Tyler Manson

Tyler works is very distinct from all the works from this art show here in Santos. His photos are very sweet and lovely. Half half. A lot of good information in a piece of paper. Also he will present his lovely movie Beach Blanket Burnout with the smoothest surfer around, Alex Knost. Tyler is the guy behind Hi Shredability on VBS.tv, a show about surfers, artists and their lives. Above is Tyler taking a photo. Below are Tyler words. Tyler is thinking about coming to Brasil in January. Tyler will be very welcome in the city where the surf born in Brasil. Welcome Tyler…

What’s you name and where are you from?
Tyler Manson, from Los Angeles, CA.

When did you find out that you would be an artist?
Still finding out...

What do you want to show to people when you do your art?
Just the things that I see everyday...out the window of a plane, in the ocean, in the city...where ever I am I try to bring a camera and share with people the rad things I see everyday.

What’s surf for you?
A cleansing.

Can you tell us some highlights in your career?
Still working on that...

What comes to your mind when you hear the word Brasil?
Soccer.

How do you feel to be part of an art show over here in Santos city?
Grateful.

http://hhalf.blogspot.com/
http://www.vbs.tv/shows.php?show=1178176831

Heather Brown

It’s so real and so unreal at the same time. Heather’s work is so amazing and beautiful. She’s working with big names and her work has been around the world in galleries and Festivals. She lives in the beautiful island of O'ahu in Hawaii and I can’t wait to see the pieces that she’s doing specially for the show here. Let’s see below what Heather has to say to us…

What’s you name and where are you from?
My name is Heather Brown and I live in Hawaii, but I am from Southern California.

When did you find out that you would be an artist?
Since I was a little girl, I was always making art. I’ve only been working a full time artist though now about two years
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What do you want to show to people when you do your art?
I want to show them a fresh and new perspective on art... And make something that is different from the rest.

What’s surf for you?
I love surfing! It’s soulful, it’s fun, its exercise, it’s peaceful, it’s exhilarating, it’s interacting with nature, and it’s beautiful.

Can you tell us some highlights in your career?
Two big highlights this year were, working with Jack Johnson to create his Kokua Fest poster, and also working with Randy Rarick to make the women’s Vans Triple Crown poster for this year.

What comes to your mind when you hear the word Brasil?
Well, since I live on the North Shore, I have made a lot of friends here that are from Brasil who come here for the waves. They are so full of life and happy.

How do you feel to be part of an art show over here in Santos city?
It’s exciting to show my work in another country and share a similar love for surfing and art.

Some words to the people that will see your work in Brasil...
Live Aloha!

http://www.heatherbrownart.com/home.php

Felipe Siebert

Felipe Siebert's boards are art pieces, and it's ironic that most brazillians don't recognize wood boards as art pieces that can be ridden. But Felipe does. He's probably one of the finest crafters in Brazil and I can't wait to surf one of his crations. More than beautiful boards, he's got some beautiful words to spread.

What´s you name and where are you from?
My name is Felipe Siebert. I'm from Florianópolis, an island located in the south of Brazil, but my family is originally from Laguna, 70 mile to the south. Whenever I can I still go there to surf, and most of the pictures posted on our blog and our website were taken there too.

When did you find out that you would be an artist?
Since I was a kid, I allways loved to draw and mess around with electrical devices. But I don't consider myself as an artist, because I have a more technical view about my work. Maybe I consider the ability to find solutions on better ways to build boards to be an art.

What do you want to show to people when you do your art?
My intention is to build something good for people. I want to help rescue the best things that surf produced in terms of art and culture.

What´s surf for you?
In it's essence, surf for me is that moment when I take off on a wave, and I try to use my ability to overcome my limitations day by day, and when I do It, and I paddle back to the outside at my local break in Laguna and then I look around. That moment, though it happens a lot, is allways very special.

Can you tell us some highlights in your career?
The highest point in my career is to see my friends having fun riding my boards. Other than that is to get recognition from people like Tom Wegner, who I deeply admire. Through my work I was able to meet people I knew from videos, like Donavon Frankenreiter, G. Love and Braddigan (from Dispatch).

What comes to your mind when you hear the word Brasil?
When will the brazillian surfers realize that there's so much more besides WCT and tri-fins?

How do you feel to be part of an art show over here in Santos city?
To me is a great honor to participate on an exibition side-by-side with artists I allways admired and looked after, throughout blogs, sites and movies.

Some words to the people that will see your work in Brasil...
Don't limit yourself to only one board. It makes surfing much funnier and interesting.

www.siebertsurfboards.com

Yusuke Hanai

Yusuke is one of the nicest guys around. Always kind and generous… Very talent artist with a unique view of surf. He also made my logo… And the nicest thing is that, Yusuke will come all the way from Japan to attend the show here. It will be epic and I will make sure we share some waves with him. Santos haves a huge connection with Japan, due that, the first Japanese immigrants arrived in Brasil here in the city port. Some months ago we even received the visit of the Japanese Prince! Cold beer it’s already on the freezer, Yusuke…

What’s you name and where are you from?
Yusuke Hanai from Japan.

When did you find out that you would be an artist?
When I was 20years old, me and my friends made a own Bar and Restaurant at our local area YOKOHAMA. We all surfers.We love 60’s 70’s music and culture.We didn’t have enough money. So we build the Bar by ourselves. Of course we couldn’t pay for design of Signboard, menu, Logo, and any artworks. I did every art works for the Bar. I think that is my first experience for artwork. I worked the Bar for 5years.I did so many artworks for the bar.

What do you want to show to people when you do your art?
All is equal on the sea and the wave shines to all people and shows various colors. There are various colors in the world, and the all is equal, and the world is beautiful simply because there are various colors.

