New Wabi Sabi inspired wood has arrived.
Nature's Paintbrush -
One of the quotes that inspired this graphic was.. 'If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly, our whole life would change'."
Bundle - "The person wrapped up in self, makes a very small bundle"
A reminder of the importance of looking out for our family and friends. The need for community is so valuable in this technical/self-absorbed time.
In 2012 we released our first full length DVD featuring the whole team, which at the time was Jerry Wilson, Elliot Rowe, Liam Teague, Isaac Miller, Matt Hill, Dyllan VD Merwe and Jak Tonge. It featured in Sidewalk Magazine and was the catalyst for bringing Drawing Boards to a larger audience. We travelled up and down the country and visited Europe, searching out hidden gems and some go-to spots, making memories and on our trusty VX’s.
It took a good few years to make this extravaganza hence the name - ‘Draw The Line’. Also a play on words, no explanation needed. When it came time to piecing it all together Liam Teague and myself had a vision that we wanted to make something creatively different that was undeniably “Drawing Boards” so we went in fully on the effects. I’m pretty sure we invented some new techniques to get the job done with our limited budget. The whole team, the filmers, photographers and the folk who looked after us, made us proud. We met so many awesome people in such a variety of places along the way. Such a rad journey that is firmly lodged in the memory bank.
Life has taken abit of a different turn lately making it harder to get out and about filming etc ... I have been focusing on the art, but there will be a time when life stuff will ease and then I can turn the focus more onto the filming side of things .. In the mean time here's a couple of side pieces I have done lately ..
A little commision for Dave Wooley to say thankyou for all his hard work.
A Spraying Mantis commision I did on a garden wall.
A plate I painted for my missis Tab.
Here's a few photos from the exhibition after the storm ..
Big Thanks to Gilly Clarkson for the pics ...
Saturday went off !! Loads of heads from all the generations braved the cold to witness 20 years Drawing Boards creations. I was genuinely blown away by the support and love in the room. Was rad to hear so many stories and have a laugh with old and new friends. So grateful to my friend Skinner for helping me get everything lined up. Also thankful to my family Mill and Tab for allowing me the space to get it done. Photos by the talented Gillian Clarkson.. The boards will be hanging Mid Street Lab until February 1st soo if you missed it (or even if you want to check it again) it’s open from 12-5pm Tues to Sat.. Big thanks of course to the man about town JJ for this opportunity .. Hope to see you there.
Also a nice little write up on Skateboarders Companion .... HERE !!
It’s been a couple of years since I did an exhibition.. To celebrate 20 years and the release of Drawing Boards - The Book I will be displaying a history of decks past and present. It’s on January 11th Mid Street Lab in Brighton.
Thaks to The Skateboarders Companion ... Interview right HERE ...
The wait is over … after nearly 2 years this 88 page coffee table style hard back is out there.
A look back over the past 20 years of skateboard graphics by Adam McEvoy with photos by Simon Bernacki.
I’m not going to blow the whole thing out on the internet so go get yourself a copy from your local S.O.S
It's happening ..... Drawing Boards 'The Book' is on it's way ...
This project is an in-depth documentation of almost 20 years of graphics. It's a coffee table style hardback book made up of 88 pages with quality photography and breakdowns on each graphic. Explaining the reasoning and thought process behind each one. Here's a clip made at Scene Studios in Nottingham when Si and I spent 3 days photographing all the decks.
Relationships aren’t always easy, so to support you on your journey Drawing Boards have released‘The Art of Wooden Romance’. With some nurture and empathy this guide will enable you to communicate and respect your 7 plied partner on a deeper level.
