Ryan Townley is a figurehead in the world of skateboarding, but his collage art is where he is most self-critical: “Sometimes when I’ve created art and posted it, it’s a bit of imposter syndrome," he says. "You’re like, do people actually like this or is it just because I skateboard?” Townley makes his collages out of old magazines he finds from thrift stores and yard sales – and his designs are now iconic at Welcome Skateboards, a US-based skateboard deck brand. In our next episode of Let It Kill You, we meet up with Ryan Townley, to get insights into his artistic background, childhood experiences, and skateboarding career. Additionally, we hear from his close circle about his decisions to pursue professional skateboarding and fine art. “He’s one of the icons of the brand at this point,” says Jason Celaya, owner of Welcome Skateboards. “All of us want to make a mark on skateboarding and he embodies that.”
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Ryan Townley is a figurehead in the world of skateboarding, but his collage art is where he is most self-critical: “Sometimes when I’ve created art and posted it, it’s a bit of imposter syndrome," he says. "You’re like, do people actually like this or is it just because I skateboard?”
Townley makes his collages out of old magazines he finds from thrift stores and yard sales – and his designs are now iconic at Welcome Skateboards, a US-based skateboard deck brand. In our next episode of Let It Kill You, we meet up with Ryan Townley, to get insights into his artistic background, childhood experiences, and skateboarding career. Additionally, we hear from his close circle about his decisions to pursue professional skateboarding and fine art.
“He’s one of the icons of the brand at this point,” says Jason Celaya, owner of Welcome Skateboards. “All of us want to make a mark on skateboarding and he embodies that.”
Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/sxc7Y2nYyTI
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