What’s surf for you?
The thing which resets my head Can you tell us some highlights in your carrier?Exhibitions like 2007 The Happening NYC, The Green Room Festival Yokohama, The Green Room Festival Osaka, 2008 The Happening Sydney Australia,The Happening Tokyo Japan, The Happening London England, The Happening Corn Wall England, The Happening Paris France, Creatures Comfort Show with Jesse Ledoux, Gallery at The Surf Gallery Laguna CA.

What comes to your mind when you hear the word Brasil?
Bright Colors, Samba, Dance & Mundial!!

How do you feel to be part of an art show over here in Santos city?
I feel great. I can't wait to be there!

Some words to the people that will see your work in Brasil...
Peace!

http://hanaiyusuke.com/

Ben Waters

Ben Waters art is beautiful. It’s simple. It’s intriguing. It’s amazing… He’s the designer of my favourite surf brand now… Shortstraw. For the Santos SurfArt, he did a piece that really reminds me a soccer team symbol… very nice art… Above is the piece, and below is what Ben’s have to say about him…

What’s you name and where are you from?
Ben Waters, Newport Beach Australia

When did you find out that you would be an artist?
My family was, and still is artistically self-sufficient. What I mean by this is if we wanted a painting to put on the wall we would measure it up, cut the timber, make a frame, stretch the canvas and paint it ourselves; if we wanted a sculpture to put in the garden we would just make it. I don’t think it ever occurred to me to not do it this way. That’s what my upbringing gave me I guess. My 4-year-old daughter as a result is heading down the same path now and is always ready to; as she puts it, ‘just make stuff’

What do you want to show to people when you do your art?
That its fun, its enjoyable, it’s a celebration of ideas and expression, just like surfing is. It also involves a skill, like all things do, but mostly that it is pleasurable.

What’s surf for you?
The simple pleasure of being in the ocean.

Can you tell us some highlights in your career?
Working on the Bells beach Ripcurl pro poster and clothing a few years back, 1st solo exhibition this year at Tigerfish gallery in Torquay, and designing and making art with Jim Mitchell at Shortstraw

What comes to your mind when you hear the word Brasil?
Almost. I went to South America a while back to surf and travel and almost got to Brasil. I hope to go there one day.

How do you feel to be part of the film festival over here in Santos city?
Stoked, amazed and grateful. I wish I could be there!!!

Some words to the people that will see your work in Brasil...
If I can relate my art to the analogy of surfing, then my art is about the other wave. Not the wave where you try to do the biggest flashiest most futuristic manoeuvre possible, rather the wave you share with your friends and family, all hooting each other. Just goofing around really, but also aware of the beauty of the ocean and your surroundings and also the feeling it gives you inside.

http://theotherwave.blogspot.com/

Art Brewer

Art Brewer its the man. Since I was a young kid, I use to ready my cousins Surfer Magazines and read his names on sick photos. Then he's here, part of the second Santos SurfArt. Some people say we should not look after our dreams. Well, this is a dream come true. Art Brewer, as part of the art show that I organize. Wow… He sends two photos. One it's this above. It's Barry Kanaiaupuni in Sunset in the late sixties. And the other one you must see it….. It's amazing and I will keep the secret until the show… Art, man…. Thank you so much for help me in bringing this dream into reality.

What's you name and where are you from?
Art Brewer, Laguna Beach, California.

When did you find out that you would be an artist?
I never thought of myself as and artist, I feel the word artist is over used and has cheapened the meaning; every body says they are artist.

What do you want to show to people when you do you art?
What I’ve seen. My images are only documentations of places and people in time, sometimes the images are important at that moment when they were taken, others become important as they age. I take pictures for myself and I hope to share my perspective on how I see things

What's surf for you?
It‘s very personal, it's to bad that it has become something that‘s become so mainstream. it’s getting lost in corporate greed and everyone wants to be a surfer and make a dollar from it .A lot of the soul is gone because of this. This is partly my fault by being one of a few dozen photographers early on in the sport to record and share the magic and adventure surfing had to offer and then put it in magazines. Now it has come back to bite me with more and more people in the water every where in the world when I'd like a uncrowded wave.

Can you tell us some highlights in your carrier?
Secret spots, untouched places that once had uncrowned waves, special people that are friends for life in a special tribe of water people.

What comes to your mind when you hear the word Brasil?
Some trusted friends, future world champions, unshaken nationalism and pride.

How do you feel to be part of an art show over here in Santos city?
Honored and I hope everyone that see the visions of shared enjoys and take away something positive and meaningful.

Some words to the people that will see your work in Brasil...
Surf for fun , enjoy the ocean and what you can learn from it , it can teach and heal the mind and body, So take care of it.

http://www.artbrewer.com/

Nick LaVecchia

Nick LaVecchia is an amazing dude. His work is outstanding and completely different from all the surf photographers. It’s mysterious… As the shot above that it was took in Alaska. For us in Brasil, it's such a shocking thing that make us think about all the waves that breaks around the world, specially in cold places. And Nick its specialized in cold places. Well, he lives in Maine! Some words from Nick below…

What’s you name and where are you from?
Nick LaVecchia. Currently residing on the southern coast of Maine. USA.

When did you find out that you would be an artist?
When I quit my day job, spent a lot of money on camera equipment and had to pay bills! Honestly, early on in life I always enjoyed painting and drawing. I eventually went on to do graphic design for Burton Snowboards for 8 yrs. Then moved on to photography, and what I do today.

What do you want to show to people when you do you art?
The simple and often unseen beauty that surrounds us everyday.

What’s surf for you?
A time to relax, forget about everything else on my mind and enjoy the ocean.

