HOW TO Paint a Skateboard Deck by Nic Mac

Materials list below
A step by step guide that takes you through the process of taking a blank skate deck and applying your custom art on it, as well sharing some Top Tips, Do's and Don'ts along the way! Resin Video Link: • How to VARNISH with EP...
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MATERIALS USED: (and links)
BLANK SKATE DECK - amzn.to/3w7u4Qa
RESIN - amzn.to/3PsHYmH
Posca Pen ‘8k Chisel Tip’ - amzn.to/3tkbBvQ
Posca Pen ‘5m Bullet Tip’ - amzn.to/2OFYyX1
Matte Medium - amzn.to/3rT5Ch7
Spray Varnish - amzn.to/3rWOSWk
FILMING EQUIPMENT
Light- amzn.to/3swDyn3
Camera- Sony A6000 amzn.to/33KLy9B
Tripod(large)- Velbon CX800
Tripod(mini)- I love this Tripod! amzn.to/30VJyKC
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SOCIALS
Instagram - / nicmacillustration
Twitter - / nicmactweets
Facebook - / nicmacillustrations
My Shop
www.nicmacillu...
Patreon:
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dickies 'how to' links:
How to resin a Skateboard with Nic Mac video:
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How to Create your own Digital Paintings with Nic Mac video:
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Nic Mac shows you, How to customise Your T-Shirt with Paint Pens:
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[@olympusaviation7346]

You can also use car or poliurethane clear coats (or lacquers) Great vid, amazing art! congrats

[@NicMac]

Car varnish? Does it work ok on top of acrylics? Be good to know and worth trying if so 👀

[@olympusaviation7346]

@@NicMac there is actually an automotive acrilic clear coat;D Just apply it on multiple layers so u get a solid and smooth resin/alike finish

[@olympusaviation7346]

Polyurethane on the other hand works pretty well too, both give a pretty strong water resistant finish If you use pearl or candy finished spray paints, car clear coating gives a pretty nice touch to the metallic colors Just be careful to apply it with some primer cause the layers of paint and clear coat can begin to delaminate

[@NicMac]

@@olympusaviation7346 oh wow that’s so good to know, thank you for sharing 🙏

[@olympusaviation7346]

@@NicMac anytime! Thank you for replying:)

[@AndreaAbelian]

Getting a board soon so I’m watching literally every deck painting vid on KZbin 😂 nice work and sick video 😎

[@NicMac]

Eeee! Yay, thanks so much for checking out my video Andrea! Hope you have fun with your board! And hope this video helped :)

[@SBCO23]

facts

[@Megunonymous]

Same here, I’m getting a longboard in a couple weeks, so I’m gonna practice on spare wood and other things first. Definitely won’t be this complex and won’t look this Incredible, but I’m excited to try it out!

[@ethankramer2530]

Same

[@vyke_24]

Bro same, I have this cool design but don't know how to apply it on the board.

[@itsyaboichilde5397]

I so want to make my skateboard like Langa’s 💓

[@wildth0rn719]

Omg me too lol I love Langa 🥰 but I love Reiki too ❤️

[@itsyaboichilde5397]

@@wildth0rn719 i love Reki too 🥺

[@PhoenixA3009]

I want to make my skateboard like miya too😭💕

[@itsyaboichilde5397]

@@PhoenixA3009 omg yesss

[@itsyaboichilde5397]

Can y’all give me your insta ? 🥺💕 Mine’s @ knife.nuff.nice

[@Z11KUSTOM]

Hi! I also painted a couple of decks and I really like the way how you painted this one and how you made the video. Thanks!

[@NicMac]

Thanks so much for watching! your custom paint jobs are INSANE! so means a lot coming from you

[@Z11KUSTOM]

@@NicMac thanks but your deck is better 😍

[@das_hans]

Gorgeous and clean work. The only thing I would say is that for the next deck you should keep in mind where the trucks will attach to the deck. I mean the birds face would have the wheels screwed right on top of it. I have this issue with many art decks, and I get it’s more meant to be a canvas rather than a functional deck but it still bothers me because I’m weird that way. I think incorporating that kind of thing is cool with actual skateboards but would probably mess up the composition for just the naked board.

