Surfing as a pastime has been embraced around the world. As we celebrate the introduction of Surfing into the Olympics this year, we hope to share diverse perspectives of the surfing community across the globe. The following regional and international works are an exclusive addition to the gallery exhibition at the Huntington Beach Art Center. Please enjoy the following works from 8 different countries including: Australia, Canada, Italy, South Africa, French Polynesia, Ireland, Great Britain, and the United States.
MARTIN BAKKER
“Burning Sky”, 2020,
Oil on Canvas Panel,
18 x 24 Inches
BEN BROWN
“Surfer Lost in Space”, 2020,
Ink on Paper with Digital Colour
22 x 28 Inches
PETE SINTES
“Maverick’s”, 2019,
Airbrush Acrylics on Hot Press Illustration Board,
24 x 18 Inches
BEN BROWN
“Mermaid”, 2021,
Ink on Paper with Digital Colour,
21 1/2 x 35 Inches
PETE SINTES
“Maverick’s Left”, 2021,
Airbrush Acrylics on Birch Wood Panel,
13 x 19 Inches
COLLEEN GNOS
“Warm Water, Warm Heart”, 2019,
Acrylic and Resin in Fiberglass Surfboard,
76 x 23 x 3 Inches
JOHN HTJ
“Arrow”, 2021,
Mixed Media on Reclaimed Surfboard,
70 x 20 x 4 Inches,
“HTJ is a contemporary artist from Tahiti.”
COLLEEN GNOS
“Claire & Otter”, 2021,
Acrylic and Automotive Clear over Fiberglass Surfboard,
72 x 21 x 3 Inches
JOHN HTJ
“Triangle”, 2021,
Mixed Media on Reclaimed Surfboard,
71 x 20 x 4 Inches,
“HTJ is a contemporary artist from Tahiti.”
ALISTAIR GAYLARD
“Long Beach”, 2020,
Digital Artwork,
33 x 23 Inches,
“'Long Beach' is inspired by the early 80's in Kommetjie, Cape Town, South Africa. The original changing block before housing development affected the local sand dunes and sandbanks that created perfect barrelling waves at Long Beach shorebreak and Krons.”
ALISTAIR GAYLARD
“The Ledge”, 2020,
Digital Artwork,
33 x 23 Inches,
“'The Ledge' is the site of the big wave spot in Cape Town called Outer Kom which held an international surf contest in the 80's. It breaks on the smaller swell and has an exposed rock in front of the takeoff area giving it the name, 'The Ledge'.”
MIKE DENNIS
“Seabass Indonesia”, 2021,
Oil on Wood,
17 x 31 Inches
MIKE DENNIS
“West Swell, Hanalei”, 2020,
Oil on Canvas,
20 x 60 Inches
EVELIN KEKESI
“Red”, 2019,
Oil on Canvas,
24 x 24 Inches
“Spending time at the beach and in the ocean is what inspires me to create my art. When I’m in the studio painting I get inspired to seek out these precious moments. Through art I hope to remind people to slow down, look around, enjoy every minute of being alive!”
EVELIN KEKESI
“Surf Sisters”, 2019,
Oil on Board,
30 x 30 Inches,
“Spending time at the beach and in the ocean is what inspires me to create my art. When I’m in the studio painting I get inspired to seek out these precious moments. Through art I hope to remind people to slow down, look around, enjoy every minute of being alive!”
BRIAN MCCLEAN
“Surfer at Windansea Beach, San Diego”, 2019,
Metal,
48 x 72 Inches
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“Brian McClean started photography as a way to cope with anxiety, depression and PTSD during military service. His work inspires healing and relaxation by the use of fine art photography. All work evokes emotion and deep feeling with intense colors and interesting subjects.”
CJ FRENCH
“Good Vibes”, 2021,
Acrylic on Canvas,
24 x 24 Inches
JORDI CUCURNY
“Tia Waves”, 2019,
Graphite and Colored Pencil on Paper,
9 x 12 Inches
JORDI CUCURNY
“Hand Barrels”, 2020,
Ink on Paper,
9 x 12 Inches
CJ FRENCH
“Hidden Island”, 2020,
Acrylic on Canvas,
24 x 30 Inches
RAYMOND ENRIQUEZ
“Crystalize”, 2020,
Photography,
24 x 36 Inches
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“On the quest to express gratitude for nature, my work portrays the tranquil, refreshing and healing powers of the earth, with hopes to encourage preservation, self-awareness, and self-healing.”
