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
How can I see every artwork made by Ed Templeton?
Every work by Ed Templeton on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.
Where are Ed Templeton's artworks grouped by art movement?
Ed Templeton's works can be browsed by movement on the artist's All Movements page.
Where can I find statistics about Ed Templeton's works?
Statistics about Ed Templeton's works are available on the artist's Stats page.
Where are Ed Templeton's artworks organized by color?
The Spectral Index page organizes Ed Templeton's artworks by color.
