About the service
I'm a freelance artist and hand-paint skateboard decks — on your own board or on a new blank deck I'll select for the task. Skate culture has always been at the intersection of graphics and real-world use, and I love working in this genre: the design must look striking in photos while withstanding grip tape, curb scratches, rain, and falls.
Work begins with discussing the idea: a portrait, character, lettering, abstract pattern, brand talisman, tribute to a favorite rider or music group, or a completely original concept based on your references and mood. I create two or three composition sketches so you can choose the direction before paint touches wood — redoing a finished painting is costly in time for both of us.
After sketch approval, I sand and prime the deck surface, map out the composition, and develop the drawing with acrylic paints layer by layer, carefully working around mounting holes and preserving the nose and tail curves so the board doesn't lose functionality. At each major stage, I photograph the work and send you progress photos so you can see the progress and suggest edits in time.
When the painting is complete and fully dry, I coat the entire surface with several layers of transparent protective varnish suitable for skateboards: it protects the design from moisture, sun fading, and everyday wear, while keeping the board rideable rather than display-only. Upon request, I'll re-grip over the finished painting.
The price includes consultation and sketches, the painting itself, progress photos, final protective varnish coating, and high-quality photos of the finished deck for your portfolio or social media. I also do wall-mount versions for decks originally conceived as décor rather than for riding.
Timelines depend on drawing complexity, but before starting I always state a realistic schedule and notify you if anything changes. I've painted boards for local skate shops, individual riders, and collectors who simply enjoy a deck as a canvas — I'll show portfolio and previous client reviews before we begin.
Work begins with discussing the idea: a portrait, character, lettering, abstract pattern, brand talisman, tribute to a favorite rider or music group, or a completely original concept based on your references and mood. I create two or three composition sketches so you can choose the direction before paint touches wood — redoing a finished painting is costly in time for both of us.
After sketch approval, I sand and prime the deck surface, map out the composition, and develop the drawing with acrylic paints layer by layer, carefully working around mounting holes and preserving the nose and tail curves so the board doesn't lose functionality. At each major stage, I photograph the work and send you progress photos so you can see the progress and suggest edits in time.
When the painting is complete and fully dry, I coat the entire surface with several layers of transparent protective varnish suitable for skateboards: it protects the design from moisture, sun fading, and everyday wear, while keeping the board rideable rather than display-only. Upon request, I'll re-grip over the finished painting.
The price includes consultation and sketches, the painting itself, progress photos, final protective varnish coating, and high-quality photos of the finished deck for your portfolio or social media. I also do wall-mount versions for decks originally conceived as décor rather than for riding.
Timelines depend on drawing complexity, but before starting I always state a realistic schedule and notify you if anything changes. I've painted boards for local skate shops, individual riders, and collectors who simply enjoy a deck as a canvas — I'll show portfolio and previous client reviews before we begin.
