Fine Artists.
Andy and Pepe were staples of the DC scene in the 1990s. The pair were on Element before leaving to ride for Capital. They were part of the original team at Nicotine Wheels, which gave them the connection for when boards started being made. Having two established pros is an effective way to start a new brand on the right foot. Cool photos and solid graphic design also helps a lot. It's too bad there were some issues that led to Capital falling apart. Sadly, Pepe passed away in 2003. I always forget Andy rode for 101 and BBC prior to Element. He works as a civil engineer and has done some skatepark design.
For last week's Chany Jeanguenin post, The Dirt of Luck refers to the album by Helium. This was Mary Timony's band with Ash Bowie of Polvo on bass. They had a couple albums on Matador and two videos that were shown on MTV at least once.
I've been skateboarding a bunch now that the weather is milder and there is more daylight in the evenings. I'm still not really skating great for me and it is a drag. I think I'm just getting old.
Vert Is Dead is taking a late spring break.
It's probably going to be two weeks off. If it winds up being three, don't worry, I'll be back.
Ryan Gee and Lance Dawes were the photographers.
Andy: Slap - August 1996 Volume 5 Number 9
Pepe: Slap - July 1996 Volume 5 Number 7
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