Rick Griffin Guestbook Archive
This is the Guestbook Archive. The current guestbook is here.
| Name |
Stephen Fleming |
| E-mail |
rswelair_at_dfn.com |
| Comments |
I surfed in So Cal in the early sixties and loved the Murph the Surf strip in "Surfer" mag. Where can
find reprints of those strips or any of the "Murph" images?? |
| Name |
Mafufa |
| E-mail |
mike_at_mafufa.com |
| Comments |
I know the surfers were the first long hairs and surf music was the first metal music. Rick is a testamony to that
fact with his tremendouus art. I hear Dick Dale music everytime I look his art. Long live Rick Griffin. |
| Name |
david griffin |
| E-mail |
david_at_mobiletel.com |
| Comments |
never knew the guy but very interesting im 53 years old just picked on this site because im a griffin from
louisiana coonass country have a nice day peel out |
| Name |
Monday England |
| E-mail |
englandf_at_monroe.k12.fl.us |
| Comments |
The best dog friend I ever had, I named after Omo Bob! Long live Omo in several pieces. |
| Name |
Shanna Howarth |
| E-mail |
shanna_at_theguild.co.za |
| Comments |
I was born in Johannesburg South Africa in 1981 - as far away for everything that Rick Griffins art work
stood for as possible, yet I found him on a dusty book shelf when I must have been about all of nine years old. And I took him with
me through all my years of art school, working as a graphic artist, clutched in the memory of his art. So when I was asked to do a
poster for a friends band I went looking for inspiration, I went looking for Rick, and I found your website... And I felt the need
to tell you , although I know very little about Ricks life beyond his art, that his work knows now boundaries of time nor space as it
found me...through the years in the heart of Africa. I wanted to tell you that one didn't have to know him to know that he will last
FOREVER. |
| Name |
Neil Resnick |
| E-mail |
Neil.Resnick_at_Grubb-Ellis.com |
| Comments |
Several years ago I was in a frame section of a budget department store here in Los Angeles. Laying on the ground
was a framed poster that was quite worn and dusty. I asked the salesperson if I could have a closer look. To my amazement it was a
signed Rick Griffin 'Big Brother, Santana, CTA' poster from the Fillmore West. When I asked the clerk what the story was he told me
that several years ago someone had brought it to him to frame but never picked it up. I asked him if I could buy it. After a short
deliberation the clerk determined that the person who was the original owner, who had left it a few years back, didn't care enough about
the piece to ever pick it up. He asked how much I was prepared to give him. I suggested $50 and the salesclerk immediately said
"sold." That signed Rick Griffin, which I had reframed, has proudly hung in my home for the last ten years. I love looking
at it and I love sharing the story of how I acquired it! |
| Name |
Fredy |
| E-mail |
List.Manager_at_BraveSurf.com |
| Comments |
Cool site! Keep up the good work! FREDY |
| Name |
Dan |
| E-mail |
dan_at_crystalrangemusic.com |
| Comments |
Since the early 60's there has been a wonderful image of Murph along the east shore of Lake Tahoe. Most people
never realized who this was, most thought Flintstones or something. Along comes a self proclaimed artist to help beautify and destroys
our beloved surfer, causing a fury of discontent among many. I have tried through the paper Tahoe Daily Tribune to educate, since,
like I said most didn't know. An era truly gone at Tahoe. Everyone, contact this paper and help me educate this town. |
| Name |
Victor Serrano |
| E-mail |
ramy-alicante_at_telefonica.net |
| Comments |
a los 13 años vi una ilustracion de rick en la movida del skateboard y desde entonces alucino con este tipo
y mi estilo al dibujar dio un giro hacia la psicodelia , hay que agradecer mucho a rick, hey ho let's go. |
| Name |
Keith Folk |
| E-mail |
k.folk_at_comcast.net |
| Comments |
Rick's work can't help be inspiring. I was familar with his work over the years. But I didn't really know
Rick's story until I picked up the bio book before he passed on. As a fan and an artist I appreciate this site and the time and
energies that went into making it. Rick's work has shown up in my work in small pieces, even subconsciously. Probably like previous
artists works that showed up in Ricks. The inspiration continues. God Bless Him! |
| Name |
Jason Waschkowski |
| E-mail |
thewaschkowskis_at_hotmail.com |
| Comments |
I was first introduced to Rick in 1986 and my life has never been the same since. My best friend, Craig Todd
introduced me to his unspeakable talent in the beginning and I have watched as Rick's influence and touch with the airbrush etc. had
influenced Craig's work. Now we have been working on an animated feature for the past eight years. Thankyou for working hard Rick,
and inspiring so many people you never knew. Perhaps there are more Tales from the Tube yet to be told - God bless. |
| Name |
Mario Insenga |
| E-mail |
iam_at_insengainc.com |
| Comments |
I have one of two leather motorcycle Jackets that Rick Griffen hand painted . It is In perfect condition , I am
interested in it,s value . If anyone may have aditionial info please contact me. Thanks. |
| Name |
Claudia |
| E-mail |
stokedinSC_at_aol.com |
| Comments |
Rick Griffin's art has always been around my house when I was growing up, thanks to my Dad. His art influenced
mine in so many ways. His fonts, the characters, his "fill-the-page" style, and his surf cultured style. Imagine my excitement
when I came to learn that my friend Miles was his son, and Ida his wife! What a creative life all of you live, it is very inspiring. And
it was fun living with Ida too. She has a lot of great stories of her and Rick, the era they lived in. Truly beautiful people living an
artful life. |
| Name |
Glenn Sexton |
| E-mail |
jabez3day_at_earthlink.net |
| Comments |
I had the pleasure of living down the street and attending Palos Verdes High with Rick. Even though I was an
under classman, he treated me like a friend and fellow surfer. One great guy. |
| Name |
James Walker |
| E-mail |
jww_at_hotmail.com |
| Comments |
as a 60's & 70's east coast surfer, griffin's influence was tremendous on our local scene. it's no wonder
that my first tattoo - at age 49- features a flying eyeball. great web-tribute! |
| Name |
Mark Berrier |
| E-mail |
info_at_artbeat.com |
| Comments |
I have been an admirer of Rick's work since I was 15...I'm now 50...I've always held a special place in my heart
for him and his work. No one has before or since appealed to my eye as much as his style of drawing. I've learned so much from his work,
I can never repay him...he was a teacher to so many he never met. Thanks for a great site. |
| Name |
Moon |
| E-mail |
michael.daniel_at_telewest.co.uk |
| Comments |
MY HOUSE IS A HAPPIER PLACE DUE TO RICK GRIFFINS ARTWORK. THANKS RICK. |
| E-mail |
BMolloy408_at_aol.com |
| Comments |
I wasnt inspired untill ida showed me Ricks Portfolio. His work will always be viewed next to awesome |
| Name |
Terri Wallin |
| E-mail |
TerriWallin_at_earthlink.net |
| Comments |
the most professional website I have ever reviewed. It made Rick come alive. |
| Name |
guacamole |
| E-mail |
formenteralady_at_hotmail.com |
| Comments |
unico, que envidia mas sana provoca contemplar sus obras, sin duda el mejor ilustrador que ha habido. paz |
