ZEEGISBREATHING – The blog of Nick Zegel

Category: Art & Design

  • The Daily Board Interview

    I’m excited to have been asked to answer some questions for The Daily Board for their Artist Interview series where they speak with designers who work within the skateboard industry. Have a look and a read here!

  • The Art of Table Tennis

    I’m very excited to be a part of a project sparked by my very good friend Dan Shetron of Shetron Wood, The Art of Table Tennis. Dan and I have shared many heated ping-pong battles in the garage so it only made sense that he mix his passion for wood working and ping-pong. A collaboration […]

  • The Tidal Flow of Yes & No

    1. TITLE – The Tidal Flow of Yes & No 2. MEDIUM – Terry Cloth, Vinyl, Chain-link Fence, Polyester / Spandex Blend. 3. PRICE – $600 4. Flags Context – Imagine each life experience as a pool. Jump in, swim around a bit & get out! The pool, serving as a metaphor to illustrate and […]

  • A visit with Sage Vaughn for (CHOCOLATE)RED

    I recently had the opportunity to visit Sage Vaughn at his Pasadena studio to chat about skateboarding, his work and what it means to give back. Have a look at the video I shot and cut along with some photos I snapped below. Check out his beautiful Chocolate(RED) board and pick one up to support […]

  • Hang Ten at Good Eye Gallery

    I’m excited to be apart of a group show this upcoming Saturday, July 11th in the Eagle Rock neighbor of Los Angeles. Join us from 6-9PM at Good Eye Gallery, 4538 Eagle Rock Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90041. See you there!

  • Oakley In-Residence with the Art Dump

    Back in April Oakley hosted their In-Residence Studio on Melrose Ave. in Los Angeles. The Art Dump was asked to co-curate the space and put together an exhibition for opening night. I’m super excited to have been a part of this event along side of some really talented friends and colleagues! Below are some flicks […]

  • Summer School

    It was a fuzzy Friday so I put the rubber to the pavement and split town, heading northeast. Palm Springs laid out on the hot blurry horizon. The property, surrounded by rippled glass and white cement walls, was an oasis in the desert; just as intended. The kidney pool welcomed splashing just as lounge chairs […]

  • #ICYCAPS

    A few months back I had the opportunity to contribute a few pieces to the #ICYCAPS show put together but the talented Colt Bowden and Ken Davis. I painted three pieces which were shown at the Cannery Gallery in San Jose last December. To my surprise the show made its way south to Culver City’s […]

  • Kern River Doodles

  • The Toothaches

    My friends The Toothaches make some really nice music and have just launched a kickstarter to fund an album they have been working on for quite some time! I did some artwork for their digital release Dr. Machine which sounds awesome and is a reward if you choose to support their kickstarter effort! JUMP ON […]

  • Art Crank 2013 Los Angeles

    The 2013 edition of Art Crank Los Angeles went off a couple weeks back in Hollywood at Space 15 Twenty. I was excited to participate for the second year in a row along side some amazing artists and designers. Its always fun to flex some creative muscle while promoting the great pursuit of bicycle riding. […]

  • ZINE TIME: Philadelphia Restrooms

    Printed Matter’s LA Art Book Fair took place last weekend at the Geffen Contemporary. I finally put finishing touches on and printed a project that has long sat dormant on a hard drive…Nice to bring old projects to life! Thanks to Scott Massey / RRR for allowing me to be a part of their table […]