These stunning light art pictures of skateboarding skeletons were created by Darren Pearson from Los Angeles. He works as a full time illustrator by day and by night he explores the varying landscapes of California in search of the perfect scene for his light-sculptures. Pearson makes complex light-effect photographs, none of which are photoshopped. He describes the work as location-based light art.

The images were created using long-exposure photography and “light painting” with a LED light. This is the same technique commonly used to write a name with a sparkler or capture car trails at night. This project took a year to complete as he captured the incredible pictures on various locations across southern California.

Self portrait by light illustrator and photographer Darren Pearson. (Photo by Darren Pearson/Caters News)