Painting challenge reference photo

Here is the reference photo for the painting challenge. As a reminder here is what I think would be fun for us all.

Use the reference photo to create your original work of art. 

Use any medium of your choice.

Just have fun with it.

This a great opportunity to see others styles and techniques.. 

Please send a jpeg of your work when finished to spinetostudios@mac.com I will be posting work on October 4th. I will add more entries as necessary beyond this date if needed. I am looking forward to seeing all your work. Happy painting ! 

France Surf Art Festival

This year I was asked to participate in Surfing Modern Arts, an art exhibition held in Biarritz France. I was stoked to find out that a couple of my paintings were chosen to be published in a coffee table stylebook for visitors. This is the second year that I have participated. I have developed a great relationship with the curator. This year’s festival features top surf artist from around the word. Myself, Ron Croci and John Severson represented some of Americas top Surf Artist.

 

 

Spineto Studio Fine Art Blog Portfolio

Although the majority of my work is surf related I often focus my attention of different subject matter. In this case I am working on a serious of sport related images. I have to take a mental break from surf art. Sometimes it seems so boring and uneventful. However, the ironic thing is I am stoked by surfing and surfing culture. Anyway, I thought this is a interesting work to post because it allows a little insight to my painting process. I provided some up close images to see the detail of the brush work. I have had many requests to see and demonstrate my technique. My technique changes  from time to time and seldom do I tie my self down to one.. I do what I feel. check out this link to view another technique I use. 

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oil on canvas

This year Longboard Magazine published its 2008 "The Art Of Surfing". This years edition is different from last years in that it has published a more diverse body of work. Most of the Art is from well known "surf artists" in the industry. I just wanted to thank the guys at Longboard for including me again in this issue. This is the second time that I have been involved in the annual surf art editions. Thanks again....