The other day in San Clemente, we were super early to a shindig, so we stopped at local flip flop heaven, Rainbow Sandals, and then found a great little surf shop that looked like it was having a sale. Sure enough....We found a 6'5" shortboard for $35 and left with it and a promise from Jon to teach me to surf. Oh, and a promise from me to paint it.
So in researching designs and methods, I found Drew Brohpy, one amazing hound dog of surf art--this guy seriously lives a dream job. He hosts several tutorials and paints his skate/surf boards, helmets, and sculptures with Uni-Posca waterbased paint pens and seals them with a spray sealant. I quickly grabbed me up some pens (Brohpy sells them on his site, but we couldn't wait for shipment), and we were ready to go.
I did a little drawing first, but Jon wasn't crazy about the turtle, so I left it out. The whole thing took me about 3.5 hours, and those pens are NOT cheap. This was probably a $100 project, when all is said and done. The pens are difficult to blend, and I had a tough time drawing on existing paint layers, drawing right on the board was much smoother.
I felt like a surfer chick (or at least a poser), but it would have been way cooler if I did this at the beach. As it was, it was boilin' hot outside so I had to bring the excitement in.It was pretty great to paint something a little different than my usual, and I'm quite pleased with it. Now we just have to seal it and we're ready for some waves.
What is the coolest thing you've ever painted on? Oh, and any ideas for the back?And if you haven't entered my giveaway, do so here before Wednesday, July 8th!
You are... extraordinarily talented. I really love this surf board. I am moving to Hawaii, and think I may need a hand-painted board. :) Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThis looks awesome! What a great job you did on it! It looks too pretty to use!
ReplyDeletewow, you are so legit!! :) i could never paint anything like that. it looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteIt's a big art! YOu've made anything into a beautiful art. Next time it's your turn to surf!
ReplyDeletegreat haircut! looks great!!!
ReplyDeleteI am beyond impressed! The colors are just awesome! (Oh, and you look way the part with your new do :-)
ReplyDeleteyou look so cool with your new sassy haircut, painting a surfboard!
ReplyDeletelet us know how your surf lessons go...i've always wanted to try it.
you are so amazing!!
ReplyDeleteI wish I could paint as weel as you! FANTASTIC!
ReplyDeleteI painted my furnitures and di the stencil on my wall!!! That's it!
You are not only very talented, but from reading your bio, you are beautiful inside and out!
ReplyDeleteKeep on doing what you're doing - you are an inspiration to so many people!
that looks awesome! i WANT TO PAINT A SURFBOARD!
ReplyDeleteThat looks awesome! Great job! I think I would be afraid to actually surf on such a masterpiece. :)
ReplyDeleteLindsey, that is AMAZING! You might have just found yourself a new career. Seriously... WOW.
ReplyDeletethis is SO beautiful!! you are so talented lady! agreed, who would want to surf on this and mess it up?!?! i say you put it up in your house and just marvel at it :)
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