Lodge Artist, Martin “Mander” Ander
![Mander studio Photo: Petter Danielsson](http://shredderslodge.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Mander_byPetterDanielsson.jpg)
Mander studio Photo: Petter Danielsson
Where do you currently live and where are you from ?
From Stockholm, Living in Gnesta, south of Stockholm
Tell us a little bit about your past ?
Born in 1976, skateboarding since 1985, freelance illustrator since 2000.
Why skateboarding ? How did it start for you ?
Why? It looked cool. Got my first board from grandma, a plastic board that said “skateboard” on top. rode that for two years, then got a real board, met some likeminded people and i got involved in the Stockholm skate scene in 87.
What size set up, wheels & trucks do you currently ride ?
Flip Majerus deck, indys and Spitfires. Sizes varies. mounted with Forged Ironware of course.
Do you have any setup rituals, we need to know about ?
Always do grip and sticker jobs. need to know the front and back on my board.
Any sponsors ?
Nope, but i get free stuff from clients anyway.
What kind of skateboarding do you prefer ?
Street, Stationary tricks on non waxed curbs. Haha.
Do you have a skate spot in your home town you can recommend ?
I live in Gnesta. But we do have two spots, but nothing worth travelling here for.
Who is your favorite skateboarders ?
Everyone is so good these days so i stick to saying Natas.
School, work, not working or other occupation ?
Freelance illustrator, graphic designer and artist.
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Early nineties. Photo: Magnus Gyllenberg.
How is a normal day looking for you ?
Breakfast, getting kids to school, working, cooking, hanging out with the falmily, work on some project, fall asleep on the sofa in front of South Park.
Tell us how a good long weekend is looking for you
Going swimming, going skating, checking out some art opening, beers and pizza with friends.
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Any new projects or missions 2018, you wanna talk about ?
Just finishing up everything i have going on.
What are you planing for this Fall and winter 2018-19 ?
Ive got a collab with RVCA coming out in 2019, maybe do an art show abroad.
Who are you hanging out with at the moment ?
My family.
Last country you visited ? and what happened there ?
i was in Athens on a family vacation the other week.
What was the last gnarly thing you witnessed ?
The traffic in Athens
What was the last item you bought ?
new pens.
What do you do besides skateboarding, do you have other hobbies, other interests ?
Drawing and swimming in lakes.
What is your to go to restaurant, you wanna share ?
Any pizza or indian food will do.
When you cook food, what do you cook ?
Veggie burgers, Veggie burritos, veggie lasagna, and pizza.
Whats your top 3 favorite drinks ?
Beer, water, ginger ale.
How do you see the future of skateboarding ?
futuristic.
Last words, did we miss anything ?
My book, “Ouff! Mander Selected Works” from Dokument Press collects 20 years of my work, including skate graphics, posters, album covers and art. its available world wide. Get your signed copy at Markers N Pens next Saturday.
Check out Manders book release here OUFF BOOK RELEASE