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Surf Art via the Computer

patrickparker 29 Jan 2008One Comment 450 views Print Email
  Art, surf

Computers today can be used for thousands of different things. You can order groceries, make a doctor’s appointment, write a novel, or even find the love of your life. Surfers mainly use computers to check surf cams, weather maps, and scout out travel destinations. If you are a surf artist who is only using traditional [...]


Painting Backlit Waves

patrickparker 14 Dec 2007No Comments 445 views Print Email
  Art, Headline, art-feature, surf, surf-feature

To most surfers, a dream wave occurs at or around sunset when the light is the most vibrant. The waves are backlit to reveal the beautiful color of the water as the light penetrates through the back of the wave. In this article I will be explaining how to accomplish a desired look that will have viewers of you art frothing and booking their next surf trip.

Atmospheric perspective is always key when setting up your waves. For instance, if you want to make a pointbreak look realistic, the waves in the distance should not have as much vibrancy of color, otherwise it will flatten the space.