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Very cool Q&A with our Creative Director Kyle Steed.  Kyle and I have known each other for close to two decades now.  It’s always interesting to read his response to interviews and to better understand the creative process he goes through with each project.  Although we have known each other for as long as we have, his process is still a mystery to me.  We both share creative input into Folly, but where we differ is, I come to him with an idea or vision and he makes it reality.  It’s freakin weird to tell you the truth, but this is why we work well together.   

Definitely check out this Q&A from Old & New.

Had a busy and productive weekend!  Got together with Tyler Brown to shoot some sweet photo’s of Chase Freeman (Folly Skate Team Rider) doing what he does best!  Chase hit this rail clean and consistent probably about 50 times!  Tyler was telling me how hard it is to capture the flash from an iPhone (or any point x shoot)… I took it as a challenge.  Got this one first try, pure luck. 

Obviously a well deserved beer break had to be had!  Not so much for Chase, but definitely for Tyler and myself!

This is my not so successful attempt at lighting the spot.  Although this little generator was made in the 70’s and had yet to be used… it started right up, and lasted about 30 minutes until it spilt gas everywhere.  Cheers little generator, your 30 minutes of fame was well used!  May you rest in peace.  

All in all, it was a really good session with Chase.  Tyler took solid photos and educated everyone with some photo science that blew my mind (cheers to that sir).  I will have the photos posted up later this week, with a little Folly site revamp.  Till then, make sure to follow Chase on Instagram (@chasefreeryder) / Twitter (@CHASEingPaper) and Tyler Brown via Instagram/Twitter (@cre8ive_light).  Ride x Create my friends!!

I was crusin through Headset Press and found this sweet Illustration.  Head over to Headset Press for more info! Cheers!

Fresh new iPhone Wallpaper for your visual pleasure on the go!!  Check out our “Goods” page for more wallpapers as well as our sweet Folly Pocket Tee, King of Folly, and Folly Big Daddy die-cut stickers!! Ride x Create my friends!!

(KYLE STEED)

Very cool art from Josh Brizuela, the 2012 winner of the poster contest State Bicycle Co. organized!  There are two others but his is my favorite!  Make sure to go check out more at State!!

Pretty sick Artist Series collab of Lil Tuffy x Chrome!  “Limited edition screen printed messenger bags made with San Francisco based artist Lil Tuffy. Three bags inspired by three of our favorite bike towns – Portland, Austin and Minneapolis” – Chrome

Chrome is definitely one of the most supportive company’s for Artist collaborations.  There is definitely a connection between riding and creativity.  Chrome capitalizes on this obvious connection and supports the Ride x Create Vibe.  Cheers Lil Tuffy x Chrome… very well done!!

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Knock for Knock from RAPHA on Vimeo.

“Shot in Tokyo, with a soundtrack from Mogwai and a script written by long-distance cyclist James Bowthorpe, the film represents a sportsman’s fight against his inner demons.

“We thought of this as a sequel to 30 Century Man [Crook and Bowthorpe’s last collaborative film] – a journey again… Knock For Knock looks inwards, into memory, into fear and fighting it.” – James Bowthorpe

Very cool, motivating, and creative film!  Really cool that Rapha is in collaboration with this!  Ride x Create!!

“Was watching some skate videos and thinking about the @createfolly brand and this is what came to mind.  Don’t know why… but I just felt like a broken board needed a beanie.  But I think if I ever have broken boards, I’m going to put beanies on them and hang them up.  “Stay warm little guy.” – Christian Dunn

I really dig this!  It’s very cool to know that we are inspiring others through this venture we are on.  Mr. Dunn has encompassed the Ride x Create Vibe perfectly!  I love the little story behind this illustration and the idea of putting beanies on helpless, cold, and out of work skateboards!!  Great work Christian!

**Definitely make sure to go check out more great work from Mr. Dunn via the link above, as-well-as his Instagram (where he provided this photo from) @bootmegood!  Ride x Create!!

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Screen Printing at Signal Cycles from Mickey Deagle on Vimeo.

“We found out that we shared a common path to working in a bike shop: As young boys we loved riding our bikes and drawing. We found jobs working in bike shops. After a few too many years of turning wrenches, we decided that art school was a good idea. We each graduated with degrees in Fine Art Painting, and realized we were perfectly equipped for working in a bike shop.

Signal Cycles was born out of the creative fire that burns in each of us. We love using our hands and brains to build beautiful machines that get raced on, or ridden to exotic places. Bicycles are in our blood.” – Signal Cycles

Super refreshing company!  This reminds me of Kyle and I as we have traveled down the road we are currently on.  The Ride x Create Vibe flows deep with Signal Cycles! I really dig their passion and artistic expression.  Turning your dreams and vision into reality is one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever experienced!  Great work Signal Cycles!