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I was born into the world of backpacks, bags, and accessories. My parents, Peter and Dale Coleman, owned P&D Coleman Bags, a business they started back in 1978. It all began when Dale made my dad a surfboard bag as a gift. One day, while surfing at Sharks Cove in South Santa Barbara, my dad accidentally broke the fin on his surfboard. The waves were too good to pass up, so he quickly stopped by Surf N Wear surf shop to get a new fin. That's when the owner, Bruce Fowler, saw the bag my mom had made and instantly fell in love with it. This led my parents to decide to order enough materials to make 200 bags. A few weeks later, my dad loaded up our old yellow Dodge van and headed south to sell these bags. As an apprentice for my mom, Dale Welsh, I developed a deep passion for product development and gained extensive knowledge of the complex logistics involved in international accessories production. My love for design and art started at a young age when I actively participated in surfing, skateboarding, and snowboarding. It wasn't long before I became the head accessories designer for several prominent companies in the action sports market. Working for these companies not only honed my technical design skills but also boosted my confidence in my artistic abilities. After designing products and graphics that were warmly received by my peers and the action sports market, I decided to spread my wings and become a freelance designer. Once I entered the market, I quickly became one of the most sought-after accessories designers in the apparel industry. Collaborating with major fashion labels responsible for setting trends outside of the action sports market opened my eyes to a whole new world of quality accessories, art, design, and inspiration. In recent years, I have expanded my love for art and painting, creating works that draw inspiration from my travels, friends, and a deep appreciation for vibrant colors.…I was born into the world of backpacks, bags, and accessories. My parents, Peter and Dale Coleman, owned P&D Coleman Bags, a business they started back in 1978. It all began when Dale made my dad a surfboard bag as a gift. One day, while surfing at Sharks Cove in South Santa Barbara, my dad accidentally broke the fin on his surfboard. The waves were too good to pass up, so he quickly stopped by Surf N Wear surf shop to get a new fin. That's when the owner, Bruce Fowler, saw the bag my mom had made and instantly fell in love with it. This led my parents to decide to order enough materials to make 200 bags. A few weeks later, my dad loaded up our old yellow Dodge van and headed south to sell these bags. As an apprentice for my mom, Dale Welsh, I developed a deep passion for product development and gained extensive knowledge of the complex logistics involved in international accessories production. My love for design and art started at a young age when I actively participated in surfing, skateboarding, and snowboarding. It wasn't long before I became the head accessories designer for several prominent companies in the action sports market. Working for these companies not only honed my technical design skills but also boosted my confidence in my artistic abilities. After designing products and graphics that were warmly received by my peers and the action sports market, I decided to spread my wings and become a freelance designer. Once I entered the market, I quickly became one of the most sought-after accessories designers in the apparel industry. Collaborating with major fashion labels responsible for setting trends outside of the action sports market opened my eyes to a whole new world of quality accessories, art, design, and inspiration. In recent years, I have expanded my love for art and painting, creating works that draw inspiration from my travels, friends, and a deep appreciation for vibrant colors.

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I was born into the world of backpacks, bags, and accessories. My parents, Peter and Dale Coleman, owned P&D Coleman Bags, a business they started back in 1978. It all began when Dale made my dad a surfboard bag as a gift. One day, while surfing at Sharks Cove in South Santa Barbara, my dad accidentally broke the fin on his surfboard. The waves were too good to pass up, so he quickly stopped by Surf N Wear surf shop to get a new fin. That's when the owner, Bruce Fowler, saw the bag my mom had made and instantly fell in love with it. This led my parents to decide to order enough materials to make 200 bags. A few weeks later, my dad loaded up our old yellow Dodge van and headed south to sell these bags. As an apprentice for my mom, Dale Welsh, I developed a deep passion for product development and gained extensive knowledge of the complex logistics involved in international accessories production. My love for design and art started at a young age when I actively participated in surfing, skateboarding, and snowboarding. It wasn't long before I became the head accessories designer for several prominent companies in the action sports market. Working for these companies not only honed my technical design skills but also boosted my confidence in my artistic abilities. After designing products and graphics that were warmly received by my peers and the action sports market, I decided to spread my wings and become a freelance designer. Once I entered the market, I quickly became one of the most sought-after accessories designers in the apparel industry. Collaborating with major fashion labels responsible for setting trends outside of the action sports market opened my eyes to a whole new world of quality accessories, art, design, and inspiration. In recent years, I have expanded my love for art and painting, creating works that draw inspiration from my travels, friends, and a deep appreciation for vibrant colors.…I was born into the world of backpacks, bags, and accessories. My parents, Peter and Dale Coleman, owned P&D Coleman Bags, a business they started back in 1978. It all began when Dale made my dad a surfboard bag as a gift. One day, while surfing at Sharks Cove in South Santa Barbara, my dad accidentally broke the fin on his surfboard. The waves were too good to pass up, so he quickly stopped by Surf N Wear surf shop to get a new fin. That's when the owner, Bruce Fowler, saw the bag my mom had made and instantly fell in love with it. This led my parents to decide to order enough materials to make 200 bags. A few weeks later, my dad loaded up our old yellow Dodge van and headed south to sell these bags. As an apprentice for my mom, Dale Welsh, I developed a deep passion for product development and gained extensive knowledge of the complex logistics involved in international accessories production. My love for design and art started at a young age when I actively participated in surfing, skateboarding, and snowboarding. It wasn't long before I became the head accessories designer for several prominent companies in the action sports market. Working for these companies not only honed my technical design skills but also boosted my confidence in my artistic abilities. After designing products and graphics that were warmly received by my peers and the action sports market, I decided to spread my wings and become a freelance designer. Once I entered the market, I quickly became one of the most sought-after accessories designers in the apparel industry. Collaborating with major fashion labels responsible for setting trends outside of the action sports market opened my eyes to a whole new world of quality accessories, art, design, and inspiration. In recent years, I have expanded my love for art and painting, creating works that draw inspiration from my travels, friends, and a deep appreciation for vibrant colors.

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I was born into the world of backpacks, bags, and accessories. My parents, Peter and Dale Coleman, owned P&D Coleman Bags, a business they started back in 1978. It all began when Dale made my dad a surfboard bag as a gift. One day, while surfing at Sharks Cove in South Santa Barbara, my dad accidentally broke the fin on his surfboard. The waves were too good to pass up, so he quickly stopped by Surf N Wear surf shop to get a new fin. That’s when the owner, Bruce Fowler, saw the bag my mom had made and instantly fell in love with it. This led my parents to decide to order enough materials to make 200 bags.

A few weeks later, my dad loaded up our old yellow Dodge van and headed south to sell these bags. As an apprentice for my mom, Dale Welsh, I developed a deep passion for product development and gained extensive knowledge of the complex logistics involved in international accessories production. My love for design and art started at a young age when I actively participated in surfing, skateboarding, and snowboarding. It wasn’t long before I became the head accessories designer for several prominent companies in the action sports market. Working for these companies not only honed my technical design skills but also boosted my confidence in my artistic abilities.

After designing products and graphics that were warmly received by my peers and the action sports market, I decided to spread my wings and become a freelance designer. Once I entered the market, I quickly became one of the most sought-after accessories designers in the apparel industry. Collaborating with major fashion labels responsible for setting trends outside of the action sports market opened my eyes to a whole new world of quality accessories, art, design, and inspiration.

In recent years, I have expanded my love for art and painting, creating works that draw inspiration from my travels, friends, and a deep appreciation for vibrant colors.