John Culqui is a talented California surfer/artist who creates fresh, colorful paintings that depict the stoke of surfing. Originally trained as an architect, John combines his love for surfing and the fluid use of lines and color to create memorable images. We spoke with John to learn more. [click to continue]
Artists
John Holm is a California-born surfer/artist. He first learned to surf in Santa Cruz and spent time surfing Malibu during the 60s while studying advertising at the Art Center. Working with a variety of mediums including oils and acrylic, John captures the thrill and beauty of surfing with a unique impressionist style. [click to continue]
Crystal Thornburg is a surfer/artist born and raised in Hawaii. An avid traveler and environmentalist, Crystal has been featured in the film Sliding Liberia, as well as being a surf ambassador for the clothing company Patagonia and a partner in an organic farm. We chatted with Crystal to learn more. [click to continue]
Daniel Partch is a California surfer/shaper who is known for his custom wooden fin designs. Having spent nearly 15 years in the military, Daniel eventually found his way back to his love of surfing. We interviewed Daniel to learn more about this inspiring story. [click to continue]
Erik Abel is a California surfer/artist who creates graphic depictions of the ocean lifestyle. When not painting on mixed media, Erik spends his free time searching for the perfect barrel. We sat down with Erik to learn more. [click to continue]
Danica Elbertse is a talented young California surfer/artist. Equally adept at sliding waves as designing an art deco poster, Danica has a unique style all her own. We took some time to learn more about what makes her tick. [click to continue]
Pablo Ugartetxea is a Spanish artist/surfer living in the Basque region. Inspired by surf culture, his paintings are complex compositions of mixed media that feature photographs, drawing, and paint. We caught up with Pablo to find out more. [click to continue]