Can you tell us some highlights in your carrier?
A full page photo of mine in National Geographic Adventure, shooting water shots of a Coast Guard rescue in 30 degree water.

What comes to your mind when you hear the word Brasil?
Bright colors, sand, sun and music.

How do you feel to be part of an art show over here in Santos city?
I feel extremely honored to have even been asked. I'm happy to be a part of it, and just hope I can make it there to see the show!

Some words to the people that will see your work in Brasil...
I hope you enjoy it. If you ever find yourself wanting to surf the coldest water possible, come to Maine.

http://www.nicklavecchia.com/

Joe Curren

Joe Curren it’s an amazing photographer. He’s an amazing surfer. Amazing traveler. His work has been around the world, in galleries and surf art boutiques. Very kind guy, and was very lovely about being part of the show. He’s a man of short words, but his photos talks for him. Above, roots surf in San Tome. Below, his words.

What's you name and where are you from?
Joe Curren. Santa Barbara, CA USA

When did you find out that you would be an artist?
Probably after I first started to sell a few prints.

What do you want to show to people when you do you art?
Simple, quiet and, hopefully, inspiring images.

What's surf for you?
Part lifestyle, part hobby.

Can you tell us some highlights in your carrier?
My first book was published in Japan in 2007.

What comes to your mind when you hear the word Brasil?
Beautiful beaches and women. Big cities. Passionate citizens.

How do you feel to be part of an art show over here in Santos city?
I’m honored to be a part the II Santos SurfArt show, the first exhibition of my work in Brasil.

Some words to the people that will see your work in Brasil.
Keep surfing and take care of each other and the environment.

http://www.joecurrenphotography.com/

Jesse LeDoux

Jesse’s work is amazing. Make’s me fell like I was a child again, anxious to watch a cartoon. This art above it’s just a sample. For the Santos SurfArt we will do some collaboration together. I can’t wait to see the pieces done. It’s a great honor to myself and Jesse it’s a super gently guy… Thanks man…

What's you name and where are you from?
My name is Jesse LeDoux. I'm originally from the Northwest corner of the US, and then moved to the East Coast for 3 years. I've spent the last year living in Tokyo.

When did you find out that you would be an artist?
I started my studies in college with the intention of being a mechanical engineer. As my grades started slipping, I realized I had been fooling myself the entire time. It was art that I had wanted to be doing all along.

What do you want to show to people when you do you art?
I'd like people to come and explore the world that exists inside my head. Perhaps it can help them find a similar place inside their own head.

What's surf for you?
Surfing is a nice escape. I don't get to do it nearly enough, so when I do, it's a rare treat. It's a time where I can be alone with my thoughts, without any distractions.

Can you tell us some highlights in your carrier?
Every new opportunity for me is a small new highlight. I've been nominated for a Grammy. I've created my own line of toys. I've made art for snowboards, bike helmets, book covers and skateboard trucks. And I've been able to show my work around the world. I feel that I've been lucky to have many highlights I'm very proud of.

What comes to your mind when you hear the word Brasil?
Sun and good food. Am I right?

How do you feel to be part of an art show over here in Santos city?
I'm excited! I've heard that the new museum looks incredible. It's an honor to be invited to have my work in the show.

Some words to the people that will see your work in Brasil...
Be nice to those around you.

http://www.ledouxville.com/

Lana Porcello

Lana’s work is amazingly beautiful. It is simple and super complex at the same time. I’m very happy to have a couple on the show. She and Dave are both super talented.
I can’t wait to see what she’s preparing for the show… Below, it’s little words from Lana.

What’s you name and where are you from?
My name is Lana Porcello, and I live in San Francisco, CA.

When did you find out that you would be an artist?
I feel most excited about making art when I can connect with the intuitive part of my consciousness, so in that way, I think art came most easily to me when I was very small. Now that I am older, I try to find ways to reach back to that beginning place in order to create art that feels true and meaningful to me.

What do you want to show to people when you do your art?
I hope that I can express some of the simple truths that connect us and make us all part of the same network of life.

What’s surf for you?
I am very very much a beginner surfer! I grew up in a coastal area of Boston where the sea is an integral part of everyday life, but few people surf. Now, in California, it's fun and challenging to learn about this new way of interacting with the ocean.

Can you tell us some highlights in your career?
Moving to San Francisco has taught me so many difficult and important lessons about myself as an artist, so these last few years have been a pivotal time of change and growth in my art.

What comes to your mind when you hear the word Brasil?
To me, Brasil is both energetic and serene, overflowing with music and beauty. I can't wait to go back!

How do you feel to be part of an art show over herein Santos city?
I am thrilled!

Some words to the people that will see your work in Brasil...
E um grande prazer fazer parte do seu evento. Um grande abraco.

http://twobirdsfly.myshopify.com/products/img-src-http-static1-shopify-com-s-files-1-0017-6082-files-lana_title-gif-alt

Nathan Oldfield

Nathan Oldfield is an inspired guy. His new films are beautiful. Are full of soul, love and grace. Makes me wish I was born in Australia, surfing those pristine waves, walking on the grass… We will screen Seaworthy for the first time in Brasil on January for the Film Festival. I can already tell it will be something very special…

What’s you name and where are you from?
Nathan Oldfield, Central Coast, New South Wales Australia

When did you find out that you would be an artist?
I guess I’ve always made stuff. Lots of us I think are born with that desire to create. It hasn’t really been a conscious decision. It’s just an extension of who I am.

What do you want to show to people when you do you art?
I believe that surfing can teach us how meaningful and precious life really is. If my work ever inspired anyone out there to surf with a little more gratitude for the gift of breathing, then I’d be a happy man.

