First Hand | Doug Foulke
For years Doug has been part of some creative projects in the BMX world and beyond. From the days of Resist, to Dead Memory, the Shutter Speed videos, and most recently, The G, Doug's band, he has already left a lasting mark on BMX's underground scene. Doug's most recent adventure is a clothing company called Sekt, which is an outlet for some of his outstanding art and design work. Get ready for something a little different than the BMX norm. Read on to see what Sekt is all about straight from the man behind it, Doug Foulke.
Whats new Doug? Where are you living these days?
Well, I moved back from Austin about a year and a half ago, my Aunt and Uncle bought this posh farmhouse to retire too. They live in Baton Rouge and needed someone they knew to look after the place. So here I am. It's got a little cottage house that I live in, a pool (w/tranny), blueberry and apple grove, a creek and 12 acres of land. And yes I started the trails already. Other than that working full time doing Geothermal HV/AC, and the band. The G.
Is there a meaning behind the name Sekt?
"sparkling wine" in German.
Other than yourself, who is involved with Sekt?
Well Timmy Martin is helping out. He just moved back from Austin a few weeks ago and is here getting shit done. We just talked to Animal and they are down for distrobuting our stuff. So we are GOLDEN.
What kind of stuff can we expect to see from Sekt and when will it be available?
All kinds of stuff really. We've been talking about everything from fadoras, blazers, button ups, good pants, scarfs to simple vans style shoes and racing pads. With Tee shirt designs I'm going to try and incorporate my artwork into it, like full color paintings and such. My plan is to have 7 tee designs done by january along with zip-ups and blazers that have sewn on patches. I'm also making silkscreened posters of everyone, You can check out the designs at our myspace for now. (http://www.myspace.com/sektclothing)Shops can call Animal and we will have a sektclothing.com for online orders.
Why did you start Sekt, and what would you like to get out of it?
It is all I think about. I've done stuff in the past but never took it too seriously, so I wanted to start something fresh and really take it to it's full potential. I would really like to support my freinds too, that's a big part of it. I look at people like Ralph Sinisi, Joe Rich and Taj and they've just helped out so many people and kept bmx, in my opinion, on the right path. I want to follow in those footsteps.
Your team is pretty trails-based, with the exception of Wiz, is that something you where intentionally going for?
Yeah. Wiz is our black sheep, but he is my boy. It's deff more trail oreinted though. I'm really siked on the team, Tom Robinson, Tony Cardona and Matty Aquizap absolutely kill it and I couldn't think of a better group of kids to help out. It's weird but I think about 80% of my dreams involve trails, different places different people. I ride more trails in my dreams than I do in real life! But i've always been drawn to the woods, there's nothing better than a day at the trails with all your boys.
The East Side promo is sick, can we expect a full length release?
For sure. That's all I'm going to work on this year. Hope to have it our by next Xmas. The EastSide promo is on youtube now... to anyone who wants to check it out.
Any plans to do anything with Shutterspeed, or is that a thing of the past?
Maybe. It will depend on what footage I get. But either way I'm rereleasing the first two on a dvd.
You have played a big role with some well received BMX companies in the past (Resist, Dead Memory, and Shutter Speed). What will set Sekt apart from the rest?
To take it serously. In the past it's just been something on the side, you know? Like we just did it to make shirts and videos we liked and give them to our freinds. I deffinately gave out more shit than I sold.
Your paintings are really amazing, where do come up with ideas behind them?
Pssssh. I don't know. I usually just stare at the canvas for hours till something clicks. Topic wise it's all over the place. Politics, love, science, religeon, occult, conspiracy shit, it's all there.
Has painting and art always been something you've been interested in?
Yeah. Always. My mom and dad where good artists. My mom does these crazy colonial murals, Rufus Porter style and my dad use to airbrush cars. He use to have this sick el camino all airbrushed with paint that changed color in the light, he hand carver the center console out of wood. It was sick. But yeah, always drawing, always painting, always designing, always creating.
Is there anywhere we can see your artwork displayed other than through Sekt designs?
Nah. I'm on the DL with my paintings. Never had a show or anything. You can check them out on my myspace. http://www.myspace.com/213070257
I should get a website together..... Oh, and I just got 11"x17" prints of some of my paintings. They will be available on the Sekt site.
Music seems to play a big roll in your life, what's new with The G?
Getting a pint glass smashed in my face by my guitar player, that's what's new. Hahaha. That's a long story but we have a new guitar player to say the least. Working on our 2nd LP now, through shdwply records. Have a UK tour in May and SXSW in March. That's all going good. Again you can check out the myspace. http://www.myspace.com/thegdudes (fuck I need real websites)
Will music be something you plan to incorporate into Sekt?
