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Mark Gonzales, Wallows, 1986 Back Den 016

Mark Gonzales photographed by Mark Oblow Back Den what youth Wallows

Jole Tudor photographed by Mark Oblow what youth

Joel Tudor, San Diego Back Den 018

Christian Fletcher photographed by Mark Oblow in France what youth

Christian Fletcher, France, 2001 Back Den 017

06.09.14 – TAGS: Back Den, Mark Oblow, Mark Gonzales

PHOTO: Mark Oblow

Editor’s note: Mark Gonzales epitomizes what it means to skateboard. To surf. To paint. To be unique. Mark Oblow recognized this sense of style early on and of course he was there to document it. Hit the google machine hard today for Gonz clips, and whether you surf or skate, you’re going to find some sick and inspiring shit.—Travis

“the gonz, wallows 1986 with jesse martinez and gator in the background. seeing the gonz exploding in the ’80s was the best thing ever. shot on a canon ae”—Mark Oblow

Ed templeton and Deanna Templeton photographed by Mark Oblow what youth skateboarding

Deanna and Ed Templeton, Vancouver Back Den 007

This is a photo of Deanna and Ed Templeton. Both great artists. Both great photographers. Both great people.

Kelly Slater photographed by Mark Oblow for what youth surfing

Kelly Slater, Costa Rica Back Den 006

This photo is of the best surfer to ever live.

Geoff Rowley photographed by Mark Oblow on What Youth skateboarding

Geoff Rowley, Los Angeles Back Den 005

Geoff Rowley was being mobbed by kids asking for his autograph at the X games in LA.

bruce Irons and Sonny Miller photographed by Mark Oblow

Bruce Irons and Sonny Miller, France, 2001 Back Den 004

These colors taste like music.

Arto Sarri Photographed by Mark Oblow

Arto Saari, 2003 Back Den 003

This was the first time I shot Arto. Dylan Rieder and I went to meet him right after he got on Quiksilver.

Dane Reynolds photographed by Mark Oblow

Dane Reynolds, Laguna Beach, 2004 Back Den 002

I think it was the first time I had shot with Dane. He was very quiet, and not too stoked to be getting shot actually.

Nathan Fletcher and Jason Dill Photo by Mark Oblow

Nathan Fletcher and Jason Dill, Palm Springs, 2000 Back Den 001

I remember this was the hotel Robert Downey JR. was at when he got busted for drugs back in the day.

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