Capturing the essence of the Coast: Susan Wickstrand

Thank you Jim Moriarty (CEO of Surfrider Foundation) for Posting the following on your Blog, Ocean, Waves, Beaches:

When I think of our oceans, waves and beaches my mind still... thank God... goes to thinking of all the joy I receive from them (as opposed to defaulting to the myriad of challenges they have).

It's because of that category, the joy category, that images like the one above connect with me. This is Robert Rauschenberg meets Paul Gauguin (with a dash of Gerry Lopez).

The work is by Susan Wickstrand, San Diego artist. I love it. More of her work here.

Susan Wickstrand
"Sleeping on a Honeysuckle" 2008
16" x 16"
Signed & Dated Limited Ed. Print on Canvas
Lopez image in artwork provided by James Cassimus

A Visual Portfolio of Susan Wickstrand's Artwork from Susan Wickstrand on Vimeo.

Susan Wickstrand & Kevin Roche's artwork is now available locally at Surfy Surfy, 974 N. Coast Hwy 101, Leucadia (old Longboard Grotto).

Stop by Surfy Surfy 974 N. Coast Hwy 101, Leucadia, CA & play eye spy by looking for the following artworks (thanks JP & Dave!):

Susan Wickstrand, "She's Got It, Wind-n-Sea, La Jolla, circa 1970's", 2008, one of a kind original oil, collage & encaustic on wood panel, 8" x 8", Signed & Dated on Verso

Susan Wickstrand, "Ryan Strike, Rosemont, La Jolla", 2010, one of a kind original oil, collage & encaustic on wood panel 8"x 8", (Burch image provided by Kevin Roche) *Signed & Dated on Verso by Artist & Ryan Burch (in center image)

Susan Wickstrand, "Citrus", 2009, Signed & Dated Limited Ed. Print on Canvas, 14" x 14", 2/50
Susan Wickstrand, "Sea Love" (*As seen on TV show Modern Family), 2010, Signed & Dated Limited Ed. Print on Canvas, 32" x 32", 6/50
Susan Wickstrand, "She's Got A Way About Her", Signed & Dated Limited Ed. Print on Canvas, 14" x 14", 2/50
Susan Wickstrand, "The Surfrider", 2008, One of a kind original oil, collage & encaustic on wood panel, 8" x 8", Signed & Dated on Verso

Susan Wickstrand, "Sleeping on a Honeysuckle", 2010, 20" x 20", Signed & Dated Limited Ed. Print on Canvas, (*Lopez image provided by James Cassimus)

I've had the good fortune of being interviewed by Liquid Salt.

Susan Wickstrand, "Sunshine of Your Love", 2010, oil, collage & encaustic on wood panel 8"x 8"
Susan Wickstrand, "Net Fishing & Shucking", 2010, oil, collage & encaustic on wood panel 8"x 8"
Susan Wickstrand, "Ryan Strike, Rosemont, La Jolla", 2010, oil, collage & encaustic on wood panel 8"x 8"

Recently I had the good fortune of being interviewed by Glenn Sakamoto for Liquid Salt; "Profiles of the people who make the art, culture + lifestyle of surfing". I was very grateful for the opportunity to be a part of a group of ridiculously talented artists, shapers, surfers and such. Many Mahalos Liquid Salt for adding my art to the mix. *Look for "Ryan Strike" above at the new Surfy Surfy in Leucadia next week! Stoked!

USC Roski School of Fine Arts...Right on, Fight on & Paint on...

USC Roski School of Fine Arts

Alumna Susan Wickstrand in group exhibition Blue Realm

Susan Wickstrand
Blue Realm
May 15 – May 17, 2010

Opening reception: Saturday, May 15, 5:30 pm

Ebb and Flow Gallery
111 Chesterfield Dr.
Cardiff-by-the-sea, CA 90027

Art Brewer/Susan Wickstrand One of a kind Original Collage in the works for upcoming art show....SNEAK PEEK of Rastovich on a Reef

Famed Master Photographer, Art Brewer & Artist Susan Wickstrand
Art Brewer & Susan Wickstrand, both signing & thumb stamping their collaborative artworks.

Susan Wickstrand and Art Brewer, "Dragonfly, (Rastovich on Reef in Indo)" 2010, Oil, Collage, India Ink, Sand & Encaustic on Wood Panel, Signed & Dated on verso by both Art & SusanSusan Wickstrand and Art Brewer, "Dragonfly, (Rastovich on Reef in Indo)" (detail: "Without Love We Perish" homage to Rasta) 2010, Oil, Collage, India Ink, Sand & Encaustic on Wood Panel, Signed & Dated on verso by both Art & Susan
Susan Wickstrand and Art Brewer, "Dragonfly, (Rastovich on Reef in Indo)" (Detail of Dragronfly wing), 2010, Oil, Collage, India Ink, Sand & Encaustic on Wood Panel, Signed & Dated on verso by both Art & Susan




SNEAK PEEK...It's taking some serious guts today as I chop up some insanely, ridiculously gorgeous Art Brewer (Pictured above with Bunker Spreckels) photographs for our collaborative collage. All with his blessing and frankly nudging. Take a deep breath...focus and commit, I can do this, I can do this...reminding myself that Art told me, "surprise me" I hope and pray I do him justice with this honor. His work is impeccable. Dave Rastovich in Indo momentarily adrift on a reef in the sea....I love my job. "Sine Amore Perimus", "Without Love We Perish" inked into the work (as on Rasta's right foot). I scoured shops the past weekend for Indo incense boxes etc. to collage in. You can meet me, Art Brewer and view this completed artwork live on Sat. May 15th, 2010 at the group show, "Blue Realm" in Cardiff. Opening Reception starts at 5:30, 111 Chesterfield Drive, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA (across from Patagonia). For more info: http://www.bluerealmartshow.com A portion of proceeds from sales opening night will go to benefit San Diego Coastkeeper who work diligently to protect our coasts, mighty fine organization! I hope to see you there! xoxo, peace, Love & happiness, Susan
*all images in collage provided by Art Brewer fyi...& I hope to meet my favorite waterman activist Rasta (Surfer's for Cetaceans) one day too. Dare to dream big dreams & follow your passion peeps...