People who skate will tell you that it's not a sport and that it's a lifestyle, which is why skateboard art get so much attention as a canvas for expression.
Skateboard decks are often personalized to reflect a skater’s individuality and creativity. The board is a symbol of the rider’s spirit. So it makes sense that this high-flying canvas would be the base for so much cool art and design.
We’ve seen pop culture-inspired skateboard art featuring names like Kate Moss and Jimmy Hendrix. These functional art pieces have also been pimped out with cartoon characters, graphic art pieces and even lines of poetry. Even social issues like AIDS prevention have made their way onto skateboard decks.
Whatever the message, image or aesthetic, skateboard decks are an increasingly attractive canvas for those looking to create a piece of art that is youthfully relevant.
32 Skateboard-Inspired Artworks
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Reassembled Sport Deck Models
Deconstructed Skateboard Sculptures Encourages a Fresh Look
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Segway-Skateboard Hybrids
The Personal Rover Rolls into the Future
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Staircase-Riding Skateboards
Po-Chih Lai's Stair Rover Aims to Expand an Extreme Sport
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Recycled Skateboard Projects
The Element 'No Board Left Behind Program' Incorporates Used Material
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Starlet Studded Skateboards
The Jeff Gaudinet 'Skate Moss' Project is an Artistic Collaboration
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Street-Carving Skateboards
The Aris Sport Bladerunner Can Behave Like a Snowboard
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Foldable Skate Decks
The Snap Skateboard Fits Easily Inside a Backpack
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Street Art Skateboards
'TheSeventhLetter' for ZOOYORK Presents Seven Sick Graffiti Decks
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Impossible Skateboard Captures
The Arthur King ‘I Want to Skate’ Series is Conceptual
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Luminous Riding Skateboards
The Penny Nickel 27'' Glow in the Dark Skateboard Lights up the Night
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Electric-Driven Decks
The ZBoard Senses Weight to Move and Stop
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Non-Profit Skater Goods
The Good Wood 'Skateboard Art Exhibition' Benefit Skate Park
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Skate Deck Booze Openers
The Designed Good Upcycled Skateboard Bottle Openers are Chic
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Cartoon-Clad Skateboard Decks
The Stacks Boards Collection is Filthy and Fun
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Futuristic Film Skateboards
The Hoverboard Replica Prop is a Must-Have for Back to the Future Fans
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Sharply Angled Skateboards
Reynald Drouhin's Monolith Skate Sports a Slanted Shape
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Personified Bottle Skateboard Decks
The Cliche DQM Fall/Winter Release Features a Pro Skate Video
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Minimalistic Wooden Trinkets
The Toys for Boys by James Perse Boast a Sleek Hipster Aesthetic
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Mind-Reading Decks
The Board of Imagination Moves From Your Thoughts
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Tank Tread Skate Decks
The Rockboard Descender is Designed to Traverse Any and All Terrain
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Pro Skateboarder Speaker Pairings
The Plan B Nixon Soundclash Project Features Pro-Skaters
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Poetic Skateboard Decks
The RAW Spring 2012 Board Graphics are Simple and Spunky
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Satirically Therapeutic Skateboards
ANTIHERO Gives Riders Advice with 'Help Department' Decks
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Supercharged Street Cruisers
The Gnarboard Electric Skateboard is a Speedy Mode of Transport
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Turtle Speed Skateboarding Films
The Adam Shomsky 'WTF Flat Ground Tricks' Video Slows Down Moves
