While it is the art and design that you would recognize, Don Pendleton‘s name is truly synonymous with skateboarding. Pendleton grew up vying to become a pro skateboarder, but it’s a dream that not many get to achieve, whether it be due to their talent, connections, exposure or tenacity left in their knees. The pro skateboarder reality wasn’t one that Pendleton got to live, but you could almost argue he got the next best thing.
For Pendleton, art was always a consistent practice, first under the influence of his dad’s creative drive, and then later as he sought an education and career in the field. Somewhere between the pipe dream of pro skating and paying rent, he landed a job. It just happened to be for Alien Workshop. During his tenure at the iconic skateboard manufacturer, Pendleton designed over 500 board graphics.
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Fast forward to present and Don Pendleton is an acclaimed graphic designer, highly sought after artist, and a Grammy winner. (Little did we know, album artwork wins Grammys. And Pendleton took one home for his 2014 design work for a little band called Pearl Jam.)
The Don Pendleton x Volcom line is available now and, like all good creative collabs, only for a limited time. Pick it up right here.
All photos courtesy of Volcom.
Volcom x Don Pendleton
Don Pendleton lends his signature creative style and design to legendary skate brand Volcom.
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Volcom x Don Pendleton
The Don Pendleton look and feel is in the details in the 2016 Volcom collaboration.
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Don Pendleton Wallet
Carry the good taste and quality of Don Pendleton in your back pocket. Get there with this unique, limited edition wallet, $50.
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Don Pendleton Cat Tee
Meow. This limited edition Cat Tee, $27, is made of 100% organic cotton, and available in Oxford Tan (shown) or black.
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Don Pendleton Crew Tee
Don Pendleton lent his name & laid back style vibe to this limited edition crewneck t-shirt, $45.
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Don Pendleton Slinger
These Slinger 19" boardshorts, $65, feature 4-way stretch, plus a water-repellent finish, for quick drying.
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Don Pendleton Pattern Tee
Wear a t-shirt that is a conversation starter. We suggest the Don Pendleton Pattern Tee, $27. Also available in black.
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Don Pendleton Bucket Hat
Wear this one to the lake, river or beach - or mount it on your wall. The Don Pendleton Bucket Hat, $32, is truly a collector item.
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Don Pendleton Shirt
Look closely or you might miss it. This Don Pendleton Shirt, $60, features an intricate print screened right on top of the woven fabric.
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Don Pendleton Zip Hoodie
This black zip hoodie, $65, is understated from the front with just a simple logo detailing. But on the back.. featured is Don Pendleton original art screened black on black.
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Don Pendleton Stone Fill Tee
The Stone Fill Tee, $27, is made of 100% organic cotton, available in black or white.
