“Most of my inspiration comes from my love for the sea, nature, popular surf breaks, and the beauty of the islands.” – H.Brown

Growing up in a family of artists and artisans in Southern California, Heather Brown found her passions in both art and nature at a very early age. Later, working as a boat captain and dive master to put herself through the Bachelors of Fine Arts program at The University of Hawaiʻi gave Heather Brown the perfect vantage point to fill her head with the beautiful imagery of the Hawaiian Islands… Read full bio…

“It’s a lifestyle, It’s an art, It’s a passion.” – Zak Noyle”

Zak Noyle isn’t your typical extreme sports athlete. Considered one of the best surf photographers in the world, Zak lives his life on the edge. He is an outdoor photographer with a truly unique perspective on surf and sea. Based on the Hawaiian island of O’ahu, Zak spends countless hours in the water, creating dramatic imagery and artful interpretations of the world’s most magnificent ocean environment… Read full bio…

Walfrido Garcia

“Art for Life” – Walfrido Garcia

Walfrido, Son of renowned artist Edgardo F. Garcia, was born in the Philippines in 1966. As a second generation artist, his story begins with his father/mentor. Facing difficult times and lack of opportunity, Edgardo left his homeland to pursue a better life for himself and his family. Three years later he was reunited with his five kids in a small town outside of Los Angeles called Victorville. They moved to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1973 seeking the “American Dream”. Read More…

Matt Allen

“I am blessed to be able to make art full time.” – Matt Allen

Southern California artist Matthew Allen is a former Surfer Magazine Art Director who has moonlighted as a clothing designer and photographer. Much of his fine art and photography revolves around beach and surf culture. Matthew works in a variety of mediums including pen and ink, linocut prints, and watercolors. His latest work takes discarded marine canvas and sails, and repurposes them into pieces of art. Read More…

Lauren Roth

“Any time I can bring a little bit of joy through bright colors and whimsical creations, it fills my heart.” – Lauren Roth

Hawaii based artist and designer, Lauren Roth, has been creating from the day she picked up her first colored pencil as a toddler, and it has been non stop since then. Her artwork is a unique combination of watercolor, acrylic, ink, and paint markers. Dreamy colors and organic shapes, which are layered on textured surfaces, invite the viewer to explore Lauren’s intricate interpretations of life. It is there that you can discover the labor of love that Lauren puts into every piece she creates… Read full bio…

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