[@NicMac]

Ahaha “I’m weird like that” I appreciate that Hans thanks so much for your message :) Totally get you, this was defo just to be an art piece, but will be cool do design a “truck friendly” one too! Coming soon I should think ;) 🙏🙏🙏

[@venom_ftw9316]

Imagine the pain grinding on this and watching the paint disappear Edit: I meant sliding

[@dailynutrients5223]

it's not painful, it adds character and tells a story

[@paytoncook7625]

The paint wouldn’t go away on a grind. Grinds are on trucks. It would disappear with slides

[@venom_ftw9316]

@@paytoncook7625 shoot, true my bad

[@NicMac]

More videos and artworks coming soon! Subscribe to stay tuned

[@sweetnonh7190]

please wear a mask using resin its really bad for your lungs and health🤍🧡🥺

[@NicMac]

@@sweetnonh7190 ok will do! Thank you 🙏

[@arismpyoutube]

Amazing video by the way keep up the great work.

[@aceofspades-uo3ft]

Beautiful and knowledgeable now that is dope

[@aceofspades-uo3ft]

@@NicMac beautiful and knowledgeable 😍

[@t5ukkix]

how the hell do you have like only 473 subscribers i thought youre some big mega artist from the quality of that video and the artwork, im impressed (10/10)

[@NicMac]

Woah! Man thank you so much! I really appreciate your kind words 🙏 definitely not a mega artist yet! But maybe one day #wecandreamright? 🤞🤞 :)

[@t5ukkix]

@@NicMac oh i can see you blowing up with fans already! I showed my girlfriend your video too since we plan on re-doing my skateboard and she fell for it too! Keep up the great work😊😊

[@NicMac]

ahaha amazing thanks so much man 🙏👌

[@Baynez]

I'm thinking of making my own business making custom graphics for people who want something that hasn't been done before, so this really helped

[@daynecooper256]

Thanks for making the video, I’m working on a present for my little sister and this helped a ton. Great job on the board, looks great!

[@NicMac]

Thanks so much, what a great idea too 🙌🙏🙏

[@gino141]

I paint sneakers for a living and was looking for inspiration to paint a skate deck. Out of all the videos I watched today.....this was the one to inspire me!! I needed this. Thank you!

[@NicMac]

Woah! Well that’s just made my day! Thank you so much Gino! That’s the best kind of result I could hope for, from someone watching the video 🙏🙏🙏good luck with your creation, a skate deck is such a great canvas!

[@gino141]

Nic Mac Glad it did cause it’s truth. I’m @kicksandkanvas on IG. Might take me a min because of orders but it will be posted

[@NicMac]

​@@gino141 oh awesome, thanks so much, and nice one!I like your latest ones, the orange and the black very cool!

[@gino141]

Nic Mac 🙏🏽 Thank you!!! I’m trying. More coming. Not too social media savvy lol. But getting there

[@ohkeziah]

that white streak of reflection in the eyes of the bird really brought it to life, i loved this

[@E9G]

Cool artwork! After applying varnish you can smooth it off by sanding it lightly with 600 - 800grit.

[@ProfessorCottonKFM]

Awesome work! That line work is clean af for being freehanded. Definitely would be keeping it as a wall piece and never ever skated on...

[@NicMac]

Thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏

[@leigh-annh2544]

11:28 very cool design. Loved watching your process including your work around after gloss varnish.

[@NicMac]

@@leigh-annh2544 thanks so much 🙏🙏

[@mistyclan5559]

The background audio was also so calming

[@haewonchoi2752]

While I’m new to skateboarding, I’m not new to art so I immediately knew I’d want to paint the board

[@Jodysfunstuff]

Thanks for sharing your artistry. I’m going to be hand painting my first board soon with acrylics & Posca with a resin finish. You know how to make a video that is easy to understand with clear instructions and a nice sounding voice. Great work. It helped confirm the process for me.

[@NicMac]

Thanks so much!! One thing though! That has come up here in the chat is that although a spray varnish is vital to “seal” the Posca pen details (as the resin will make it blur)……it’s best to leave as much time as possible after you use the spray varnish…..I would do some coats of spray varnish and then wait 4 days + before doing the resin. So there’s absolutely nothing “chemical-y” on the surface that will react with the resin. (Also Make sure to wipe away any dust and/or grease from finger prints before adding the resin too, so there’s no reaction to anything else on the surface) :) hope that helps! Good luck ^____^

[@Scordark]

this is too cool for use as skate, this must to be on the wall as a piece of art :D

[@jaredholt4582]

Nice blend of beauty and street art. Love it !

