Powell Peralta Skateboard Skeleton Glow In The Dark Pin

Powell Peralta Skateboard Skeleton Glow In The Dark PinIn 1977, artist VCJ illustrated two black and white posters to promote Bones wheels. About a year later, Court sat down to work on a new project that would turn that Bones theme into the concept of a skateboarding skeleton. To help Court make the image as realistic as possible, George bought a life sized skeleton from a medical supply shop. Court named her Rosie. After several hours of propping and rigging, Rosie hung frozen in the position of a

In 1977, artist VCJ illustrated two black-and-white posters to promote Bones wheels. About a year later, Court sat down to work on a new project that would turn that Bones theme into the concept of a skateboarding skeleton. To help Court make the image as realistic as possible, George bought a life-sized skeleton from a medical supply shop. Court named her Rosie. After several hours of propping and rigging, Rosie hung frozen in the position of a skateboarding skeleton. Court got to work. His piece, completed near the end of 1978, served as a Bones sticker and T-shirt graphic, the first illustration created under the new Powell Peralta brand.

Originally Released: 1979

Artwork by: Vernon Courtlandt Johnson

Features:

• 1.3" Tall soft enamel pin
  
  
• Black Nickel Metal
  
  
• Glow in-the-dark enamel skeleton
  
  
• One military clutch