daniel curtis
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orn in Edmonton, raised in Calgary, and now living in Gibsons, BC, Daniel Curtis is cutting his own unique path. He did a film school stint at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, later recieving his associate degree and furthering his knowledge through various libraries around the world. Daniel has also padded his education by attending art courses in Australia and Vancouver. His inspirations come from a multitude of sources—his travels, the natural environment on the Sunshine Coast where he currently resides, artists such as John Baldessari, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Bill Murray, Michael Leon, Matt Irving, Gonz, and of course skateboarding. Daniel has already done a good number of graphics for Kitsch, the Vancouver-based board brand. Owner Geoff Dermer says: “As we started to work together, it became clear that Daniel was as passionate about making skateboard graphics as myself and the rest of the team was about skateboarding.” It has proven to be a rewarding collaboration for both parties. The artistic style Daniel utilizes at this point in time is a mixed bag of media that rolls photos, drawing and some type into one package. He professes to constantly be refining and rotating his manner of creation so that he doesn’t become complacent. With an art show tour slated for Summer 2014 called “Smash Blast”, and a goal of possibly going south to the San Diego area in the future, Daniel is sure to blaze an even wider trail. —Randy Laybourne danielcurtis.ca
“Daniel once told me he thought obsessively for two weeks deciding on the perfect colours for a Kitsch board series he art directed. I thought that was perfect, as it reminded me of how a skateboarder can take forever nailing a trick and getting it exactly how he wants it to look.” —Geoff Dermer
left to right: Kitsch “Ripper Misfit” deck Kitsch “Ripper Dirtbike” deck Kitsch “Pals” deck Art School “Ripper” deck Neon Nude “Rip” deck Kitsch “Prism” deck Kitsch “Aztek” deck Kitsch “Expresso” deck Source “Creeping Death” deck Source “Fine Dining” deck KNOW?MAG #11 (2011) layout Endeavor “High5” snowboards
“Murray Moto” by Daniel Curtis. Created exclusively for Concrete Skateboarding. 18
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