[@maladaptivedaydreaming9526]

I don’t understand why you don’t have soo many subscribers 😕😕🤯🧐🧐 you are incredible I am a new subscriber 🙃

[@NicMac]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that 🙏🙏

[@maladaptivedaydreaming9526]

Nic Mac you are welcome 😍😜

[@ren_548]

I have been drawing for like 5 years and finally grew the balls to get on a skateboard ☝ I thought it was very fun and I'm getting a board so I'm very excited to put a bunch of anime stuff all over it 🥵

[@ren_548]

Update: I just have to sand and add the clear coat! Very pleased with it 🥰

[@mostafakishk433]

This is the most beautiful and frozen skateboard ever seen in my life 🖤🔥

[@dawngeorge7921]

Your bird brings Dr Suess to mind, great artwork 👌

[@adrigirl828]

Been wanting to paint a blank skateboard I had laying around for awhile so thanks for this video!

[@deanshoap793]

Amazing work and thank you so much for the tips I custom design and build skateboard decks, all my board decks are hand designed and handcrafted hand shaped, and the tips you provided are going to work perfectly with my work

[@NicMac]

Amazing! So glad to hear that, thank you 🙏

[@BenCavArt]

I'm so glad you made this video! I've been using posca and recently the black and sometimes the white has been cracking and I wasnt sure why. Definitely gonna matt medium first now!

[@NicMac]

Ah yay! I’m so glad!! It confused me so much at first glad I’m not alone and am so pleased that this video helped share the solution!! 🙌🙌

[@MrNamaikisaru]

Absolutely gorgeous. Great work

[@hypoflipzy1157]

This was so amazing! I wish I had this level of skill, but I can at least draw simple cartoon characters. This video gave me lots of direction and inspiration to paint my own board.

[@NicMac]

Thanks so much

[@Bluespade115]

Amazing Work!!! I found your video looking to buy my first board to paint and this is absolutely gorgeous!

[@Errk2G]

Would feel guilty noseliding, tailsliding and boardsliding this. Gotta jus take a before picture 🛹

[@hippoheadstudios4097]

Use board rails if you want to preserve it 😂

[@Michael-nz8rg]

Wow! I've been trying to design my own skateboard deck and all the KZbin videos I have found don't even come close to this video. Definitely subscribing. :D

[@NicMac]

Woah! Well that mean a lot man 🙏🙏 thanks so much

[@robertmarie2369]

Omg, freestyle of the drawing is peaceful, music is dope and your voice is soothing. Out of this world video. Thank you 😁🤗😁🤗😁🤗

[@jamer365mojica4]

This was fun to watch

[@marcsugi]

I don't have the heart to skate that. Straight to the wall.

[@stephanieatshamelesslyawes6142]

Being new to skateboarding and learning as an adult, I enjoyed this very much. While I understand that this level of art on a 🛹 deck is most likely going to be hung and exhibited rather than assembled with trucks+wheels and ridden in the streets or skateparks, but damn do I wish that level of artful detail on the bird head and eyes weren't placed under right where the skate trucks would go (within the bolt holes) 😣

[@aaronbenson2767]

Always love seeing your process and what comes out in the end. Impressive as always!

[@NicMac]

Hey, thanks so much Aaron, I really appreciate you taking the time to watch AND comment, Glad I saw this, it didn't come up in my notifications for some reason, hmmmm might have to toggle a few settings somewhere!

[@wallaceisdumb9347]

everything about this video is perfect : your art style, your explanations, the edit, the music... loved it

[@metalsteve8150]

Amazing work. It's making me want to paint my snowboard.

[@MyBuildProjects]

You do amazing work. I've had an idea for a series of skateboards for a while. I just never did it. After watching this, I'm inspired to finally do it. Thank you for your tips. I subscribed and am going to look to see if you've ever done a video on what supplies I'll need or will help to have. If you haven't done a video like that, I think it would help those of us who want to attempt something like this.

[@NicMac]

Thank you so much, and you’re right that’s a great idea! Looking forward to seeing your comments in future videos! Thanks so much for subscribing. That’s amazing that you feel inspired!! That’s the ultimate aim of these videos 🙏🙏🙏

[@jeff61177]

Wow, jaw on the floor. Stunning! Im going to be trying one soon. Thanks for this vid!

