* FUSION *

"FUSION" (detail), 1st shot of collaborative collage with Susan Wickstrand & Julie Goldstein for, "Sea Songs" exhibition this Sat. Nov. 20th at Pacific Surf Gallery. One not to miss!

* Chris Del Morro * Sneak Peek for "Sea Songs" show

Chris Del Morro going left at Cardiff, Here's a sneak peek for the "Sea Songs" show of some new Oil, Collage & Encaustic artworks. (images provided by photographer Kevin Roche)

Chris Del Morro in a sneak peek of new artwork. I worked on this shot a bit before printing it for a collage. Mainly I wanted a grainy film feeling with the Ocean literally going through his veins/wet suit. Come check this out & other new works at our, "Sea Songs" show on Sat. Nov. 20th at Pacific Surf Gallery featuring artworks by Susan Wickstrand & Julie Goldstein. We hope to see you there!

* SURF LOVE *

Susan Wickstrand, "SURF LOVE, WindanSea", 2010, Oil, Collage, India Ink & Encaustic on Wood Panel (WindanSea image provided by Kevin Roche, a little nod to my old stomping grounds growing up), Come check it out opening night, Sat. Nov 20th, at "The Pacific Surf Gallery", Cardiff, CA.THANK YOU ROXY FOR GENEROUSLY SPONSORING!
YOU'RE INVITED! click HERE to attend: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=127193577338192

* New Coffee Table Book Out * "The Water's Edge", Artworks by Susan Wickstrand

The Water's Edge by Artworks by Susan Wickstrand Featuring Oil & Encaustic Collage

*Featuring over 90 all color pages of Artwork by Susan Wickstrand

* You're Invited: "THE BIG GROUP SHOW", Sat. Nov. 6th, Surfing Heritage Museum

You're invited, "The Big Group Show", by Surfing Heritage Museum, this Sat. Nov. 6th, 5-8p.m. Hope to see you there! Featuring artworks by: Jay Alders, Meredith Ambruso, Matt Beard, Big Toe, Esteban Bojorquez, Drew Brophy, Candy, Ron Croci, John Culqui, Norm Daniels, Danica Elbertse, James Finch, Damian Fulton, Roy Gonzalez, Calvin Knott, Wade Koniakowsky, Rick Rietveld, Heather Ritts, Phil Roberts, Kevin Roche, Blakeney Sanford, Joshua Serafin, Kevin Short, J.P. St. Pierre, Tyler Warren, Alex Weinstein, Susan Wickstrand, and Jeff Yeomans.

Living the Search

Shot in Buzios Brazil, by Kevin Roche

Living the Search, à la Rip Curl, Buzios, Brasil. Surfers need new waves, artists need new locations & diversity of culture for inspiration. Thank you Rip Curl for including me in your innovative, "Artist of the Search" creative vision = Genius. Muito obrigada.

Her name is Rio...Life Imitating Art...

I've dreamed of seeing this in person, even created an artwork about it called, "Love Song for Sara Jane" about one of my best friends, Sara Meredith who is from Brazil. She's got a heart of gold and a laugh/smile that can light up a room.

Susan Wickstrand, "Love, Freedom, Truth", 2010 (with Bridget Bardot walking in Buzios, Brazil where we're headed)

I love my job, especially when it merges art, people, collaboration & travel. I've had the blessing of being selected as Rip Curl's next, "Artist of the Search" with this comes a trip for 2 to Rio to meet up with the global design team to discuss our project. My photographer husband, Kevin Roche gets to join in the fun & document. First stop in Brazil, Buzios, the Seaside town made famous by a visit from Bridget Bardot back in the 60's. Can't wait to venture forth to see what I can Sea... Peace & Love, Susan

Rip Curl, "Artist of the Search"

RIP CURL GIRLS: (L to R) Alana, Bethany, Steph, and Tyler.
Photo: Ted Grambeau for © Rip Curl

It's official; I'm feeling very grateful & just basically stoked to be chosen by Rip Curl to represent them as their next; "Artist of the Search". Previous artists on this project have included the very talented, Tyler Warren & Hawaii's talented, Heather Brown.
Here's a couple of collages of mine that seems to have caught their design teams eye...

