Skateboarding legend Jamie Thomas has long been known for documenting skateboarding’s rawest moments, whether through video, photography, or interviews.
His latest feature on the Warsaw LTD YouTube channel is a sit-down with fellow icon Ed Templeton, offering a closer look at the artistic side of a skater who has spent decades creating in more ways than one.
Templeton, best known for his role in shaping Toy Machine into one of the most influential skate brands, has also carved out a respected place in the art world.
His photography and paintings often capture the chaos, humor, and occasional loneliness of everyday life, heavily influenced by the years he spent traveling and skating.
His distinct visual style - sometimes gritty, sometimes absurdly honest—has made its way into galleries, books, and exhibitions across the world.
The conversation between these two longtime friends covers their history working together, from Templeton’s time as a pro skater in the ‘90s to the creation of Toy Machine and beyond.
Thomas, who played a significant role in putting together some of skateboarding’s most iconic video projects, has always had an eye for creativity, making him the perfect person to guide this discussion.
They reminisce about the early days, sharing insights into the industry and how skateboarding has always been a breeding ground for artistic expression.
A major theme of their talk is the way skating and art overlap. Templeton has often spoken about how skateboarding gave him the freedom to see the world differently.
Not just in terms of tricks and spots, but in how people interact, how cities are structured, and how subcultures grow. That perspective bleeds into his artwork, giving it a distinct feel that resonates with both skaters and those outside the scene.
Throughout the conversation, Thomas brings up the importance of staying true to creative instincts, something both of them have had to navigate in their own ways.
For anyone who has followed either of their careers, this interview is a fascinating glimpse into the mindset of two skaters who have left a lasting impact—on boards and on paper.
Templeton’s mix of humor and sincerity, paired with Thomas’s curiosity, makes for an engaging discussion that feels like a conversation between two old friends who just happen to have shaped skateboarding as we know it.