Biography
Originally from Irvine, California, the artist grew up skateboarding, drawing and listening to rock from primary school onward. His aesthetic was shaped by 1980s and 1990s skateboard graphics, with Ed Templeton as a guiding influence. He worked at Visalia Skate Camp in the 1990s, rubbing shoulders with his skate heroes. A full-time fine artist since 2006, he lives and works in San Francisco.
His work draws on the natural world, global spirituality and shamanic traditions. Wildlife is his primary subject, rendered on canvases, walls, skatepark ramps and skate decks alike. He has produced illustrations for brands including Toy Machine, Element, Volcom, Baker and Anti Hero, as well as for musicians such as the Beastie Boys, Morrissey and the Grateful Dead. His writing and artwork appear regularly in Thrasher Magazine.
Michael Kershnar co-founded Elemental Awareness with Todd Larson, a non-profit that engages young people through nature, art and skateboarding. His murals are documented on Wescover and Google Arts & Culture, and his work has been featured by Juxtapoz, The Hundreds, Tokion and Huck Magazine.
His work draws on the natural world, global spirituality and shamanic traditions. Wildlife is his primary subject, rendered on canvases, walls, skatepark ramps and skate decks alike. He has produced illustrations for brands including Toy Machine, Element, Volcom, Baker and Anti Hero, as well as for musicians such as the Beastie Boys, Morrissey and the Grateful Dead. His writing and artwork appear regularly in Thrasher Magazine.
Michael Kershnar co-founded Elemental Awareness with Todd Larson, a non-profit that engages young people through nature, art and skateboarding. His murals are documented on Wescover and Google Arts & Culture, and his work has been featured by Juxtapoz, The Hundreds, Tokion and Huck Magazine.
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