# Illuminating Bowl Cruising Vans Pool Party Series Shows Off the Artistic Side of Skateboarding By Matt Ho | Published 2011-07-16 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-pool-party-series References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2011/07/vans-pool-party-series-visualizing-the-lines/) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgzOMC5UEM0&feature=player_embedded) If you remember the D*Face pool painting clip, you'll probably want to check out the [Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-future) Pool Party Series 'Visualizing the Lines' video as well. The Vans Pool Party Series is similar to what D*FACE did, only it's not paint cans under the skateboards making the artwork. Instead, these [skateboarders use flares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia) to light up the screen with some flashy luminous visuals. Of course, the flares can't actually make all those lines when you view them in person, so the use of camera tricks here help make them more interesting. The clip features Omar Hassan, Steve Caballero and Lizzie Armanto bowl-cruising around a [swimming pool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vetrite) as they hold flares, leaving a trail of lines that are both stunning and eye-catching. This is part five of the Vans Pool Party Series, so I'm definitely looking forward to seeing what the brand has in store for us next. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Viral](https://www.trendhunter.com/viral) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Skateboarding Visual Art:** Opportunity to explore the intersection of skateboarding and visual art, creating captivating and unique experiences. - **Luminous Visuals:** Innovation in using flares and lighting techniques to create eye-catching and visually stunning effects. - **Camera Tricks in Sports:** Utilizing camera tricks in sports to enhance the visual experience and create captivating content. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Skateboarding and Art:** Combining the worlds of skateboarding and art to create new opportunities for collaboration and expression. - **Event and Sports Marketing:** Utilizing innovative visual techniques in event and sports marketing to engage and captivate audiences. - **Film and Photography:** Exploring the use of camera tricks in film and photography to create unique and visually striking content. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Streetwear Skate Remixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-future.md) - [Skateboarding Heritage Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/united-through-skateboarding.md) - [Skate Culture Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bunt-jam.md) - [Skateboarding-Inspired Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/always-pushing.md) - [Bright Collaborative Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skate-rowley.md) - [Skate-Inspired Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capturing-the-journey.md) - [Pop Art Skateboard Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-skateroom-1.md) - [Dynamic Skateable Architecture Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-west-end.md) - [Surf-Inspired Skate Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yusuke-hanai-2.md)