Art
Deck 14- Allen Pridgen
- Item Number
- 115
- Estimated Value
- Priceless
- Sold
- 50 USD to Artguy202
The winning bid will go to FrontStream Global Fund (tax ID 26-3265577), a 501c3 nonprofit organization, which will send the donation to Heart of Stoke Foundation (tax ID 921326369) on behalf of the winner.
- Number of Bids
- 1 - Bid History
Item Description
This is an image of a skateboard deck featuring a custom airbrushed design. The artwork displays a monochromatic portrait of a woman's face with dramatic shadows and highlights, giving it a soft, ethereal, and somewhat mysterious appearance. Overlaid on the portrait are bold, stylized botanical elements—teal flowers and leaves—that contrast sharply against the black-and-gray base of the portrait.
The art style can be described as a blend of photorealism (in the rendering of the woman's face) and street-art influences (in the bold use of color and graphic elements). The teal floral elements give the piece a modern, urban feel, while the subtle leopard print pattern near the bottom adds a hint of texture and depth.
Interpretation-wise, this design evokes a sense of duality—softness and mystery from the woman's face, juxtaposed with the vivid, almost electric vibrancy of the plant life. It could be seen as symbolizing the intersection of nature and human emotion, or the blend of organic and urban aesthetics. The limited color palette heightens the emotional intensity, making it a visually compelling and thought-provoking piece.
Item Special Note
Allen Pridgen began tattooing 18 years ago after apprenticing at Jess’ Fine Line Tattoos in Laurinburg, North Carolina. As a child he had a passion for many kinds of art that had led him through many mediums and jobs before tattooing – such as airbrushing, body work on cars, painting and more recently- leatherwork. Allen loves learning new kinds of art, styles and mediums.
Aside from being an artist, Allen is a father to an awesome son and daughter, as well as a husband to his wife who he has been with for over 15 years. The family of 4 has many pets of different kinds that they love dearly. He is very involved in his family life, and many of his clients adore him for it, because it has made him an incredibly nice guy.
Allen is very skilled in watercolor styles, saturated color work, and any abstract art styles of tattoo. He is very versatile at his craft, making him a great choice to get tattooed by. Allen can be found at Elite Ink Tattoo of Myrtle Beach, SC. Much of his work can be seen on Instagram at @Allen_P