Displaying items by tag: Adam Creagan
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1/20/2021
Slam Demons: The New Blood
The inverse of skate glory is the agony of a slam. Shown here are the demons which lurk in the shadows of every spot, waiting to strike and feast on failure. They cannot be banished, only embraced. So roll on. -
10/28/2020
Buyer Beware: How to Spot Counterfeit Graphics
Before you buy a board online for your collection, be careful for these cheap knock-offs, misprints and otherwise suspicious slabs. -
7/23/2020
Canvas Artist Profile: TALLBOY
The artist TALLBOY weaves wild worlds with his skills. You will encounter adventure and ecstasy in equal measure, that is if a dragon or the Grim Reaper doesn't get you first. Follow down his twisted path, if you dare. -
7/10/2020
Skate Van Safety Manual
In the event of an emergency, airplane safety manuals address certain dangers. But what about a van full of skaters? Here are some illustrated guides to help you navigate the hazards of a multi-seater road trip. As seen in the July 2020 magazine. -
5/29/2020
Skateboard Hieroglyphics
Ancient Egypt is known for Pyramids, Pharaohs, and mummies. Our research of their mysterious written language also indicates they had a ripping skate scene with unique hazards. Here we revisit some sacred wall scrawls. -
5/18/2020
Michael Christie: The Novelist Who Rips
Michael Christie had a good run through the mid-2000s as a globe-trotting sponsored skater. It's not uncommon for skaters to transition into other creative fields, but Michael made the rare leap into novel writing. His published work is getting wide recognition and we wanted to ask about his journey. -
2/14/2020
Thrasher Valentine's Day Cards 2020
For centuries, the ancient art of seduction has involved romantic gifts. Some classics include roses, love letters, and crappy Photoshop JPEGS. Forget a fancy dinner for V-Day. Just send your loved one a screenshot of a card from this feature! Or don't. It doesn't really matter. -
12/27/2019
Tara Layer — Art Behind Bars
The Thrasher Mail Drop book features over 1,200 artists. A significant percentage of the envelopes are sent from jail or prison. We interviewed an ultra-talented, frequent contributor named Tara who is currently incarcerated. She shared her inspiring, heart-breaking tale of drugs, mental illness and, ultimately, hope. -
11/22/2019
Thrasher Mail Drop: 38 Years of Envelope Art
It is one of the most extraordinary traditions in publishing history. For four decades, thousands of Thrasher readers from all over the world have been drawing on envelopes and sending them to the magazine. For the first time ever, they have been collected together in this coffee-table book. Take a sneak peek at an epic project. -
9/19/2019
Slashers' "5 Mile Grind" Skate Art Video
Many music videos have incorporated skating. No big deal. But the band Slashers and the artist Dylan Goldberger combined forces for a truly psycho skate trip. This blend is so complete that it's tough to spot any divisions between skating, music, and art.
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5/16/2024
“Art of the Wedit” Video
Real Bay shit! Squang Skateboards puts it down from SF to Vallejo to Oakland and everywhere in between. Big Love. -
5/16/2024
ROUGH CUT: Pedro Delfino's "Road to Nowhere" Part
Pedro's end-of-the-year part was packed with unreal bombs and bangers, but you know it wasn't without serious sacrifice. Go behind the missions to see every slam and safe getaway on the Road to Nowhere. -
5/16/2024
Jake Yanko's "Behind the Ad" OJ Video
No landing? No problem. Jake Yanko charges the soil and surfs it out straight into the mag for OJ. -
5/16/2024
Justin Strubing's "Surface Files" Pepper Video
Strubing cuts up a new sheet for some action in the street for Pepper. -
5/16/2024
Clay Howell's "Trash Fire" Video
Moving between the streets of The City to their secluded bridge bowl, Matt Mehl, Vance Valenti, Tucker Given and more come through with an exciting homie vid from our backyard.
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