| Name |
Tony DeLuca |
| E-mail |
tony23d_at_aol.com |
| Comments |
great stuff...thanks !!! |
| Name |
Gorilla |
| E-mail |
g_gorilla_at_hotmail.com |
| Comments |
Rick rules! Full-on eye candy!!!! |
| Name |
Tony Tipps |
| E-mail |
tonytipps_at_aol.com |
| Comments |
I bought a "my eyes have seen the glory" Rick Griffin poster at a antique show. It has a Zig Zag man, Indian and
Catapillar smoking a hooka. Any info on this please e-mail. Thanks - Tony |
| Name |
David Noel |
| E-mail |
bigdnoel_at_attbi.com |
| Comments |
As a young teenager back in the 70's I was introduced to Rick's work thruough his poster work and of course Zap
comics,as a fellow artist and surfer Rick's work influenced me and inspired me in my own creations. Rick's memory lives on in all who
have been touched by his lifes work. Thanks Rick. |
| Name |
John Zitzer |
| E-mail |
johnzitzer_at_yahoo.com |
| Comments |
Rick Griffin was a very special man, also his wife Ida and his children. Rick could make me see so many different
views on certain things to what most people thought that there was only one view. This world is less without him. |
| Name |
rip amontea |
| E-mail |
rsamontea_at_attbi.com |
| Comments |
my first exposure to his artwork was thru surfer magazine in the mid sixties, it always stood apart from other's
graphics because of his distinct style. i always was amazed at his abilty to put so many intricate details in his graphics, but yet
maintain a almost calming effect with his images, needless to say he is missed along with others from that incredible period of time. |
| Name |
steve guarnaccia |
| E-mail |
hbsurfer_at_socal.rr.com |
| Comments |
I want pacific vibrations on dvd or vhs. HOW? |
| Name |
Ernie McCracken |
| E-mail |
mukraken_at_hotmail.com |
| Comments |
I am an old fan from Memphis. Rick Griffin's art has always stuck in my mind, elusive messages on the logic side
but clear as Tibetan bells on the more sensing/perceiving side. Much inspiration there, influencing my own writing. Bravo to him for
his work, bravo and thanks, wherever he may be. |
| Name |
Ryan |
| Comments |
I saw Rick Griffin's artwork as a kid on a cousin's grateful Dead poster...and loved it ever since. He's a real
inspiration to me...his soul really comes through in his work...that's a rare thing these days, it seems. Thank you Rick for the amazing
artwork! |
| Name |
Mark Oatis |
| Comments |
Thank you, friends, for this site. I'm 51 (saw that Doors concert in Denver, New Years '68 & even remember some of
it) and work today as an artist BECAUSE of Rick's example. |
| Name |
Molly |
| E-mail |
west_112_at_hotmail.com |
| Comments |
I admit it...I stole Murpheys wave...it's now located on the front of my album cover for Pink Floyd's "Dark Side
of the Moon" album w/ my flamingo. If you like I'll send a picture...other wise, thanks for putting up this great site. |
| Name |
Mark |
| E-mail |
melbournebeachfla_at_netscape.net |
| Comments |
awesome! nuf sed. |
| Name |
LEBO |
| E-mail |
LEBOstudios_at_aol.com |
| Comments |
God worked through Rick and the world is a brighter place because of it. |
| Name |
sixis9 |
| E-mail |
lipfib_at_yahoo.fr |
| Comments |
The greatest visual artist to come out of the Frisco scene! I am definitively one of his fans. |
| Name |
DANNY KNIGHT |
| Comments |
COMING FROM ENGLANDHIS STUFF IS THE STRANGEST BEUTIFUL THEIR IS RIP |
| Name |
john frankel |
| E-mail |
frankel_at_alamedanet.net |
| Comments |
i would like to say that he had a influence on alot of up incoming artists. i do like the way he did his
calligraphy |
| Name |
John Egan |
| E-mail |
kachinajoe_at_hotmail.com |
| Comments |
Man!... I'm back on the beach... Thanks!... and may the spirit live on! |
| Name |
Alaine |
| Comments |
I love Murphy! If anyone knows where I can buy t-shirts with him on them (vintage preferably!),or other 'Murphy'
items, please write. I'd also love to find a 'Tales from the Tube' comic book. Thanks! |
| Name |
Mark Bennett Murray |
| E-mail |
mmurray_at_lagunacollege.edu |
| Comments |
In 1975 I attended classes at Saddleback College and had a life drawing class with Rick and his wife,Ida.Rick was
kind enough to sign a copy of "Tales From the Tube" #1 that I already owned which I have framed in a floating frame.Unfortunately it was
signed in marker which has faded dramatically but is still decernable. I also have a flyer or hand bill for "Five Summer Stories" that I
got in 1972 while living in Lahaina Maui.I have no idea of their value And would welcome any information on that score. |
| Name |
Greg Schell |
| E-mail |
gregoryschell_at_yahoo.com |
| Comments |
I just finished making "The Far Shore," a surfing documentary about the '70s and in the opening montage, I have
some rare super8 footage of Rick Griffin's painted bus, "Motorskil." It was parked in Seal Beach for a week when my doc's subject filmed
it and thankfully, it wound up in my film. I thought some of you might be interested. The film's web site is at www.thefarshore.com. I
have nothing but respect and awe for this artist and his connection to surfing culture... |
| Name |
Bill Oetinger |
| E-mail |
srcc_at_ap.net |
| Comments |
I never met Rick--that I'm aware of--but I feel like our paths have been crossing since the early 60's. I
slavishly copied Murph the Surf images into my school books and sketch books. Years later, I hung out with the Jook Savages (where I may
have shared a bowl with Rick and not known it was him). But his biggest influence on my life was the SF poster art and the comix art.
I'm a commercial artist, and I learned half of what I know about pen-&-ink by studying his technique. Even now I will pull out an old
Zap! or Man from Utopia to refresh my memory on how to shade and highlight in ink. He was a master...a true genius. We are all richer
for his passage through our lives.Thanks for putting together such a great site where we can visit with Rick. |
| Name |
Fritz Peters |
| E-mail |
frtzptrs_at_aol.com |
| Comments |
Humbled in the presence of true genius. |
| Name |
John T. Wierzbicki |
| E-mail |
jtwcustomline_at_yahoo.com |
| Comments |
A fan since the Zap Comix of 60's just found the site. Wow! |
| Name |
joe cangelosi |
| E-mail |
jcdc2000_at_optonline.net |
| Comments |
great site but how can i purchase some of the goods |
| Name |
Lonnie Argabright (Murphy) |
| E-mail |
largabri_at_pacbell.net |
| Comments |
Great site, it brought back some wonderful memories. Thanx |
| Name |
tim |
| E-mail |
tim_at_glidespace.com |
| Comments |
pacific vibrations. anyone know where to get a copy over in the states? |
| Name |
Josh Gestring |
| E-mail |
gridescfl_at_hotmail.com |
| Comments |
Most unbelievable artist. Can't say enough, just love it. Very inspiring. |
| Name |
Samantha Williams |
| E-mail |
willsamantha4_at_yahoo.com |
| Comments |
Excellent website, very informative. Keep up the excellent work. Samantha Williams |
| Name |
Raphael Bushell-Embling |
| E-mail |
bite_me_boy_at_hotmail.com |
| Comments |
I am 13 and my dad showed me his book and now he is my favourite artist. He has opened my mind to a whole new
form of art |
| Name |
guy jeff |
| E-mail |
job_at_southie.com |
| Comments |
nice website,tis been done. |
| Name |
Sarah |
| E-mail |
haras1975_at_earthlink.net |
| Comments |
I was familiar with griffin's work back before I was even in high school. I am 27 now and he's still the ***.
