Chris Morgan
Creative Work
San Francisco

Mostly skateboarding related artwork and design.
Contact [email protected]

Design Illustration Photography
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alex gocke front blunt smith at third and army san francisco skate spot

Alex Gocke. San Francisco. 2020.

dj rosa frontside 5050 in san francisco. photo by Chris Gurinsky.

DJ Rosa. 12SF Ad. 2023.

dj rosa swich heel skate photo in san francisco

DJ Rosa. San Francisco. 2022.

12SF Decks 2022.

kyle wilson palace skateboards backside nosegrind revert London

Kyle Wilson. London. 2016.

12SF. Website. 2022.

Chaka Khan playing the drums in the band Rufus art

Chaka Khan. Sharpie. 2021.

skate jawn skateboard magazine ad san francisco

Skate Jawn ad. Issue 54. 2020.

san francisco bay area victorian architecture house and homes drawing art

San Francisco Victorian Houses. Sharpie. 2022.

josh paz blunt slide to wallride san francisco skateboarding photograph

Skate Jawn ad. Issue 57. 2020.

dj rosa switch heel over a gap in san francisco skateboard photography

DJ Rosa. Switch Heel. 2022.

san francisco skateboarding two set magazine cover illustration hill bomb gx1000

Two Set Mag. Cover illustration. 2020.

12SF Logo Shirt. 2022.

jazz rhythm art illustration philly joe jones drummer

'Philly' Joe Jones. 2021.

Pete's Pigs. Sharpie. 2020.

pro x-fade packaging design chris morgan

Pro X-Fade. Art Direction & Packaging Design. 2005.

12SF Victorian Logo. 2022.

Nas - Illmatic. Sharpie. 2021.

Hope Sandoval. Sharpie. 2020.

skate jawn skate ad design san francisco

Skate Jawn ad. Issue 51. 2019.

Science Skateboards. Website. 2016.

bob spanbauer back smith merlot skate photography san francisco

Bob Spanbauer. San Francisco. 2018.

john lindsay the sleeping horse wallie san francisco skateboarding illustration art drawing sharpie

The Sleeping Horse. Sharpie. 2020.

masa yoshimoto chris morgan skateboard deck art graphic

Science Skateboards. Masa Yoshimoto collaboration. 2016.

curtis mayfield hand drawn pencil artwork

Curtis Mayfield. 2010.

12SF Online Store. Open Cart development. 2022.

tom rendell kick flip elephant and caste london skate photography

Tom Rendell. London. 2016.

dvd cover the important nothing skateboarding dvd gatefold graphic design example

Science Skateboards, DVD. 2016.

movements kung fu skateboard graphics generator wood

Science Skateboards. Movements set. 2013.

josh paz nosegrind skate ad photography graphic design layout los angeles west coast

Science Skateboards. Josh Paz ad. 2019.

harry hafner ride on grind skate photography lake merrit oakland

Harry Hafner. Oakland. 2019.

3rdz crew japan tee shirt design graphic art

3RDZ. Tee shirt. 2016.

Science Skateboards Logo.

josh cox gap crook skate photography london

Josh Cox. London. 2017.

Science Skateboards. Clans deck. 2014.

the important nothing japan premiere flyer

Science Skateboards. Sapporo premiere flyer. 2016.

skate jawn ad harry hafner issue 52 graphic design art skateboarding layout ad

Skate Jawn Ad. Issue 52. 2019.

joe sivell noseblunt transfer skate photography london

Joe Sivell. London. 2016.

Skate Jawn ad. Issue 53. 2020.

house of vans sk8 fry day london the important nothing premiere poster graphic design layout dan beall frontside flip photo alex burrell

Science Skateboards. Premiere poster. 2016.

nuno ramirez frontside wallride canary wharf skate photography london

Nuno Ramirez. London. 2016.

Science Skateboards. Josh Cox welcome ad. 2016.

A few skateboard videos filmed and edited over the years for Science Skateboards and Long Live Southbank.