[@ciandivinity3223]

That’s such a art piece wow nice job

[@NicMac]

Thanks so much 🙏🙏

[@gavinlocke4226]

i love this! skateboard artists are underrated!

[@NedGonzalez]

That is incredible! I want to start illustrating decks, and this has motivated and inspired me.

[@NicMac]

Thanks so much Ned! I’m so happy to hear that!! 🙌🙌🙌

[@saladgreens912]

I really liked the dotted lines to emulate a more faint line and the way you did the zig zags for the fluff. Going to steal those ideas for sure next time I do something.

[@carajay5512]

I really love how you painted the board it’s so dope!

[@NicMac]

Thanks man and thank you for watching the process 🙏🙏

[@adarfrida]

I've always wanted to try doing this, and whenever I finally get around to it, this will definitely be my go-to video :) Thank you!

[@loganm8631]

Amazing! The main problem is, once you add trucks they’re going to cover the face of your bird which is really sad, but the artwork looks incredible!

[@NicMac]

This was made to be a wall piece only :) but for sure would defo have to be designed differently if there where to be trucks 🤟

[@awildcameraman8208]

That is absolutely gorgeous. You have smashed that out the park. Peng peng skateboard you’re art is beautiful.

[@NicMac]

Eee thanks so much 🙏🙏

[@safapatel9817]

I really love this video and I find the whole design process fascinating... you are super talented!!

[@NicMac]

Thanks so much :)

[@dianafoskey4129]

Wow the design came out really nice. This was fun to watch

[@NZWozza]

Love the character and limited colours you used. Looks great.

[@NicMac]

Wow thanks so much Sam! and thanks for the Sub!

[@AMMAZZARE]

That’s a dope graphic. Definitely a wall hanger.

[@TravisBerenyi]

Such a phenomenal design, I loved seeing the whole process.

[@TheSponge33]

You did an incredible job with the design.

[@iagolopes7588]

Beatiful skateboard

[@RestorationAustralia]

Very cool well done. I have an old skate board to restore and I just doing my research.

[@mauromichiels3034]

its insane, reallly beautiful

[@vitorebello]

Amazing artwork. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@NicMac]

You’re so welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@miguelbatista2564]

with the spraycam, try set up ur board on verticaly cause the spraycan does not spray properly when u put it horizontaly. great artwork, the idea its fantastic!!

[@NicMac]

Hey thanks for the tip man!!! That makes sense! I’ll see if I can do that with the next one 🙏🙏

[@ArtHaker84]

Looks absolutely sick! I want to do this so bad 🔥🔥🔥

[@RichardOcampo-fz2cf]

Such a work of art..

[@lauragrandas4036]

I saw this because I clicked the wrong video haha. But I am very glad I did. I loved it, I’ll try the faded colours with my board

[@NicMac]

Ahaha yay! I’m very glad you did too Laura 🙏🙏

[@sydney2802]

So incredible. Really thinking about painting a board for myself for fun (ignore the fact I don’t skate, lol)

[@johnnyc.3261]

One tip for you on spray paint; spray paint cans need to be vertical to spray properly so maybe paint on an elevated surface or hang on a wall. Cool video though, very similar to my work flow.

[@NicMac]

Awesome thanks man and yes makes so much sense, definitely will try to do that next time 🙏

[@Canigetanawwwwyyyyeeeah]

Next tip, graphite transfer paper. Saves so much time and let’s you focus more on the whole design rather than...’is that where that’s meant to go?..where’s my rubber’. Which we have all done. Nice boards.

[@NicMac]

@@Canigetanawwwwyyyyeeeah Ye that stuff is mad good right? so satisfying, I've only used it a handful of times but keep it for more specific and planned out designs :)

[@PP-hx5it]

Holy shit! That is a banger drawing. I hope some board company hooks you up!

[@NicMac]

🙏🙏🙏

[@adamgriffiths1376]

This is mind blowing amazing 🤩 I'm wanting to start doing this and this was the first video I've watched. It's very inspiring and very helpful. You're amazing 😁

[@NicMac]

Thanks so much Adammm 🙏🙏🙏

[@deonterobinson3439]

A am a beginner painter and I don’t paint very good and I skate so I was watching this video for inspiration 😃

[@start1793]

Wow! That turned out so good. I really enjoyed joyed seeing your art come to life. That bird was a sick idea and the colours were perfect. Subbed and looking forward to new vids.