BETHANY STRICKLAND
“Trippy Drippy Sundaze”, 2021,
Watercolor & Acrylic on Paper,
14 x 11 Inches,
“By questioning the concept of movement in both sunlight and water, this piece investigates the dynamics of landscape and our assumptions of what it means to us. Rather than presenting a factual reality, an illusion is fabricated to conjure the realms of our imagination.”
TYLER DITTMER and TYLER BELKO,
“Synthetic Ultramarine”, 2021,
Ink on Rag Paper,
12 x 9 Inches,
“Tyler Dittmer and Tyler Belko produce experimental photographic prints using a hybrid, digital-analog process. Their work explores the physics of wave propagation and the aesthetic structure of waveforms.”
PD DAVIS
“Queen of Makaha”, 2021,
Oil on Board,
24 x 24 Inches,
“Rell Sunn was a great surfer and a great human being. It was a privilege to have a chance to honor her memory.”
FEDERICO CAPRARO
“Tropical Landscape Surfer Dream”, 2021,
Watercolor on Cotton Rag Paper,
10 x 16 Inches,
“Artist, architect, musician, art teacher, surf addicted, living in Sicily. My paintings are Acrylics and watercolors in modern, new impressionistic style. I love tropical plants, slow lifestyle. I love travel around the world, make relations with other people and cultures.”
JOY CLIFTON
“Resilience”, 2021,
Watercolour on Paper,
12 x 16.5 Inches,
“‘Resilience’ captures a surfer from an aerial perspective about to enter the barrel of the wave. This wave represents the huge mixture of emotions and uncertainty we have faced through the last year and into 2021.”
GEMMA LESSINGER
“Fistral Flow”, 2021,
Acrylic on Mixed Media,
27 1/2 x 39 x 1 Inches,
“My pieces are characterised by their myriad of colours and textured movements capturing aerial views of the Cornish shoreline. Texture is my signature mixing sea salt, sand and offcuts of fibreglass from surfboard shaper Rochfort Customs, into acrylic paint to build depth and movement to iconic wave breaks and beach locations.”
KEVIN LOWERY
“Evening Dreaming”, 2021,
Oil on Canvas,
20 x 20 Inches,
“The sea is my life. Not only is it at the centre of my painting practice, but deeply ingrained in all aspects of my being. I strive to convey a sense of time, as much as of place by capturing its fleeting magic.”
SIMON MCINTYRE
“Alicia”, 2019,
Oil on Board,
19 1/2 x 16 Inches,
“My interest in both the human figure and the ocean is the driving force behind my surf-based artwork, with the goal of exploring the surfer’s interaction with the ocean.”
SIMON MCINTYRE
“Sara”, 2019,
Oil on Board,
19 1/2 x 16 Inches,
“My interest in both the human figure and the ocean is the driving force behind my surf-based artwork, with the goal of exploring the surfer’s interaction with the ocean.”
JEANETTE READ
“Widemouth Waves #2”, 2020,
Acrylic on Canvas,
10 x 22 Inches,
“Jeanette was born within sight and sound of the sea in the UK surrounded by the beautiful beaches and stunning scenery of the Gower Peninsula.
She's a keen surfer and the power of Mother Nature provides endless inspiration for her art”
JEANETTE READ
“Bude Storm #1”, 2020,
Acrylic on Paper,
14 1/2 x 22 Inches,
“Jeanette was born within sight and sound of the sea in the UK surrounded by the beautiful beaches and stunning scenery of the Gower Peninsula.
She's a keen surfer and the power of Mother Nature provides endless inspiration for her art”
JOHN LASONIO
“Mama Nazare'”, 2021,
Water Color Sky, Acrylic Paint Markers on Canvas Panel,
16 x 20 Inches,
“This Is A Painting Of A Big Wave As Viewed From Fortress Sao Miguel Arcanjo, Which Is Now A Surfing Museum Located in Nazare, Portugal. This Was Painted With Water Color For The Sky , And The Rest Of The Painting Is Done With Acrylic Paint Markers.”
SCOTT HANLEY
“Searching With Dog”, 2021,
Wire and Wood,
12 x 6 x 5 Inches,
“I reside on the south coast of Australia , right on the beach. I make surf inspired sculpture. Two former surf world champions (Potter & HOY) have purchased my art.”
ROBERT JONES
“Life on a Ledge”, 2021,
Watercolor on Paper,
15 x 20 Inches