# Chromatic Cartoon-Printed Skateboards This Birtish Illustrator Designs Awesome 'Blast Skate' Decks By Davina Sinnatamby | Published 2014-03-10 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blast-skates References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/design/blast-skates-illustrated-boards.php) & [blastskates](http://www.blastskates.com/) Matthew Bromley, the illustrator behind Blast Skates, brings together skateboarding and funky art into a colorful union. Bromley created his own skate label, Blast Skates and this week he's launching three new British-made boards featuring artwork from James Jarvis, Marcus Oakley and Jon Boam. Bromley believes he's finally found the perfect balance between his two worlds: [skateboarding and art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/united-through-skateboarding). Blast Skates plans to release [three new boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-skateboard-deck) every year. It's all part of the Chronological Series plan. Each year, Blast Skates will release three boards created by three artists following the same theme as well as a new comic by illustrator and skater Kyle Platts. Bromley hopes the colorful and artistic skateboards will support [British skateboard culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saved-by-skateboarding). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Skateboard Art Collaboration:** Opportunity for skateboard brands to collaborate with artists to create unique and visually appealing skateboard designs. - **Cultural Expression Through Skateboarding:** Opportunity for skateboard brands to embrace art and creativity as a way to express cultural identity and support local skateboarding communities. - **Sequential Series Releases:** Opportunity for skateboard brands to create a series of skateboard releases with different artists each year, creating anticipation and collectibility among consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Skateboard Manufacturing:** Opportunity for skateboard manufacturers to incorporate artistic collaborations and sequential releases into their product lineup to appeal to a broader consumer base. - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists and designers to expand their reach by collaborating with skateboard brands and creating unique artwork for skateboard decks. - **Sports and Recreation Retail:** Opportunity for sports and recreation retailers to cater to the growing demand for unique and artistic skateboards by stocking and promoting skateboard brands that focus on collaboration and creativity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Psychedelic Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia.md) - [Blue Silkscreen Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kai-and-sunny-1.md) - [Iconic Pop Art Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateroom-x-andy-warhol-foundation.md) - [Pop Art Skateboard Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-skateroom-1.md) - [Skateboard-Themed Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabbit-hole-1.md) - [Anniversary-Celebrating Arty Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stevie-williams1.md) - [Skateboard-Inspired Stamp Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateboard-inspired-stamp-collection.md) - [Artist-Collaborated Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impala-hera-cruiser.md) - [Unity-Promoting Family Skate Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-skate.md)