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REAL video premier

Last Thursday night I got to attend the premier of the new Real Skateboards video "Since Day One".

My review can be summed up in two words: FUCKING AWESOME! I love skateboarding and this video is full of people who love it too. Check it out when you get a chance.

Written by Mike Giant — April 05, 2011

It's Sunny In SF

This could be my lunch for life no problem.

And I really do sit by the dock of the Bay.

These REBEL8ers still ride their bikes every single day. I no longer daily commute on a bicycle. Look at them, judging me.

Enjoy today and each other.

Written by Joshy D. — April 05, 2011

Thrasher

I grew up on Thrasher magazine. It was an honor to be invited to their offices for a little tour. I hope to go back soon to take more shots.

Happy Monday!

Written by Joshy D. — April 04, 2011

Singing Bowl

I picked up this 18th century Tibetan singing bowl the other day.

It feels great to play an instrument that has been making beautiful sounds for almost 300 years. That's some realness!

Hope everyone is having a great weekend. I'm in LA. Lovin' it.

Written by Mike Giant — April 02, 2011

Gravesend

I spent some time last week in Gravesend, Brooklyn.

I've been walking the same streets since I was a kid.

My mom wanted me to put Gravesend on the map. This photo is for you mama. Here you go 11223!

Back at my Grandma's.

And just down the block.

Went to Williamsburg.

And while I love Mister Softee, I ain't fucking with it in 30-degrees.

I know I've seen this limo before.

Made my way to Katz's. Sorry I didn't photo the menu I ordered from, but I was too shell-shocked to see the table in front of me leave half their meal behind. Bad idea.

And as fast I was in NYC, I was back sitting in one of my favorite spots in San Francisco.

I sincerely apologize for not blogging daily. I need to get back on it. Enjoy today.

Written by Joshy D. — March 31, 2011

Throw-ups

This is what I painted at Haight and Steiner on Monday afternoon. Skinner painted the stuff next to it.

Check it out!

Written by Mike Giant — March 31, 2011

Wizard Locks

Written by Mike Giant — March 30, 2011

Chop, chop!

I love this photo of the REBEL8 tradeshow crew back in 2007. From left to right, myself, Georgia, Hank, Joshy and Aisha.

Georgia was responsible for chopping off my hair yesterday.

Feelin' good!

Written by Mike Giant — March 30, 2011

Colin Arlen in the studio...

My buddy Colin Arlen of Macaframa fame was in my studio on Friday afternoon shooting some footage about a zine project I'm working on.

He brought a posse of assistants and lights and stuff.

Then Pancho stopped by to roll one, followed by the Dougernaut and his homie.

Good times in the stoney studio! Somehow the work still gets done.

And this afternoon Nick Kova, who made the "Neighbors" short, was filming me getting a haircut. It's all gone. You're gonna shit. Video to follow...

Written by Mike Giant — March 29, 2011

Instagram

Sorry for not blogging. Been addicted to Instagram for the iPhone. Make sure you follow REBEL8 to see a few photos a day.

Written by Joshy D. — March 28, 2011