Science Skateboards
San Francisco Chapter

Duration: 10 minutes 7 seconds.
Additional filming Jon Rezonable, Zach Chamberlain, Brett Nichols, Ryan Flores, Josh Paz.

Science Skateboards
Josh Cox and Joe Sivell

Duration: 4 minute.
Additional filming: Jake Martinelli.

Science Skateboards
The Important Nothing

Duration: 23 minutes 51 seconds.

Southbank Minute
Episode 8 - 'Indelible'

Duration: 1 minute.

Science Skateboards (2006 - 2020)

Skateboard artwork, guest artist collaboration and direction.

Collaborating on skateboard graphics with guest artists during this time was an amazing experience. I feel grateful to have had the opportunity to work with many inspiring creatives over the years.

Guest creatives in alphabetical order: Arran Gregory, Biko Issah, Charlie Coatney, Dan Boulton, Gaurab Thakali, Gavin Lee, ILoveDust, Isaac Randozzi, James Brason, Jarrod Bryan, Jethro Haynes, Joe Castro, Jon Burgerman, KoaDzn, Luke Pelletier, Masa Yoshimoto, Matthew Green, Michael Sieben, MrGauky, Paul Gonella, Sam Taylor Illustrator, Sergej Vutuc, Shawn Whisenant, Steven Harrington and Stevie Gee.

Arran Gregory - Into The Mystic

biko issah and chris morgan heavyweight skateboard art

Biko Issah / Chris Morgan - Heavyweight.

Charlie Coatney - Somethin' Else.

Chris Morgan - Focus.

chris morgan laughing buddah skateboard graphic

Chris Morgan - Hotei.

Chris Morgan - Kali.

Chris Morgan - Science Logo.

Chris Morgan - Los Coyotes tribute.

Chris Morgan - Movements.

chris morgan stoked watashi dog skateboard graphic

Chris Morgan - Stoked Dog.

chris morgan underground skateboard graphics

Chris Morgan - Underground Dillon Tribute.

Chris Morgan - Warring Clans.

Chris Morgan - Zen.

Dan Boulton - Market St.

Gaurab Thakali - Prez.

Gavin Lee - Teeth.

ILoveDust - Dogs and Guns.

isaac mckay randozzi union square skateboard graphic

Isaac Randozzi - Union Square.

James Brason - Hanging Bird.

James Brason - Lobos.

James Brason - Out There.

Jarrod Bryan - Guitar.

Jarrod Bryan - Ancestors.

Jarrod Bryan - Watchtower.

jethro haynes illustration skateboard graphic

Jethro Haynes - Clouds.

Joe Castro - Freedom.

jon burgerman burgeland skateboard graphic

Jon Burgerman - Burgerland.

Koadzn - Slasher Tribute.

luke pelletier skateboard graphics i dont care artwork

Luke Pelletier - I Don't Care.

masa yoshimoto photographer collaboration skateboard graphic

Masa Yoshimoto / Chris Morgan - Life Sentence.

Matthew Green - Sickest Cats.

Matthew Green - UFO.

Michael Sieben - Monster.

MrGauky - Non The Wiser.

paul gonella photograhy skateboard graphic collaboration

Paul Gonella / Chris Morgan - Traveller.

sam taylor illustrator god when he was young skateboard graphic

Sam Taylor / Chris Morgan - God When He Was Young.

sam taylor illustrator f the man controversial skateboard graphics

Sam Taylor / Chris Morgan - F The Man.

Sergej Vutuc - .

shawn whisenant sewn collage skateboard art

Shawn Whisenant - Collage.

Shawn Whisenant - Memories.

Steven Harrington - Desert.

stevie gee illustrator killer werewolf skateboard graphic collaboration

Stevie Gee - Killer.

Here are a few London club flyer design examples from some of the long-running events like Eclectic Breaks at Herbal in Shoreditch and The Get Down at Bar Rumba in London's West End. Additionally, I've included a few posters and mixtape covers for UK music artists and Technics DMC Champions.

