For aspiring illustrators, this book (and its PDF counterparts) serves as a masterclass in:
Rare sketches and ink-and-board drafts that reveal how he achieved his signature "3D" comic book pop. Why "The Screaming Hand" Still Matters
Long before digital tablets and Photoshop, Jim Phillips was hand-drawing the revolution. Based in Santa Cruz, California, Phillips became the art director for Santa Cruz Skateboards in the mid-70s. His work bridged the gap between the psychedelic posters of the 60s and the aggressive, DIY energy of the burgeoning skate scene.
This 40-year retrospective captures that evolution, showcasing how he moved from surf movie posters to creating the most recognizable logo in skateboarding: the blue, severed Screaming Hand. What the Collection Covers
Created in 1985, the Screaming Hand is arguably the most influential piece of skate art ever made. Phillips once explained that the hand represents the visceral power of the sport—the "shout" of adrenaline and the scars earned on the pavement. Even decades later, it remains a symbol of rebellion and creativity, proving that great design is timeless. The Value of the Retrospective
For aspiring illustrators, this book (and its PDF counterparts) serves as a masterclass in:
Rare sketches and ink-and-board drafts that reveal how he achieved his signature "3D" comic book pop. Why "The Screaming Hand" Still Matters For aspiring illustrators, this book (and its PDF
Long before digital tablets and Photoshop, Jim Phillips was hand-drawing the revolution. Based in Santa Cruz, California, Phillips became the art director for Santa Cruz Skateboards in the mid-70s. His work bridged the gap between the psychedelic posters of the 60s and the aggressive, DIY energy of the burgeoning skate scene. His work bridged the gap between the psychedelic
This 40-year retrospective captures that evolution, showcasing how he moved from surf movie posters to creating the most recognizable logo in skateboarding: the blue, severed Screaming Hand. What the Collection Covers Phillips once explained that the hand represents the
Created in 1985, the Screaming Hand is arguably the most influential piece of skate art ever made. Phillips once explained that the hand represents the visceral power of the sport—the "shout" of adrenaline and the scars earned on the pavement. Even decades later, it remains a symbol of rebellion and creativity, proving that great design is timeless. The Value of the Retrospective
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