Ah, Natas Kaupas, a true skateboarding legend! Natas was born in Santa Monica, California, in 1969, and started skateboarding at a young age. He quickly made a name for himself with his smooth skating style and innovative tricks, becoming one of the most influential skateboarders of the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Natas is perhaps best known for inventing the ollie slide, a trick where the skater ollies onto a rail or curb and slides along it, which has since become a staple of modern street skateboarding. He also developed many other innovative tricks, such as the nollie heelflip and the switch frontside shove-it.

Apart from his impressive skateboarding skills, Natas was also a talented artist, designing his own skateboard graphics and eventually founding his own successful graphic design company. Natas continues to be an inspiration to skateboarders around the world, and his contributions to the sport will undoubtedly continue to influence future generations of skaters.

Art by Sean Cliver

Sean Cliver is a legendary skateboard artist who is widely known for his innovative and creative designs. He has contributed immensely to the skateboard industry, designing iconic graphics for influential skate brands such as Powell Peralta, World Industries, and Blind.

One of his most popular designs is the “Wet Willy” graphic, featuring a cartoon boy sticking his finger in his ear and then wiping it on another character’s face. This graphic became an instant classic and has remained a staple in skateboarding culture for over 30 years.

Cliver’s work is celebrated for its humorous and irreverent approach to art, inspiring generations of skateboarders and artists alike. He continues to create incredible artwork for skate companies and is considered one of the pioneers of skateboard graphics.