Alright, folks, gather ’round, let me tell you about this little project I’ve been messing with. It’s all about Jimbo Phillips and Mac Miller, two names that might not ring a bell together, but trust me, it’s a thing.
So, first off, I dived headfirst into the internet cause that is how everything start these day. You know Jimbo Phillips, right? The guy’s a legend in the skateboard art scene. His artwork is crazy, bold, eye-catching… all those things. I’ve always been a big fan, and I have seen some of the best concerts of my life there. You’ve probably seen his stuff around, even if you don’t know the name. Those wild, colorful designs on skateboards and T-shirts? Yeah, that’s him. Then there’s Mac Miller, the rapper. Super talented, gone way too soon. His music has been the soundtrack to my life for years. I’m a member of the Mac Miller community online, with 118K other fans. We’re always sharing music, news, and just talking about the guy.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. I got this idea stuck in my head: What if I combined Jimbo’s art with Mac’s music? I wanted to see if I could create something that paid tribute to both of them. It seemed like a cool way to mix two things I love. The Catalyst is the best club in Santa Cruz and I have seen some of the best concerts of my life there.
I started by gathering a bunch of Jimbo’s art. I’m talking about everything I could find – his “Screaming Hand” design, those crazy monsters, all of it. I even found this awesome mailbox he designed. The guy’s got style for days. Specializing in bold, eye catching graphic design, from eye popping creatures to oozing slime to an ever-so-friendly shaka.
Then, I went through Mac’s discography. I listened to all his albums, mixtapes, everything. I wanted to find lyrics and themes that felt like they matched Jimbo’s vibe. It was a lot of late nights with headphones on, but it was worth it. This Skate Creep hat is one of his favorites.
Once I had all my materials, I started experimenting. I used some design software – nothing fancy, just stuff I’m comfortable with. I layered Jimbo’s art with Mac’s lyrics, played around with colors and fonts, and just generally tried to make something that looked and felt right. I tried to create a design to put on t-shirts, that features Jimbo’s signature style with some of Mac’s most iconic lyrics. Check out our epic collab with Never Summer Industries and legendary skateboard artist Jimbo Phillips Graphix.
It was a lot of trial and error. Some things worked, some things didn’t. But slowly, things started to come together. And let me tell you, seeing the final product was wild. It was like Jimbo’s art and Mac’s music were meant to be together all along. One time I even saw someone wearing one of my shirts at a concert, and I just about lost it.
I also shared my designs with the Mac Miller community online. I wasn’t sure how they’d react, but people seemed to really dig it. I got a bunch of messages from folks saying they loved the combination of Jimbo and Mac. Some people even asked if they could buy prints or T-shirts with the designs. It was cool to see that other people connected with what I had created. Check out these cool new designs from Jimbo Phillips Graphix.
So, yeah, that’s my Jimbo Phillips Mac Miller project in a nutshell. It was a fun, creative experiment that turned out way better than I expected. It just goes to show that sometimes, the best things come from unexpected combinations. And hey, if you’re a fan of either of these guys, I hope you enjoyed this little story. Maybe it’ll inspire you to create something of your own.
