Craftsman Hank Johnson of Kimo Ukulele and visual artist Wade Koniakowsky recently collaborated on a series of one-of-a-kind ukes. The result was a blending of a hand-crafted wood and paint that is delight to both the eyes and ears. To learn more about Hank Johnson and his ukuleles click here. To see the ocean art of Wade Koniakowski, click here.
Joni Sternbach: Tintype Book
Surf Site Tin Type is an homage to a sport, a way of life and to the people who practice it. Over the last decade, Joni Sternbach has created portraits in tintype of contemporary surfers that put the world of surfing in a completely new light. Stunning in their detail, these unique images evoke the romance of surfing and the strong individualism of the men and women who live to ride the waves. Working with a large format camera and using hand-poured tintype plates, Sternbach has profiled a fascinating range of people on beaches around the world, from Malibu to Montauk to Byron Bay, Australia. Find out more here.
By The Water
By the water is a point of view, an undefined boundary between inside and outside, between submerged and emerged. Concept: Alessandro Ponzanelli and Samuele Malfatti. Photography: Nicola Bresciani/sulfculture.it. Editing & grading: Samuele Malfatti. Music by Giovanni Briganti.
Ramsey Dau: My Wave
"That’s what it feels like sometimes surfing in Southern California. It’s pretty rare to catch a good day with only a few people out. In fact, it can be tough to catch a bad day with only a few people out." Ramsey Dau is a Los Angeles-based artist and designer. He describes his creative process as “editing ” – taking the things that resonate with him, both positively and negatively, storing them in his brain, on post-its, and in notebooks, until they one day join together and come out on canvas or paper. Ramsey's poster is available for purchase here.
Margaux Arramon-Tucoo x Oldfield
Margaux Arramon-Tucoo sliding through Australia. Filmed and Edited by Nathan Oldfield, song: Ta Paupiere Cligne by Deux Doux.
The Boardroom 2014
Every year, Scott Bass puts on an amazing show that features the object that all surfers worship – the surfboard. Originally the Sacred Craft Show, The Boardroom has evolved to include shaping demos and competitions, surfboards, music, films, and a special honoree. Click here to see more images on our Facebook page.
Alex Knost x Coleman
Knost Split | Alex Knost, a film by Jack Coleman. Boards: Unhinged Dane Peterson Pig, self shaped finless. Music by I Marc 4 - Leslie Love.
Mermaidaddress Handmade
Mermaiddress® is based in Póvoa, a traditional fisherman´s town in the North of Portugal. It´s inspiration is taken from the traditional “fado” and the lives of workingmen and women who bring new seas to the world. Working out of a small studio, exclusive, original and high quality handmade products are created from traditional and local raw materials. Find out more here.
Neal Purchase Jr. x Korduroy
Going against the grain doesn't always pan out for everyone. But for Neal Purchase Jr., he has found a way to maintain a free lifestyle while still having his hands in a number of creative ventures. Camera by Cyrus Sutton. Edited by James Campbell.
CJ Nelson: 11' Josh Hall Eagle
"Josh made a 11' eagle for my recent trip to Mexico. I had never rode one before but had heard nothing but good things about this design. I ended up loving the board and rode it every day of our trip. I have never had a board teach me so much about my surfing. I will always have one in my quiver. Thanks Josh, -CJ"
Renny Yater x SeeVees
A wonderful video tribute to one of California’s great surfer/shapers, Renny Yater of Santa Barbara, California.
Sato Hughes: Kanvas by Katin
Katin, one of the oldest surf shops in the USA, takes us behind-the-scenes at their California workshop to show us just what goes into their awesome surf gear.