Description
This skateboard deck showcases a whimsical and humorous illustration featuring a cartoonish blue shark character striking a confident pose. The shark is anthropomorphized, wearing a gold chain with a medallion, a red cap turned sideways, and a wide, mischievous grin. Behind the shark is a surreal background with a stylized moon partially eclipsing a smiling sun, set against a colorful, gradient sunset sky with shades of orange, pink, and purple. The ground beneath the shark has a cartoonish desert or rocky texture.
Art Style:
The art style combines elements of urban cartooning and lowbrow art, with exaggerated, playful features and a graffiti-like boldness. The thick black outlines, saturated color palette, and animated facial expressions give the piece a vibrant, street art-inspired aesthetic. The blend of celestial imagery with a cheeky, accessorized shark adds to its absurd charm.
Interpretation:
The shark character, dressed in flashy "bling," appears to parody hip-hop culture or street fashion, playing on tropes of confidence and swagger. The juxtaposition of this comical figure against a dreamy and surreal cosmic background may represent a playful clash between everyday culture and larger cosmic forces. The grinning sun and moon, with their quirky human-like features, further enhance the whimsical, lighthearted tone.
Overall, this deck feels like a humorous commentary on confidence, pop culture, and the blending of fantasy with urban storytelling. It's a fun, eye-catching piece that brings together cartoon humor and surrealist vibes in a bold and unapologetic way. (And who didn't love Jabber Jaw?)
Item Special Note
Kristan has been tattooing for almost 2 years now. He started at Porkchop?s Tattoo in Myrtle Beach, SC and can still be found there. Kristan has always been very passionate about art in every form and his favorite thing about tattooing is meeting people and sharing his artistic talents in a way personalized for the owner in pieces they will carry with them for a lifetime. His current portfolio consists of black & grey, neotraditional, new school, and venturing into the realm of realism. In Kristan's free time he enjoys catching waves, making music, and getting in some good laughs with his family and friends.