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Iconic Music Magazine Decks
These Rolling Stone Skateboards are Shot by Baron Wolman
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Reefer Skateboards
Cheech and Chong Skateboards Become Part of High Society
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AIDS-Battling Skateboards
Girl x Chocolate (Product) RED Skateboards Aim to Fight the Disease
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Cluttered Graphic Skate Decks
The Enjoi Skateboards 'Bless This Mess' Collection is Busy
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Rapper-Rendered Skate Decks
The Pretty Toney Deck Bears Ghostface Killah's Likeness
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Artistic Mosaic Skateboards
The HUF Haroshi Deck Brings Contemporary Art to Extreme Sports
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Profane Monkey Decks
The Paul Smith x Alien Workshop Skateboard is Stylishly Crude
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Fashion-Forward Skate Sneakers
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Camo-Print Colorful Skate Shoes
BAPE and Vans Launch Another Collaborative Sneaker
90s-Inspired Bulky Skateboard Sneakers
adidas Presents a Look at the Retro Stan Smith XLG Shoe
Branded Action Camera Go-Karts
The Conceptual GoPro GoKart by Sean Gao Captures the Action
Self-Discovery Card Decks
The Tarot of Oxalia is a Resource for Creativity, Well-Being and More
Icy-Tonal Hi-Top Skate Sneakers
Eyedress and Villani Design a New Balance NM17 Sneaker
Skateboarder-Approved Sneakers
The Nike SB React Leo Skate Shoes Have an Earthy Color Palette
Rugged All-Terrain Rollerblades
The Q Hand-Makes an Impressive Pair of Rollerblade Skates
Artistic Sneaker Collaborations
The 'Skechers x Vexx' Collection Highlights Bold Graphics
Scooter-Style Pump Foil Boards
The 'Foil Scoot' Offers a Great Way to Safely Learn and Glide
Inspiring Apparel Collaborations
Skull and Chucks is a Bold Fusion of Skating and Martial Arts
Collaborative Chunky Skate Sneakers
always do what you should do Joins adidas on the Superstar
Skateable Pyramid Art Installations
PlayLab Inc Works with Vans on a Bright Yellow Skate Ramp
Modular Electric Surfboards
The 'Canvas' Surfboard is Stylish, Speedy and Easily Transportable
Recycled Material Skateboards
The LANDER Skateboard Decks are Made with Retired Fishing Nets
Olympic-Inspired Skate Sneakers
The Nike SB Dunk Olympic Safari Honors the Global Games
Collaborative Vibrant Skate Sneakers
Crenshaw Skate Club and Nike Launch a New SB Dunk
Biotech-Informed Surfboard Designs
The BATTBOARD Electric Surfboard is Ready for the Water
Aqua-Tonal Textural Skate Sneakers
Nike SB's Day One Sneakers are Made for Children
Star-Motif Canvas Sneaker Collections
Converse Presents the One Star Pro City Pack
Artist-Inspired Sweaters
The Lee® X Basquiat™ Printed Sweater Fuses Collage and Graffiti Elements
Fashion House-Made Skate Sneakers
CELINE Presents the Premium Huntington Skate Shoe
Eco-Friendly 3D-Printed Surfboards
Paradoxal Surfboards are Crafted with Algae-Based Material
Heritage-Honoring Collaborative Skate Shoes
Vans and Slam Jam Introduce a FUCT Collaboration
Premium Explorative Skate Products
OTW By Vans Celebrates Skateboarding Culture and Experiences
Artist-Backed Breakdancing Sneaker
Futura Joins Nike to Decorate the Jam Sneaker Model
Japanese Artwork Sneakers
These Converse All-Star Sneakers Come in Two Styles
Pre-Duct-Taped Shoe Designs
Vans Vault Takes the Pre-Distressed Footwear Style to the Next Level
Streetwear-Informed Surfboards
Nike and Stüssy Work Together on a Special Surfboard Design
Dynamic Graphic Skate Sneakers
S.R. STUDIO. LA. CA. and OTW By Vans Join on a Sneaker
Filmic Skater Shoes
The Vans x Barbie Collaboration Shares Laid-Back Skater Styles
Street Art Metaverses
LG OLED & Shepard Fairey Teamed up for a Frieze Los Angeles Exhibition
BMX-Inspired Fashion Collections
Vans Partners with BMX Athletes Perris Benegas & Dennis Enarson
Bluetooth-Operated Motorized Skateboards
This New Electric Skateboard Offers Gear & Speed Settings
Urban Sneaker-Inspired Exhibits
Museum of Graffiti Introduces the Sneaker Stories Pop-Up Exhibit
Gen Z Skateboarding Campaigns
Samsung UK's First Flips Spotlights the Galaxy Z Flip5
Adventurously Inspired Skate Sneakers
Axel Cruysberghs and Vans Present the Skate Old Skool Sport
Playful Character-Adorned Apparel
