AUSTIN - Michael Sieben is an Austin-based artist who designs skateboard graphics for Roger Skateboards, operates Okay Mountain Gallery, and works freelance projects with the Volcom Art Loft. www.msieben.com
LOS ANGELES - Graffiti and skateboarding go hand-to-hand. Check out the ONE DECK gallery at Tradition where a bunch of artists linked up to put art on decks. www.shoptradition.com www.eyelost.com
SEATTLE - Manik Skateboards apparel may be worn by celebrities and skaters around the world, but they are a skateboard company at heart. And they have Seattle on lockdown. www.manikskateboards.com
LOS ANGELES - Greg Delger, founder of Le Conte Skate Program, is helping kids in school stay out of trouble and putting their minds in books and feet on skateboards. www.myspace.com/delge
LOS ANGELES - Being the only American on the team, Danny Gonzalez is showing the Jart Skateboards team, from Spain, local spots around LA to skate and promote their brand. www.jartskateboards.com
SAN DIEGO - The only thing that gets Chris Larue hyped, is finding new spots to skate. He's currently sponsored by Foundation Skateboards, Osiris Shoes, and Pacific Drive Skateshop.
LOS ANGELES - You can catch 20-year-old Frank "The Tank" Elizondo skate at Highland Skatepark. He currently rides for Goodwood Skateboards, Vans Shoes, Non-Factory Skateshop, and Rush Bearings.
SAN DIEGO -Brothers Michael and Brian Salmon, owners of Soul Ryde, tackle both the skate and surf industries with their own line of custom designed skateboards and longboards.