Wednesday, 25 November 2009

Surf Photographer - Myles McGuinness

Check out some lush photos from the latest featured surf photographer on COTW and 2009 "Follow the Light Foundation" finalist; Myles McGuinness...

www.clubofthewaves.com/photographerprofiles/myles_mcguinness.html

California surf photo by Myles McGuinness

www.9mphoto.com

Thursday, 12 November 2009

Surf Art Exhibit/Interview - Mayumi Tsubokura

November's monthly exhibit on COTW is with Japanese surf artist Mayumi Tsubokura, interspersed with photos from Myumi's personal archives tracking his encounters with many of surfing's icons/heroes, past and present...

His experiences span him being pulled from the water after wiping out by Rabbit Kekai and being personally coached by him the next day, hanging with Eddie Aikau, nursing injuries for Laird Hamilton, instigating the great surf documentary Riding Giants by introducing Darrick Doerner and Laird to one of the producers, being nicknamed by Gerry Lopez, meeting Frank Sinatra and even saving Miki Dora's life!!! His personal photo collection includes photos of a young Kelly Slater, Rob Machado, Andy Irons, Taylor Knox and many more.

Check out the interview and enjoy the art and photos from his personal archives...

www.clubofthewaves.com/art_exhibit_mayumi_tsubokura.php

Mayumi Tsubokura with big wave surfing legend Greg Noll
www.mayumi.fr

Surf Art by Mayumi Tsubokura

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