What makes a classic surf image? A snippet of the past, a stylish surfer drawing a clean line, a hollow empty wave, a unique or unusual perspective or capturing the personality of the subject. These types of images all have potential, but the real classics are the images that—recent or of late—capture an emotion, a feeling, movement, and transport the viewer to a state of reminiscence and reflection.

If the grass is greener on the other side, then I’m a permanent resident
By Kevin Whitton

Have you ever heard the saying, “you create your own reality?” Bad Religion coined it in their prophetic song, “Leave Mine To Me.” It doesn’t mean that if the surf’s flat, you can conjure up perfect four-foot barrels and surf till your heart’s content. That’s is the unrealistic subconscious imagery wet dreams are made of.

Just a gallery of sick shots from Tahiti

 

Canvas Surfer

The existential, fluid feeling surfers pursue has been captured in the art of a sandy-blonde surfer girl named Heather Brown. The Chinatown Boardroom hosted her most recent art opening on Tuesday, April 29, coming on the heels of her artistic domination of the Kōkua Festival’s signage and merchandise.