Yes. Very much so. I have a bunch of freinds that are in awesome bands that I would like to hook up. I have a shit ton of live footage and videos that I've edited of just music. If I ever get around to it I'll put them out on DVD...
Any last words or shout outs?
Thanks to everyone. You know who you are.
Whats new Doug? Where are you living these days?
Well, I moved back from Austin about a year and a half ago, my Aunt and Uncle bought this posh farmhouse to retire too. They live in Baton Rouge and needed someone they knew to look after the place. So here I am. It's got a little cottage house that I live in, a pool (w/tranny), blueberry and apple grove, a creek and 12 acres of land. And yes I started the trails already. Other than that working full time doing Geothermal HV/AC, and the band. The G.
Is there a meaning behind the name Sekt?
"sparkling wine" in German.
Other than yourself, who is involved with Sekt?
Well Timmy Martin is helping out. He just moved back from Austin a few weeks ago and is here getting shit done. We just talked to Animal and they are down for distrobuting our stuff. So we are GOLDEN.
What kind of stuff can we expect to see from Sekt and when will it be available?
All kinds of stuff really. We've been talking about everything from fadoras, blazers, button ups, good pants, scarfs to simple vans style shoes and racing pads. With Tee shirt designs I'm going to try and incorporate my artwork into it, like full color paintings and such. My plan is to have 7 tee designs done by january along with zip-ups and blazers that have sewn on patches. I'm also making silkscreened posters of everyone, You can check out the designs at our myspace for now. (http://www.myspace.com/sektclothing)Shops can call Animal and we will have a sektclothing.com for online orders.
Why did you start Sekt, and what would you like to get out of it?
It is all I think about. I've done stuff in the past but never took it too seriously, so I wanted to start something fresh and really take it to it's full potential. I would really like to support my freinds too, that's a big part of it. I look at people like Ralph Sinisi, Joe Rich and Taj and they've just helped out so many people and kept bmx, in my opinion, on the right path. I want to follow in those footsteps.
Your team is pretty trails-based, with the exception of Wiz, is that something you where intentionally going for?
Yeah. Wiz is our black sheep, but he is my boy. It's deff more trail oreinted though. I'm really siked on the team, Tom Robinson, Tony Cardona and Matty Aquizap absolutely kill it and I couldn't think of a better group of kids to help out. It's weird but I think about 80% of my dreams involve trails, different places different people. I ride more trails in my dreams than I do in real life! But i've always been drawn to the woods, there's nothing better than a day at the trails with all your boys.
The East Side promo is sick, can we expect a full length release?
For sure. That's all I'm going to work on this year. Hope to have it our by next Xmas. The EastSide promo is on youtube now... to anyone who wants to check it out.
Any plans to do anything with Shutterspeed, or is that a thing of the past?
Maybe. It will depend on what footage I get. But either way I'm rereleasing the first two on a dvd.
You have played a big role with some well received BMX companies in the past (Resist, Dead Memory, and Shutter Speed). What will set Sekt apart from the rest?
To take it serously. In the past it's just been something on the side, you know? Like we just did it to make shirts and videos we liked and give them to our freinds. I deffinately gave out more shit than I sold.
Your paintings are really amazing, where do come up with ideas behind them?
Pssssh. I don't know. I usually just stare at the canvas for hours till something clicks. Topic wise it's all over the place. Politics, love, science, religeon, occult, conspiracy shit, it's all there.
Has painting and art always been something you've been interested in?
Yeah. Always. My mom and dad where good artists. My mom does these crazy colonial murals, Rufus Porter style and my dad use to airbrush cars. He use to have this sick el camino all airbrushed with paint that changed color in the light, he hand carver the center console out of wood. It was sick. But yeah, always drawing, always painting, always designing, always creating.
Is there anywhere we can see your artwork displayed other than through Sekt designs?
Nah. I'm on the DL with my paintings. Never had a show or anything. You can check them out on my myspace. http://www.myspace.com/213070257
I should get a website together..... Oh, and I just got 11"x17" prints of some of my paintings. They will be available on the Sekt site.
Music seems to play a big roll in your life, what's new with The G?
Getting a pint glass smashed in my face by my guitar player, that's what's new. Hahaha. That's a long story but we have a new guitar player to say the least. Working on our 2nd LP now, through shdwply records. Have a UK tour in May and SXSW in March. That's all going good. Again you can check out the myspace. http://www.myspace.com/thegdudes (fuck I need real websites)
Will music be something you plan to incorporate into Sekt?
Yes. Very much so. I have a bunch of freinds that are in awesome bands that I would like to hook up. I have a shit ton of live footage and videos that I've edited of just music. If I ever get around to it I'll put them out on DVD...
Any last words or shout outs?
Thanks to everyone. You know who you are.
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