incorporate Japanese calligraphy with colors, acrylic, canvas, graphic, and fabric — anything interesting. When I first arrived here, I had to learn English and the culture. It was tough, but I can now say I learned a lot from that and I never gave up wanting to be an artist.
Peter’s design work is built on the idea of simple order. His inspiration varies from fashion found at art gallery openings to art found at old hardware stores. He loves to pick up colors, textures, shapes and patterns from simple junk-shopping excursions or a casual day of people watching. Peter loves anything beautifully distressed and aged by time, and we love anything he creates.. Read More…
For over 17 years Philip Straub has been creating art for the games, film, and publishing industries. He is the author and creator of the award-winning illustrated novel and interactive website, Utherworlds, and is co-author of D’artiste Digital Painting. Philip’s luminous and meticulously detailed digital and traditional oil paintings have classical influences but are purely based on the fantastic. He focuses on evoking an emotional response from his images through composition, color, light, and subject matter. Read More…
Here at Skinit we love to embrace the culture and character of each of our designs in order to truly discover what makes each brand unique. We had the amazing opportunity to sit down with Dersu Rhodes of Reef to uncover the art behind the brand. Read More…
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