Regarding OP’s question…
I wonder: art skate boarders drawn to the arts, or do people of an artistic bent find themselves drawn to skateboarding.
My personal inclination towards art existed long before I had picked up a skateboard.
As a physical klutz, skateboarding was a good fit for me, because falling down is an essential part of the learning process. Therefore, I was able to justify sucking at this activity as part of gaining proficiency.
I didn’t have to wait to be the last person chosen for the “team,” nevermind worrying about letting those “team mates” down.
When I suck, I do so on my own & w/o consequence.
On top of that, the freedom (from rules) in skateboarding is mirrored in artistic creation; something I find liberating in both cases.
No wonder I’ve stuck with it this long.
As an aside, I see
@fs180 as an artist, of sorts, here on SLAP, but their chosen medium is contrarian rage & they are a master in its blunt application. Oh, dear FS180, is there anything you won’t disagree with?