Approach a group of skaters anywhere; chances are that at least one of them is skating a deck that David Flores designed or illustrated. With collaborations and graphics for Shorty’s, Stussy, Oakley, XLarge, Kidrobot, Om Records, M3 Snowboards, Nike, Adidas, etc... Flores has proven to be one of the most prolific and well known artists in the Urban Art scene today.

His work has also appeared in publications such as XLR8R, Frank 151, Vapors, Clout, Thrasher, Transworld Skateboarding and Juxtapoz just to name a few. He’s been in a steady stream of exhibitions including paintings on canvas 1988 Gallery (LA), Another Fine Mess @ REDFIVE (SF), Twist and Turn @ SPACEFORCE (Tokyo), Konartis realease @ Kidrobot (NYC), David Flores is EXTRALARGE @ XLARGE (Tokyo), LA vs. SF @ Project Gallery (LA). Upcoming shows include a one man show at Project (LA) and a collaboration with Medicom in Tokyo, as well as a continuation of his clothing line through Stakes are High in Japan.





Interview with the Artist

Series 1: My Split Decision, 1956