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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.

Pleased to bring in the 3rd of the Healing series ..

The Healing Powers of Cacao

As a kid I loved chocolate but I’d never really tried pure Cacao by itself. I remember drinking it before a skate and feeling really present and energised, which got me thinking about cacao as a plant medicine. I started drinking it in a new way and understanding the properties of this super food in its raw state. With the guidance of my girl Tab I started researching all the hype behind this humble little pod full of seeds. I felt inspired by the stories of the Mayans and how they used cacao in a sacred way. To them it was more precious than gold. I love that it opens up the blood vessels so there’s an increase in oxygen pumping through the body and that it’s full of antioxidants. It’s also a powerful source of bliss chemicals which help alleviate stress, depression and anxiety. Making it the perfect pre-skate brew."

A little night sesh with the Drawing Boyards featuring the eyebrow raising skills of Evan Johnson , Pompey local Jak Tonge bringing that first go flavour, OG Liam Teague, sticky treats Adam Keats , new recruit Oscar House along with the pop machine Phil Batchelor. Filed by Jazzy, Board AF Mark and Big AD .. Edited by Ev Dawg and Josh Wells, Big Love to the Pitt Crew ... Skinner you legend ... Enjoy !!

Cats out the bag Evans gone pro and rightfully so !!

Here’s some more recent footage filmed and edited by Chris Dale at a little known riverside spot .. South Bank . Artwork by Ad .

We are proud to present STREET ART, our second full length video. Edited by Liam Teague. Direction and artwork by Ad McEvoy. Featuring Adam Keats, Isaac Miller, Ash Challis, Phil Batchelor, Dyl VD Merwe, Liam Teague, Dean Robertson, Jak Tonge and Evan Johnson. It's been an interesting journey taking us around Europe and the furthest flung corners of the UK - Stacking clips, making friends and collecting memories. Special thanks to those who helped film and shoot photos for us, as well as to the awesome people who showed us around and let us sleep on their floors along the way. You know who you are.

Also Thanks to Skateboarders Companion for this article HERE.

It’s been a rad couple of weeks.. Big Thanks to everyone who came out to the jams and Premiers . It feels good to put “Street Art” out there and we have been humbled by the response.

Massive thank to @bycskatepark, @pittstreetskatepark and @thesourcepark for hosting us .. Also to all the independents who got behind us and showed the vid too 👊✏️. Still a few more showings to go, then we can release it into the wild as well as sharing our other official announcements. Also special thanks to Liam Teague for all his hard work, as well as putting up with my mild OCD .. Big love to all the Team and Filmers who made the vid happen. We already have stuff planned for next year soo keep it #drawingboards .. 

Stoked to announce we will be premiering “Street Art” at @bycskatepark on Saturday 11th of November. The show starts at 7:30pm, and will be proceded by a big stair jam held by BYC starting at 3pm. Expect prizes, a bar by @brightonbierbrewery, a raffle, merch sale and after party. Cancel all other plans and come on down.

Drawing Boards’s second full length video release Street Art will be premiering on November 11th. The video features the full team of Evan Johnson, Jak Tonge, Ash Challis, Dean Roberston, Phil Batchelor, Liam Teague, Isaac Miller and Adam Keats with footage from all over the UK and Europe. Edited by Liam Teague and brought together with animations by Adam McEvoy, this is definitely going to be something that people haven't seen before. Go follow @drawingboards for premiere dates and locations, to be announced soon.

Symbology Series - Norse Protection Runes

"The Helm of Awe: Is mostly still unexplained but possibly a symbol of protection as in one of the sagas Sigurd wears it before he fights the dragon. The Vegvisir Compass: The rough translation is "that which shows the way". The Ginfaxi: Used as a good luck symbol. I have also added in several runes for the stars, trees, protection and Odin's eye."

Symbology Series - The Unalome "The Unalome represents each person’s journey through life as they discover their own path to freedom. It refers to the dot or curl between Buddha’s eyebrows the ‘urna’ or third eye.  The symbol itself is made up of three main parts: the base spiral representing birth and the beginning of spiritual awakening. The starting point with its initial confusion as each person finds their way and moves along the winding path. The central spiral maps the direction. The obstacles, challenges and loops which become less and less influential as more awareness is gained. Nothing is linear, a reminder to explore and respond to the ever changing and complimentary polarities. The final part is a straight line, literally coming into alignment with one’s purpose, inner truth and wisdom. Finishing with the three dots of total liberation, free from all entanglements which represents enlightenment." 

Healing Series - The Healing Powers of Acupuncture

Energy flows where intention goes.

Healing Series - The Healing Powers of Mushrooms

"Fungi are the grand recyclers of the planet and the vanguard species in habitat restoration." - Paul Stamets