A Life in Motion and Art
Ed Templeton is an American professional skateboarder, contemporary artist, and photographer. Born in Garden Grove, Orange County, California, USA, he grew up in various locations across Southern California before settling in Huntington Beach. His journey into skateboarding began in 1985 in Huntington Beach, inspired by the sight of a skater performing an ollie over a curb. This fascination led him to become a professional skateboarder, eventually signing with New Deal Skateboards in 1990. He later founded the skateboard company Toy Machine in 1994, a brand for which he creates all the artwork. In 2016, he was inducted into the Skateboard Hall of Fame.
Beyond the board, Templeton has established a reputation as a painter, graphic designer, and photographer. His photographic work has been recognized in various capacities, including winning the Italian Search For Art competition for his book Teenage Smokers. His artistic practice often explores themes related to human existence and the suburban outskirts of Orange County, California. He is also a co-editor of the arts magazine ANP Quarterly.
Artistic and Photographic Works
Templeton's visual output spans multiple mediums, including photography, painting, and graphic design, areas in which he has gained a reputation without formal training. He is a prolific photographer, often preferring film as his primary medium, and he also serves as a co-editor of the arts magazine ANP Quarterly. His photographic projects and artistic explorations have been published in several books, such as:
Questions & Answers
In which historical period did Ed Templeton work?
Ed Templeton worked in the Contemporary period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.
Can I browse Ed Templeton's works by movement?
The All Movements page groups Ed Templeton's artworks by art movement.
How do I find works by Ed Templeton on a specific theme?
To find works by Ed Templeton on a specific theme, use the artist's By Keywords page, which groups the artworks by keyword.
Can I study Ed Templeton's use of color across all works?
The Palette Genome of Ed Templeton is a page that presents the color profile of the artist's body of work.