What’s surf for you?
I love surfing with my whole heart. I’m concerned with where it has been, where it is, and where it’s going. For me, surfing isn’t just sport, it isn’t just physical. It’s actually metaphysical; it’s an experience of the heart & the spirit. It’s a way of being & breathing in an imperfect world. It’s a place to go to, a place to be, a place to belong.

Can you tell us some highlights in your career?
Every now and then I get emails from people from different places in the world who write to tell me how much like they like my work. It’s very humbling and very encouraging.

What comes to your mind when you hear the word Brasil?
Football. Music. Beautiful women. Passionate people.

How do you feel to be part of an art show over here in Santos city?
Really honored and really grateful.

Some words to the people that will see your work in Brasil...
Thanks for taking the time to have a look at my work. I hope it somehow resonates with your own heart for surfing.

http://www.freefilms.com.au/

Rafael Mellin

Rafael it’s probably one of the best surf film makers from Brasil, and even from the world. His films are beautiful, fun and award winners. He’s a classic carioca guy, full of inspiration and great ideas.

These images above are stills from his new movie that will be ready by the end of the year.

For the I Santos Surf Film he will make something special just for us…. How sick is this, ah? Let’s see what he has to say…

What’s you name and where are you from?
Rafael Mellin, from Ipanema, Rio.

When did you find out that you would be a film maker?
I started playing around with vhs cameras when I was 15, just taking turns with my friends to film everybody surfing. i then started editing some stuff using 2 vhs players at home and as I’ve always liked doing that, i just kept doing it until it naturally became my profession.

What do you want to show to people when you do your films?
i like to share the way I see things. in surfing, I like to show people how I look at waves, travelling, performance, etc. it's also a way to share the stoke and give some credit to the surfers I admire in the water.

What’s surf for you?
That's not an easy question. And I’m not sure I can define precisely what surfing means to me.
Surf is a lot of things. At the same time is an art, a sport, a passion, a source of energy, an industry, a getaway, and an excellent reason and excuse to spend your life wandering around the world in search of things you won't find.

Can you tell us some highlights in your career?
As a surfing video maker, so far my highlights would be the great opportunities I had to show my films around the world to different groups of people.
When "Samba, Trance and Rock n Roll" won the award of best film in the International Festival of St. Jean de Luz, in France, it was great honor - specially receiving compliments from guys like Jeff Hackman,Michael Halsband, Bruno Delaye and the whole jury. And that allowed me to show it around, in places like New York, Florida and throughout Brazil.

What comes to your mind when you hear the word Brasil?
Brasil means a bunch of things. It's my country, my people, my friends. It reminds me of many joyful things and a few sad ones.

How do you feel to be part of an art show over here in Santos city?
I feel honored and privileged to be a part of an event in the company of such great artists. There are a lot of people I really admire and it just feels like being a fan amongst some of my references in surfing art.

Some words to the people that will see your work in Brasil...
I hope everyone can come to appreciate the great works that'll be displayed in the Festival and I'd like to thank everybody involved, especially Jair.

http://www.mellinvideos.com/

Rick Albano

Ricky Albano or Sissyfish?
He rocks with his words, and with his art. It's impossible to don't love the image above... it's lovely and it's very inspiring. Below are little from Rick...

What's you name and where are you from?
Rick Albano, from Portland, Oregon, USA

When did you find out that you would be an artist?
I've been drawing religiously since I was old enough to hold a pencil.

What do you want to show to people when you do you art?
Art is pretty selfish for me. I want to express myself completely first, and then allow people to explore my art with open minds and draw their own conclusions.

What's surf for you?
Surf is the only thing outside of art that consumes my mind and body so completely when I'm doing it that I am completely in the present. Time is irrelevant when you're on a wave and the same thing goes for when you're riding a swell of creativity.

Can you tell us some highlights in your carrier?
Getting my own studio. Reflecting on my drawings and paintings, which I think of as a colorful trail that represents moments in time from my life that will be here long after I'm gone.

What comes to your mind when you hear the word Brasil?
A place I've always dreamed of, since first hearing the music of Jobim, Gilberto, Tom Ze, Sergio Mendez, and seeing the wonderful film Orfeu Negro, not to mention the fantastic beaches and waves.

How do you feel to be part of an art show over here in Santos city?
I'm honored to be part of this exciting event with such incredible talent in such an exciting country, creating art that celebrates the sport I love.

Some words to the people that will see your work in Brasil...
Everyone is an artist. Express yourself everyday. And keep surfing!

http://sissyfish.blogspot.com/

Mick Sowry

Indo girl by Mick Sowry

Musica Surfica

Mick Sowry it's the man behind Musica Surfica. A film and a experiment about finless surf. We will screen Musica Surfica on the Film Festival and I hope everyone get the same feelings that I had when I watched for the first time. Also, Mick's it's a awesome photographer, as you can see above. Well, let's learn more from Mick...

What´s you name and where are you from?
Michael Sowry, but everyone calls me Mick, Micko, Mickey, or in my mate Richie's case, Doogs. (it's a long story). I live in St Kilda, a beachside suburb of waveless Melbourne, in Victoria, Australia. I wish I lived right on the coast, with a view of a favourite wave. One day.

When did you find out that you would be an artist?
I've always been artistically inclined, but that doesn't make me an artist.

What do you want to show to people when you do you art?
A window to another way of looking at things.

What´s surf for you?
An always place. In Victoria I can paddle out at spots I've surfed all my life, and when I'm there, I'm eighteen again.

Can you tell us some highlights in your career?
After 30 years in advertising surprisingly my highlight would have nothing to do with it. Musica Surfica. It was the first time I did something that was just for me.
Another is my blog, as it's just a great outlet for the odd creative thought that would otherwise never see the light of day.