[@daveinnes3871]

Hi. Thanks for the insiration. I painted my own deck and cut adesign in the grip tape

[@elpenguin13]

Nice line work!❤❤❤

[@finleywinters7010]

You got mad skills keep up the the great work

[@masonelliott4995]

I love stumbling across small skate youtubers, and it seems i've found a gem of an artistic one. I love the expression! that's one new sub for you ;)

[@bobbybacon3478]

Crazy good pen work!! ❤️

[@ettnollbajen9945]

So satisfying watching this video, your truly skilled at what you do, me as a skater dont really care about graphics, but a handpainted one is a piece of art for sure Lovely work.

[@NicMac]

Thanks so much for your comment, it really means a lot 🙏🙏

[@MasterMind-uc9sb]

I'd love to get a skateboard painted by you ! You are so talented! ....

[@NicMac]

Aha thanks man, If you do fancy custom artwork at some point you know where I am, :) my email can be found through my website 🙏🙏

[@rafsalankamaqazi4906]

Instant sub, I just sanded my longboard after getting board (hehe) of the stock design. Thanks for the tips and just wow the final piece is beautiful. Just beautiful. Keep plugging away you’ll hit 1000’s of subs in no time

[@NicMac]

NIIIICE! I'dyou'reany day! TI

[@rafsalankamaqazi4906]

Nic Mac im sorry what?

[@oscargomez6195]

its beautiful work... thanks for the tips....

[@sleeplesshead602]

I have a plan to paint my skate board. Thanks for the tutorial! I love your artwork! 😍

[@NicMac]

Amazing! You are very welcome!! Good luck with it 👌👌

[@abidelaine5101]

Thank you! This was very helpful! I’m doing a project where I’m painting a board to raise money to get a skatepark. I now know what to do, and not to do :)

[@88Doug]

Soooo awesome!! Two hand is noy rookie, it's....... unique precision! 😄👏🏼

[@daft9097]

I have poscas too but whenever I paint white on top of the black the white marker stains and becomes grey :c and yes I do wait for it to dry. Nice job you’re amazing!

[@littleroborovski5630]

this looks store bought and i love the design at the end! very breathtaking!

[@golightly209]

I need a design to put on this skate rack I’m making for the kids and I. We like the screaming hand art and your new school style

[@trentybooi5713]

Yo this vids super inspiring and helpful thanks and dope artwork🤙

[@boontune4152]

Very clean, very clear, very nice! Respect!

[@NicMac]

Brilliantly clear, Brilliantly put, Brilliant comment 🙌

[@boontune4152]

@@NicMac thanx! Your'e so nice!😊

[@reecemeier8904]

I was watching this expecting you to have tons of subs. The quality of your videos is amazing. Keep it up!

[@NicMac]

Thanks Reece! That’s such a nice thing to say, I appreciate it 🙏🙏

[@Blycker]

Your illustrative style is SO cool! Sort of reminiscent of Dr. Seuss a bit. LOVE, love, love the artwork.

[@NicMac]

Well that’s made my day, thanks so much 🙏

[@LoompaOompa93]

This is so awesome!!🥰

[@methawmetastoixeiatisnuxta8612]

Great choice on the montana 94s

[@scizophrenic2602]

great detail. nicely done. i put graphics on my own decks as well, but not with this much detail yet. im impressed.

[@joseventura9301]

It looks very nice

[@iLuvHardStyle]

One more question. What paint do you recommend for wood, indoor walls and metal? Would u always pick acrylics? Would u pick the same ones for different materials and what brand? :)

[@mikwns3722]

golden fluid

[@franssa1237]

Very nice freehand drawings there..wow

[@d-spike7455]

this is just beautiful ....

[@VtuberLife]

this looks great only if i knew how to draw would love todo that to my longboard

[@justincroft7204]

Wow! That looks incredible

[@ayobeastieboy3243]

6:50 damn she really got us

[@jimmykennedy9485]

legendary.. great tips, good comedy too.. love it

[@NicMac]

Thanks so much 🙏

[@MrKnoxville9]

Really enjoyed this video , enjoyed your art, the editing of the video and the super calm delivery. I’ve just finished resining a skim board... so I’m going to nip over to watch you resin your skateboard and see if you kept your calm. Resin freaks me a little 😬

[@NicMac]

Amazing thanks so much! I wish you all the luck! Be sure to check out my “how epoxy resin can go wrong” video too, to know what to avoid :)