Susan Wickstrand, "Indian Summer", Oil, Collage & Encaustic on Wood Panel

Susan Wickstrand "Orange Peels", Oil, Collage & Encaustic on Wood Panel, (center image of Ryan Burch provided by Kevin Roche)
Susan Wickstrand, "A Love Story", Oil, Collage, India Ink & Encaustic on Wood Panel

Rip Curl's Alana Blanchard introducing her "Alana's Closet" collaborative swim series for Spring 2010.

a fun shot I took (above) with the vintage logo from my wet suitThe amazing Triple World Champion; Stephanie Gilmore is a Rip Curl Girl

The original collages I'll be creating for them will go onto bikinis, board shorts, T's, Flip Flops and Bags globally. Ready set go! Off to Brazil soon to meet up with their Global design team.

Tropical Double Rainbow Sunset Goodness

Mother Nature Yumminess

* Like a Heatwave, Burning in my Heart *

cool at last

rainbow sherbert rays of sun

the sizzling sun concedes & sets in Del Mar, 25th St.

kelp stained glass

Nothing like a dip in the Sea to extinguish record temps this 1st week of Fall. Hope you're also enjoying getting outside during this window of bonus summer weather.

Modern Family Tonight, Tune In & play eye spy a Wickstrand on the wall

Modern Family tonight at 9|8c on ABC; rumor has it I'll be very pleased with the placement of several of my artworks they purchased for the show. Love the show, love the laughs!

Endless Summer...

After a busy summer of successful collaborations & art shows it was time. Time to recharge the batteries & for some fun. Nothing like spending time sailing with longtime friends and loved ones to Catalina. Cheers to howling at the moon a few nights & the temporary illusion of an Endless Summer...

New Work, 3 Little Gems, "Sea Siren", "Love, Freedom, Truth" and "Marisol"

Susan Wickstrand, "Love, Freedom, Truth (Beautiful Things)", 2010, Oil, Collage & Encaustic on Wood Panel, 4" x 4" x 2"
Susan Wickstrand, "Marisol", 2010, Oil, Collage & Encaustic on Wood Panel, 4" x 4" x 2"
Susan Wickstrand, "Sea Siren", 2010, Oil, Collage & Encaustic on Wood Panel, 4" x 4" x 2"

* * New Collages, awaiting an encaustic (wax) bath * *

* CALIFORNIA DAZE * Group Show next Friday, August 20th ~ Sept. 16th, 2010

Please join us next Friday, August 20th at Green Flash Gallery for "California Daze" art exhibition, 5-10. Kids, friends & family welcome.

Friday Fun

Found the Friday Fun. Lovely Day indeed.

Green Flash "Crude Awakening" Oil Spill Show on BILLABONG ART Blog

This Saturday at Green Flash Gallery, "Crude Awakening" Oil Spill Show, Drinks, Fun, Friends & thought provoking artworks. 5-10, 117 Chesterfield Drive, Cardiff (across from Patagonia)

* New Artworks to Debut on ABC's Emmy Winning Best Comedy, "Modern Family". Season 2 Premiere Wed. Sept. 22 at 9|7c on ABC

Susan Wickstrand's, "Sea Love" as it appeared in ABC's comedy, "Modern Family":

Look for these 2 artworks, "Ayung Pura" & "Net Fishing & Shucking" on the sets of ABC's, hit TV comedy, "Modern Family" this Fall. Thanks "Modern Family" for the repeat business, we love it and we LOVE your show! : ) You've got us watching.Congratulations on your most impressive 14 Emmy Nominations! We'll be cheering for you & for the amazingly talented, Amber Haley for set decor too, thanks Amber!

Look for the following artworks this Fall:

Susan Wickstrand, "Ayung Pura", 2010, 32" x 32", Print on Canvas

Susan Wickstrand, "Net Fishing & Shucking", 2010, Print on Canvas

Susan Wickstrand & Benny getting the job done.

Last season when, "Soul Surfer" hit the set of an episode, see above & below.Susan Wickstrand, "Soul Surfer"

One of my fave scenes shot in Costco from last season: "Cam, what is this place?...They sell baby formula and they sell coffins. You can literally buy everything from birth to death." - Mitch