What comes to your mind when you hear the word Brasil?
The beautiful game played beautifully. The Amazon. Crazy surfers who when you get to know them are... crazy surfers.

How do you feel to be part of an art show over here in Santos city?
Surprised.

Some words to the people that will see your work in Brasil...
I hope you enjoy it as much as I, with a lot of help, did making it...

http://safetosea.blogspot.com/

Frank Cubillos

Frank, really impress me with his art. It's like a old indian draw, mixed with Endless Summer dreams... He's is another guy that have a Brasilian heart. Very kind man, with a big heart and a huge talent. Frank's words below...

What’s your name and where are you from?
Frank Cubillos. I was born in Bogota Colombia to a Cuban mom and Colombian father. We moved to the U.S. when I was 2 years old. I’ve been living in California since then.

When did you find out that you would be an artist?
Growing up I was always drawing, I didn’t really pick art as a career path until I was in college, I enjoyed illustration and graphic design and made that my focus. All the while I continued painting, eventually showing my work in local galleries in Los Angeles.

What do you want to show to people when you do your art?
I try to reach positive notes of heart felt affirmation of passion for life and spirituality through color, curves, line, shape and texture. I try to create a graceful flow with an engaging playful charm.

What is surf for you?
The act of riding a wave is about as close a divine feeling as I’ve ever felt. Surfing is the connection to something beyond our understanding. That connection is what surfing is all about, it’s powerful and it keeps us coming back for more.

Can you tell us some highlights of your career?
Drawing with my kids.

What comes to your mind when you hear the word Brasil?
Music, futbol, celebration and surfing.

How do you feel to be part of an art show over here in Santos City?
Stoked!

Some words to the people that will see your work in Brasil.
I am a big fan of many things Brasilian and I feel like I am Brasilian at heart. Boa sorte. Obrigado!

http://patchies-hideout.blogspot.com/

Mick Waters

Mick Waters is a family man. A man with love for surf and for the art he does. His film "Believe" is a jewel. A beautiful statement of love. Mick turn to be a good friend of my. Funny times we live, because we never see eachother in person, but I consider him one of my good friends, due his kindness, his patience, his love for someone he never saw. In this crazy world we live, it's a big lack of this... love. Mick will show two stunning pieces on the art show and we will screen "Believe" to the people here as part of the Film Festival. It's all about love. Mick's words below..

What’s you name and where are you from?
Mick Waters, The Pocket, Australia.

When did you find out that you would be an artist?
I have always liked drawing ever since I was a kid. My mum is a really good drawer so I think is why I started. I still draw sometimes, not very often though. But as an adult you find different mediums to move into As a kid it is very basic, painting or drawing. Now we have many options and there is so much technology enabling people to be creative in different ways. Filming surfing and making movies is my creative avenue.

What do you want to show to people when you do you art?
Hopefully, something beautiful? You are trying to inspire people, evoke a feeling or a thought. I hope it is also a reflection of me and who I am.

What’s surf for you?
Surfing is very important to me. It is up there with family and friends as being something that I would struggle to do without. My family and friends come first, but surfing is a definite second. It keeps me sane, provides exercise, lets me travel, meet new people and to have some of the most unique experiences that only surfers can.

Can you tell us some highlights in your career?
Being able to do what I do for a living. Not many people get to follow their dreams and get paid for it. The places I have been to and the friends I have made through my job is amazing.

What comes to your mind when you hear the word Brasil?
The world’s best soccer team, the brothers who teach jiu jitsu and that dancing, gymnastics, cross martial arts thing you do. Insane! Lots of passion.

How do you feel to be part of an art show over here in Santos city?
I feel honored to be a part of it. I am not a recognized person as far as all this stuff is concerned. So, any opportunity to get my work seen is a real bonus. I am extremely grateful and appreciative. Thank you, Jair!

Some words to the people that will see your work in Brasil...
Thanks for supporting this Festival and all the artists. I hope you like the work and thank you!

http://www.littlehouseproductions.com.au/

Marcelus Viana

Marcelus is a talent man. He draws, designs, make films, produces... He's a very nice guy. He lives in the Wonderful City. He will make a special animation for the show that will be present on the film festival. Can't wait to see our little buddy up there hanging ten for the people enjoyment.

What's you name and where are you from?
Marcelus Viana, Rio de Janeiro

When did you find out that you would be an artist?
I still didn’t find out... But I surf and draw since I see myself as a person.
And I think I will keep surfing and drawing for some time.

What do you want to show to people when you do you art?
The way I see things. At some point, in the draws, in design or in surf movies, I try to create a connection, dividing the same horizon.

What is surf for you?

The conductive line of my life.

Can you tell us some highlights in your carrier?
Surf things are the surf film series called CAMBITO, the film Fabio Fabuloso, the movie SambaTrance&Rock'Roll and some little books and prints that I did in small quantities.

What comes to your mind when you hear the word Brasil?
My home.

How do you feel to be part of an art show over here in Santos city?
Super happy.

Some words to the people that will see your work in Brasil...
Waves are designs of salt water (Pepê Cezar)

http://www.mardesign.com.br/

Jamie Brisick

Jamie Brisick is Brasilian... No, he's not .. I'm just kidding. But this american photographer and journalist have a brasilian heart for sure. He's one of the best surf journalist in the world and a very nice man. Hope you enjoy this words by Jamie.

What´s you name and where are you from?
Jamie Brisick, Los Angeles.

When did you find out that you would be an artist?
Possibly during an LSD experience in 1989.

