#professional skateboarder

[retropopcult]

Tony Hawk signs autographs at the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica following an instructional clinic in 1999.

[hamburgerbox]

Steve Caballero

[notbxnny]

his fuckass bob.

[knivestothroats]

there's a photo on the internet of someone sitting on stone steps with their hands wrapped up and bleeding and usually the head is cropped out but one time i saw it uncropped and did a double take because it was my cousin. i have seen this photo many times on aesthetic blogs and pinterest, and one of these days it's going to circulate whump tumblr i just know it. i'm waiting for the day. but i can't reblog it myself it has to be organic.

[toxooz]

Yo I'm curious. How do sports work in the comic? Like are there cut offs and restrictions for monsters so humans can still participate? Or are they in completely different divisions like men and women, monster and human type beat?

Love your art and comic btw. It's really good and I'm completely sucked in now.

UUH yeah i feel like sports are probably WAY more complicated in this universe solely bc of all the different monster types and their advantages/ disadvantages but i think overall It's just separated into human sports and monster sports. There's general rules and regulations for all monsters about using their tails, wings, horns, and any other extra appendages but there could also be sports that exist that center around the use of the tail or wings or what have you but as far as regular "our world" sports they try to make it an overall playing field. Plus for any of the monsters on the more humanistic end of the spectrum, they could sometimes pass into human sports-for instance Ignazio could pass in human sports as long as he doesn't use his stomach mouth or tail to his advantage or else he'd be disqualified. Esp since he's a surfer for his profession, if there's both monster and human surf events he could play in both, only using his tail and stomach mouth as he pleases in the monster version. As Far as skateboarding goes, wings may be allowed to be used to have longer air time but for only like 2.5 seconds or somethin specific like that, so that way Kari has somewhat of an advantage for the "monster aspect" in order to create new tricks or a new twist of an existing trick but doesn't allow her to just openly cheat if that makes sense. Ollie only played in monster (american) football bc with his strength and size he'd send even the strongest human football athlete straight into a closed casket funeral LMFAO so him playing against other potentially large and strong monsters makes it more of an even game. Same with his horns he had to wear lil caps on his horns to prevent goring another player and also bc horns wouldn't be of any special advantage in monster football so may as well cover them up:

so i mean it all depends on the specific monster and what the sport is/requires and im sure there's individual physical tests to do to determine that, there's surely a whole SLEW of lawsuits and scandals of monsters using their abilities to cheat which sets the future rules in order but yeah sports are a cc ccomplicated aspect

[ripep]

FIVE PACK

[middleschoolfursona]

i like your art style a lot–have you always drawn this way, or is it something u developed over time? do u have any tips for drawing in the general sparklecat/old internet art style or similar?

1. Thank uuuuu <3

2. Under cut ⬇️

It's a mix of both- my current sort of diary art/stress relief/ wholesome style is a replication of my elementary school art style! (Like 5th grade, not 2nd lol. I was still drawing stick guys blowing up zombies with tanks and crap back then)

Otherwise, my other styles are style emulations, essentally!

I'll break it down rq:

Mostly based off my own childhood art:

Natural progression of my art as I grew up:

Style "emulation" (le me making an amalgamation of liek 20000 old deviantart artists into one image)

Most of the sparklecat and scenedog art I draw like the above, is inspired by the works I stockpile from deviantart deep dives, and archive blogs. They're not emulations of one style, but multiple styles, taking parts I like or think are the most 'authentic'- essentially, I do what your young brain would have done without thinking, but I have to do it on purpose haha

My tip: while practicing, I'd say absolutely do studies of peoples entire DA galleries and figure out what works best for you.

Above all else I can't say anything else but like. Age regress lmao. If you can't do that, just do everything you can otherwise to put yourself in the headspace of the art you're emulating.

Put on old Amnesia playthroughs on YouTube, listen to Yaoi Nightcore playlists, edgy scourge AMVs, Naruto YTP, the whole Twilight movie- really whatever you listened to back in the day. Put that back on in the BG. Open current MsPaint or your preferred emulation of old MsPaint, or a free art software like medibang. (Don't download cool brushes. Work with Pen 1 and Airbrush or whatever.)

Use references of the era you want to emulate and use only those. Take all your current knowledge of art and BIN IT. The #1 problem in most emulation art even I have a really, really hard time with- is your stuff looking too modern because your art style is modern. Your tools are modern. Your mindset is modern. It will make your art look uncanny.

Don't try hard. It's really temping to draw the most rawrxd scenecore webcore hot topic revival 100 gecs whatever, I get that I guess- but it won't look like it's from the era. It's really hard to get x3randum ☆~ iTs rAinIng TACOOZZZZZZ ~☆ humor right, so don't try it for your first and submerge yourself in the era first. Tryhard sparkles are a real issue and you risk making your art look like it's snark.

Small canvases and or destroy your image quality. I don't do this as much as I should but it definitely adds to the look LULs

I will say, I have no idea otherwise because I come from a very privileged background when it comes to style emulation which is that I grew up planning to be an animator and thus, in my critical years, I was basically 100% drive on the ability to draw characters in many styles, on model. If you don't have this skill, it'll be a lot harder I'm sure.

Use your non dominant hand for especially young looking art. (If you have one. If not... uh... try your mouth?) (~that's what she said~)

(I mean. If you're *going for* the look of 'yes it's 2023 yes I'm bringing back this' go ahead, it just won't look genuine in the slightest and I am someone who's art journey is about doing all I can to emulate authenticity. Just adding this because I know a lot of people are! Go make that modern sparkledog eyeburner mary sue antisnark! It's just not my cup of tea. And I can't really give any pointers kthxbai)

[drunk-poets-society]

Man, working with kids is so entertaining. This 8th grader I’m teaching is so enamoured by me and I just lie to him abt the most inconsequential shit lol.