Rock on! |
| Name |
Jeff |
| E-mail |
jbalfoort_at_houston.rr.com |
| Comments |
surfing in the 60's = Rick Griffin artwork. Just the best!Still the Best!! |
| Name |
Kyle Swanson |
| E-mail |
kylethoughts_at_yahoo.com |
| Comments |
Yayyy!!! Looking at Rick's stuff is such a treat. Heartfelt thanks for creating this site. Very nicely done.
What a seriously stoked vibe Griffin conveys--his best Zap strips are almost religious in quality. The man was a genius. Man, he just
hit it so dead on sometimes, didn't he? His crisp flow and vision tap right into the Zone that we all love so much, surfers, heads, and
joytrippers in general. Easiest flashback I know: just look at a classic Rick piece for a couple of minutes, and I'm out in the water
waiting for the next set or back at a primo Dead show, and it's all just us once again. Love to all, and thanks, Rick. |
| Name |
buck short |
| E-mail |
campbell4_at_cox.net |
| Comments |
Thanks so much for providing this site to help keep the memory of the man and his art alive. Rick's work has
influenced and inspired my own work since my teenage years, and that was aa long time back... |
| Name |
Richard Michaels |
| E-mail |
richardmichaels_at_comcast.net |
| Comments |
I grew up in PV in the 50,s and 60,s. My sister went to both Narbonne and PV High with Rick. We used to pester
him to draw on shirts or anything else around. Everything I know about drawing I learned from copying Rick's stuff. I can still remember
all of us hanging out at Ratt Beach around a fire. Malaga Cove, Haggerty's. That was paradise! |
| Name |
Chris |
| Comments |
Rick was a great influence to me when I descovered his work when I was at college. Even now, 15 years after i
first found him, I see his influence in my work and the work of others. His contribution to the illustration world is epic. Even though
he is no longer with us, his work more than lives on. Long live Rick Griffin. |
| Name |
Rob |
| E-mail |
Rob.WIlbraham_at_St-Mary's.nhs.uk |
| Comments |
Just got back from an exhibition of 60's rock art in London. Featured heavily the original works of Griffin. It
was great to actualy get up close and see the detail of his paintings. A fantastic artist and a great website. |
| Name |
sophie maynard |
| Comments |
i have loved Rich griffin's work ever since my step father showed me some.i am about to do my art gcse and all my
work is based on him!thank you for this site it has helped me so much. x x x |
| Name |
randy phillips |
| E-mail |
rphillips303_at_charter.net |
| Comments |
Ever since I first saw Rich Griffin Family Dog posters in 1975, I have loved his work. Of all the wonderful 60s
San Francisco poster artists, Rich Griffin is the greatest, and appreciation for his (and their) work will grow over the centuries. They
are future "old masters", and by all accounts Rick Griffin the individual was as outstanding as Rick Griffin the artist. For more than
a decade now, we have all been diminished by his passing. |
| Name |
dink thomas |
| E-mail |
dink_at_myplace.net.au |
| Comments |
What a wonderful web site, showing the wonderful art that Rick created. His influence lives on in so many peoples
hearts and minds. Thank you! |
| Name |
Richard Jahn |
| E-mail |
vincentvanjahn_at_aol.com |
| Comments |
Wow!! these bring back a lot of memories of the 60's and the mood of the era. I love it. It's influenced my own
art. |
| Name |
Dennis Woodley |
| E-mail |
dennis_woodley_at_hotmail.com |
| Comments |
Thanks for the site and the memories. I started copying Murph the Surf as a teenager in 1963 in Australia. I still
do a cartoon for a rural newspaper(a conservative rancher that "lefties" laugh at). I was/am a fan of The G. Dead so my admiration of
Rick only increased during those heady days. Thank you again for keeping the Spirit alive |
| Name |
B.Racy |
| E-mail |
greenll_at_televar.com |
| Comments |
THANKS!!! |
| Name |
David Dominy |
| E-mail |
d6292_at_pacbell.net |
| Comments |
Rick was a friend of mine. I had no idea how much I'd miss him and was taught to keep in more frequent touch with
friends, as I hadn't seen him for about a year befor he died. We had a special, unique bond in surfing, skateboarding and art I am, and
will remain one of his biggest fans of his art. Truely a cool mind! |
| Name |
Byron Williams |
| E-mail |
Webmaster_at_tbirdhq.com |
| Comments |
Unfortunately, I was only 8 years old when Rick left us, and never got to meet him. I live with his widow's
brother Robert Pfefferle in the East S.F. Bay Area. I have known Robert for my whole life. He is like an uncle to me. My father and him
went to High School together. I was exposed to Rick's work at a very young age, and being 19 now, I truly understand what talent he had.
I have met Ida a few times. I love to visit her house near the beach in Santa Cruz. The fireworks there on 4th of July are amazing.
I'll never forget Rick's work. |
| Name |
BRETT SUTHERLAND |
| E-mail |
CAPTAINFLANNEL_at_MSN.COM |
| Comments |
HI TO ALL WHO HELPED ON THIS SITE REALLY GOOD JOB,BASICALLY I JUST WANT TO SAY THAT ITS A SHAME RICK ISNT ABOUT
NOWADAYS AS HE WOULDVE BROUGHT SO MUCH COLOUR TO THE MUSIC, SURF,AND SKATEBOARDING SCENE OH YEAH AND IT WOULDVE BEEN COOL IF HE COULDVE
CREATED SOME ARTWORK FOR MY BANDS FIRST ALBUM "EIGHTFOLD"- Art VS Science. I RECKON HE MIGHT HAVE LIKED OUR SOUND AND LOVED OUR VIBE,
ANY WAY PEACE TO YOU ALL,BRETT.PS WOULD IT BE POSSIBLE TO SEND ME INFO ON WHERE TO BUY SOME OF HIS WORK? CHEERS. PS ENGLAND IS FREEZING,
WHATS IT LIKE WHERE YOU ARE |
| Name |
agingsurfer ( Steve Toth ) |
| E-mail |
aginsurfr_at_attbi.com |
| Comments |
Rick was and is my favorite artist. Ida, you may find a copy of his "Eternal Life Through Jesus The Redeemer"
t-shirt design in one of the late 60's or early seventies Surfer mags. That's where I first saw it and have been hoping to find it
again. Steve Toth |
| Name |
Rob Kravitz |
| E-mail |
robsfractional_at_aol.com |
| Comments |
Rick lives on thuogh his GREAT art work . thank you I am luck to have met him backstage at the greek during a
DEAD show.I have many of his posters on my walls. |
| Name |
Adelia Rose Griffin-Harris |
| E-mail |
buttery_at_cruzio.com |
| Comments |
As one of Rick's children there are few others who can claim to have experienced his influence as deeply as I have.
