I’ve been collecting skateboards for the past 3 years.
A short time in contrast to how long I’ve been actually skateboarding for.
Certain companies and their art directors do an amazing job of continually producing great graphics and amazing series.
Here are a few of my favorites:
Creature Skateboards: Hesh Saints.
Not particularly sure on the artist, however Creature comes through with their signature green and yellow motif taken to a more dramatic level. The company subsided in the late nineties only to return triumphantly in 2006. Creature’s demented play on Christianity with their own amazing twists in my eyes is a throwback to graphic artist Pusshead’s work in the late eighties and early 90′s. I personally love the fact that Creature has moved from their monochromatic style and incorporated more color and depth into this series without losing the continuity and consistency that their products’ look has to offer.
Chocolate Skateboards: Hand Sign Series.
Simple and killer. 5 recognizable hand signs that work well alone but much more sucessfully as a series. The vibrancy and rigidity of the red, vector chocolate logo at the bottom of the decks cleans up the rough, photo-copied feel of the photos on the boards.
I can’t wait to buy these and hang them in my place.
Enjoi Skateboards: Mangled Animals Series.
Artist: Todd Bratrud
Todd Bratrud is an amazing artist, hands down. His collaborations with various clothing and skateboard companies are highly anticipated and sought after. I personally own this entire series. Evey deck has a personality and the primary colors make any wall stand out. This photo I found online does not do the series any justice. Check out Bratrud’s work in The Skateboard Mag on a monthly basis.