[fullsaw]

Thx for the tag!! :]

"spike jonze"

Love that man and was explaining who he was to someone (ex-husband of sofia coppola, jackass member, directed her and music videos for björk and daft punk; heavy encourage flicking through his Wikipedia)

tagging: @stinkyhyena9000 @scn-thedog @selfshipper-ihardlyknowher @hoperays-song + anyone who wants to join :D

last google search, go

um. Tag four people.

what do they make sewer tunnels out of

@ncc1701ohno @affixjoy @the-magpieprince @twinkboimler

[peachzffs]

Me when boys at the skate park actually apologise for snakeing me and messing up my trick instead of just ignoring me or blaming me.

[tneskateboard7]

Skateboarding land professional longboard

[xflippro]

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[wall-maria-around-ba-sing-se]

Minor pet peeve:

when someone on the internet translates a line from a (usually) Japanese video game into English themselves and compares it to the official translation and it starts getting passed around a fandom as a “translation error fun fact” a la:

“Fun fact: in the official translation, Character says [THING] but in the original script they actually said [THE SAME THING JUST WORDED A LITTLE DIFFERENTLY, USUALLY MORE STIFFLY]”

[punkxhazard]

Silver soul, silver skater 🛹. Also found this while I was out a couple days ago, I wonder if it’s a sign¿

[starhrtz]

NOW PLAYING . . . SUPERPOWERS

summary : a skater completely smitten by a street guitarist.

characters : skater! kinich, guitarist! gn reader, skater! mualani

note : hi gang im back again after 5 monthz, might do a heizou or akito shinonome ver

skater! Kinich who is known as a skate prodigy in the skate scene at the park you would always perform at.

skater! kinich who'd always push his limits with tricks no one else dares to try, and he’s rarely seen without his skateboard.

skater! kinich seen as professional had one weakness, you. somehow, whenever he sees you nearby, it seemed like he forgot how to skate at all.

❝ IT'S CRAZY TO SAY THIS BUT YOU ARE THE GREATEST. ❞

skater! Kinich who would start timing his daily skate routes to pass by the spots where you're usually playing. He pretends it’s a coincidence whenever he shows up, but it’s obvious he’s there to hear you perform.

skater kinich! who would follow your socials and find out if you're going to be at a specific place for a gig, he’ll be there early, even if he has to skate across town. He’ll sit on his board, leaning back with his usual calm expression but hiding how much he’s enjoying listening to you or even just seeing you.

Skater! Kinich who'd think you would probably never notice him since he can't seem to gather the courage to approach you. Not like he didn't try, after your shows he would always try and approach you but would always get pushed by your fans.

skater! Kinich who'd start daydreaming about what it would be like to impress you with his skating skills, maybe even doing a few tricks in sync with their music or perhaps you just looking at him astonished with those pretty eyes he could get lost in.

skater! kinich who would eventually try skating in front of you and pulling off his best tricks, hoping it’ll make you smile or give him a little applause yet much to his dismay you seem much more focus on your performance.

skater! kinich who was dragged by mualani to interact with you after she caught his gaze lingering on you far too long and whenever they hang out to skate, you're always somewhere nearby.

skater! mualani who decided to become cupid as she set up a plan for both of you to interact more.

skater! mualani who easily befriended you and asked you if you wanted any skating lessons, telling you you'd be in good hands with a rather... Excited grin on her face? You reluctantly agreed as she bounced around from joy.

❝I'LL INTRODUCE YOU TO HIM RIGHT NOW!❞

skater! kinich who's heart nearly exploded when he hears that your the one he'd be teaching on how to skate but he masked it quite well.

skater! kinich heart pounds every time he has to help you balance or hold your hand for support. He’s careful not to make it obvious, but his cheeks betray him with a soft blush he can’t quite hide no matter how hard he tries.

skater! kinich can’t believe he’s actually teaching you to skate. He’s barely holding it together, trying to keep his usual calm attitude, but his heart is racing. He casually says, “Don’t worry, I’ve taught plenty of people to skate,” even though he’s never felt this nervous about showing someone the basics.

skater! kinich starts by showing them how to stand on the board, giving a few tips on balance. When you wobble abit, you instinctively reaching out to grab his arm for support. Kinich stiffens for a second, then quickly relaxes, hoping they don’t notice the slight blush rising on his cheeks and heart rate increasing.

skater! kinich who can't help but get lost in your eyes when you look at him for reassurance, feeling a rush of emotions he’s not used to. He manages to keep his cool, but his heart is pounding.

skater! kinich who would try and confess his feelings for you after a while.

skater! kinich keeps himself busy practicing tricks to calm his nerves. He tries to focus, but he’s so jittery that he almost falls on some of his simplest moves. He’s more nervous than he’s ever been, and he can’t stop rehearsing what he’s going to say in his head.

skater! kinich who's so lost in thought that he doesn’t even notice when you arrive—until you called out to him. His heart skips a beat, and he has to take a deep breath to steady himself.

skater! kinich who'd starts with a casual line, trying to play it cool. But the moment he starts speaking, he realizes he can’t stick to a script. Instead, he just lets the words flow out.

“You know, I’ve been wanting to tell you something,” he begins, trying to control his beating. “Being around you… it’s different. Good different. You make me feel like I can do anything, and I… I just really like you.”

skater! kinich who hopes you like him back.

[persimnon-might-move]

I havent seen this idea before, but yall should totally put some more personality in the skateboards !!

Its like, one of the main focuses in the movie. AND it's fun >< !!

Heres to Max's crusty 4-year old sticker board barely holding it's resin together, and Bradley's pompus professionally-custom made rolling sponsor.