Not a day goes by that I don't think or dream of him. As alive as he is in my heart and mind, my memories are heightened by the richness
of the words offered by everyone who knew or knew of him. With the deepest sincerity I thank you. |
| Name |
Paul Grushkin |
| E-mail |
rockmus_at_attbi.com |
| Comments |
I think of Rick often and and with the greatest respect. |
| Name |
Chris Yeamans |
| E-mail |
Taurus0481_at_aol.com |
| Comments |
I am only a young man, 21 years of age and a native of Colorado, but I am none the less a great fan of Rick's work.
I am proud to have his famous Flying Eye Ball tattooed upon my right shoulder as a continuing tribute to his legacy as a great artistic
genius. |
| Name |
Dave Evans |
| E-mail |
davidmevans925_at_yahoo.com |
| Comments |
I'm an old San Clemente local who had the great pleasure of knowing Rick. To say the least, it was a privlege. My
best wishes to his family, nicer people you couldn't find. Thanks for all the memories you've put on these pages. |
| Name |
MORGAN AND GORDoN |
| E-mail |
morgandunzer_at_yahoo.com |
| Comments |
i'd just like to say that Griffin's art is unbelievable... ITS INSANE... i just tripped out on your art and it was
very cool... thanks for the good times. |
| Name |
jeff larkin |
| E-mail |
jeff_larkin_at_spe.sony.com |
| Comments |
Some say "why are all the greatest people dead" I say some never die like Rick the garbage man........your all
ways in my soul buddy thanks for living. |
| Name |
gene clemetson |
| E-mail |
papaned24_at_hotmail.com |
| Comments |
thanks for this site. I have been a fan of rick's since high school, when i was an avid art student. He and Peter
Max were my 2 biggest inspirations. |
| Name |
Kevin Kingrey |
| E-mail |
crashking82_at_yahoo.com |
| Comments |
I understand Rick's "Gospel of John" is out of print. If this message add's to the weight that gets things done,
then let it be said: This needs to be printed and sent out into circulation again. Kingdom Come! |
| Name |
kpaint |
| E-mail |
keithncocoa_at_yahoo.com |
| Comments |
great site. griffin was inspirational in my younger days starting out in art. it still surfaces in my later works
on foam and paper.and yeah,im still in the water surfing as much as possible! |
| Name |
russ milenbach |
| E-mail |
milobender_at_cs.com |
| Comments |
was searching for info on the mine eyes have seen the glory poster(bonaparte press)How many done,just bought one
numbered 101 and was curious. |
| Name |
Brian D. Fitzgerald ''BONES'' |
| E-mail |
FITZ 99 .com |
| Comments |
You are with my DAD BILL U.S.M.C.He,as are his Marine buddies guarding the halls of HEAVEN. You are the creator of
my favorite works of art,GOD willing I will see you,and my DAD,Jimi,Jerry and all the SKATEBOARDERS and SURFERS out there that have
passed.Thanks Rick.....BONES.................... |
| Name |
Buddy X |
| E-mail |
- |
| Comments |
Rick...you blow my mind like a heffer in a bible belt twister! |
| Name |
mick white |
| E-mail |
mickeyw20_at_yahoo.com |
| Comments |
Hi, I'm writing a book about British rock band Family - did Rick ever design any posters for them? Cheers, Mick White |
| Name |
Pete Cope |
| E-mail |
us_at_mapcope.freeserve.co.uk |
| Comments |
Web perfection...thanks Rick for the beautiful fluid liquidity of your art and thanks to all involved in this site
for the opportunity to appreciate it again and again...Pete. Northern England. |
| Name |
luke brown |
| E-mail |
lukebrown_at_cox.net |
| Comments |
Yowza! Thank you for this labor of love...Rick....you rock! I'm sorry I didn't get to meet you...the hard work you
put into your work has encouraged and inspired me and also your personal quest for answers...from surfer to something much larger. Palos
Verdes to Pluto (ha,ha-yowza) Just thanks...Tim...you rock...REALLY!!! Everybody, Gordon to Pez to Sev & especially the Griffin
Family-muchas gracias, Y-O-+W+-Z-A! L.B. San Clemente |
| Name |
Greg Maple |
| E-mail |
trashridebikes_at_mac.com |
| Comments |
My eyes are just begining to open to Rick Griffin... |
| Name |
MAX MARLOWE |
| E-mail |
ADVIL2468 |
| Comments |
GREAT SITE BUT YOU NEED "LADY LUCK" IN THE GALLARIE |
| Name |
david frantzis |
| E-mail |
dvdfrantzis_at_aol.com |
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What media were most of Rick's works in? Oil on canvas, airbrush or acrylics? |
| Name |
jason reidelbach |
| E-mail |
shess_at_columbus.rr.com |
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thanks for the inspriation,rick will live in my subconscience with presence of magical colors and smooth flowing
lines, thanks again,and by the way rick griffin was right there is a GOD AND christ is KING. GOD BLESS |
| Name |
Francis Hannaway |
| E-mail |
francish7_at_yahoo.com |
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I bought the Rick Griffiths biography in about 1980 an based a lot of my artwork on his - especially the way he
did shadows with light reflected back into it. I remember doing a birthday party invitation for a friend (I still have a copy if any one
wants to see) based on a Zap! Comix cover. I was sad to hear he'd died. This is a really a really good site to introduce people to Rick
Griffin and as a way to remember him. |
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"Brother" John Wooldridge |
| E-mail |
cryptozoo_at_angelfire.com |
| Comments |
At the tender age of 16, I had a life-changing spiritual experience induced by the sacrament LSD. Ever since that
day, for almost 12 years, every aspect of my life has recolced around psychedelia; among many other facets, I collect psychedelic art.
