The Lineup
20.5" × 70" | Acrylic on recycled surfboard
"Party in the Air" captures the electric magic of the historic boardwalk during its landmark 100th-anniversary celebration. Set against the coastal skyline, vibrant bursts of fireworks illuminate the iconic boardwalk attractions below, blending nostalgic Americana with effortless surf culture.
Painted across the sweeping horizontal silhouette of an authentic surfboard, this piece celebrates one of Santa Cruz’s most cherished beachscapes. Set on a clear, sun-drenched day at Cowell Beach, the composition captures the rhythmic activity along the shoreline—from the iconic mid-century towers of the Dream Inn and its distinctive seaside restaurant architecture, to the historic wooden pilings of the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf stretching out into Monterey Bay to the left. Layered brushwork brings the warmth of golden sand, sparkling coastal water, and sheltering trees to life, transforming an ocean canvas into a vibrant coastal panorama.
Rendered across the sweeping contour of an authentic repurposed surfboard, West Cliff Vista captures the panoramic beauty of the coast on a clear, sun-drenched day. Framed horizontally, the composition stretches along the bluff, featuring the iconic lighthouse standing sentinel above rhythmic ocean swells and wind-swept coastal trees. Rich, layered brushwork captures the radiant play of sunlight across the moving water, celebrating the kinetic energy and timeless spirit of the coast through a distinct, sculptural fine art medium.
