#9 Ed Templeton - After designing his first graphic on New Deal, Templeton moves to create Toy Machine, where he's showcased his artwork through board graphics for over a decade.
#8 Evan Hecox - Responsible for creating the image and brand of Chocolate, with artwork that's so iconic: he also created the Chocolate skateboards logo, one of the most beloved in skateboarding.
#7 Don Pendelton - The creativity behind Alien Workshop, with many iconic graphics with the brand over the years. Don has since worked with Element (to create graphics for pros such as Chad Muska), and now runs his own small skateboard brand called Darkroom.
#6 Neil Blender - Arguably a pioneer for rider-created graphics. Riding for Gordon and Smith in the 80's, Neil was an inspiring creative who loves music, art, and skateboarding.
#5 Sean Cliver - Sean started working with Powell Peralta as a board designer, and early on defected to start creating graphics with World Industries and Steve Rocco. Nowadays, Sean has since collaborated with brands like Supreme, and has put out his own board company called Paisley skateboards.
#4 Jim Phillips - Creator of much of the creative identity of Santa Cruz (the screaming hand and Roskopp face graphic) as well as some of the most controversial graphics of our day: The Independent Trucks logo. He's created graphics for guys like Jason Jesse, Jeff Grosso, Natas Kaupas, and Christian Hosoi.
#3 VCJ - An iconic art style within Powell Peralta since the stone ages. VCJ created the iconic skull and sword graphic, as well as graphics for Per Wilender, Lance Mountain, and most recently, Andy Anderson.
#2 Mark "Gonz" Gonzalez - A creative genius and pro skateboarder, skater for Adidas, leader of Krooked skateboards.
#1 Mark Mckee - Iconic artist for World Industries
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