Unique Beast
Feature: 8.1
Art / Skate
The skateboard graphic is an underestimated art medium that is often overlooked on its destructive journey from the skate shop wall to the streets. But while skaters have been out marking up the masterpieces of legendary graphic designers VC Johnson, Pushead, Jim Phillips, Marc McKee and wave-maker Todd Bratrud, other artists have been drawing inspiration from these iconic styles. In an effort to pay homage to his biggest influences, California-based artist Aye Jay, known to the skateboard community for his designs on Consolidated, Creature, and Foundation decks, has created illustrations replicating each artists’ infamous style to accompany our look at said artists’ iconic images, their influence on skateboarding, and the future of the skateboard graphic.
