XO Flowers

07/11/2025

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07/10/2025

One of the things I truly love about XO Flowers is the way it drags the past, kicking and screaming, back into the light. The throwback chapters hit differently. They’re not nostalgia p**n — they’re rescue missions. Because let’s face it: most of the blood, sweat, and film we spilled for magazine projects back in the day? Probably rotting in landfills or buried under layers of internet noise.

So yeah, it’s good — damn good — to give these moments a second wind. To let them breathe again, under a new sky. To show what went down behind the curtain.

The new issue goes deep — 40 pages worth — into the DVS/Matix junkyard shoot from 2001. Dust, steel, busted glass, and busted knuckles. It’s all there. A few never-before-seen frames of Kieth Hufnagel, still moving like jazz in a scrapyard ballet. And yes — that car ollie. The one that made you stop flipping pages and just stare.

Board setup shot by . Car ollie by Ballard.

We were there. And now, you can be too.

06/18/2025

OUT NOW
XO FLOWERS Vol.2 SUMMER 25
The second installment of XO Flowers is in the building. Same size, same weight and packing the same punch with 324 pages of full color and black and White Iconic imagery. This issue is packed with seven chapter 40+ pages each of raw epicness.

JKWON in the Stevie Williams Era
Mis-Takes, A study in film imperfections by Ballard
Matthew Wilcox in conversation with Dan Corrigan
Theo Hand American Skate Photographer
2001 Rust. Rot and Run The infamous DVS MAtix Junkyard Shoot
Love and Trespassing, Aaron Harrison’s Tale of the Pond
Shape Shifting and Other Lint Balls with Thomas Campbell

In true Photographic Novel fashion, all chapters present an in-depth and behind the scenes approach. This series is just taking flight and is sure to be a highly sought out collectors trophy within the skate and art print media arena. Get em while they are hot, limited quantities available.

www.xoflowers.shop

06/13/2025

Invite June 14th XO Flowers Release/Signing/Photo Show

The New XO Flowers Has Arrived.

It’s messy. It’s beautiful. It’s a little dangerous—just like the streets that raised it. To mark the occasion, we’re throwing a night that smells like sweat, ink, and something good burning just out of sight.

First 100 through the door? You get a copy of the New New plus the original—gift-bags by the saints at PIZZANISTA.�Beers by 805, all on the house. No hashtags. No branding nonsense. Just a proper offering from the gods.

June 14th. Doors at 8PM.
�Kingswell Skate Gallery�
4651 Kingswell Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027

There’ll be books. Photos. Sharpies. And stories told the way they’re meant to be: face to face, feet on concrete, hearts wide open.

Photo Exhibition by Theo Hand and Ballard, featuring prints from the new ish.

Soundtrack by DJ Ned Casual.�Vibes guaranteed.

In-Person Signing:�
Theo Hand�
Todd Huber�
Aaron Harrison�
Ballard�
Christopher Hiett

That’s what’s up!

05/20/2025

HAPPY BIRTHDAY I have enjoyed photographing and watching your journey for 30 deep now. Big Ups on everything -Ballard

01/22/2025

Friends and Family of Gino have organized this account in his behalf. While Gin… Mariano Perez needs your support for Stand with Gino: Fire Recovery

01/16/2025

Reef Orlando for XO Flowers Summer ‘24 publication.

Vert skating often doesn’t get the recognition it deserves. While street skating has dominated for decades, the art of vert ramp skating has never been lost—just overlooked to some extent. As a publisher, I felt it was important to shine a spotlight on a vert skater in particular for the very first issue of XO Flowers.

Reef Orlando is unique in that he’s not an all-terrain skater. He openly admits he doesn’t skate street or bowls, which makes his chapter in the book even more special.

This video showcases live-action photography set to music, capturing the moments as they unfolded in real-time for Reef’s 20+ page feature in the publication.

Please enjoy!
—Mike Ballard

01/16/2025

Hey Bay Area Peeps, Thomas Campbell’s Shape Shifting and other astral lint balls opening is Friday nite in Pacifica. Jan 17th, 7-9 pm at the Sanchez Art Center. I witnessed the hanging on Monday and it looks amazing! More info: www.SanchezArtCentrr.org

01/13/2025

San Diego LEGEND Kien Lieu Ollie, DTSD 2000
Photographed by Deville Nunes
Canon EoS 1N RS, Canon 70-200 f2.8
Kodak Max 400

01/02/2025

🎉 GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🎉
No purchase necessary—just your chance to win something epic!

We’re stoked to announce that Theo Hand’s prints are now available in the XO Flowers Gift Shop, including this iconic image of Chad Muska. Originally intended as the cover for Toy Machine’s Welcome to Hell VHS box, this legendary shot was pulled at the last minute before production—and the rest is history.

We’re giving away a stunning 24”x36” poster print of this unforgettable moment! Simply head to the Gift Shop at XOFlowers.shop and enter to win.

🏆 The winner will be announced on February 1st, 2025. Don’t miss out—enter now!

XO Flowers offers premium skateboarding and art in the form of print publications, archival prints, and apparel. With a passion for capturing the essence of skate culture through stunning imagery and photography, we bring the gnar to life. Shop XO Flowers to share the love of skateboarding and art!