Shepard Fairey Print

I just bought one of these prints. It is a limited edition (1 of 450) print that he did for the Surfrider "Art for the Oceans III" auction. Andy Davis and Wolfgang Bloch are a couple of the other 25 artists included.

The photo that the print was made from was taken by Tom Servais at Jaws. Not sure who the hellman is.

The print probably sold out in a half hour or so. Pretty psyched I snagged one. It reminds me of some of Raymond Pettibon's work with the different shades of blue and the brush stroke feel on the face of the wave.

Surf Knot

Last night at Shelter. Free T-cats. Old friends. New friends. Skating on a ramp/van by E. Trine. Music by the Mattson 2, who were actually pretty good, I was impressed. Art.

All in all it was pretty cool. I didn't stay for the movie though.

Cool print.

















Skate&Destroytherampbyputtingyourtruckthroughit

TW

I think I might go to this tonight...anyone know if there is going to be free beer?

Salon

My buddy Eric sent me a flyer for this shingdig happening in Seal Beach this Saturday. The flyer says there will be beer, wine, and hobo stew among other things...so I would definitely go. If I didn't have to go back to San Diego.

Anyways, if your in the area. Stop by.

It is by Yucatan, so you could slam some pitchers, happy hour food, and meet the unofficial mayor of Seal Beach, Mr. Mark Burke. Winter is coming.

It is time to go Burke-zerk.

Sole Svrfing

Our friend Cyrus Sutton sent us the invite to the Tom's Sole Surfing Art Show. DoucheMcgregor really wants to go because it is on Abbot Kinney in Venice Beach...which happens to be the street we lived on 2 or 3 years ago. The first places we used our fake IDs are on that street Rooster Fish (we didn't know it was a gay bar), The Brig, the liquor store across the street from Abbot's Habit, and the Wabi-Sabi Sushi Bar.

Many nights of mischief went down while we lived there. Burnt couches, parties, angry neighbors, broken windshields, barf...lots of barf, 3am surf seshs, Mortal Kombat, Seamen parties, watermelons injected with vodka...you get the gist.

So do yourself a favor go down to this event tonight. Check it out...Leave...beeline straight for one of the many bars on the street, and do what the ol' svrfandestroy boys used to do. Drink. Get Drunk. Barf...and end up surfing Venice breakwater at 3am. Wake up in your underwear and go to Beach Hut for a Loco Moco (white rice, hamburger patty, over-easy eggs, and gravy...lots of gravy.) Rinse. Repeat.

Grass is Greener

i started something new yesterday, and would love it if you wanted to help or contribute in anyway. danimal & his style have already been featured today- douche & his negative antics, where eagles dare & his vinyl, murdercity & his films, and duderonomy & his recordings are soon to follow.. be sure to check it.
enjoy_

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Ricky Blake

I heard about this guy's art from a friend at work. Pretty rad stuff.

This one is partial to me and the boys.

SUP'ers and disgruntled HB Brosephs need not apply.

I thought his style looked familiar, then I saw that he is the dude who does the art for the Surfside Seventies Contest each year.

Check out his blog. Ricky Blake Fine Art

Kid's Menu

Some of the Svrf & Destroy crew went to Yucatan to enjoy a few ice cold pitchers of PBR. I love the crayons and paper the provide at each table.

Whoa Bro

Awile back in college in one of my Spanish classes I remember learning about Francisco de Goya. There are some posters laying around at work that made me think of this. Awesome, huh?

Check out how mental this shit is. Saturno Devorando a su Hjio, 1819 That is, "Saturn Devouring His Son," for my non Spanish speaking bros.


















*This post is NSR, Not surf related at all. You want to know why? Because I have not surfed in a freaking week, man! Things will be better tomorrow, weekend shreds. Damn, I hate weekend shreds, 'cause that's when everyone else shreds! Damned again!

Pickle

I have surfed with Tyler in contests the past few years. I found this photo over on Surfy Surfy.

Talk about shreddin'!















Tyler is one of the few kids these days that I actually think is a talented artist. For some reason, everyone is an artist, photographer, cool guy, etc. But check out Tyler's work on his website. Pretty sick.

Art by Tyler Warren

New Header

This is the new header I just drew up. I borrowed the quote from a Doors song.

I think I am going to get some shirts made. Any takers?

Sam Brown!

This is a very creative artist that I came upon awhile back. he takes sayings that you give him via email and then he draws what comes to mind. This is poetry at its most pure form. On his site he has a store where you can buy prints, books, shirts, all kinds of things...If you just want to see his drawings you can look through the years of archives, they are amazing...have fun

Sam Brown's Website: Explodingdog.com

fellow fiend

I have said it before and I am going to say it again.

Go check out my buddy Kyle's blog. He never ceases to amaze me with his photography and overall shenanigans. Simply radical.

New Deck

Thanks Scott.

Mail Call

Fellow blogger, Ryan Tatar of Shakas and Singlefins, was kind enough to send me a print of one of his photos. Thanks!


















Photo: Ryan Tatar

Check his blog out, it is always full of unique photography. It will probably blow your mind a bit. Not that that's a bad thing.

In other news, I will be venturing to Santa Barbara this weekend to meet up with douchemcgregor for some surf and cycling. Should be fun.

Air Mail

The other day, I stumbled upon Seamouse's blog, Pinniped , and put my name in a raffle for some Seamouse art. Lo and behold I won. Look what was in my mailbox today...

Radballs

Our friend over at Radballs has updated his photography site with a blog.

Here is a little tidbit for ya.











©KyleLightner

Check it.

www.kylelightner.com

New Shred Sled

A good friend hooked it up with a new sled with custom artwork.

Raymond Pettibon

Raymond Pettibon rules.

Check his work out...

BL!SSS Magazine

Get your ass out there and grab the newest issue of BLI!SSS Magazine.

The featured artist is Randy Noborikawa. He is a good friend of EC and the artist who hand paints all of EC's art boards.

When asked by BL!SSS if Randy shaped the boards he gracefully replied: "Hell no, they are shaped by Eric Christenson, a good friend of mine. He is an amazing shaper. He keeps his stealth profile by riding bikes as much as he shapes surfboards, as depicted by his logo. Seriously, he's a master craftsman and he lets me design wacky tails."







































Randy and Eric have been preparing for an art show in early 2008 that will feature hand-shaped custom shred sleds of assorted shapes and sizes to serve as canvas' for Randy's unique artwork.

Get ready for some insane demonstrations of artistry and craftsmanship.