Rick Griffin is probably my favorite of all - and I've seen the works of many. I only wish he were alive today so that I could meet
him, even thank him just for being himself. If you're reading this, then we probably already have quite a bit in common. Maybe we
could trade artwork, maybe we could discuss how to produce liquid-light shows, maybe anything. Write me!! |
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Clark Merritt |
| E-mail |
clarkmerritt_at_earthlink.net |
| Comments |
Among all the people who had a postive influence on who I am creatively, Rick Griffin & John Severson are heavy
standouts. I never met Rick Griffin in person...only his great work. I was very sad when Rick died, among the reasons -I never had a
chance to thank him for all the enjoyment & inspiration his artwork gave me....after Rick's death I made sure that I told John Severson
face to face and publicly thanked Rick posthumously. May he live on through his art. |
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Randi N Lar |
| E-mail |
thurlo_at_thurlopolis.net |
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i met griff the first time i saw that viking surfing eyeball. he was a mentor for me tho' we never crossed paths,
and even have a dawg named griff and an homage tattoo to prove it. i included this site as a link in honor... sincerely |
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Sam Hallmark |
| E-mail |
sidestreetsam_at_netscape.net |
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I was fortunate enough to meet Rick many years ago (mid-70's) in Encinitas down San Diego way. He was a solid dude
and a beautiful person. His advice to a young artist still rings true ... "Foreget everything else, and draw, draw, draw..."
Thanks for such a great site! |
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Daniel Delgado |
| E-mail |
ddelgado2_at_satx.rr.com |
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a beautiful tribite for a wonderful family man, super surfer and of course fantastic artist!!thanks |
| Name |
Dubart-julie |
| E-mail |
tarabiscot1_at_caramail.com |
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what about his very last one?.this work blows my mind , waow,as said my dad ,far out,other side,of the wall |
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Stephen Ainsworth |
| E-mail |
wildstallion10_at_hotmail.com |
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Great site and excellent pictures! Does anyone know where I can get a print of "WRENCHBOY", I saw a copy
of it once in a comic book shop down at fishermans warf in San Francisco and have always wanted a copy! Keep up the tribute to the great
man!! |
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Sam Sade |
| E-mail |
samsade_at_northnet.org |
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Enjoyed visit very much. I remember Astor Place shop in 1970 New York with some of the Zap covers in the window...
the work is obviously memorable! |
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john dauss |
| E-mail |
shamanjon1_at_cox.net |
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Nice site. Rick lived a few streets away in San Clemente. My brother Mike studied at his side and I was able to
collect some nice prints from them both. He was such a cool person. His spirit lives on. john |
| Name |
francesco bocciardi |
| E-mail |
bluesbox_at_tin.it |
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in the late 80's I played guitar in an Italian neo-psych band called "Birdmen of Alkatraz". We had the
great honour to receive the cover art made by Rick (maybe the only european band togheter with the Cult).It was something that filled us
with pride cause we were (and still are) longtime admirer of Rick's work and deeply involved with thing and music that Rick loved.
Thanks Rick |
| Name |
Lisa Nielsen Smith |
| E-mail |
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I stumbled onto this site quite by accident, and was startled by the beauty of Rick's work. There was a show
locally not too long ago, but the variety and imagery in these works is far superior and is staggering. What afabulous time and spirit
he was able to capture, like no one else did.I met Rick once or twice at Torrance Beach and attended his "going away" party in
Hermosa Beach, in 1962 or 1963, but never saw him again. I was friends with several of his high school and college friends,
Jim Mikkelsen,Tom Sawyer, Scott Kyne, and my ex-husband Tom Williams. What a group they all were, and too many of them, like Rick, now
gone. Bless you Rick, and all the other ex-PV surfers. |
| Name |
Bethany |
| E-mail |
bethy59456_at_aol.com |
| Comments |
I found pacific vibrations in a surfer book, and looked him up here I had no idea he had sooooo much awsome stuff |
| Name |
David |
| E-mail |
nil |
| Comments |
Excellent site!!!! Beautiful artwork. |
| Name |
Jim "Mick" McDaid |
| E-mail |
jimmcdaid_at_earthlink.net |
| Comments |
Longtime admirer of Rick's work. I acquired one of the last original copies from "Artrock" of the
Quicksilver/Kaleidoscope Avalon Ballroom poster. I plan to collest more of his stuff. |
| Name |
NoMe |
| E-mail |
nomearts_at_earthlink.net |
| Comments |
Thank you for keeping Rick's art alive and available forpeople to see. I'm so happy that you did another run of
thebook. I've been looking for a copy for many years after seeing a friend's. I really started hunting again recentlyand shortly after,
walked into Virgin Megastore in San Fran. (to use the restroom of all things) and there it was sitting on the display table!!! Oh, how
happy I was!Rick's art has really been an inspiration and has influencedmy own art greatly. I hope to someday meet him. Thank you.-NoMe. |
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Ron Margole |
| E-mail |
mrgol2_at_juno.com |
| Comments |
I don't know who I met first, Rick or Ida. I believe it was Ida, at Choinard Art Institute, she was looking for a
place to live for awhile, hung out with me a couple blocks from Chouinard, while she was in school, and working for the telephone co.
not far from our place, can't remember the street,but we did get to share a room. I used to sit with Rick outside the classroom while he
finished his Murf the Surf strips for the Surfer Magazine. I don't remember him being around to long, this was in 1962 or '63, and I
think Rick and Ida connected there at some point. I graduated in 1964, and headed to New York , and I think Rick and Ida were already in
S.F. Ida I hope your life has been rich and full with the memories and the legacy that Rick left us all who spent a small amount of time
with him. Thank you, Ron Margole |
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Steve Wimer |
| E-mail |
missionimp_at_msn.com |
| Comments |
Rick's house near T-Street in San Clemente contained a 3 part masterpiece. One of the pieces was the Mustard Seed
Faith album cover, and another was an entire psychedelic wall of man going through life through death. But my favorite Griffin piece
was the Malibu that was photographed by Art Brewer and published in SURFER magazine. I have some one-of-a-kind unique pieces I will try
to share with this site. One is a poignant self-portrait, another a Hopi-Indian poster for my surfing book (published article instead)
that I will probably use for a surfing video someday, and Larry Groce's "Junk Food Junkie" record cover. Oh, "Pacific
Vibrations" the movie is for sale on ebay from time to time (Australian version). |
| Name |
John |
| E-mail |
jm63612000_at_yahoo.com |
| Comments |
wonderful for the eyes and mind to see...thanks john |
| Name |
Walter Medeiros |
| E-mail |
waltermedeirosacca_at_earthlink.net |
| Comments |
Hello Tim, It's been months since I last browsed your extraordinary site. What a delight to be able to see so
many artworks rarely seen or entirely new to me. Your commitment to maintain and develop this site is greatly appreciated, I hope
you know. Thanks to your contributors, and thanks a lot to you. |
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Nyle Schafhauser ll |
| E-mail |
surfcar1_at_aol.com |
| Comments |
Great story and history on Rick !!Ment him with Ron Stoner a long time a go.I was good frind with him and went to
school with him early on in life.Aloha Nyle |
| Name |
Steve Mooney |
| E-mail |
ooneymoo_at_yahoo.com |
| Comments |
I still have several postcards stored away somewhere but the posters are long gone, sad to say. But alas, here
they are for good! The art as much as the music and the people changed me and my generation for the better. What a long strange trip
it's been! |
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Billy Jack Hagerman |
| E-mail |
william.j.hagerman_at_intel.com |
| Comments |
I love this site. I have been a fan since I was a little kid. My Dad was a fan so I grew up with an appreciation.
