Tuesday, 10 November 2009

Surf Art / Illustrations - Tom Veiga

Check out these cool illustrations by Brazilian artist & Art Director Tom Veiga. This series is called "Serie Waves" and is intended to "reflect the beauty of the sea and the waves through the design". Very nice work. Enjoy...

www.clubofthewaves.com/artistprofiles/tom_veiga.html

(JBay) Surf Art/Design/Illustration by Tom Veiga

www.seriewaves.com

(Imbituba SC Wave) Surf Art/Design/Illustration by Tom Veiga

Thursday, 5 November 2009

Drop In - New Beach Fights Story!

If you were following the Beach Fights feature on COTW a few weeks back by Californian artist/surfer Ron Croci, then you'll be pleased to hear there is a new (15th) addition to the series of short stories. This time not from the past though, this fight was one Ron witnessed just recently at his home break. And don't forget to comment on this story or the feature/subject as a whole in the COTW forum! This one is titled "Drop In"...

www.clubofthewaves.com/surf_culture_beach_fights.php#fifteen

Drop In by Ron Croci

www.roncroci.com

Sunday, 1 November 2009

Portfolio Update - Lucia Griggi

Just updated surf photographer Lucia Griggi's profile with great new shots and info, check it out...

www.clubofthewaves.com/photographerprofiles/lucia_griggi.html

Bethany Hamilton by Lucia Griggi

www.luciadaniellagriggi.co.uk
www.whereislucia.co.uk

Monday, 26 October 2009

Surf Photographer - Alex Marks

The latest photographer to join COTW is Australian Alex Marks. When not shooting, Alex runs www.bluesnapper.com.au documenting and showcasing the surf on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, Australia. Check out his work...

www.clubofthewaves.com/photographerprofiles/alex_marks.html

Surfer riding a wave by Alex Marks

www.bluesnapper.com.au

Tuesday, 20 October 2009

Gold Leaf Surf Art - Troy Carney

COTW's latest featured artist has an unusual but very cool style, which I'm sure you'll enjoy. He works with oil paints and multi-layering of 12k-22k gold leaf. Originally from New Zealand, now working in Kauai, Hawaii. Troy is a well-travelled surfer/artist, which is reflected in his surfing and island inspired art. Check it out...

www.clubofthewaves.com/artistprofiles/troy_carney.html

Gold Leaf and Oil - Surf Art by Troy Carney

www.troycarney.com
www.exotictribes.com

Also - See and read about his latest piece "Nalu Kai"...
www.clubofthewaves.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=569

Nalu Kai by Troy Carney

Monday, 12 October 2009

Surf Artist - Alex Krastev

Presenting the latest surf artist on COTW... Alex Krastev is an artist at Quiksilver in California. Originally from Europe, Alex moved to Morocco when he was young and so started his love affair with surfing and Moroccan culture, which is evident in his work. Enjoy...

www.clubofthewaves.com/artistprofiles/alex_krastev.html

Surf art by Alex Krastev

http://future-seas.blogspot.com

Moroccan surf art by Alex Krastev

Sunday, 11 October 2009

Photographer Update - Sharpy & Slide Magazine

Just updated British surf photographer; Roger Sharp's (aka. Sharpy) profile on COTW. If you haven't seen Sharpy's online surf magazine Slide Magazine, then go check it out for tons of features, photos and articles. And keep up to date with Slide on Twitter, Sharpy's currently shooting (the lack of surf) in Mundaka, Spain for the 2009 Billabong Pro.

www.clubofthewaves.com/photographerprofiles/sharpy.html

Aileens, Ireland by Sharpy

www.slidemag.co.uk