Surf Art & More

One of our favorite little art galleries, OMA West, is housed in the uber cool Seabird Resort, overlooking the Oceanside Pier.

"Surf Art offers a compelling and cohesive view of surf art as both a personal expression and a cultural phenomenon, diving deep into the visual language and creative expression of surf culture. At OMA West, the selected works further the exhibition’s ability to present a new generation of creators making waves in and out of the water. The works on view go far beyond waves and boards—they’ll embody the essence of surf: freedom, rebellion, connection, and passion. Every artist in the show is a surfer whose art is shaped by time in the ocean and the culture that surrounds it."

This exhibition ties in perfectly with the Super Girl Surf Festival. It explores the creative expressions that have emerged from the surf lifestyle, focusing on the unique lens of artists who live and work in Southern California—the birthplace of modern surf culture.

Therese M. Nugent's Underwater Eye made us remember our childhood. Who, our age, didn't do cyanotype printing? "Cyanotype printing is a camera-less, contact print photographic process invented in 1842 by Sir John Herschel, producing unique Prussian blue and white images by using sunlight to expose objects or negatives onto paper or fabric sensitized with iron salts." Yes, it seems like yesterday that we did such art in school. What a flashback. I love this.

Having made my own 'linocut' in the past, Therese's other work, Double Pier, demanded a long linger. Such detail. Wow.

Steve loved this entire wall of art.

We both really loved this one, a collaborated effort between artist Cam Schiff and his grandson, Ronan. Barreled made us smile.

George Goodrich's North Shore Warning elicited a chuckle, too. Fun and whimsical.

John Linthurst's Moonlight Beach is a Digital collage. I've never seen something quite like it and a closeup viewing was really needed.

John's Dark Knight must have been a delight to create. Crafted from mixed tissue tear, mulberry paper, oils, and alcohol marker, its texture was so unique.

"The aim of art is to represent not

the outward appearance of things,

but their inward significance."

-Aristotle

Our dining entertainment came in the form of a truly special car parade. I would so own this Woodie Wagon! Wow.

Located only 33.3 miles from our Temecula home, Oceanside is our go-to beach fix location. There is always just so much happening! This quote is so true... “The ocean stirs the heart, inspires the imagination and brings eternal joy to the soul."