So, back to Brian: His style is absolutely unique. From the clothes he wears, to the car he drives, to the boards he surfs. 100% Brian Bent. Chances are, whatever he’s wearing, he’s riding in (or on)… he has made himself. His artwork is unlike any other. When I come across a Brian Bent painting, sculpture or screen print -I know it’s his work immediately. His style is all his own. His work has been seen on display at galleries, corporate lobbies, and store fronts from Southern California to Japan and even France. His most current musical endeavor is  ‘Ragged ’Ol Sailor’ – a surf rock, rock-a-billy mixture that fits his style to a T. 

“My daughter is playing in the band. We still have the Pioneers but I’m more active with Ragged ‘Ol Sailor. We’ve played at Lightning Bolt, Surf Indian. We just played in Laguna at the AR4T Gallery (Artists Republic 4 Tomorrow) With Nick Simich & Duffy. Both are pretty good musicians as well.”

He’s opened a small shop to showcase his own artwork and styles for United 50 clothing company, that he and Troy Rodarmel began a couple of years back. Hot Rod Garage Sale is an intimate space in North Park.