About the “A Surfer’s Journal” collection
“A Surfer’s Journal” takes you into the perspective of a surfer as they experience the breathtaking beauty around them.
The Inspiration
Surfing makes me feel alive. It brings me incomprehensible peace, joy, and gratitude. It draws me back into the present and reminds me to appreciate the stunning beauty of nature.
Every time I paddle out, I find myself awestruck by one thing or another.
Whether that be a vibrant orange sunrise, the appearance of a gentle honu (sea turtle), the power and beauty of a breaking wave, or the feeling of pure joy when gliding down the line.
I always find myself wishing I could capture these experiences and feelings forever.
I itch to record them with a paintbrush. To be transported back to that moment in which I felt truly alive and free.
In this collection, I have taken paint to paper and recorded scenes from the surf that transport me back to those moments and emotions.
From silhouettes against a vibrant sunrise, to the perspective of sitting on a board, to the thrill of gliding across a glassy blue sea, “A Surfer’s Journal” is a visual diary of blissful morning surfs.
Each painting takes me back to the surf. I can hear the sound of the waves. I can feel the vibrant cool water against my skin. I am overcome with a sense of calm, gratitude, and joy.
I hope these paintings bring you as much peace and joy as they do for me. I hope they help remind you to stay present, to pay attention to the beauty around you, and to do what brings you happiness and comfort.
