Crystal Cove tube
I was commissioned by mom to create a new artwork for my brother Chris for Christmas. I had a concept for an “In the water” perspective of a sweet little rocky cove my brother had been scoring some epic surf at. The clock was ticking with only 2 weeks to sketch and complete. I’d never have time to go take a dip to get a feel for the place!!! And there are no photo around either. Then just by chance I saw a photo mixed in an online gallery while browsing boats that were for sale. Amazing!!! the photo reference was perfect for my image.
As an interesting side note, that big glass $14 mil home on the cliff…. yes it was torn down a week after I painted this. kind of strange.
Polynesian design MTB helmet paint
I wanted to paint a helmet for a good friend of mine. I had a couple brand new “T.H.E B2″ hard lid helmets still in the box. I was the industrial designer of that helmet several years ago, and I always wanted to custom paint one. I opened it up, popped out the foam insert, peeled out the metal mesh vents and I was ready to go. I sanded and primed it…… then It sat for 2 weeks while I could not think of anything to paint. I thought pin stripes, I thought race graphics…. I just did not have any good ideas. Then it hit me, Hawaiian style tribal!!! that’s perfect. However, I had NEVER tried a Hawaiian style design. I grabbed some reference photos and just started free handing in black paint. I enjoyed presenting the finished result.
Todd Fischer
I am a huge fan of the artwork created by Todd Fischer. His visions of the pacific and swirling sunset images are inspiring to say the least. I find his work invokes emotions reminiscent of my memories of taking a discovery surf trip. Those brief moments when you peel your eyes over a bluff to discover a wave in a new place. Those moments beautiful moments in time when a day on the beach is coming to an end, forever etched in my mind. I recently discovered the short film about Todd by Eli Odegaard. Enjoy!
Stop Motion Surf Flix
I just ran across this very well done surf video by Karim Rejeb. I have watched it like 10 times in one hour. Enjoy!
Honolua Bay, Maui
Perhaps my most favorite place I have ever visited. Much can be said about Honolua. It’s epic winter season surf, and it’s rather excellent summer free diving. The place just has a good vibe:)
Here is a short clip from our family summer 2012 vacation. Diving with Sea Turtles is a magical experience.
Honolua Bay 2012 from dustan baker on Vimeo.
