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Invited list coming soon. Invitations are in the mail, hope you get an invite.
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SHANNON McINTYRE
San Diego surfer, artist, surfboard shaper, world traveler, mom, and creator of Fuel TV's "On Surfari" series, Shannon McIntyre is one of the most important and inspirational figures in women's surfing today. Shannon's passion for life, the ocean, and others has moved her to create a plethora of timeless works of art, surfboards, and tv shows with
a purpose of inspiring others to live, to dream, and to believe artist website shannonsurf.com
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 CHARLIE CLINGMAN
Charlie Clingman was raised in spacious rural settings which had animals to play with and horses to ride. This planted the seed for his future exploration and appreciation of nature. He finds that 20 years of surfing experience in California, Hawaii, the Caribbean, Central America, Africa and Europe have not only been a great thrill and good exercise but a fine way to observe the water and surrounding landscapes, and he seeks to have his paintings represent the beauty and action he encounters. Charlie holds a passion for natural dynamics. He feels that studying from life (pleinÐair/painting outdoors) is essential. "I am trying to observe things found in nature... colors and shapes... sometimes you just can't believe it," he explains." I try to keep an open mind. You never know where you will find inspirations." artist website ForeverStoked.com
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 CHRIS PEDERSEN
Chris Pedersen has grown up on the Central Coast of California. He explored his beautiful surroundings at the same time discovered his drawing talent and creative imagination. His art career started with a concentration of illustration and graphic design. Currently Chris is making fine canvas oil paintings although he continues to develop illustrations for his own children's book story which will likely inspire the youth to no end. Chris has maintained the youthful fantasy aspect of possibility. This dreamy realm fuels concepts which start as sketches and result in handsome well crafted paintings. "Every time you go surfing it's a new experience. You never know what's going to come your way." He compares this to his art, "When you sit down to draw or create something, you never know what's going to come out." artist website ForeverStoked.com
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 WADE KONIAKOWSKY
Wade Koniakowsky has spent most of his life deeply involved in art and surfing. His work transports the viewer to dreamlike tropical escapes. As a designer and artist, Wade has judged exhibits for Communication Arts Magazine, been the host speaker at The Artists & Art Directors Club of Sacramento and served on the board of The American Institute of Graphic Arts, San Diego chapter. His work has been featured in Graphis, Art Direction, Communication Arts, and Print magazines. His work has been recognized by the New York Art Director's Club, The Houston Art Director's Club, The Los Angeles Advertising Club and The Clios. He has been a guest lecturer at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, Texas A&M University and the American Advertising Federation. Wade is a founding member of Surfing Artists International, a global publisher
and distributor of surf art. His art is exhibited in galleries and museums on both coasts, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and England.
artist website koniakowsky.com
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 PEGGY OKI
I have been surfing for over 30 years, always holding it as a priceless activity
for my health, and as a wonderful way to keep in touch with the animals in and around the natural environment of the sea. These experiences, along with my love for travel, have made surfing a most rewarding part of my life. While surfing is a great physical expression combined with visual and soulful experiences, art is a great visual and soulful expression combined with the physical experience of working on a painting; whether it be in my studio or working outdoors in a natural setting. These two passions compliment each other, and my attention is shared between them to create a balance, like the natural subjects which inspire me. Ð PO
artist website peggy-oki.com
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 MEEGAN FEORI
The integral nature of surfing and creativity in my life stems from my father, who introduced me to the ocean and my mother, who encouraged me to create. As surfing seeped into my soul, my artwork found its direction: the visual language of surfing.
My figural style developed through a series of compromises between what I could see in my mind's eye and what I could physically do. Since then it has been a process of exploration and refinement. Surfing and
art-making give me a purpose. Each challenges me to grow and rewards me
for my efforts. Although my work represents surfing, it is not exclusive to surfing.
It transcends the act of surfing becoming
a visual representation of human emotion and experience. Ð MF
artist website meeganfeori.com
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