What do you want to show to people when you do you art?
The experiences that touch me, which are often exotic and out of my comfort zone.

What´s surf for you?
Part prison sentence, part the best thing that ever happened to me.

Can you tell us some highlights in your carrier?
Fulbright scholarship to japan, 2008.

What comes to your mind when you hear the word Brasil?
The opening scene of dona flor and her two husbands, turqoise blue barrels in fernando de noronha, the song "bebete vambora" by jorge ben, and my beautiful wife gisela matta.

How do you feel to be part of an art show over here in Santos city?
I am very grateful and thankful. some of the best moments of my life have happened here in brasil.

Some words to the people that will see your work in Brasil...
I hope that you enjoy it.

http://www.jamiebrisick.com/

Tyler Warren

Tyler work is beautiful. It's so beautiful that makes me feel like sitting and look at this for sometime. It's like going in a museum and seeing art for the day. It's beautiful and refreshing.
Below little from Tyler.

What's you name and where are you from?

Tyler Warren, Dana Point, California.

When did you find out that you would be an artist?

Since I can remember.

What do you want to show to people when you do you art?

Beauty, A thought Process, Pain, Love, Joy, Skill .

What's surf for you?

Waves that hit the shore from a long ways away. Surfing is at it's best is exercise, meditation, vacation, and something that you can always improve.

Can you tell us some highlights in your carrier?

Work shown at OCMA, Laguna Beach Museum of Art, My work has been on Shirts, Shoes, Movies, Dvd covers, Wetsuits, Fins and more.

What comes to your mind when you hear the word Brasil?

Women in small bathing suits =) Clear water Beach Breaks.

How do you feel to be part of an art show over here in Santos city?

Honored .

Some words to the people that will see your work in Brasil...

Just enjoy the work and know that I have put a lot of into everything I do. Let the work be a filter to your modern day life.

http://www.artbytylerwarren.com/

Jamie Watson

Jamie is a very nice girl. She takes nice pictures. Paint nice art. Mixed all… and her work is very inspiring. Her blog is so good and it’s a daily check from people all around the world. She will prepare some nice pieces for the art show here, and here’s little from her…

What's you name and where are you from?
Jamie E. Watson, I live in Northern California.

When did you find out that you would be an artist?
When I was in college, I studied interior design. Toward the end of college I discovered printmaking and that was when I knew I had found my perfect medium.

What do you want to show to people when you do you art?
I want to show people joy and beauty, cool things, maybe something they haven't thought about in awhile and inspiration.

What's surf for you?
Surf for me holds the secrets of life and inspires me deeply in many ways. In my mind, it is the greatest pastime known to mankind.

Can you tell us some highlights in your career?
A lot of firsts: My first printing press & my first studio in Sausalito; Friendships with other artists, some through my blog; A recent commission for my favorite sushi restaurant; my first repeat client; and... My first surf art show - a dream come true.

What comes to your mind when you hear the word Brasil?
Heat; passion; color; Carnaval; João Gilberto; Céu...I have much more to learn!

How do you feel to be part of an art show over here in Santos city?
Completely honored and pinching myself. Thank you, Jair.

Some words to the people that will see your work in Brasil...
I would like to thank the Brasilian people for supporting this amazing event. I hope that it brings you joy and makes you feel full of possibility for the future.

http://pineappleluv.blogspot.com/

Andrew Kidman

Andrew Kidman. What should I say about Kidman... He is the biggest influence in my art, and I'm sure in a lot of the surf artists around the world. He does everything good. Good artist, surfer, musician, shaper, photographer, and writer and goes... Above its one of the pieces he will show at the exhibition, but he add some sick color on it, but I will only show like this... if you want to see the colors, you have to come on the show... Little of Andrew for us below.

What’s you name and where are you from?
Andrew Kidman – Windy Hill, Uki.

When did you find out that you would be an artist?
When I realized I was unemployable by anyone to do anything.

What do you want to show to people when you do you art?
I just want to show what is happening, no bullshit, just the truth.

What’s surf for you?
Anytime I go to the ocean, watching it, riding it, and seeing my kids play in it.

Can you tell us some highlights in your carrier?
Highlights for me are when the magic of art happens, I’ll work so hard on something struggling away, not really knowing why and then one day something breaks and it all makes sense. Like a song one day comes from nowhere and sums up everything I believe in. This is the highlight for me when making any kind of art.

What comes to your mind when you hear the word Brasil?
Best soccer players in the world. Neco and Flavio Padaratz, Fabio Gouveia - those guys are kings, they have great spirits and are great surfers. Neco is one of my favorites.

How do you feel to be part of an art show over here in Santos city?
Stoked, I wish I could be there. One day I will come there.

Some words to the people that will see your work in Brasil......
Go Brasil!

http://www.litmus.com.au/

Tom Wegener

Tom Wegener was so kind and will arrange a custom alaia specially for the show. He is bringing back all the wood board feelings to our lifes. From what I see, Tom and his boards are all about love.

What´s you name and where are you from?

Tom Wegener. I am from Southern California but now I live permanently in Australia.

When did you find out that you would be a shaper?

My brothers and I always made everything that we needed from when we were very young. I shaped my first board for myself when I was 11 years old. I think it was 1976.

What do you want to show to people when you do your boards?

Now when I make my alaia boards it is really important that people see how little impact these boards will have on our environment. I am able to have a very clean factory now and all the waste that I make goes back into my gardens. I also love the way they surf which is important of course.

What´s surf for you?

Small fun days with my family when we can avoid the crowds and the pressure of competing for waves are my best surfing days now.

Can you tell us some highlights in your career?

