While painting skateboard decks with tattoo inspired art is nothing new, it’s a subject that always seems to go over well. The idea for a book full of painted skateboards seems like a huge win, and that’s exactly what Board to Lose is. Here are the details:
“Board to Lose is about two things: skateboarding and tattoos. For some people these two things fit together like legos.
100 blank skateboards were mailed to tattooists that skate. Some of them made it back, some didn’t. A few boards came in from tattooists that had the need to be a part of the project. There was no guidline on what to paint on these boards. After the boards were completed we photographed the decks to make the book, “Board to Lose.”
We first showed the boards at the Salt Lake City International Tattoo Convention. After SLC TATTOO we have plans to hang the show and do some skating at Skatelab and Pharmacy/Department of Skateboarding.
Keep your eyes open for a grip of tattooed skaters showing up at your spots. Help spread the word and ask your homies to add us.”
Board to Lose entry by: Jef Wright at Pair O’ Dice Tattoo in Dallas, TX
