April is the season for benefit shows it seems. I've also been honored to be asked to be in Stoked Mentoring's Stoked Sessions LA. Other artists in the show include: STEVE CABALLERO / CHRISTIAN HOSOI/ CHRIS PASTRAS / HIT + RUN / TODD BRATRUD / EYEONE / JOEY POTTS / KOFIE'ONE / DRAFTSMEN / ENIK ONE /NORTON WISDOM / JOE JOE WEBB / MARCO ZAMORA / and more

I'll be doing a custom skate deck in the style of my custom toys. Expect Char, hearts, and lots of high gloss super glittery auto paint. It's going to be a one of a kind piece to benefit Stoked's mentoring program that teaches at risk kids and successful grown up types how to win at life through action sports.

As a former troublemaker, skateboarding got me through some tough spots as a kid and I hope to pass something on to another kid who couldn't afford to skate,surf, or snowboard otherwise.  6:59 PM

I'm fortunate to have been invited to be a part of a benefit for the Alias Gallery in Indianapolis In. on April 4th. The show is also to celebrate the release of Peel Magazine's new book Peel Magazine: The Art of the Sticker. Dave and Holly Combs have been diligently representing the Sticker Art scene for a very long time. Their magazine Peel was the first to document the sticker scene and they're still doing it. Hats off to them for representing and supporting the scene!

The PEEL Magazine art opening and book signing is

When: 6-10 p.m., April 4. Show stays up until April 30.
Where: Alias Gallery, 1043 Virginia Ave.
Cost: Free event; “PEEL: The Art of the Sticker” books are $33.
Info: (317) 374-9416; www.peelmagazine.com.  5:49 PM