Mark Rosebush, collaborated with legendary artists The Pizz and Opie Ortiz ten years ago to create two limited edition longboards, and now they are available for sale! The Pizz's board design features an illustration of the stunning view from Long Beach beaches with the Pacific Ocean, Queen Mary ship, and the port of Long Beach. In the foreground, a woman with amazing flowy hair and cool sunglasses can be seen smoking a blunt. On the other hand, Opie Ortiz's board design is very sublime, with a prominent sun at the top and light rays illuminating some surfable waves and barrels being surfed by weed leaves, reflecting the Long Beach SoCal beach lifestyle. Each board is signed and numbered, making them super limited to 50 pairs only. These exclusive collector's items are available for purchase at Mark Rosebush's upcoming art show, happening on April 20-23, 2023, at House of Hayden in Long Beach, CA. Don't miss this opportunity to get your hands on a piece of unique art that captures the essence of the cannabis and surf culture!
Opie Ortiz is an American artist, musician, and entrepreneur, best known for his work in the Southern California punk rock and lowrider communities. He was born on July 15, 1968, in Long Beach, California.
Ortiz began his artistic career as a graffiti artist in the 1980s, tagging the streets of Long Beach with his distinctive style. He later went on to study fine art at the California State University, Long Beach, where he honed his skills as a painter and printmaker.
In the 1990s, Ortiz became involved in the punk rock scene, playing bass guitar in the band Long Beach Dub Allstars, which also included members of the popular band Sublime. Ortiz designed many of the band's album covers and merchandise, as well as creating the artwork for Sublime's self-titled final album.
Ortiz is also well-known for his work in the lowrider community, where he has created murals and custom paint jobs for cars, as well as designing clothing and accessories.
Today, Ortiz continues to create art and music, and he is the owner of the clothing and lifestyle brand, Big Bad Chicano. His work has been exhibited in galleries and museums throughout the United States, and he remains an important figure in the Southern California art and music scenes.
The Pizz, also known as Stephen Pizzuro, was an American lowbrow artist who was born in 1958 in Connecticut and passed away in 2017. He was a prominent figure in the underground art scene and is best known for his distinctive and colorful illustrations of pin-up girls, hot rods, and monsters.
The Pizz started his career as a cartoonist, working for underground comics such as Zap and Big Daddy Roth's Rat Fink Comix. He also contributed to various punk rock zines and album covers for bands like The Misfits and The Cramps. He was heavily influenced by the pop culture of the 1950s and 1960s, including B-movies, hot rods, and rock and roll.
In the 1990s, The Pizz began to gain more recognition for his art, and he became associated with the lowbrow art movement. He exhibited his work in galleries and museums around the world and published several books of his illustrations, including "The Hot Rod World of The Pizz" and "The Big Book of The Pizz."
The Pizz's art is known for its bold, vivid colors, and intricate details. His images often feature curvy pin-up girls, demonic monsters, and cartoonish hot rods. He used a variety of mediums, including pen and ink, acrylics, and airbrushing, to create his signature style.
Today, The Pizz's art continues to be celebrated by fans of lowbrow and underground art. His work has influenced a new generation of artists and has left an indelible mark on the world of pop culture.