Playing Siestas and Olas to large crowds of people was a great time. Making and riding the Olo (the true surfboard of Hawaiian kings) is a real highlight. Meeting my wife – she interviewed me when I came to Australia to show Siestas, that’s how we met and we have always worked together.

What comes to your mind when you hear the word Brasil?

Doesn’t everybody think of Brazilian women on the beach? I went to Rio once and had a great time. Also I like your coffee a lot! It is a place I would really like to visit with my family.

How do you feel to be part of an art show over here in Santos city?

I am so honored to be a part of the global surfing community and to see surfing elevated to art as I have always thought of boards as works of art.

Some words to the people that will see your work in Brasil...

Here you are seeing an accurate interpretation of a very important part of surfing history. The ancient Hawaiians rode the alaia for hundreds of years. The ocean was a big part of their life. With this board, being made from wood and so finely shaped, it is possible to feel a real connection with nature – the land and the sea. Perhaps this is how the Hawaiians felt too.

http://www.tomwegenersurfboards.com/

Mark Sutherland

Sutho is one of the biggest influences in my photograph. He probably don't know, but his drawings really inspires me to take pictures... His work is amazing and very beautiful. Part of the Litmus movement, Mark also play music with Kidman and Purchase, and his wife Rosie rocks... He send me two cartoons for the art show and this one above is one of them. Enjoy and let's see what he has to say about him and the show here...

What´s you name and where are you from?
Mark Sutherland. I grew up in Sydney, Australia.

When did you find out that you would be an artist?
I always knew I would be an artist, from when I was very small. I always felt comfortable drawing and painting things.

What do you want to show to people when you do you art?
I do fine art and I do cartoons - they are very different. Fine art is about celebrating the beauty of things; cartoons are about laughing at the humour of situations, mostly people's notion of their own importance.

What´s surf for you?
Surfing is a way to keep in touch with the forces of nature, and a good way to stay fit.

Can you tell us some highlights in your carrier?
Highlights have been the success of Gonad Man; the achievement of producing Dream; winning some prizes for my oil paintings.

What comes to your mind when you hear the word Brasil?
I was lucky enough to go to Brasil a few years ago and the warmth of the people was what I remember most. Brasileiros appreciate the fine things in life, like art, much more than Australians.

How do you feel to be part of an art show over here in Santos city?
I am excited to be exhibiting anywhere in Brasil. The life of an artist is hard, but to know there are people on the other side of the world who appreciate your work makes it all a little bit easier.

Some words to the people that will see your work in Brasil...
Thanks.

http://www.gonadman.com/gonadman/Home.html

David Muller

First time I saw Dave's art it was crazy for me... It's just so simple and so complex in the same time... He and his wife Lana, own a little restaurant in San Francisco called Outerlands http://outerlandssf.blogspot.com/, and I hope I can convence them to let me show my work there one day.... Enjoy his art above and his words below...

Aloha Dave...

What´s you name and where are you from?
My name is David Muller and I was raised in north county San Diego. I'm now rooted in San Francisco, CA.

When did you find out that you would be an artist?
I'm always finding out what I have always known.

What do you want to show to people when you do you art?
A way of viewing all things, perfect and imperfect as precious and valuable.

What´s surf for you?
Relief from life's suffering. A spiritual place where I learn to grow beyond my boundaries.

Can you tell us some highlights in your career?
I won a blue ribbon for a drawing of a plant I did in the third grade. The school kept it on the wall for a month.

What comes to your mind when you hear the word Brasil?
Smiles. People who love to live. Freedom of the soul.

How do you feel to be part of an art show over here in Santos city?
Honored.

Some words to the people that will see your work in Brasil...
Let's go eat some food by the kilo! Muito obrigado.

http://pelicanpiling.blogspot.com/

Beto Paes Leme

Lets start showing some Brasilian artists... Beto Paes Leme is a very talent photographer from the "wonderful city" of Rio de Janeiro. Very talent and very kind man... Above it's a shot of Rocinha, the biggest guetto in the world. Surf can reach everywhere... Below little thoughts from Beto...

What´s you name and where are you from?
Beto Paes Leme, Rio de Janeiro

When did you find out that you would be an artist?
Artist? I’m just a worker on the service of beauty.

What do you want to show to people when you do you art?
I try to Express my feelings about the things that surrounds me, my everyday, my city, the ocean, the waves...

What´s surf for you?
One of the Best gifts that I gain in my life.

Can you tell us some highlights in your carrier?
All the moments that I satisfy myself and other through my photograph.

What comes to your mind when you hear the word Brasil?
Happyness, hope.

How do you feel to be part of an art show over here in Santos city?
Pleasure and honor to be present in one of the most irreverent surf cities that I know, on the side of well known artists that make the surf culture richer.

Some words to the people that will see your work in Brasil...
Do not miss!

http://betopaesleme.viewbook.com/

Nathaniel Russell

Nat Russell did the poster for the second annual Santos SurfArt. He was always kind with me. He never got mad that I email him a thousand times changing details and asking this and that... He's a patience man. He's a very talented artist and have a beautiful view of the world. Love his work and love the poster. We should all thank Nat. Thanks Nat!

What´s you name and where are you from?

My name is nathaniel russell. I am from Indianapolis, Indiana and i now live in San Francisco, California.

When did you find out that you would be an artist?

I can't remember a time when i didn't draw. I’ve drawn something almost every day of my life. it's just something i enjoyed and it seemed wrong to try to do anything else.

What do you want to show to people when you do you art?

I want to share a commonality in all people. something that connects us to eternity. for me, it's about line and simplicity. rawness and honesty in the form and the content.

What´s surf for you?

