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Brad Douglas - Basket Case Mid Dunks

We’re proud to announce that we’re working with one of Omaha’s (and the nation’s for that matter) premier custom shoe designers - Brad Douglas. Brad puts his own spin on the Nike SB line of shoes. Keep an eye out for his new website, which we should be launching in the next couple of weeks.

Check out some of his work on NikeSB.org:

Basket Case Dunks

Grip Tape Dunks

We’re really excited to be working with such a talented designer!

SecretPenguin is honored to be working with the Kent Bellows Studio, an organization created to honor the life and work of Kent Bellows. Kent was an American Realist who created an amazing body of work.

We’ll be putting together the organization’s website over the next couple of months. The Studio has solicited the help of a lot of really talented people, so when they asked to be involved we were very flattered. Here’s a few photos of our visit to Kent’s studio yesterday morning.

Chair and Moon

Broken Glass

Heart and Flowers

Skeletons on the wall

We’ll keep you up to date on our progress. We look forward to working with Anne, Cathy, Jill, Katie, and Becca!

We had an amazing time out in L.A. last week! We met a bunch of really cool people and hung with a few old friends. Needless to say, we’re going to make every effort to get back out that way as soon as possible. Who knows, maybe we’ll need to set up a SecretPenguin Los Angeles office?! Here are some pics from the trip and a few from the photo shoot for our new client - Dr. Lisa.

Dave asleep on Richard Mulder’s couch. Thanks, Richard and Sarah!

The Hollywood sign.

The Capitol Records building.

Lindsay. She chauffeured Jon (her husband) and I around L.A. Thanks, Lindsay!

Jon & Lindsay, dropping me off at my hotel.

Lisa’s room at the Mondrian for the photo shoot. Amazing view towards downtown L.A.

Andrew Marinkovich, our photographer for this shoot.

The spread.

Dave dreaming of Hollywood stardom.

Creepy black hand. I guess body parts are considered accessories in L.A.

Dave reviewing photos during the shoot.

Dr. Lisa getting ready for a shot, with the help of the wonderful stylist, Martha Clark.

Dr. Lisa and Roland. Lisa was a real trooper that day. She’s got a lot of stamina!

Roland. Downtown L.A. out the window.

Special thanks to Andrew for doing such an amazing job!

Venice Beach

Bird of Paradise (Venice Beach)

Palms (Venice Beach)

Hotel (Marine Del Rey)

View from our room.