KuretaQ is fascinated by the skater’s resilience to be able to fall off their board but then get right back up again to land the trick. It’s no surprise that some of his illustrations capture this very moment, documenting the hard work and persistence that comes with it.
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‘At 13, I went into a real skate shop to buy my first board and the magic began.’
Natalia’s skate illustrations are such a stark contrast to her usual black and white comics with ink and pen. Simple. Minimal details. Bold colours. Digital.
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‘This illustration is also inspired by a short video. I like the silhouette of the skater here, and I used contrast colors red and green for more impression.’
Thanks to skateboarding, Tim is adept at seeing things, like art, in a new and different way. This mixed with inspiration from the toys, monsters and joyful memories of his childhood have made him the artist he is today. Tim continues to ride his skateboard and breathes art and creativity
‘I’m truly grateful to give back to skateboarding.’
Photography portrait pictures
Ceri Lou Bathgate: Greg Hazzard
Nina Brooke: Doon Williams
Raül Casado: Antony Neufcour
Luís da Silva: Simon Fitz
Jonas Claesson: Murray Fraser
Jean Jullien: Antoine Doyen
Nick Kuchar: Andrew Rizer
Lisa Marques: Riemkje Poortinga
Quentin Monge: Marina Germain
Jessica Soparlo: Tianna Grey
Johny Vieira: Daniel Espírito Santo
Kate Wadsworth: Elyse Butler
Ty Williams: Emily Hagen
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