How to paint a skateboard
Animal outline sketch
- Make sure the deck surface is clean and free of dust or debris
- Prime with White Texture Gesso so your colours pop and paint bind well
- Use the Guide printout on the web page for animal outline inspo
- Sketch the basic shapes of each animal on the skateboard deck with a pencil
- Group the animals in small clusters for an appealing layout
Using paint pens
- Choose the colours you want to use for each animal from the acrylic paint marker set
- Start by blocking in the base colours for each animal
- Allow the paint to dry completely before moving on to the next step
Outlines
- Once the base colours are dry, use black paint pens to outline the animals and add details
- Take your time and enjoy the process, treating it as a mindful experience!
Using varnish
- Protect your design once the paint’s dry by applying a layer of acrylic varnish over the entire deck
- Use an abstract expression brush with short, soft bristles to evenly distribute the varnish
- Apply more varnish rather than less to ensure good coverage
Hang our mount your skateboard on the wall for a trendy touch to your décor!
- Gloss Acrylic Varnish Signature
- Acrylic Paint Pens in Case Broad Tip Signature 48pc
- Pencil
- Abstract Expression Brush (for varnishing)
- Printout with simple animal design