Lane Tech students in an Art 1 class with Ms. Chisholm designed and painted an image for a skateboard deck. These 10 students were then selected by popular vote to have their painted image printed on a real skateboard deck. These maple wood boards printed by BoardPusher.com, are standard popsicle-shaped decks with pre-drilled holes for wheels. They can become usable skateboards if desired or can hang on the wall as a fine art painting.

This particular piece was designed by Marie Murphy

Title: The Flame of Death

Artist's Statement: Initially when I was coming up for ideas for my skateboard design, I wanted it to be something edgy and cool and something everyone would like. Somehow I came up with this, and although I think it only appeals to a certain type of audience, I hope it’s something everyone can appreciate because of all the time and effort I put into making it.