Thank you for sharing info and pictures of the greatest american artist ever. God bless.~Billy |
| Name |
K. ARVANITOPOULOS |
| E-mail |
arvas_at_artech.gr |
| Comments |
THE GREATEST OF ALL PSYCHEDELIC ARTISTS |
| Name |
Bill Burns |
| E-mail |
wt_burns_at_swbell.net |
| Comments |
Thanks for this site. I was one of those who was exposed to Rick's art both from his album covers for rock and
roll bands and his illustrations in Christian publications like the Maranatha! Gospel of John. I still have a copy of the Gospel he
illustrated. It's in storage somewhere. It was nice to have his illustrations when I came to Christ back in the mid-eighties. It was
like seeing an old friend. I look forward to having the opportunity to meet him in person one of these days. In the interim, like
Frederick Buechner puts it in his book 'Wishful Thinking,' "Sometimes the truth is what sets us wishing for it." Peace -wtb |
| Name |
Curt Honingford |
| E-mail |
curthon_at_juno.com |
| Comments |
Great site. Brings back a lot memories. As a teenager living in Hawaii during the early 70's, Ricks' work was
everywhere. The Pacific Vibrations Movie poster was probably one of the most amazing pieces of artwork that I had seen......Rick, thanks
for sharing your genius with us. Rest easy, bra |
| Name |
Brittany Keith |
| E-mail |
yogo11_at_msn.com |
| Comments |
rad stuff, enjoy it greatly. |
| Name |
Luca Ferraris |
| E-mail |
dr.feelgood_at_tin.it |
| Comments |
great pics from a great artist!Cowabunga. |
| Name |
gregg trubee |
| E-mail |
bbqblue_at_qwest.net |
| Comments |
Thanks for the site!!!! I have collected Rick's work for a while. There are many artists out there but none turn
me on like Ricks work. Period!! |
| Name |
nils pokel |
| E-mail |
ziahtamatiti_at_yahoo.com |
| Comments |
hi there! from the day on my dad gave me his collection of zap comics which he read when he was my age i was
thrilled by griffins works in them. he was THE one... now, a couple years later, i finally got my whole back from the neck to the but
tattooed with a motive by him (and, boy, it sure IS cool!). guess i'll have a special relationship to this guy for the rest of my life
from now on ;-).anyway, thank you so much for giving me a deeper insight to his life by your great site! strangely, it was a very
intense feeling to look at his picture and read his bio. i feel that i had to know this stuff about him... |
| Name |
henry alvarez |
| E-mail |
alvarezwax_at_yahoo.com |
| Comments |
Really enjoyed this website on Rick. It brought back many memorys of the brief time we spent together At Harbor
Junior College in california. Rick was well into his cartoons for the Surfer magazine and had introduced myself and Dwight Shundo to the
guys at the Hot rod Cartoon magazine. After becoming good friends, Rick told me that he thought we were going to have to fight, as he
was a surfer and I was a "ho-Daddy". We both had a great laugh over that.Rick's style as a cartoonist was way ahead of anybody
else in those art classes, but I used to try and have competitions with him and that is how I aquired a great drawing of a
"Ho-Daddy" from him. A cherished treasure.I recall another occasion when Dwight and I were in a second hand store looking for
costumes for my wax figures,when we heard a voice from another aisle, "Shundo! Is that you?" Dwight and looked at each other
with a big question, but Dwight immediately recognized Rick's voice and we stood and talked about old times for quite awhile. I
immediately approached Rick about creating a wax version of Murphy, which he thought was interesting, but we never got together at that.
Rick had the "Magic" and it was my pleasure to have my life circles mingle with his. |
| Name |
Finlo Hughes |
| E-mail |
unearthlyone_at_ganja.com |
| Comments |
Ever since i was tiny i remember being allowed to look at my dads copy of the Rick Griffin book. I am now 17 and
he has been my greatest inspiration for as long as i can remember. It's brilliant to see these pieces again on your site. Cheers! |
| Name |
Robert Kefauver |
| E-mail |
rkefauver_at_comcast.net |
| Comments |
Oh the memories........... |
| Name |
Leland |
| E-mail |
atowngraphics_at_yahoo.com |
| Comments |
I've been following Rick's work from Surftoons and throughout the underground comix scene. Too bad he is no
longer with us. I really admired his pen and ink work and his unique cross hatching style. Especially his freehand typography. His
style influenced mine. Too bad he is no longer in this world. |
| Name |
Basil Bibi |
| E-mail |
basilbibi_at_hotmail.com |
| Comments |
Far out.Great to see so much of the great man's work in one place. |
| Name |
Mark Bugden "Bugs" |
| E-mail |
bugs_at_design972.fsnet.co.uk |
| Comments |
Rick Griffin has inspired me to get my finger out my ass and put paint+pen to paper again! A Great artist and
great website. Newquay England |
| Name |
murray walding |
| E-mail |
nakedflame_at_iprimus.com.au |
| Comments |
It was Murphy that got me going. So much so that Ive got him tattooed on my arm. I used to show surf movies in
Melbourne (Vic, Aust.) and Ive still got a selection of Rick's surf movie posters...plus a handful of the Rick Griffin tees that turned
up a few years ago, but are nolonger in production...anyone interested in trades? |
| Name |
lance |
| E-mail |
lance_day2002_at_yahoo.com |
| Comments |
theres some f**kin good pics here |
| Name |
KalicoKahlia |
| E-mail |
tcede_at_yahoo.com |
| Comments |
I just got the censer from the aoxomoxoa album cover tattooed on my right arm. as soon as i get a decent digital
shot of it i will send you a copy. long live rick and jerry. |
| Name |
josh birrell |
| E-mail |
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| Comments |
very nice site :) both me and my step dad are big fans an it good to see this site up an running ;) |
| Name |
Bob Morrison |
| E-mail |
bob7954_at_aol.com |
| Comments |
Too cool..I knew Randy Nurert went to Narbonee, but I didnt know Rick had gone to Fleming and Narbonne. I went to
both and saw a lot of Ricks work but didnt realize he had been a student there. Rick was Murph and will always hold a special place in
our hearts from the 60s. |
| Name |
Bryan Edwards |
| E-mail |
Turbobryan_at_aol.com |
| Comments |
San Diego, CA, USA
I first saw Griffin's work featured in Surfer mag as a young and stoked gremmie in the early '70's. His art keeps me in touch with my
younger self. |
| Name |
Mary Van Hamersveld |
| E-mail |
crazyworldaintit_at_hotmail.com |
| Comments |
thanks, this is a nice way to find people to talk to |
| Name |
Psychedelic Solution NYC |
| E-mail |
info_at_psychedelicsolution.com |
| Comments |
hey. nice to see someone take a stab at it! Keep working on it though.. but congrats for the effort & heart.