The ocean. growing up in indiana, there is no ocean. when i moved to california i was flabbergasted. it's the biggest thing in the world. people write books and sing songs about the sea. it is endless.i am a horrible surfer. i have just started to even attempt to surf. somehow i have a lot of friends who are amazing surfers an artists. surfing makes me think of friendship and freedom.

Can you tell us some highlights in your carrier?

Being able to work with my friends is the highlight. collaborating with friends, being able to travel for art. that has always been the dream for me: friends and travel.

What comes to your mind when you hear the word Brasil?

Music. lots of music. guitars. people smiling. tourist photos. food.

How do you feel to be part of an art show over here in Santos city?

I'm flattered, honored, and excited. it's humbling to think some pictures of mine will be all the way down there. it's amazing to me that the world is so small.

Some words to the people that will see your work in Brasil...

Thanks for looking. we're in this together!

http://www.crookedarm.blogspot.com/

Grant Brittain

Grant Brittain is the best and most influencial skateboard photographer from the history. This is my words and you will probably agree with me... take a look at this shot above... Hosoi doing a sick power slide.... little more about Grant below...

What's you name and where are you from?
J. Grant Brittain, I live in Encinitas, California near the beach with my two teenagers, my wife and our cat.

When did you find out that you would be an artist?
I was an art major at college and borrowed a camera from my roommate in 1979 and I haven't stopped shooting since then.

What do you want to show to people when you do you art?
With my Skateboarding photos, I want to show the drama and beuty of skateboarding. I do my fine art photography mainly for myself. That work is more of a personal diary and is a release for me and helps balance my life. If people like anything I do, that's cool

What's skateboarding for you?
I started skateboarding when I was 10 and surfing at 13 and the two activities have always been intertwined through my life since then. I am 53 years old now and I have been making a living in Skateboarding since 1978 when I got a job at the Del Mar Skate Ranch.
Skateboarding is such an independent lifestyle that it definitely runs into all aspects of my life, it helps keep me creative and young. My 14 year old son is skating now and I see the new found excitement that he's experiencing. I remember that when I started.

Can you tell us some highlights in your carrier?
Highlights in my carreer- Probably helping start Transworld Skateboarding in 1983 and then leaving TW in 2003 and starting The Skateboard Mag from scratch. I had the same feelings and emotions 20 years apart, except now I am an owner and it's much more fullfilling and scary. We are running it ourselves and it's overwhelming at times.

What comes to your mind when you hear the word Brasil?
Bob Burnquist. One of the greatest skateboarders that has ever stepped on a piece of wood.

How do you feel to be part of an art show over here in Santos city?
I am honored to be a part of a show with some of the most creative artists I know.

Some words to the people that will see your work in Brasil...
If people see my work and it inspires them to pick up a camera or a skateboard, that's it for me.

http://www.jgrantbrittain.com/

Danielle Rubi

Danielle was the first girl that I invited for this year's show. Her photography is amazing and makes me stop and think... Above it's a portrait of Nat Russell. Below a little chat with her..

What´s you name and where are you from?
My name is Danielle Rubi. I was born in Santa Barbara, California. I am a citizen of both the US and Switzerland.

When did you find out that you would be an artist?
During recovery of an accident in a hospital. I was in there for weeks and weeks and all I wanted to do was draw everything and anything around me. It healed me.

What do you want to show to people when you do you art?
I want to show people magical little worlds with photographs and objects that reveal the specialness and truths of such places. Traveling and investigating other peer groups around the world is what brings my generation together. I call this the circle of radness. I want to bring people into this circle.

What´s art for you?
The benefits I feel from creating art is when the public feels a mental hug from my work. I ultimately create things for my soul to feel whole and to learn about visual communication with others.

Can you tell us some highlights in your carrier?
I returned to my home town after having been away for about 14 years and had my first Museum show there 2 years ago. It felt pretty amazing to return to my childhood town and be on the Museum walls next to some of my early mentors. Another highlight was having my first New York City solo show this year. I brought the frost bitten New Yorkers in winter, inside a sunny west coast little world. Everyone took of their many layers of outer clothing and started dancing to the portable record player, while gazing into ocean scenes and portraiture of my circle of radness.

What comes to your mind when you hear the word Brasil?
I think of bold colors and graphic poster arts from the 1960’s. I think of Caetano Veloso, and beautifully dark skin. I think of minimal clothing and unbuttoned shirts and great minimalist architecture with a interesting angles and the color gold.

How do you feel to be part of an art show over here in Santos city?
I feel honored and excited and love to keep it coastal! I can’t wait to investigate this part of the world and bring with it a new layer of ocean life into my work.

Some words to the people that will see your work in Brasil...
I welcome you into my little world.

http://www.rubiphotography.com/

Seamouse

Seamouse... I just love his stuff... It's a very vibe around all his draws.

He just did the banner for this blog that you can see above. Thanks man!

Check out below a little interview with him about been on the show... how sick are his answers!!!

What's you name and where are you from?
Keiron 'Seamouse' Lewis, UK

When did you find out that you would be an artist?
I've never really considered myself as an artist.

What do you want to show to people when you do you art?
Something simple that they can either find some connection with or find aesthetically pleasing. Generally I just try and be honest to what I know, the surfing's still there but the sunshine and palm trees aren't.

What's surf for you?
A day to day social activity built on triumph over adversity and the wonders of nature.

Can you tell us some highlights in your carrier?
Whatever I'm doing next is the highlight. I hope it stays like that.

What comes to your mind when you hear the word Brasil?
Sand, sunshine and a lot of Atlantic.

How do you feel to be part of an art show over here in Santos city?
Privileged. Getting to show your work anywhere is always a privilege.

Some words to the people that will see your work in Brasil...
Aloha.

http://www.pinnipedstudios.com/