An Interview With Mark Gonzales
by Rob Meronek on Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Have you always had that art and drawing style since you were a kid or did it grow and develop as you got older?
one of my first great artworks was a kid fishing with his dog and next to him was a sign that said no fishing or dogs allowed.
What's your best memory of former pro Jason Rothmeyer? You had mentioned him as one of your favorite skaters in an interview a long time ago.
i liked his technical approach and his straight forward execution of tricks sort of the opposite of what neil blender did in bowl riding which was exxagerate manuevers like kicking the tail out or boning the nose.
Are there any skaters that influence what you ride or how you skate?
at the present moment i really like the big fat bulldog boards...they remind me of riding a big bong...my dream is to have a seven foot body and weigh three hundred pounds and be able to destroy on a board thats 40 inches long and 12 feet wide.
Do you think the taxes we pay are a fair price for what we get in return?
(streets, police and fire protection, free public schools, etc)
i think excess breathing is a crime worth punishing...so all you athletes look out...i mean we're not taxed on breath so at least we can take a breath and be glad about that.
Do drugs help or hurt art?
if you're looking at the art it's probably a good thing to be on drugs and if you're making the art hopefully your parents were the one on drugs.
What was the last thing that straight up offended you?
a black chicks booty.
Has anyone stolen your art?
no just my heart.
Do you remember what board you were riding when you learned your first kickflip?
it was made of wood, sand cast trucks, veriflex ball bearings and urethane weels.
What was the last tattoo you got?
all my tats are inside.
Are you religious?
yea i always say may buddha have mercy on your soul.
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Skaters In This Article
New Shoe Colorways
Emerica - Andrew Reynolds Cruisers Shoes
Color: Black/ Black/ Grey
Thursday, September 02, 2010
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Nike SB - Zoom Stefan Janoski SB Shoes
Color: Black/ Black
Thursday, September 02, 2010
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Nike SB - Dunk Low Pro SB Shoes
Color: Black/ White
Thursday, September 02, 2010
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Dekline - Belmont Shoes
Color: Red Bleach Canvas/ White
Monday, August 30, 2010
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Dekline - Belmont Toy Machine Monster Collaboration Shoe
Color: Black/ Olive
Monday, August 30, 2010
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Dekline - Belmont Toy Machine Monster Collaboration Shoe
Color: Black/ Navy
Monday, August 30, 2010
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Gravis - Dylan Rieder Slip On Shoes
Color: Jet Black
Friday, August 27, 2010
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Gravis - Dylan Rieder Slip On Shoes
Color: Andorra
Friday, August 27, 2010
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Emerica - Romero 2 Shoes
Color: Royal Suede/ White
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
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Emerica - Andrew Reynolds 3 Shoes
Color: Dark Grey Suede/ White
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
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Emerica - Andrew Reynolds Classics Shoes
Color: Purple Suede/ White
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
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Converse - Star Player Skate Ox Shoes
Color: Black Suede/ White
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
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Converse - BF CVO 3/4 OX Shoes
Color: Phaeton Grey/ Black
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
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Converse - BF Sea Star OX Shoes
Color: Phaeton Grey Suede
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
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Converse - BF Sea Star OX Shoes
Color: Dark Blue Suede/ Red/ White
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
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Converse - CVO Mid Shoes
Color: Black Suede/ White
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
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etnies Footwear - Devine Calloway Mid Shoes
Color: Yellow Suede/ White
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
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etnies Footwear - Jameson 2 Shoes
Color: Black Canvas/ Gum
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
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etnies Footwear - Mikey Taylor 2 Shoes
Color: Black Suede/ Tan/ Orange
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
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eS Footwear - Accel TT Shoes
Color: Black Suede/ Gold/ White
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
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etnies Footwear - Mikey Taylor LS Shoes
Color: Grey Suede/ Purple
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
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Lakai - Lakai X RVCA Cairo Select Shoes
Color: Black Suede/ White
Monday, August 23, 2010
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Nike SB - Zoom Paul Rodriguez 4 Shoes
Color: White/ Black Sport Red
Monday, August 23, 2010
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Nike SB - Zoom Paul Rodriguez 4 Shoes
Color: Black/ White
Monday, August 23, 2010
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Habitat - Quest Shoes
Color: Black Suede/ Olive/ Insecta Series
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
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Habitat - Quest Shoes
Color: Black Suede/ White
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
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Circa - Combat Division M.I.A. Shoes
Color: Blue Suede/ Red/ White
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
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Globe Footwear - Chris Haslam Sabaton Mid Shoes
Color: Purple Suede/ White/ Black
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
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Vans - John Cardiel Estilo Quattro Shoes
Color: Black Hemp/ White
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
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Emerica - Laced Shoes
Color: Navy Suede/ White
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
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Emerica - Kevin Long Spanky Shoes
Color: Navy/ White
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
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Habitat - Quest Shoes
Color: Navy Suede/ Burgandy/ White
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
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Emerica - Jinx Shoes
Color: Brown Suede/ Blue
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
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Emerica - Heath Shoes
Color: Brown/ Blue
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
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Emerica - Wino Shoes
Color: Maroon
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
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Converse - CONS Revere Mid Shoes
Color: Red/ Black
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
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Emerica - G-Code!!! Shoes
Color: Grey Suede/ Black/ White
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
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Emerica - Jinx Shoes
Color: Red Suede/ Black/ White
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
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Nike SB - Dunk High Pro SB QS Shoes
Color: Metallic Gold/ Red/ Black
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
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Vans - Dustin Dollin Spawn Shoe
Color: Purple Suede/ White
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
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Emerica - Andrew Reynolds 3 Shoes
Color: Red Suede/ Black
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
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Fallen - Slash Pro Shoes
Color: Black Suede/ Black/ Lime
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
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etnies Footwear - Mikey Taylor LS Shoes
Color: Black Suede/ White/ Gum
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
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Nike SB - Dunk Low Pro SB Shoes
Color: Black/ Medium Grey/ Radiant Emerald
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
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Nike SB - Blazer SB Shoes
Color: Black/ White
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
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Globe Footwear - Chris Haslam Sabaton Mid Shoes
Color: Olive Suede/ Gum
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
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DC Shoe Co. - Tonik Shoes
Color: Armor Suede/ White
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
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DC Shoe Co. - Tonik Shoes
Color: Pirate Black Suede/ Black
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
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DC Shoe Co. - Nick Dompierre ND1 Mid Shoes
Color: Black Suede/ Purple/ White
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
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DC Shoe Co. - Fitz Mid Shoes
Color: Pirate Black Suede/ Black
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
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