Mark Gonzales Reunites with adidas for the Shmoofoil Collection
Dream-Adorned Mosaic Benches
Kite and Alisha B Wormsley Create a Range of Cosmologyscape Benches
Hybridized Electric Longboards
The 'Velocity Etch' Offers the Maneuverability Of a Skateboard
Celebrity Skateboard Brand Collabs
Britney Spears Launched a Nostalgic Collection with 'Welcome'
Iconic Pop Art Skateboards
The Skateroom x Andy Warhol Foundation Skate Decks are Chromatic
Pop Art Creative Collections
The KAWS + Warhol UT Collection Caters to Art Lovers
Skateboarding-Inspired Wood Lamps
Blue Green Works Showcases its New Wood Lighting Installation
Minimalist Artist-Honoring Timepieces
The Basquiat x Skagen Collection Has Timepieces and Jewelry
Generation-Blending Skateboarding Campaigns
Vans' Always Out There Campaigns Nods to Y2K Styles
Traveling Fine Art Campaigns
EasyJet's Get Out There Features Mona Lisa, The Thinker and More
Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls
Mattel Creations Celebrates Keiichi Tanaami with Whimsical Designs
Formally Transformed Skate Sneakers
Mastery Atelier Transforms Two Vans Footwear Silhouettes
Milk Carton-Inspired Bubblers
The DGK X GRAV Milk Carton Bubbler is Fashionable
Designer-Approved Skateshoe Silhouettes
The Vans x Proenza Schouler Collab Was Highly Anticipated
Preppy Minimal Skate Sneakers
Nicole Hause Joins Nike on a Special Pair of Dunk Shoes
Maximalist Pop Art Sneakers
Keiichi Tanaami Joins adidas On a Pair of its Superstars
Heritage-Honoring Artful Posters
Herman Miller Adds to the Archival Poster Collection
All-Over Patterned Skate Sneakers
UNDERCOVER & Vans OTW Highlight Anarchy is the Key
Graffiti Artist-Made Rare Sneakers
Nike and Stash Breathe Life Back to Retro Sneaker Models
Artist-Inspired Dynamic Basketballs
round21 Designs Basketballs Inspired by Basquiat and Haring
Lounge Chair-Inspired Skateboards
The Eames Lounge Cruiser is Inspired by the Iconic Chair
Forest-Inspired Screenless Toys
Boogie Board Launched the Sketch Pals Forest Friends Line
Blue Silkscreen Skateboard Decks
Kai and Sunny Create a New Skate Deck Called 'Spirited Away'
Fun-Filled Inflatable Boards
The 'Adventure Board' is Designed For Versatile Outdoor Enjoyment
Ambassador-Focused Footwear Campaigns
Vans Launches a New Campaign for its OTW Line
Dynamic Skateable Architecture Stores
The New Vans West End Location in London is Skateable
QSR-Collaborative Skate Collections
The Palace McDonald's Collection is an Unconventional Capsule
Museum-Approved Artist Collaborations
The Museum of Graffiti is Unveiling Three Exclusive Collabs
Cheeky Performance-Driven Snowboards
CAPITA and 686 Release the Hello Kitty and Friends Snowboard
Playful Creativity-Focused Campaigns
Sharpie® Launches the World is Your Canvas Tour
AI-Powered Mood Boards
MoodBoardly Creates Stunning Boards Across a Variety of Indusities
Tree-Integrated Mysterious Art
Banksy Unveils a Mysterious Tree Mural in London's Finsbury Park
Therapeutic Sunset-Inspired Cards
Sunset Spark Deck Offers Mindfulness Tools with Painted Sunsets
Artist-Honoring Instant Cameras
Polaroid's Now Generation 2 Camera Honors the Work of Basquiat
Custom Inspirational Quotes
Muse Combines Quotes with Creative Themes for Social Media
Collaborative Textural Skate Shoes
Converse and IRAK Work Together on a One Star Pro Sneaker
Sustainable Artist-Inspired Shoes
Cariuma Presents a New Series of Sneakers Inspired by Van Gogh
Psychedelic Skateboard Decks
Beautiful Losers and Kelsey Brookes Unveil 'New Psychedelia'
AI Tattoo Generators
Tattoo Canvas Has Endless Creative Possibilities for Artistic Expression
Patterned Monochormatic Skate Sneakers
COMME des GARÇONS GIRL Presents New Skate Shoes
Community-Centric Art Galleries
The Tableau Gallery Will Host a Roster of Designe
Brogue-Style Skateboard Sneakers
The Vans Varsity Sneakers are at Once Laidback and Preppy
Skateboard-Brand eBikes
Evolve Skateboards Entered the Bike Market with the 'Project BMX'
Multifunctional Personal Mobility Devices
The Modi Fuses a Skateboard, Scooter, and Hoverboard
Café Collaborative Skate Footwear
Vans and PaperGirl Announce Their New Collaboration
Skateboarder Collaborative Sneakers
Blondey McCoy Joins Gary Aspden on a adidas Spezial
Artful Skateboard Deck Collections
Kraftwerk and Beautiful Losers Unveils the Kraftwerk Collection
Dynamic Patterned Skate Sneakers
Nike Introduces a New Pair of the PS8 Skate Sneaker
