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My Take On Skateboards: Complex Designs That I’ve Made In My Garage
I’m a 35-year-old artist from Belgium and I sculpt skateboard decks in my spare time.
Around 7 years ago, I developed a passion for customizing decks when discovering the endless possibilities offered by rotating tools and the need to stay in touch with skateboards. I used to skate, but since I didn’t have the time anymore, I stopped (and let’s be honest, the years passing by do little to improve my physical condition).
Each board takes around 40 to 100 hours of work depending on the design and techniques used. I mainly use a Dremel rotary tool and a cheap jigsaw; given that, a few months ago, I started playing with epoxy resin.
Contradictions, high contrasts, and playing with light and shadows are among my favorite themes. As much as possible, I try to include multiple readings into my sculptures. Being hyper-curious about everything, I love mixing different materials and applying all the techniques I learned during the course of my career, but wood sculpting is still the root of all my pieces.
Obviously, since I remove so much material from the deck, you can’t ride the skateboards, since some of them would most likely break just by putting trucks on them. And to be honest, I’m actually glad no one can step on them!
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Close-up on the ribs
Things got a little bit slower with this one since I got back to doing my job full-time
“Croquette du fromage,” skateboard deck & resin breadcrumbs, 2020
Laying on my workbench
“Honey-hilation,” skateboard deck & epoxy resin, 2020
Right before I started playing with epoxy resin
“Think,” sculpted skateboard deck, 2020
It was a busy Sunday on the scroll saw
“Defrosts,” skateboard deck & epoxy resin, 2020
Let’s make an basic shape to cut for a test I said, it’ll be easy I said…
“Coup de foudre Valaisan,” skateboard deck & epoxy resin, 2020
Right before the next step
Image credits: greggarts
“Riding Yangg,” Skateboard only, 2015
My very first custom board, “Roots” made in 2013
Two different readings depending on the time of the day as it has a led strip backlighting
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Gregg Arts (Post author) 4 years ago
Thanks a lot ! :) They were for sale but nearly all of them are already gone, the only one left for sale is the cheese croquette ("Croquette du fromage") Regarding commissions, send me a dm on instagram and I'll see what I can do ;) => @greggarts
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Kateryna 4 years ago
They are so cool! Do you use them after sculpting? You should consider selling them as a business - I'm sure so many people would love them!
Gregg Arts (Post author) 4 years ago
Unfortunately I can't use them as they would break as soon as you tighten the trucks, their structural integrity has been dramatically weakened with all the cuts I made. But I'm also working on a series of rideable sculpted board ;) Thanks for your kind words, it would be awesome to be able to make it a living.
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yes. 4 years ago
Hey would you be able to ride these? I don't think I would ever be able to. It's too pretty
Gregg Arts (Post author) 4 years ago
Thanks ! Unfortunately (or fortunately?), no... I'd say because I don't want to make my heart miss too much beats, but mainly because most of them would break instantly.
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Billy the kid 4 years ago
Hey Gregg. You have a great talent!!! I have seen coffee tables with resin but what you have created is brilliant. keep up the good work. Thumbs up.
the unsee juice giver 2 years ago
Omg as a skater myself I am really flipping impressed your awesome but how much is all
Stephanie Keith 2 years ago
Your take is fascinating, amazing, creative, wonderful, but most of all. . . Skatetacular!
Gregg Arts (Post author) 4 years ago
Thanks a lot ! :) They were for sale but nearly all of them are already gone, the only one left for sale is the cheese croquette ("Croquette du fromage") Regarding commissions, send me a dm on instagram and I'll see what I can do ;) => @greggarts
Load More Replies... Kateryna 4 years ago
They are so cool! Do you use them after sculpting? You should consider selling them as a business - I'm sure so many people would love them!
Gregg Arts (Post author) 4 years ago
Unfortunately I can't use them as they would break as soon as you tighten the trucks, their structural integrity has been dramatically weakened with all the cuts I made. But I'm also working on a series of rideable sculpted board ;) Thanks for your kind words, it would be awesome to be able to make it a living.
Load More Replies... yes. 4 years ago
Hey would you be able to ride these? I don't think I would ever be able to. It's too pretty
Gregg Arts (Post author) 4 years ago
Thanks ! Unfortunately (or fortunately?), no... I'd say because I don't want to make my heart miss too much beats, but mainly because most of them would break instantly.
Load More Replies... Billy the kid 4 years ago
Hey Gregg. You have a great talent!!! I have seen coffee tables with resin but what you have created is brilliant. keep up the good work. Thumbs up.
the unsee juice giver 2 years ago
Omg as a skater myself I am really flipping impressed your awesome but how much is all
Stephanie Keith 2 years ago
Your take is fascinating, amazing, creative, wonderful, but most of all. . . Skatetacular!
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