SAN FRANCISCO - By the time Philip Milic was 17, he was helping out at his local tattoo shop doing all the dirty work. Now, he's a successful tattoo artist tattooing around the world and an acrylic and mixed media artist. www.pmtattoos.com
NEW YORK - Staten Island turned into a battle ground when some of the hottest local bboys and bgirls laid down the moves at The Battle on Shaolin for $500. www.nycartscypher.com
CHICAGO - What started out as an art gallery, quickly became a tattoo shop for Revolution Tattoo. Each of the tattoo artist at the shop has their own unique style. And when the shop's not tattooing, it turns into an art gallery; showcasing the amazing local artwork. www.revolutiontattoo.net
SAN FRANCISCO - Nick Black takes what he wants, whenever he wants it. Originally from Oroville, he and friends headed back there to a local skatepark for a session. www.solidbmx.com
LOS ANGELES - Greg Delger is the local hero behind Le Conte's Skate-a-palooza where kids can have fun skating and staying out of trouble. Alex Olson and others demoed for the kids with live performance by The Dollyrots. www.myspace.com/delge
LOS ANGELES - Greg Delger, founder of Le Conte Skate Program, is helping kids in school stay out of trouble and putting their minds in books and feet on skateboards. www.myspace.com/delge
LAS VEGAS - What do you do when the local skate parks are overcrowded? You build one in your very own backyard. Check out Billy Beddow's backyard ramps where he and friends get to ride and chill all day, every day. No hassle.
LOS ANGELES - Being the only American on the team, Danny Gonzalez is showing the Jart Skateboards team, from Spain, local spots around LA to skate and promote their brand. www.jartskateboards.com
BOSTON - The Exigent Customs auto team tries to keep kids off drugs, gangs, and violence and into the garage while donating any money from car shows to the local food bank. www.myspace.com/exigentcustoms www.nhfoodbank.org
SAN DIEGO - Artists decorate Flexdex skateboards and surfboards from local shapers to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. www.flexdex.com