‘It looks so simple when done right, just like skating.’
MUCK
Germany
January 2026
What is your name and where do you live?
My name is Marius Weber, but everyone who knows me calls me “Muck” since I was 15. People are often surprised when they hear my real name. I live in beautiful Hamburg, Germany.
What came First? Drawing or skateboarding?
I’ve been on a skateboard since 1999 and I still try to skate as often as my bones allow. I only started drawing and painting at the end of 2023, and quickly realized that these two passions go really well together.
What triggered the idea to draw all of a sudden?
It all started when I got some watercolours to paint with my little daughter. Also my mum gave me her old watercolour paints,the one she used to paint with. Thank you mum 🙂 The support that I have been getting from family and friends is what kept me going.
What is your medium of choice?
Definitely watercolors.
How come you picked watercolors as it is super complex with dry time and there is no room for error?
I’m still fascinated by how challenging it is. It looks so simple when done right, just like skating. When people master it, it seems effortless. But once you invest your passion, you start getting real results. And just like missing a trick, you have to be willing to get back up and try again differently when things don’t work out.
How does skateboarding influence your work?
Skateboarding has shaped pretty much everything in my life. My lifestyle, my clothes, my friendships, even my appreciation for architecture and movement through urban spaces. Being a skater helps me capture those exact movements in my drawings and paintings, whether it’s on ramps, rails, or plazas. Knowing the tricks, understanding the angles, and picking the right subjects are all essential parts of my creative process.
‘I found it incredibly inspiring when he started painting old trucks.’
Proudest moment?
Honestly, I have many proud moments. First of all, I’ve produced a lot of work in a short amount of time, about a year and a half. Looking back at my early pieces, I’ve improved a lot. I’ve also received great support from the skate community and from people I’ve painted. This is my first interview, and that makes me proud of my journey as an artist.
If you had to pick one, can you elaborate why you like their work and how it inspires your own?
I’d say Stacy Peralta. I found it incredibly inspiring when he started painting old trucks. Those worn-down metal parts carry their own history, it’s beautiful how much story can live in something so simple.
Which board company do you like most in terms of their graphics?
That’s hard to say, there are always certain graphics that really stand out. But the stuff from Creature is seriously cool. Black, green, and yellow always work.
What else is on your wish list?
Someday, I’d love to have a small exhibition and connect with more people who appreciate my work.
If you could interview any person in the world, who would it be?
I’d love to just spend a day skating through New York with Mark Gonzales.