Digital City-Inspired Art Works
New Digital Art is on Display in Grand Central Station
Rapper-Honoring Skate Sneakers
Vans Honors Mac Miller with an Authentic Sneaker Model
Artistically Adorned Backpacks
JanSport Partners with Artlifting to Introduce a New Collection
Co-Branded Footwear Designs
Vans Skateboarding Collaborates with Skate Brand Hockey
Rebooted Fan-Favorite Skating Games
EA Games is Bringing Back Popular 'skate' Franchise
Skateboard-Themed Photography Books
James Edson's Rabbit Hole Book Honors London's Skate Scene
Knitted Heritage Skate Sneakers
OTW by Vans Introduces the Engineered Knit Pack of Footwear
Mixed-Reality Skateboarding Apps
Skatrix Pro Turns Interior Spaces into Virtual Skate Parks
Limited Art Apparel Collections
House Industries Launches the Autotype Series of Art and Apparel
Artful Custom Mirror Collections
Martin Grasser and TRAME Unveil the Portraits Collection
Unity-Promoting Family Skate Decks
DGK Partners with Darren Harper for a Special Skate Deck
Creatively Sponsored Art Events
Sharpie is Sponsoring the Upcoming Art Battle Event in Los Angeles
Artistic Vodka Bottle Designs
Vodka by Saintwoods and Slumpy Kev Partner for an L.A. Exhibit
Cult Movies-Inspired Graphic Streetwear
Place+Faces Presents the Film Club Collection
Photographer-Collab Card Games
Gray Malin's Work is Highlighted in the New UNO Artiste Series
Creative-Collaborative Skate Shoes
Imran Potato Joins Vans OTW on the Knu Skool Sneaker
Global Storytelling Initatives
Vans Announces its Narrative-Centric Always Pushing Campaign
Elegant Collaborative Shoe Designs
BoTT and Converse Launch a Chic Deckstar SK Shoe Silhouette
Skateboard Design Museum Exhibitions
The Skateboard Exhibition Opens at London's Design Museum
Commemorative Skateboarding Decks
DGK Pays Tribute to the Late Harold Hunter with a Special Debut
Artist-Envisioned Electric Bikes
Upway Unveils New Bikes with the Artist Collaboration Series
Bespoke Car Art
Heritage Customs X Henk Schiffmacher Create a Tattoo-Inspired Land Rover Defender
Textural Update Skate Sneakers
Vans Unveils a Limited-Edition Range with Zhang Quan for LNY
Art-Inspired Jigsaw Puzzles
Apostrophe Puzzles' Jigsaw Collection
Skateboarding-Inspired Ads
Vans Launched the ‘Always Pushing’ Ad Highlighting Skating Culture
Skate-Inspired Retail Stores
The Nahmias Retail Store is A Tribute to Skate Culture in Venice
Travel-Inspired Canvas Paintings
SOLDIER Presents the Passport Series of Artful Looks
Exclusive Card Game Decks
Mattel Creations and Kartell Unveil Special Edition UNO Deck
Inspiring Creator-Focused Decks
TikTok Launches a New Creative Content Inspiration Deck
Cardboard-Inspired Ceramic Household Art
Jacques Monneraud Designs the Cardboard Collection
Interactive Typo Art Installations
Pasha Radetzki Creates the Love-Ego=LOV in New York
Anime Skateboard Clocks
The My Neighbor Totoro Skateboard Clock is Studio Ghibli-Themed
Illustrative Artist-Collaborative Card Games
Shantell Martin Joins UNO's Ongoing Artiste Series
Layered Core Paddle Boards
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Sustainable Recycled Aircraft Skateboard
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Harajuku-Inspired Slip-Ons
Vans Taps Guest Designers on the Harajuku Punk Design Series
Celebratory Hip-Hop Collaborations
Mitchell & Ness Collaborates with Legendary Graffiti Crew Tats
Sleek Freestyle Snowboard Collections
The Welcome x 686 Collection Embraces Quirky Aesthetics
Miniature Artful Hip-Hop Landmarks
Danny Cortes Captures Iconic Hip-Hop Moments Through Art
Artistic QR Codes
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Beginner Artistic Inspiration
Drawing Prompts Helps Artists Develop a Consistent Practice
Vibrant Summery Skate Streetwear
Always Do What You Should Do Drops a NOAH Collection
Mobile Artwork Purchasing Platforms
The 'Cohart' Platform Supports Modern Art Buyers and Sellers
Empowering Artful Basketball Courts
Na Chainkua Reindorf Creates Bright Art for NYC Courts
Bright Collaborative Skate Sneakers
Vans Introduces Newly Remixed Skate Half Cab & Skate Rowley
Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies
Woset Designs a Range of Stationary and Furniture for Kids
Two-Wheeled Surfing-Inspired Skateboards
The 'SEASKATE' Surf Skateboard Has Spring-Loaded Casters
Streamlined Decision-Making Platforms
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