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Blossburg, PA Skateboard Mural

Jill Nickerson came to me this spring to commission this skateboard mural for her husband's birthday. It would eventually turn into one of the most craziest pieces I've ever done!!!
Jill left the design up to me (bless her heart) with the only requirements being that "Blossburg" be spelled out across the boards and the historic section section of our downtown represented (especially the two buildings the Nickerson's own!).

So, Jill gave me 9 blank skateboard decks and I set out on a hike to the top of the road-cut across from the downtown to get a photo to base my design on.

The project turned out taking me about 3 times as long as I expected to finish, which was my own fault for underestimating, and over-designing (my design is extremely detailed and tiny!).
I labored (and labored) to the point that my fingers were swollen, trying to get it done in time for the birthday, but I failed. I finally finished, but to make matters worse, I failed in the sealing stage!

The two-part fiberglass epoxy I was using wasn't mixed correctly and didn't harden properly. Long story short, I did finally get it done and to the Nickersons (that's Jill at left).

In all, it was a totally awesome project and a valuable learning experience (and just the kind of insane effort that I just love!)

Check out the photos of the entire project in progress in the gallery!

 
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