These were designed between 1996 and 2005, some in collaboration with Jethro Haynes, specifically for club scene illustrations like the Nextmen and DJ Plus One flyers.

Photo: Bryce Campbell.

I am a British creative based in San Francisco. In 1996 I started out designing flyers for club nights in Southampton, UK. In 1998, I moved to Bristol and became involved in design work for the local skateboarding and music scenes whilst continuing to design flyers for London bars and club nights.

In 2000, I had the opportunity to take on the role of Head Designer for a fast-paced music company where I gained valuable experience working on a wide range of print and web projects. After years of dedication, I decided to launch Science Skateboards, a skateboard brand which focused on creativity.

I produced the majority of the content between 2006 and 2020, roles including photography, filming and editing, graphic design, illustration, editing and web development. I also had the honour of working closely with established and emerging creatives on collaborative skateboard graphics and various projects.

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A drawing of Chaka Khan playing the drums in the band Rufus, printed on a crewneck sweatshirt.

Chaka Khan 'Soul Drums' Crewneck

Available in black, heather grey and white.
S - XL
$37.99
Free Domestic Shipping

Chaka Khan, born in Chicago, rose to prominence in the 1970s with her strong voice and unique stage presence.

In addition to her powerful vocals, Chaka Khan has also demonstrated her musical versatility through playing the bass and drums. Her early musical inspirations include iconic singers like Billie Holiday and Gladys Knight.

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SF Hill Bomb Art Print

Available in orange
12x16 inches
$29.99
Free Domestic Shipping

Since the beginning, skaters have been bombing San Francisco's hills; 80's crews like the Sick Boys were skating all over the city before the EMB scene of the 90's existed. Hand drawn cover artwork based on original hill bomb photography for Two Set skate magazine, issue 3.

Premium quality matte Giclee print.
12"x16" size.
Frame not included.
Shipped in a sturdy hard tube, ready for framing.

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A drawing of Nas in the studio recording the classic golden era hip hop album Illmatic on a tee shirt

Nas 'Illmatic' Shirt

Available in black, charcoal grey, carbon grey and white.
S - 2XL
$30
Free Domestic Shipping

Premium heavyweight Nas Illmatic shirt.

Nas' debut album is a true masterpiece, and its impact on hip-hop production, lyrical technique, content, and overall aesthetic ambition is still heavily felt today. When it was released in 1994, it established Nas as the 'Best Rapper Alive' and set a new standard for hip-hop.

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Slappy Grind Mug

Available in black.
15oz
$19.50
Free Domestic Shipping

As with many things in skateboarding, it can be difficult to trace the precise origin of a trick name. One being the slappy grind - a popular trick amongst over-40s, middle-aged skateboarders.

However, the story goes that back in the 1980's, John Lucero was kicked out of the skate park and was left with nothing but a curb in the parking lot to skate. Lucero hit the curb like it was coping whilst waiting for his friends, and with that, the slappy grind was born.

Slappy grind artwork on a solid black mug with free domestic shipping.

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What Is Wrong With This World??? Sticker

4"x4"
$8.50
Free Domestic Shipping

Everyone is asking.

4"x4" Die Cut Stickers.
High opacity
Bubble-free
Durable vinyl
Heavyweight

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charles mingus pencil drawing art postcard

Charles Mingus Art Postcard

6"x4"
$8.00
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Charles Mingus was a highly influential jazz bassist, pianist, and composer whose impact on the history of jazz is immeasurable. He was renowned for his unparalleled virtuosity on the bass, as well as his groundbreaking and at times provocative compositions. Mingus was a true champion for artistic expression in jazz, relentlessly pushing against the limitations and boundaries that had long hindered the genre.

Size: 6"x4"
Paper thickness: 0.013″
Coated outer surface

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Chris Morgan
Creative Work
San Francisco

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Science Skateboards
San Francisco Chapter

Science Skateboards
Josh Cox and Joe Sivell