The beautiful thing about art is that there is no solid definition or standard that a piece has to be held up to; anything that is appealing to the eyes can be seen as art. This means that there is a huge deviation and variation between different art styles. Something created by an American in the 1950’s is going to look drastically different than a piece a European cooked up in the 1800’s. When you look throughout the years and across geographical distances, the different visual styles are stunning and amazing. Why not try and capture some of that magic and apply it to your custom cornhole board? Many people find the ‘idea’ stage of customization to be the most difficult and aggravating. After all, the options are limitless, yet it’s difficult to think of something appealing off the top of your head. At All American Tailgate, we suggest that you look to the classics. This blog will showcase some of the most iconic and amazing artists from history, and help you adapt those colorful and stylish looks to your board. Before you know it, your customized cornhole board will be the talk of the parking lot! Look below to see which artist catches your eye.

Bold & Bronze Age: Art Taken From the Pages & Panels of Comic Classics

If you’ve visited your local theater lately, you’ve probably seen one of these action packed films: Man of Steel, The Avengers, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, X-Men: Days of Future Past, The Amazing Spider-Man, or The Dark Knight Rises. Comic books and superheroes are cooler than ever, and you can see their adventures on both the pages of a comic book and on the big screen. All of the success superheroes today can largely be traced to a few big names: Neal Adams, Joe Simon, Stan Lee, and of course, Jack Kirby. Jack Kirby is one of the minds behind the Hulk, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, and more. The pioneer has written and drawn for both Marvel and DC, and his art style lives on to this day. Kirby’s style is famous for bold lines, dynamic poses, and bright colors. If you’re looking to show off your love for heroes both big and small, proud and complex, classic or modern, looking at the “Bronze Age” of comics is a great place to start. Putting a panel, page, or pose on your custom cornhole board will ensure that everyone stands straight and pays attention when it’s their turn to play!

Spray Paint Style: Simple, Stylized Art With a Subversive Streak

The artist known as “Banksy” had a career that can be traced back to the early 1990s, but in recent years, he’s made a big name for himself. He’s been named the “Person of the Year” by the Webby Awards, and his film Exit Through the Gift Shop was the darling of film critics at the 2010 Sundance festival. Art auctioneers gather around his latest pieces and attempt to auction them off to art fans on location. With such a prominent public presence, everyone feels like they should know his name and face. Despite this, Banksy is a mystery. His graffiti is often politically charged or laced with black humor, with messages like “One Nation Under CCTV”. Some people call him a vandal, other people call him a genius. It’s no surprise to anyone that his clever and simple work can translate over very well to a custom cornhole board. With strong lines, simple figures, and distinctive silhouettes, these style decisions will help your board stand out from the crowd. If you prefer a more colorful and bright style, the Toronto-based artist “Kwest” may be more your style. Kwest’s work is nearly the polar opposite of Banksy; he relies on strong colors, angles and sharp lines, and strong contrast. His work has been praised as unforgettable, gorgeous, and proof that graffiti truly is art. If you like art that can’t be boxed in on a page and bursts out at the viewer, then pursuing a ‘graffiti’ style look is a smart choice.

Old School Cool: Look to the Classics That Have Truly Endured

Banksy and Kirby are two modern classics, but we can go back in time to find artists that have endured the true test of time. Vincent van Gogh created the painting “The Starry Night” in June 1889, and it still gets as much admiration and attention today in June 2014. That’s one heck of a testament to talent! Pablo Picasso painted “Girl Before a Mirror” in 1932, and the Spanish artist had such skill that he helped found the “Cubist” movement. These paintings may be decades or even centuries old, but they have endured in the public consciousness for a reason. Both “The Starry Night” and “Girl Before a Mirror” lead the eyes along curves of color, creating an image that invokes very real memories while keeping their own unique style and window through reality. Needless to say, your custom cornhole board can adopt that timeless look. If you think that modern art styles are just a phase and the true classics have long since passed, going with one of the famous artists from many years ago is a persuasive argument as to the timelessness of your favorite paintings.

Are your customized cornhole board ideas falling flat? Are you looking for something jaw dropping and eye catching, instead of just the same old designs? You’re in luck! There is an entire history of designs and ideas for you to draw inspiration from. Whether you look to the old comic pages of Jack Kirby, the modern graffiti style of artists like Banksy and Kwest, or the classics like Van Gogh or Picasso, you can help create a design that truly stands out at any tailgating event you visit. For more information on finding a custom cornhole board that suits your artistic tastes, call us today at 800 263 1472 and we’ll help you create the board of your dreams.