The last full set of hangers .. There will be another limited run of these in mid October so keep em peeled #drawingboards #skateboards #skateboardcollectors
Being the consummate unprofessional I didn’t realise the clip would be cut if I added pictures to the last post .. But it’s a great excuse to let folks that missed it know that @keatsy09 is now pro on #drawingboards #skateboards #bristol
The South: Serpent Wisdom and the Element of Fire
Shedding all our skin like the great Serpent. Letting go of the attachment to who we think we are and who we think we are not. Releasing it to the fire of the South, trusting that truth will return. Fire is an energy source, as are we, so we must first let go in order to burn brightly.
The West: Jaguar Wisdom and the Element of Water
Piercing through the darkness, the Jaguar’s eyes invite us to reveal the dark places which have been suppressed, yet manifest in detrimental ways if ignored. In that darkness is growth, aided by the waters that keep each living thing alive. As humans we are composed mainly of water, the eyes being the most concentrated part. Like water we have the ability to be both calm and strong, navigating our way into all the nooks and crannies without force.
The North: Hummingbird Wisdom and the Element of Earth
The Earth feeds the Hummingbird, who in turn pollinates the land, in a perfect reciprocal exchange, providing us with all the medicine we need. The Toltec believe that modern society is asleep and don’t realise that we are in Heaven on Earth, here and now. Like the Hummingbird we can be still, yet in flight, allowing ourselves to be truly present without paying mind to what has gone before or what is yet to come.
The East: Eagle Wisdom and the Element of Air
In the East we embody the Eagle with its powerful wings and incredible eyesight, equipping us with the tools to gain perspective. Not only can the eagle soar up to glean a bird’s eye view, but it can also identify the finer details far below. Breathing the air in fully, slowing the mind and focusing towards a sharper resolution.
The rituals of each direction pushed me to learn more about the relevance of Pachamama’s animlas and elements, which in turn teaching me the medicine they bring within the voyage. Like any wheel The Medicine Wheel is always turning, so being able to see where I am within the wheel is a benefit to: non-attachment, healing, authenticity, guidance and love.
#drawingboards #skateboards #andes #serpent #medicine
The Medicine Wheel
There are many Medicine Wheels from various cultures and traditions. They are healing navigational tools; a way of finding where you are on your path. The one I have chosen is inspired by the Q’ero shamans of Peru which was recently brought to a wider audience by Alberto Villoldo.
I’ve been studying, practicing and drawing the wheel for about a year. It’s been quite a journey alongside some big life changes, moving with them rather than letting them consume me. The whole process has been fulfilling on many levels, taking me to states I didn’t realise I could reach, simply by letting go and observing from within. I will share each direction later posts. #drawingboards #skateboards #skateboarding #peru #medicinewheel .. Limited A3 prints are available from @the_vault_brighton
Big Thanks to @the_vault_brighton for hosting Flow Mode last week .. Feels good to have some new artwork out there .. Massive shouts to @a_s_i_music for playing out and to @relicartdesign for all the help setting up. Big up @gilly_clarkson_photography for the awesome photos .. It was rad to see so many old and new faces and am humbled by the support .. The artwork will hang until May 22nd and I will do an online release of the New decks on Wednesday ready for human consumption .. #drawingboards #skateboards #skateboarding #brighton #westpeirbrighton
This Friday 24th 6-9pm we will be dropping the new graphics as part of Flow Mode, a joint exhibition of Brighton artists @the_vault_brighton (behind the upside down house on the seafront).. Don’t expect it to be as mental as last years as I’m litterally promoting it a few days before haha .. Also shouts to @upsidedownhouseuk for letting us display our wares .. #drawingboards #skateboards #brighton #skateboarding #westpeir
Stoked to be part of FLOW MODE starting on the 24th @the_vault_brighton just behind the Upside-down house .. The new board series will be hanging for a month, so if you’re in the area drop by for a cuppa and meet the artists #brighton #brightonfringe #skateboarding #westpeir #midstreetlabkemptown
"Pass through this brief patch of time in harmony with nature, and come to your final resting place gracefully, just as a ripened olive might drop, praising the earth that nourished it and grateful to the tree that gave it growth."
—MARCUS AURELIUS, MEDITATIONS, 4.48.2 #drawingboards #skateboards
This time last year was the @drawingboards 20 year exhibition and book launch @mid_street_lab_brighton_art .. It was a real success with a constant stream of visitors and an awesome start to 2025 .. The rest of the year turned out to be very full on with responsibilities outside of skateboarding .. However some new graphics were released and I have been quietly working away on new bits in preparation for an exhibition in 2026 .. More info to follow .. Big thanks to everyone for their support over the past year 🙏👊✏️ AD.. #drawingboards #skateboards #skateboarding #brighton #art #kemptown 📷 @gilly_clarkson_photography
