Special Thanks to The Dune House

I would like to thank the ladies @ the Dune House, Avalon, NJ for their support this summer. They always support me and my sculpture work. You always feel the love when entering their store. Proceeds of sales @ the Dune House go to Brendan's Fund to help fight childhood cancer in our area. For more info you can go to Brendansfund.org .

The Dune House will be closing soon for the winter. I can't wait for them to reopen in the spring.

Trophies for the 14th Annual Nuns' Beach Surf Contest in Stone Harbor, NJ

Here are some shots of the trophies that I've been working on with help from Mr. Tony Mig.

Sister James requested 42 trophies total plus a fin trophy. They came out real well. I hope the contest goes smoothly, looks like there's gonna be waves.

Anyone interested in custom made trophies please email me @ info@JKSurfArt.com

pricing will vary by woods and extras used

Fresh Alaias...

"Kaya" 7'4" swallow tail alaia

"KiKi" 5'1 alaia

I just finished off 2 alaias. The first one is "KiKi" a 5'1" made from laminated yellow pine finished w/ a beeswax / linseed oil mixture.

The second is "Kaya" a 7'4 swallow tail alaia made of paulownia wood with a mahogany noseblock finished with a beeswax / linseed oil mixture. The paulownia wood blank came from John Wegener of Wegener Surfboards in Cali. Paulownia wood is beautiful to work with and it's light as a feather. If you would like info on John's paulownia blanks he can be contacted through his website www.wegenersurfboards.com.

Both alaias, plus the 7'8" Philippino mahogany one, will be on display @ the Art Of Surfing Festival on the Music Pier in Ocean City, NJ - Aug 6-8th.

the ART OF SURFING FESTIVAL Aug 6-8th

I will be @ the Art Of Surfing Festival on the Music Pier in Ocean City, NJ thurs, fri & sat nights. Please swing by and check out all of my new paintings, sculptures, and the new alaias that were just finished.

Hope to see all of you there.

Caribbean Dreams I & II

Caribbean Dreams II - SOLD

Acrylic on board w/ bass, mahogany, pine & paduk mini surfboard

Mahogany frame

Caribbean Dreams $350

Acrylic on board w/ patina copper painting

Mahogany frame

I just finished these 2 paintings for the show I am doing @ the JCC in Margate, NJ w/ my friends and fellow artists John Baker and Steve Mullen. The Show opening will be Thursday 7/23 from 6-9pm. Please swing by and see the show, or contact me via email for purchase.


info@JKSurfArt.com

Press of AC article

A reporter from the Press Of Atlantic City contacted me the other day. He and a photographer showed up on the 4th of July to interview me. It took one of those "Economy" twists, but it's still a good article...http://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/press/atlantic/article_21361b3d-f8bc-5fdf-a8da-e92ee24f9b80.html#user-comment-area

"Pocket Noseride"

"Pocket Noseride"

SOLD

Patina copper and paint marker mounted on bloodwood stock. I'm having a lot of fun with these right now. It's something I came up with @ the beginning of the year and have just started to run with. If you have any questions leave a message or email me.

Update from the Steve and Cookies Art Show...

"Summertime Noseride"

acrylic on board, paint marker on patina copper, driftwood frame

The show went quite well last night. Not sure how much money we raised for Atlantic County Special School Services but I'll update the update on that. I sold one of my new pieces "Summertime Noseride" that never got photographed till last night on my wall. Custom work is available like this. Email me for a price quote... info@JKSurfArt.com

6th Annual Steve & Cookies Art Show 6/17/09

Wednesday June 17th, 2009

STEVE & COOKIE’S

6th Annual Art Show & Sale

Art Work by Local Artists

Cocktails • Hors d’Oeuvres

$25 Donation benefits Atlantic County

Special Services School District Art Program

Chinese Auction featuring pieces donated by the artists

For the list of artists go to www.steve&cookies.com

Hours: 6PM – 9PM – entrance through Oyster Bar

9700 Amherst Avenue, Margate, NJ 08402 • 609-823-1163

Last year was a blast. Hope to see some of you there.

Va Beach Steel Pier Classic Team Trophy

Ryan & Jim w/ the team trophy

My buddy Ryan from the VLF asked me to build them a team trophy for the SPC this year. This will be a perpetual trophy and rotate through winners throughout years to come. Made w/ a poplar and mahogany board, maple, black walnut and cedar driftwood base.