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Another Surf Rider (1986)

Ferrari 308GTSi (1986)

Moto Bail (1985)

Surf Rider (1986)

Beach Dude (1986)

Catchin' Air (1986)

First Date (1986)

Endo (1986)

Jungle Bob (80s)

Another Moto Bail (1985)

3-Wheeler

Another Karate Guy (1985)

Lead Screamer

Longboard Fella

Aloha Rider

Mohawk Skater (1986)

Karate Guy (1985)

Still Another Surf Rider (1986)

Pirate Guy (1985)

Moto Stunt (1985)

Ralph

Tubed!

Raz Band (1986)

Moto Jump (1985)

Soldier Guy (1985)

Skater (1986)

Pond Life

Random Characters (1985)

Random Characters II (1985)

Wild Bill Cast (1985)

The Butler

An evolution is the gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form. This sketchbook showcases drawings from my absolute roots; sketches from the mid-1980s. I love them because they’re raw and, honestly, not very good, but they illustrate the evolution of my drawing skills—especially the way I was deciding how to sign my art. They are sketches of the things I loved as a teenager growing up in the 80s: BMX, surfing, skateboarding, Ferraris, karate, motocross, and music. Don’t ask for an explanation of the exaggerated cheekbone on most of the characters—at least it’s distinctive!

evolution sketches

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