Black Bear Brand x Tilley Surfboards
Common interests, aesthetic taste, and values, the obvious step forward was a collaboration board. It has to look stunning. It has to perform well. It has to be made to last.
Union Of Makers - Unites Others
Black Bear Brand
Kris Sherry - "The inspiration for this design is based on my interpretation of a garage shop, motorcycle crew, car club shirt from back in the day. You didn't wear those shirts for any other reason, other then belonging. The dues you put in, the experience you gained all based from the craftsmanship and quality you put in to your trade. For me, I wanted to design a graphic that unites others with the same mindset, drive and passion to a time where it was made by hand.”
Union Of Makers limited edition "There’s perfect “i” in our union” quick-strike of t's/hood/crews available 9/9
The craft - The labor - The art - The love... that makes makers.
The name “Union Of Makers" was conceived around what we are about: Collaborating, uniting and making things together.
Union Of Maker - Black Bear Brand
Wessel Built - Uncontainable
Novia Scotia with Red Bull and Drew Bezanson
The making of the “Uncontainable"
Uncontainable & Unstoppable. Red Bull and an amazing team of makers…
Skate Seattle
Seattle’s own DIY Skatepark, under the 99 bridge, on Hanford and E. Marginal Way.
Union Of Makers - A Bear For Wear
Union Of Makers
Nathan Wessel (Wessel Built) with Wheelz
Build - Weld - Ride
A story of no limitations and monster inspiration. Woodward Pennsylvania
"One morning Wheelz and I were talking about a stunt that he wanted to do at WOODWARD that's beyond the general grinding coping at the top of the ramps like skateboarders or bike riders do. Aaron has been grinding many different things on his chair but wanted to take it to the next level and by making/fixing a part of his chair underneath his feet it would be possible with out getting hung up on anything.” - Nathan Wessel
AG Progress Fair in State College with Max Williams and Marc Lopez from Miller Electric.
"Marc and Max have been my Miller reps for a few years and have helped me through some of my biggest jobs. Miller is the only machine I will spend money on... it is all I own; their customer service is top notch. Marc and Max said they were coming to town for AG Progress days. (a local farming and agriculture show) but never thought we'd be sitting in their both welding Aaron (WHEELZ) wheel chair. It was super random that Wheelz was in town at the same time as the Miller guys; there's no better place to make a fix like this... with all the newest best welding machines surrounding us. Thanks again Max and Marc for letting us crash the party and take over the demo machines." - Nathan Wessel
Aaron (Wheelz) Fotheringham is getting his AC Tig on after we fixed Aaron's chair they let us play on all kinds of metal.
WOODWARD (Mini mega ramp where Wheelz made history grinding the first hand rail on the biggest gap)
“At the top of the rollin giving inspiration to Wheelz before he drops in to hit the mini mega rail"… Aaron “Wheelz” Fotheringham and Brandon Scchmidt (Nitro Circus athletes) - Nathan Wessel
Wheelz shredding the snake run with Max, and Damien Williams (RLD BMX riders) WOODWARD
"Wheelz trying to talk himself out of dropping in, while sitting in the calm before the storm... then he tells himself SEND IT" - Nathan Wessel
"This guy right here has inspired millions of people; I am one of those people and so fortunate to call Aaron a true friend... love you buddy!" - Nathan Wessel
"While sitting on top of that rollin with Wheelz and talking about the grind he was dropping in to do; he said he’s the most terrified he has ever been... then right before he dropped "we are getting tattoos if I pull this off." I had a surprise for Aaron 2 days later; Cody Hennings flew from Texas and Aaron was getting his first tattoo… and a tattoo that Aaron and I will have a connection to for the rest of our lives; a reflection of how badass the last two weeks of our lives have been." - Nathan Wessel
Cody Hennings and Wheelz
Union Of Makers - Tattoo Artistry
Skin Deep with Black Bear Brand (Part Two)
Justin Ormiston of Electric Uprising - Union Of Makers
"To have a room full of people that I have tattooed for the better part of a decade was an indescribable feeling. I was able to watch the story of my life visually unfold in the form of tattoo, representing the unique journey of some amazing individuals."
Photography Chris Rollett - Union Of Makers
Tattoo Culture The Creative Expression
Skin Deep with Black Bear Brand - Part One
Justin Ormiston of Electric Uprising - Union Of Makers
To me tattooing marks a never ending cycle of vulnerability and progression. The permanence alone is enough to break me, let alone the act of permanently marking another individual. It's a fine balance between creating what I feel I do well and challenging myself to chase my creative dreams. All the while, desperately wanting to ensure that the final product leaves my client with a big smile on their face. The people that I get to work with are what truly make my career so special. The stories, jokes and friendships, the struggles, lessons and break throughs. Tattooing is definitely a very intimate team sport that has made me a more complete person. Few things in my lifetime have humbled me the way that tattooing does. To me the art of tattoo parallels my perception of existence. If we are fortunate, we have this moment, we do our very best, we live with it forever more. I can look back and remember, I can look forward and dream of creations to come, I cherish every second.
Photography Chris Rollett - Union Of Makers
Union Of Makers was conceived in love and tribute to the counter culture of today’s makers and craftsman. It also conveys what we are about: collaborating, uniting and pushing what’s possible together.
Union Of Craft - Creative Expression & Design
Black Bear Brand
Union Of Makers
Robbie Popil - goldsmith/custom jewelry maker
Photos - Rob Gallaher
Robert is a master goldsmith and an owner of The Bench, a growing chain of jewellery workshops with locations in British Columbia. After over a decade of honing his skills and becoming an expert of his craft, Robert launched The Bench in 2013 and has ambitious plans to bring the art of goldsmithing to cities across Canada.
Union Of Makers
Kris Sherry - CA
A Standard Of The West
Black Bear Brand - We are the place for outsiders to feel like an insider.
An Iceland Adventure
Explorers - Makers
Carey Quinton Haider (Black Bear Brand beanie) photographed by Melissa Laree Cunningham
Union Of Craft
Thank you...
@careyquintonhaider
@melissalaree
Collaborate… the story begins.
Union Of Craft - Union Of Makers
Tilley Surfboards x Black Bear Brand
SoCal surf and wave photographer (youngin) from San Clemente, CA...
"The ocean has always been apart of my life and has helped to create the person I am today. I shoot around three times a week with surfers and with just waves. My whole purpose is to share my love of the ocean with others and to show others the beauty of the ocean.”
Jack Boatman
Union of Makers - Union Of Craft
Black Bear Brand Union
Black Bear Brand
Black Manufacturing - Seattle, Wash.
Timeless meets progression, adaptable, and intensely resonant of the past...
A Bear For Wear - Standard Of The West
Black Bear Brand
A union of makers collaborating, uniting and making things together.
July 1, 2015 (Canada Day)
Union of Makers - Union Of Craft
The name "Unionmade" was conceived around the notion of well-made and aesthetically classic goods. It also conveys what we are about: Collaborating, uniting and making things together.
Photographer Chad Lyons
A union of makers that began in the tattoo studio set the ground work for a friendship that resulted in the bike trip of a lifetime. From float planes to seven summits with grizzly encounters... the universe aligned to offer a seamlessly unplanned trip that was perfect in every way. Sometimes one can't help but feel that they are EXACTLY where they need to be. That was the story of the two week bike adventure that will never be forgotten.
