I got the green light on designing the latest skateboard shop deck for SnowBoard Connection. This rad deck just released this week. I properly titled it CASCADE VAGABOND paying homage to the Pacific Northwest and our rainy city of Seattle. The concept is a subcultural-undergroundish all-round action sports dude that fully embraces the street qualities of the skating culture.
Here is the Seattleite gripping the reigns or more like the fab of his hoodie. The rider is god-like, hence the Shiva-ish arms. Tatted and gnarly he encompasses the streamlined yet grunge-esque caricature of this cities youth and “counterculture”. Sno-Con cleverly enhanced upon the fingers that so readily grip his parka hood. The mid-arms with hands outstretched to feel the rain which pours from a happy cloud which adorns the “King” crown.
The character is also a twisted “yeti-style” mug. His bearded face and hair-like arms are not just a reference to the mountain beast but many o character of this rainy city. His expression is one of power and strength which hearkens the attitude of the skate/ski culture as well as the integrity of SnoCon.
Around his neck and arms are his accessories. The rings, ropes, chains, leather, and scarves that accent his features are all there. The lower hands strategically express “NW” (not gang-signish!). It is kinda hidden and yet there in your face. This is a true rep of the Pacific Northwest in general.
Drop by your local Snowboard Connection or hit them up online and get em while hot off the deck press!
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