#004 – Jim Bates

Jim Bates is a skateboarder, an author-illustrator of two children's books, as well as the founder of Dragon Griptape. He was an accomplished professional skateboarder in the early 2000's, and is still a beloved staple of the local skate community today.  Instagram @jimbates4 @dragon_griptape @superdragonskaterboy @art_writing_fromtheheart  YouTube http://www.youtube.com/killjimbates