Richard Alden "Rick" Griffin (June 18, 1944 – August 18, 1991) was an American artist and one of the leading designers of psychedelic posters in the 1960s. He was a key figure in the underground comix movement as a fouding member of the Zap Comix collective.

Explore the life and work of artist Rick Griffin. Official website features artwork galleries (concert posters, album covers, surf art, comics, and Christianity), stories, latest news, media and licensing projects.

Richard Alden Griffin was born June 18th 1944, at the Queen of Angels Hospital in Los Angeles, California, to James and Jacqueline Griffin. His dad, Jim, was an electrical engineer. His mom, Jackie, was a housewife. Jackie’s mom was an artistic, sophisticated woman who …

Combining eclectic typefaces and decorative borders with brilliant colors, Griffin's compositions are complex without being illegible. He introduced diverse, often startling objects into his posters, creating visual-verbal puns and playful references to pop culture.

Richard Alden “Rick” Griffin (June 18, 1944 – August 18, 1991) was an American artist and one of the leading designers of psychedelic posters in the 1960s. As a contributor to the underground comix movement, his work appeared regularly in Zap Comix.

Drawing on influences as diverse as Native American culture and the California surf scene, Rick Griffin produced psychedelic poster art, album sleeves, and logos of such brilliance that they are among the primary images associated with Jimi Hendrix, …

Aug 20, 1991 · Rick Griffin, whose psychedelic posters for concerts by such rock stars as Jimi Hendrix made him famous to one generation and whose illustrations of biblical texts brought him respect from...

Rick Griffin, handsome, towheaded 19-year-old surfer from Palos Verdes, sails through the air. He’s wearing regulation early 60s surfing garb: Levis, white Jack Purcell low-cut tennis sneakers, and a gray plaid Pendleton over a road-stained JC Penny t-shirt. He is suspended, caught in this moment forever.