2nd Banana..

Sean Smith. Fun guy to be around. He stresses over the stupidest stuff imaginable. But that's what makes him a character you don't mind being around. Alot of talent mixed with creativity, makes him fun to watch on a board. That's my dog.

Deckhead....

Well, I had NO idea what I was gonna paint until the last minute. I just wasn't motivated. Inspired? Nope. Nothing of the sort. I was gonna paint something like I normally paint...but even I was sick of that. I guess when you paint or do something a certain way all the time, you just get sick of seeing it. But you have to step back and realize that just because YOU have seen it all the time...others haven't.

One night I just started painting. I told myself to start putting colors down and it's just gonna come to me. It's weird, but it seemed to take shape instantly. At first glance, it probably doesn't look like much of anything more than some colors on a board.

But for me, and whom this board was made for it means alot more.

You see, not too long ago, a very close friend....excuse me, lemme rephrase that. A close family member of mine was forced to give up something very close to him...His dog. For someone who's been through what he's been through family-wise, you have to hold onto practically anything and everything you've got that's special to you. For him, it was "Joshie" his dog.

Joshie was something the city of Baltimore, just wasn't ready for...a total menace. He left his mark on 16 people, and that played a pivotal role in his demise. Things grew grim for Joshie and he was given a sentence that no animal would ever be ready for. Baltimore, as rough of a city as it may be...had had enough.

Devastated, this person managed to keep it together. Baltimore made him say goodbye. Truth be told, if it were me, I would still be a wreck. That takes a strong individual. Strength not too many possess, including myself. He had to let go.

Knowing this person, I could see how much this dog meant to him. And alot of times, words can't always say the right things. I figured I could do a little better than the, "Hey man, I'm sorry." Because I know just how it feels to lose...

So this board is dedicated to him. The 9 dogs represent the fact that not only cats have 9 lives. And from the stories I've heard, he's cashed in every single one of them. Gone, but not forgotten, Joshie will always be remembered...and for the 16 people he's bitten..they'll never forget.





Remembered forever...

RIP Joshie...

Giggy The Piggy

This dog can be super cute alot of the times and the devil the other half. He's usually a big punk, but I guess tonite he'd just had enough of being messed with. Luckily for me, I just happened to have my camera closeby.

THANKS ALOT.

Sometimes I wonder what would be so different if I actually had encouragement? Just a smidge. Just a little. If anything, I feel like I am always the one who is pulling people out of the downward spiral that is self doubt. Man. It's crazy. I watch all these skate videos and see certain groups of people and think, "Holy shit, these guys are good." I figured it out. They feed off each other. They push each other. I look at the majority of things I have done on my board, that were worth it's salt were because I was amped on the session. I was FEEDING off of those around me. They are out there trying to push themselves just a little farther than before.

It's a little tiresome being the motivator. It makes me feel like a wound down clock at times. Ok, scratch that. I feel like a self winding clock. Because half the time there is no one around to pump me up. Too many, "I can't's" and "I used too's"...fuck that shit.

You can. But you won't try. You might, but you'll never know. The list goes on and on.

They say skateboarding is a one man sport, if you even wanna call it one, but it's so much better with someone out there pushing just as hard as you are.

FIRST TRY FRIDAYS WITH POMP

I love the Berrics. It's one of the best things ever to watch. So this was my small rendition. It came out better than I expected. I used iMOVIE HD. Lord knows I know nothing about how to use FINAL CUT. Sometimes you just gotta work with what you got.

California Dreamin'

I have NEVER been to California. Close to it, but have never been. When I was in Arizona, I saw a sign for it one day. I was only 6 or so hours from it, but never made it. Too close... I see all the spots in the skate videos and can only dream of how it is to skate there. I'm hoping that it becomes a reality someday. I really do. It seems so beautiful out there. Usually I only wear Boston or New York fitteds, but I just had to get an LA fitted. I figured if I look at it enough, it will force me to turn it into a reality.

Don' Be Scurred.

Man, for some odd reason, I just really enjoy scaring the crap out of anyone that stays over my place. I dunno know why, I just do. Even better, I love to record it for prosperity. Here's my home Kandal (it's one "L" he assured me) getting a lovely dose of how I like to torment my friends.