The more Rick Griffin the better!! |
| Name |
Jacaeber Kastor |
| E-mail |
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| Comments |
very nice lil' site.. look forward to seeing it flesh out a bit.. & please keep workin' on the bio.. but i do
salute the effort & heart, so god bless.. |
| Name |
Walter Medeiros |
| E-mail |
waltermedeirosacca_at_earthlink.net |
| Comments |
Greetings Tim, I got your name from the D. Wheary Griffinhead Exchange & thought I 'd check your site &
say hello. I'm a a historian of the SF rock poster art/culture, and one who has long been delighted and fascinated by Rick's protean
art. I'm not very active in the Exchange (not an active collector now), but as one of the Irregulars, I think I can say it's nice to
have a link across the pond, and welcome aboard. Cordially, Walter of Berkeley. |
| Name |
Chris Young |
| E-mail |
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| Comments |
Innocence lost. |
| Name |
LEBO |
| E-mail |
Lebostudios_at_aol.com |
| Comments |
Thanks for putting together such a great site. I've loved Rick's work since as far back as I can remember and it's
still a big influence on my own work. His combination of craftsmanship along with his intense sense of spirituality is unrivaled. |
| Name |
Vince Dugar |
| E-mail |
vdugar_at_sbcglobal.net |
| Comments |
Thanks for taking the time to do such a great web page, and for providing insight/history into Rick's life. All
the best! |
| Name |
Jammin Jack |
| E-mail |
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| Comments |
I met Rick while he was venturing through Florida back in the 70s. Then later in the Caribbean. He gave me several
of his artwork for payment of work for me. To this day I feel the impact and influence of his artwork as a Graphic Designer myself.
Thanks Rick! |
| Name |
Tom H. |
| E-mail |
Drsidtripsworth_at_rcn.com |
| Comments |
The "museum" was wonderful. I have a couple of original postcards of his work that came as a collection
in a "zig-zag" papers package and used to have many of the posters until they were damaged in flood when our washing machine
spewed all over our basement. Hopefully I'll be able to find them again. Unfortunately they wont be inexpensive. oh well. Thanks again
for the sight. |
| Name |
Mike cole |
| E-mail |
pacificeye_at_here327fsnet.com |
| Comments |
Nice sight.. If there were any justice the man's work/play would be on show in every gallery in the world. Maybe
in the next one? The world is a much finer place for you having shared it with us. You changed my life. Love |
| Name |
jimmy Abrams |
| E-mail |
jrabrams_at_bestweb.net |
| Comments |
Rick Griffin,Surf Artist Extraordinare,I Like Seeing & Reading:MURPHY Cartoons,In SURFER Magazines,And All Of
Rick Griffin's SURF-Art In General!! |
| Name |
Harris Lenowitz |
| E-mail |
kwhl_at_uofu.net |
| Comments |
What a fine site! A pleasure to visit and revisit all these plendid works! |
| Name |
Timo Toiviainen |
| E-mail |
timt50_at_yahoo.com |
| Comments |
Fantastic! Thank you for a great site. Quality! |
| Name |
Jaime Noia |
| E-mail |
jaimenoia_at_hotmail.com |
| Comments |
Great site! I especially like the fact that you included all of his works, from the Dead to the Gospel of John you
guys covered it all. I'm sure Rick would be really happy with this site. I also am a surfer artist and have been scoring great surf in
the Central Cal area. I think what Rick must have experienced twenty or so years prior to our current development. |
| Name |
ted mayes |
| E-mail |
jessicamayes_at_waitrose.com |
| Comments |
phew glad to find you - my daughters doing a college essay on mouse and kelly typography - ho hum dig out those
dead albums..... |
| Name |
matt fontain |
| E-mail |
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| Comments |
thanks for providing a good gallery |
| Name |
chris pedersen |
| E-mail |
foreverstoked_at_hotmail.com |
| Comments |
thank you! from another surfer/artist inspired by rick griffin! it has been a while since i have searched for
griffin stuff on the web. usually not finding enough images or info to satisfy. but today i found this site! yes!im so stoked! great
job. keep up the good work. its great to have this stuff so well put together for all the world to see! |
| Name |
Robert Sommers |
| E-mail |
blheron_at_pacbell.net |
| Comments |
I had the privilege of being Rick's friend. Sometimes it is a drag to meet your idols and it wasn't always easy
with Rick but he was one of the three most influential figures in my life. At times I thought he was a knuckle dragging neanderthal and
other times a truly god blessed genious who left the rest of us behind on the other shore... A.M.F. brother... |
| Name |
Jack |
| E-mail |
jreeves5_at_gte.net |
| Comments |
I've been a fan ever since I saw Zap #3 back in the early '70's. I long ago threw away my collection of
underground comix (to my undying regret!). Oh man, if I could just get my hands on "Tales From the Tube" again! I used to have a T-shirt
with a pretty Hawaiian girl and the word "Aloha" on it.It was a Rick Griffin design that I've never seen before or since. Anybody have
any ideas where I could find another one? (Or any Griffin T's for that matter) thanx! |
| Name |
Bodhimojo |
| E-mail |
Bodhimojo_at_hotmail.com |
| Comments |
found quite a few rock albums in the gallery that I didn't know Rick did! I also have a red Surfing Eyeball shirt
that I've had for years and still looks great. Matter of fact, I'd like to find some more Griffin shirts if they're available. and, uh,
reprints of Tales of the Tube... |
| Name |
Tom |
| E-mail |
tomgoober68_at_hotmail.com |
| Comments |
A recent fan of his work,very shocked that he is no longer around;love all the grateful dead artwork and thrilled
to discover more.Would've loved him to design cover art for my band;he's a great influence. |
| Name |
woodpeeker |
| E-mail |
lenfestc_at_hotmail.com |
| Comments |
to me, you're one of the greatest artists of our time, rick. I still have my surfing eyeball t shirt, it's my
favorite! I too was an early surfer mag. fan. |
| Name |
steve briggs |
| E-mail |
rotmsandman_at_att.net |
| Comments |
Rick work fills in a part of my life that otherwise would be void. had a blast- thanks |
| Name |
Piebiter |
| E-mail |
mc3905_at_aol.com |
| Comments |
I never met Rick, however I can honestly say that his workranks as the best to come out of the SF art poster scene.
