Oh Frack’n Wow!. I was cleaning out a massive box of Cd’s since we moved recently and found some old art Cd’s that I had various files on. These couple of pieces were done in mid 2000 when i worked in Grand Rapids at Studio Ink / Stink Brand Skateboards. For some reason at the time, I really liked a hybrid anime style of power puff and furi furi. During that time we (Stink Brand Skateboards) was on this hessian tip, so spend most of my time using old propaganda, skulls, pop colors, and weird stuff, which, when I look back at it, Mr. Dodd (owner) was way ahead of the curve. Also during that time I got to work with Bill Danforth and meet some great skaters. I guess I’m amazed I was hired for that job because I really wasn’t that good. I was struggling to find my voice as a designer, as well as figure out the tools of the trade. It wasn’t till 2001-2002 that things really click and Hydro74 got developed, ala the birth of mecha animals (hydro style). Well anyway, I wanted to share my sad illustrations. I still slightly dig them, but not enough to ever promote. Also, PLEASE don’t request that style from me, it’s dead to me (ha)