Skateboard artist Bear Walker takes on Pokémon – read our exclusive interview. PokemonCenterUK bearwalkerHQ
Walker's latest project is a series of limited edition collectible Pokémon skateboards officially licensed by Nintendo. These custom-designed, special-edition Pichu, Pikachu and Raichu deck designs are now available in the US and, for the first time, in the UK from theThe new Pokémon designs are available in the UK for the first time, and limited to 250 boards
"I always design stuff for the 90s kids, where you have that nostalgia, that sense of something you're passionate about when you were a kid. But now you have a little extra money to get something for your personal collection," says Walker. Walker only makes 25 custom boards each year and has a two year waiting list. So it's no wonder the artist has his celebratory fans; he can namecheck actor Jason Momoa, 'Shazam!' star Zachary Levi and Billie Eilish as owners of his custom boards. But he retains that sense of authenticity about his creations, and tells me, his limited edition skateboards are made in pairs,"one to ride and one for the wall".
It's the bashed and scratched editions that Walker has a love for. He designs his boards to be battered. Each scrape and scratch adding to the design."It's a complicated process" he confesses,"because I strategically put where I want texture […] I have to think about where your feet would be on this design and where I need to add more texture where I can have a flat area, where I want to put darker colours of paint as opposed to lighter colours of paint.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Baby badger found frozen by dog walker in Lincolnshire woodlandRSPCA staff say they hope the cub is strong enough to 'pull through'.
Read more »
First trailer for next Pokémon anime series releasesThe Pokémon Company has released the first trailer for the next series in the animated Pokémon series, an…
Read more »
Here’s the first trailer for the post-Ash era Pokémon anime | VGCThe Pokémon Company has released the first trailer for the next era of its anime series.
Read more »
Walker Independence boss breaks down finale cliffhanger and looks ahead to season 2'That was an interesting way to end the season...'
Read more »
Stephen Bear is jailed after Georgia Harrison revenge porn shameSHAMELESS Stephen Bear made an arrogant remark to the judge as he was jailed for sharing a secret sex tape with ex Georgia Harrison. The reality star, 32, filmed the consensual sex on CCTV then mad…
Read more »