Here are a couple of teaser shots of Thea Schultheiss' board - Everything Comes up Roses, to see the real thing you will have to get down to the Coningsby Gallery before the 28th August to see this beauty in all it's glory!
This is Vicky Newman's Queen of Diamonds painting for Decked and is part of her lady luck series. Vicky paints in gouache and embellishes with gold leaf (Midas would be proud!) so come along to the private view tonight and take a look!
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Take a look at this evocative painting by Martin Squires, at first glance it appears dark and mysterious but your eye is drawn to the lower third to the wonderfully painted tribal scene suddenly conjuring up ideas of magic, the occult and half forgotten stories.
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Just to whet your appetite for this amazing board Michelle has sent us some sneak peak photos of her deck! Amazing stuff! Get down to the Coningsby gallery from the 16th - 28th to see this baby for real!
Check out these custom kicks and deck by Snub, co-ordinated stripes to get you noticed!
Check out this regal gent! This is Louis Michel's (aka Masai) entry for Decked. What could be better than tigers and crowns? This fine fellow handily combines the two - God save the King!
Here is a long shot down the board of Sam Falla's deck! It is an adventureland of monochrome goodness with curves and characters a plenty!
Here is the latest board work from Aaron Petz and a few behind the scenes shots from his workshop out in Phoenix Arizona. Aaron has a bold and eye catching style and is not afraid to deal with social and political issues creating this powerful board referencing the terrible lot faced by the boy solders of Sudan.
A couple of shots of the latest work from Simon Mills showing a buried car at Farmfest and a mural for a school in Bristol both featuring his signature characters and colourful illustrative world -check out out more from Simon here!
These shots are taken down the board of The 5683's Deck in a quick advanced showing for the blog. Big Bird and beach huts adorn the board in The 5683's signature style of detailed cameos and washes of colour making for exciting viewing. Come along to the show to see this fellow in all it's painted goodness!
A nautical extravaganza from mr Frudd! Highlighting the dangers of fishing in a tiny boat it's a lesson we should all learn from this beautifully painted board!
Jake Blanchard and Tom Forsyth collaborated to produce this unique hand carved board which even includes a carved crest with winged guardian featuring their initials at the top of the deck -this one needs to be seen in all it's 3d glory so all the more reason to come along to the show!
These are some advanced shots of these beautifully painted customised Vans Chukkas by the ever talented Docvek based on the theme of Adam and Eve-sit back and admire ...then come along to the show from the 16 -28th August to see them in all their canvas goodness!
Check out this advanced screening of Camellie's awesome painted deck! If you are lookin' for adventure you better head out this way and swing by the Coningsby Gallery London from the 16-28th August to check this baby for real!
Illustrator Cristina Guitian has created this fantastically surreal instillation for the Nike 78 project check it out here! and see more of her work on her site http://www.cristinaguitian.com/
Dave Bain and Cami Dobrin have collaborated on this super cute mug! A great addition to any kitchen!
A quick advanced sneak at one of the pairs of customised Vans Chukka boots to be on show at the Decked exhibition this August produced by the ever talented Sarah King!
Check out the brand new 'n fresh website from Mr Aaron Petz (& Co.) at http://www.aaronpetzandco.com with all the latest from the illustrator, photographer, designer and all round awesome fellow!
Dan Kitchener's been busy creating some amazing new work, check out more at http://www.dankitchener.co.uk/
We're extremely excited to announce that this year we will also be displaying 15 pairs of customized Vans Chukka boots as well as decks. Vans has been at the forefront of skating ever since the likes of Stacey Peralta, Tony Alva and Jay Adams picked up a deck, and continues to revolutionize the industry. And they make a mean pair of shoes!
