Posts Tagged ‘painting’

Art expo by Mel McDonald

Posted on April 6th, 2012 in inkydeep by inkydeep

Last February we wrote a post about the surf art of Mel McDonald so we were thrilled to see that Mel has an exhibition of her surfer paintings at the Tubestation in the town of Polzeath.

From Mel’s website; “Surfer Paintings – An Exhibition at Tubestation, Polzeath

I’m sitting on a rock down by the shore in Polzeath, North Cornwall – sketchbook on my knee and a flask of coffee near by …. what more could you ask for? The weather has turned warm, suddenly everything feels different; the sea-light is clear and the ocean sparkling, the sky is a delicate bird’s egg blue. It’s as if the world is stirring – I don’t know about you, but I always feel a little intoxicated by Spring …. a little wild ….
It’s good to get out of the studio, to embrace the elements, feel the beach-vibe and experience the positive energy that eminates from this special place. I’ve been working long hours on a series of paintings for my exhibition at the Tubestation. It’s a surfer inspired show, just right for this funky hang-out right next to Polzeath’s famous surfing beach. This old Methodist school hall (in much need of love and attention) was turned on its head in 2006, refitted, revamped and reborn, so to speak. It’s a thriving cafe with a difference – a charity set up to serve surf culture and to provide generously for the local community. With the superb surfing beach but a flip-flop’s throw away, you can really relax and enjoy the artwork.

View all the paintings on-line here: http://www.melaniemcdonald.co.uk/gallery_surfer-paintings-polzeath-tubestation.htm

Through these new paintings, I’ve tried to use the concept of the surfer as a symbol of freedom – depicting the surfer perhaps waiting for the next wave or returning to a favourite beach. In some of the poses, I’ve tried to capture the energy of the sport, with an emphasis on the surfers’ relationship with their surroundings – the raw and exciting forces of nature. I’ve recently come to appreciate the contemporary culture which surfing encapsulates – an alternative lifestyle.

Tubestation (opposite beach carpark), Polzeath: Open from 10am everyday tel:(01208) 869200.

Surf Art Exhibition runs from Friday 30th March until Friday 18th May.

http://tubestation.org/”

Kevin Cooper – sleepless ink

Posted on May 21st, 2011 in inkydeep by inkydeep

While dining at a local beach restaurant recently we were drawn to the art work of Kevin Cooper hanging on display. We were struck by the way he uses and composes images to visually communicate the surfing experience. In fact we were so impressed we got in touch with Kevin and now have one of his stunning prints on our wall. In addition to his art work and illustrations, Kevin is a photographer and a surfboard graphic artist.

We are very proud to have a number of Kevin’s photographs on our website’s home page.

Kevin’s work can be seen at;
http://sleeplessink.blogspot.com/
http://boardgraphics.blogspot.com/
http://www.outerink.blogspot.com/

The Surf Art of Melanie McDonald

Posted on February 20th, 2011 in inkydeep by inkydeep

From the ‘things we like’ department comes the art of Mel McDonald. Mel’s paintings of surfers and of Cornwall evoke memories of experiences, familiar sights and summers past. They remind us that spring and summer sunshine follow on from a cold grey winter. There is also the intrigue of places to be visited and surfed… a semi secret spot on the North Cornwall coast.

Many of her surf paintings radiate sunshine and remind me of the heat of summer, a warmer ocean and the view of the beach and sea through sunglasses; paintings that make you feel good and for a surfer the desire to grab your board and get in the water

You can check out Mel’s art and website here - http://www.melaniemcdonald.co.uk/. Enjoy.