Cody Cruz with his surfboard and Scary Poppins with her skateboard
Cody Cruz & Scary Poppins

About
Gnarly by Nature

Born from imagination. Fueled by creativity. Made for the wild at heart.

Gnarly by Nature is a Southern California-based creative brand and publishing studio that celebrates imagination, individuality, adventure, and the freedom to be yourself.

Inspired by the rebellious spirit of skateboarding, surfing, art, and storytelling, Gnarly by Nature brings a wildly imaginative universe of unforgettable characters, whimsical adventures, and wonderfully weird creations to life.

Through GBN Publishing, the brand creates original children’s picture books, imaginative coloring books, and illustrated adventures designed to entertain, inspire, and encourage creativity in readers of all ages.

But behind the crazy characters, toothy grins, and wild adventures lies a simple philosophy:

Being different isn’t something to hide. It’s something to celebrate.

  1. A grinning horned monster from the House of Gnarly
    A House of Gnarly monster

    Wonderfully Weird

    From mischievous monsters and spooky Halloween creatures to mechanical robots, outrageous animals, daring skateboarders, and extraordinary fantasy worlds, every Gnarly by Nature creation has its own personality, humor, and unmistakable attitude.

  2. Hello Monster, a Gnarly colouring page
    A Gnarly colouring page

    Imagination Has No Limits

    Gnarly by Nature believes that imagination has no limits, creativity has no boundaries, and some of life’s greatest adventures begin when you dare to be yourself.

  3. My Little Monsters, Día de los Muertos Coloring Book and Thanksgiving Gone Gnarly!, three Gnarly by Nature coloring books
    Gnarly by Nature coloring books

    For Readers of All Ages

    Whether it’s a child discovering the magic of coloring, a young reader getting lost in an unforgettable story, or an adult reconnecting with their creative side, Gnarly by Nature is about bringing a little more laughter, wonder, and originality into the world.

  4. Gnarly by Nature kids T-shirt, hoodie and cap
    Gnarly by Nature apparel

    More Than Just Books

    More than just books, Gnarly by Nature is a growing creative universe built around art, storytelling, apparel, and a lifelong love of doing things differently.

  5. Scary Poppins with her skateboard
    Scary Poppins

    Stay a Little Weird

    Stay curious. Stay creative. Stay a little weird. Because ordinary was never really our style.

Gnarly by Nature

Ride Wild. Stay Salty.

Gnarly by Nature

Ride Wild. Stay Salty.