01/19/2021
It’s finalllllllly here!!!! And boy did I encounter every challenge in the book with this project. 🥴 Naive young me, back in November, began drawing a little secret surprise for Teller’s Birthday, to make him a custom longboard he has been begging for. Long, long story short, lucky little stinker got this, brand new Arbor drop through longboard, went to our local skate shop, picked out his own bearings, trucks and wheels, and assembled this custom complete with dad by the fire. Today we finally received the UV vinyl sticker I designed and we finally finished this boys 8th birthday present. (only a month late 🤦🏼♀️) A little background art inspiration, my boy loves Hawaii and saves his meager allowance to buy tiki masks when we are on vacation there. so I incorporated one to remember his sweetness and style. I created a totem style to speak to/celebrate our lives here in Alaska. Speaking of Alaska, I drew the northern lights, and the Big Dipper in the stars above the mountains, we may move on from AK one day, and I wanted to have his board reflect our lives at this time. The skull, ironically isn’t morbid, but represents living life to its fullest, the snake, again not sinister, but like the shedding of its skin, speaks to reinvention and learning. And last but not least, the galaxy within us all. Arent we all just an amazing masterpiece waiting to be discovered? I am always fascinated by the utter complexities of everyone I meet. we are all the same and yet so vastly different. That dichotomy to me is beautiful. And, well, Teller just thinks skulls are “ cool”. okay, now stop raining so we can ride!!!
