Cool Hunting

Oakland-based artist Nat Russell's t-shirts for Mollusk Surf Shop showcase his increasingly recognizable style. My favorites include "Sea Kat" featuring his signature pipe-smoking lion motif, the "Kyle" shirt which has a wavy-bearded man that bears an unintentional resemblance to musician Kyle Field of Little Wings and "Totally Stoked" one of three new designs for women available in two colors.

All shirts are printed on the highest quality soft t-shirts from Article.1 organic collection.
Russell also recently created a skateboard design which is available from Rad Distro ( image after the jump) and his band Birds of America is recording a new album. You can follow his various projects via his blog Crooked Arm.
The Nat Russell tees are available for $24 online from Mollusk Surf Shop and at their stores in San Francisco, New York and Venice Beach.
Nat Russell Skate Board Available for $40 from Rad Distro
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