Stoked: VCJ is Back on Deck at Powell-Peralta Skateboards
(George Powell & VCJ)
Vernon Courtland Johnson is back on staff at Powell-Peralta and working on new graphics.
Growing up I totally wanted to be him. I even sent him a drawing of what I thought the new McGill graphic could look like. He was so nice that he not only sent me a response (with his trademark ‘VCJ’ stamp) but also included a copy of the yet-to-be-released Caballero design—the one with bats/bones background. I’ve still got it and will share here soon.
VCJ combined the incredible line quality of M.C. Escher with his own uniquely-warped sensibilities to create some of the most classic skateboard graphics of all time. None more parodied (mostly in tribute than jest) than the Ripper.
Here’s some of my favorites from the Rip The Ripper show back in 2009:
Steve Sherlock “The Roper“
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Jimbo Phillips (yes, son of the Jim Phillips)
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Justin “Angryblue” Kamerer
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See the full list of participating artists at SkateOne »
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