Itstill is as fresh today as it was back then. He is a major influence on my work even today. |
| Name |
Hal Bowers |
| E-mail |
hbowers_at_schaferalb.com |
| Comments |
I was one of the many people who knew of Rick from the Surfer mag. days and met him at his place in SF while
visiting there with my friend Bob Schnepf. I remember a conversation that took place about the tortured underground comic artist Rory
Hayes, and that Rick was sympathetic and showed a lot of understanding about the torment that this young man was going through. Always
great to see such a good site for such a strong and creative artist, thanks. |
| Name |
Paul Isaacs |
| E-mail |
paulisaacs_at_aol.com |
| Comments |
excellent site - I'm a great lover of Rick Griffin's work - and your gallery does it justice - itdsgood to see so
much of it in one place |
| Name |
dennis roberts |
| E-mail |
svenis_at_coastalnet.com |
| Comments |
still as big a fan as the day i saw his work with john severson on the bus in california.....long live his work
and creativity..... |
| Name |
Sean |
| E-mail |
sean_at_aofd.zzn.com |
| Comments |
Rick's artwork is a huge influence on mine, he will be remember forever as a legend. |
| Name |
dan the surferman |
| E-mail |
ddelgado2_at_satx.rr.com |
| Comments |
happy holidays to all of ricks fine family & friends & to all who love ricks wonderful images and & portraits!
thanks rg! |
| Name |
Kevin |
| E-mail |
kvitale_at_cyberedge.net |
| Comments |
Whoa, I accidently ran across this site, but it hit me like a ton of bricks. I forgot about some of the great
artist that influenced my art and font design. Rick was the top inspiration for me. Orginal, thought-provoking and just plain beautiful.
Thanks Rick |
| Name |
Ron Van Dyck |
| E-mail |
rnvandyck_at_prodigy.net |
| Comments |
Rick had one of the warmest hearts. We first met at Narbonne high school as juniors. I remember bumping into him in
the library at Saddleback College in the mid 1970's. We just started talking like we'd just seen each the other day when it had really
been almost 10 years. A friend sent me a clipping from the Petaluma newspaper soon after Rick was killed. Seems like just yesterday.
Cowabunga! |
| Name |
alex krastev |
| E-mail |
alexkrs_at_mail.com |
| Comments |
Thanx a lot for this incredible site, Rick's art will be for ever the most powerfull inspiration ever existing for
me as an artist Tim great job |
| Name |
John Mason |
| E-mail |
jsmason_at_earthlink.net |
| Comments |
Far out, thanks for posting these images from our collective past. Wish some of the scans could be high enough res
to read the black and white frames. But that's not a complaint! |
| Name |
Larry Willis |
| E-mail |
realtysign_at_inficad.com |
| Comments |
Thanks for this site where the art of Rick Griffin can be seen. Griffin and the other S.F. Poster artists have
long been an influence on my own art. |
| Name |
Chris K |
| E-mail |
wrinkledmonkey_at_yahoo.com |
| Comments |
Before today, I had never heard of Rick Griffin. He created some awesome drawings. Cool site. |
| Name |
Daniel Delgado |
| E-mail |
DDELGADO2_at_satx.rr.com |
| Comments |
surfers never die they ride the crystal waves forever, rick will always be remembered for his outstanding work and
style. ride on bro, thanks again |
| Name |
Bruce Gliniors |
| E-mail |
bgliniors_at_ci.manhattan-beach.ca.us |
| Comments |
Great stuff! Thank You! |
| Name |
Justin Scheller |
| E-mail |
JScheller_at_honda.hra.com |
| Comments |
Great job with the site. Rick's work has had a wonderful influence on me. |
| Name |
Ida Griffin |
| E-mail |
Tanzaku_at_aol.com |
| Comments |
Thank you for comments about my late husband Rick Griffin, brings a joy to my heart. God Bless. |
| Name |
Virginia Valentine Coles |
| E-mail |
studiovalentine_at_earthlink.ne |
| Comments |
Bonjour Tim - Thank you for providing the most in-depth Rick Griffin site I have seen to date. His loss is still
felt today, especially in view of the fact that the anniversary of his death is close upon us. I was acquainted with Rick; a long art
talk in the old pizza parlor next to the Inverness Park Store, West Marin County, not far from Petaluma, is a fond memory. A fellow
surrealist, Rick, l'il magique! |
| Name |
Tim Wellington |
| E-mail |
wellington3_at_msn.com |
| Comments |
Rick's art is almost beyond description. His influence on other artists can be equated to Hendrix with
guitarists/musicians. When it's my time to leave the planet I hope I am lucky enough to be riding in the tube of time with Rick. Thanks
for sharing this with everyone else. |
| Name |
Brian Haines |
| E-mail |
brian_haines_at_daihen-ac.com |
| Comments |
My friend Mark recently re-introduced me to Ricks art. I never knew the artist behind the art, however everything
in your gallery is instantly recognizable from my childhood and teen years. Talk about a nostalgia flashback. Cowabunga indeed. |
| Name |
Gordon T. McClelland |
| E-mail |
hillcrestpi_at_earthlink.net |
| Comments |
Tim, you have done a nice job of setting up this site. The visuals look great and the information seems quite
accurate. Thank you for doing this. It's a great way to honor Rick and to present the art he produced. Adios. |
| Name |
Gregg Hinlicky |
| E-mail |
BOHEMIAC1_at_aol.com |
| Comments |
Great sight! Rick Griffin was such an influence to me back in the 60's & 70's, when I was a surfer that wanted
to be an artist. And now it's nice to look back at his work, now that I'm an artist wishing I could be a surfer. |
| Name |
Don Nuzzo |
| E-mail |
tape_at_flash.net |
| Comments |
Nice Sight! I first saw Rick's stuff in Surfer when I was a kid..It wow'd me then and continues to do so! I had the
pleasure some years back to purchase some of Rick's art here in So Cal and it is definately the pinnacle of my art collection. He was a
great artist and I wish he was still with us because he just kept getting better and better! Some of my favorites are from the
"Gospel of John" project. I think there are still printings of that available to those interested. Cowabunga! |
| Name |
Roger Katz |
| E-mail |
manx47857_at_cs.com |
| Comments |
Yes, I'm totally stoked! I grew up loving "Murphy" and Rick's work for the "Surfer." Your Bio,
brought back many pleasant memories of my mis spent youth, surfing and enjoying Rick's work. Your site is truly a wonderful experience!
Thanks! |
| Name |
John Ladd |
| E-mail |
john.ladd_at_uk.clientlogic.com |
| Comments |
A fitting and accurate tribute to an inspired and badly missed artist. Out in bare feet? No! He was made of paint. |
| Name |
Norm Daniels |
| E-mail |
norm_at_humelake.org |
| Comments |
Wonderful website. As an graphic artist myself, the greatest complement I ever receive is that my work reminds
someone of Rick's work. Of all the artwork on the walls of my office my most prized is "Cat-a-log Number 1" (original pen and
ink) by Griffin. (pg. 74 in McClelland's book) Youza, I'm Stoked! Thanks!! |
| Name |
Clint Bryer |
| E-mail |
clint.bryer_at_northgate-is.com |
| Comments |
Crackin' stuff. I'll show you some work by the Man that ain't here. |
| Name |
Wayne Roten |
| E-mail |
jtroten_at_aol.com |
| Comments |
An absolutely Fantastic site Tim. The early images of "Murphy" brought back some great memories. Rick
Griffin inspired me to pick up a pen and paintbrush when I was 12 years old and because of that, I'm a professional artist today. Even
though Rick passed away a while back, I feel he is still with us because of his art, which is so dynamic and ahead of it's time. He was a
true genius and his art will continue to inspire not only the people who admired his work back in the 60's, but future generations of
young people. |
