Over the past 40 years, Jim Phillips has had a profound impact on surf, skate, and rock culture. His artwork has inspired generations of artists, musicians, and athletes, and his influence can be seen in everything from contemporary street art to professional skateboarding. This book, , celebrates Phillips' remarkable career, featuring a vast collection of his artwork, interviews, and essays that provide a unique insight into his creative process.
Surf, Skate & Rock Art of Jim Phillips serves as a visual autobiography documenting the artist's four-decade career as a defining force in California counter-culture, from early surf illustrations to the 1980s skateboarding boom. The book highlights the creation of iconic imagery, including the "Screaming Hand" and the Independent Trucks logo, which cemented his legacy in action sports art. Read the full story at Caught In The Crossfire . The Surf, Skate and Rock Art of Jim Phillips Over the past 40 years, Jim Phillips has
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His first brush with publication came early. At just 17 years old, Phillips won a “surf car cartoon” competition, and his winning drawing of a woody station wagon appeared in the Spring 1962 issue of Surfer Quarterly magazine. This initial success was a harbinger of things to come, kicking off a career that would see him publish award-winning graphic designs for cartoons, skateboards, T-shirts, stickers, and ad art for decades to come.
If you don't know the name, you definitely know the art. Born in 1944 in San Jose, California, Jim Phillips is an American graphic artist often hailed as the godfather of modern skateboard graphics.
"Surf, Skate, and Rock Art of Jim Phillips: 40 Years of Surf, Skate, and Rock Art" showcases over 900 illustrations defining California’s counterculture aesthetic, including iconic Santa Cruz Skateboards graphics and rock posters. This 208-page retrospective highlights Phillips' influential "in-your-face" style, featuring famous works like the "Screaming Hand" and designs for the music and motorcycle scenes. Explore the collection, including the softcover edition, at NHS Skate Direct . Surf, Skate & Rock Art of Jim Phillips - Amazon.com
