* HAPPY 1st DAY OF SUMMER *

I shot this in Kauai...get outside and go enjoy the warmer water temps! Happy longest day of the year.

The Coast New Article on Wickstrand's Work & The Rip Curl Artist of the Search.

Click Here to Read or on image above.
Thank you Wehtanah Tucker & The Coast News.

Wickstrand T's Available at Surfindian, Image of Lauren Hill provided by Todd Glaser, collaged by Susan

1st ever Wickstrand Limited Ed. T's Avail. at Surfindian, click Here or on image to purchase.

Surfer Magazine "Photo of the Day" Visit to Wickstrand's Studio by Todd Glaser

Surf Magazine Online

Get Ready for "THE WILD ONES" Art Show at SURFINDIAN, June 11th, 2011

Susan Wickstrand & Art Brewer, "The Wild One, Bunker Spreckels, Hanalei, HI", Oil, Collage & Encaustic on Wood Panel", 2011

Music for "The Wild Ones" Art show at Surfindian provided by The Mattson 2
Sneak peek of Collaborative Collage with Tom Servais, "Schnabel al Promontorio Roccioso, HI" Julian Schnable at Rocky Point Hawaii
Collaborative collage with Todd Glaser, "Lauren Hill Noosa Slide"

Susan Wickstrand & Todd Glaser, "Montauk Rocks" (detail) Collaborative Oil & Encaustic Collage on Wood Panel, 2011, created for, "THE WILD ONES" exhibition at SURFINDIAN on Sat. June 11th, 6:30-10:30ish.

Hubby's Cover Shot, Tracks Magazine

Here's hubby, Kevin Roche's Cover shot for "Tracks" Magazine out of Oz. of Ryan Burch while filming Cyrus Sutton's "Stoked and Broke".

Happy Spring!

"Ladyslide, Noosa Glide" with Lauren Hill new collaborative collage with Todd Glaser in the works. Come see it in person on Sat. June 11th at Surfindian.

Interview with Korduroy.TV

Recent interview with Korduroy.TV, click here or on picture for link. thanks guys!

Collaborating with the Young & Talented Todd Glaser for next art show

Just met with the very talented & hard working Todd Glaser today at my studio to go over our final selects for collaborative collages for an upcoming show I'll be having at Surfindian this Spring.
Todd Glaser on the right after he won the 2009 Photo of the Year at Surfer Poll Awards for his amazing Greg Long photo.

One of Glaser's favorite subjects his good buddy & amazingly talented Joel Tudor

Todd Glaser's famous Kelly Slater image, the 10x world Champion.

Click on picture above to view some of Todd's amazing work. Mahalos Todd!

10% of all art sales for the next month will go to Japan relief. Do your part too.

Do your part too text 90999 to Redcross to donate a simple $10. A portion of these donations will go to Redcross and also to several grass roots organizations too. Skip the latte today.

Sacred Craft Santa Cruz, Cruise by the Art Grotto visit our art booth!

* Glassing New Artworks for SACRED CRAFT SURF EXPO, Santa Cruz

Window into the studio, creating new artworks for Sacred Craft Surf Expo, Santa Cruz. I'll have a booth there in the Art Grotto with both my husband, Kevin Roche's photography & my artworks , the very popular matted prints, glicees and originals the weekend of March 19th ~ 20th. Stop by & Say "Hi"!

Wickstrand Artwork to appear on Rip Curl Luggage in Europe

Have luggage will travel....I've just sent out new additional artworks to Rip Curl Europe for their "Artist of the Search" capsule where I'll have some of my artworks created exclusively for the brand now on luggage, a hoodie, and a dress in addition to T's, Flip Flops, bikini's and board shorts as their next "Artist of the Search" 2012.

Items hit stores next Spring. Luggage below is from a previous season, can't wait to see what the talented designers come up with! Thanks Rip Curl Global! Can't wait. (click on image or here to shop Rip Curl's amazing products).

Going West, Susan Wickstrand Artworks now Available at GREENROOM HAWAII

Double Shakas!
All Matted Prints now avail. at Greenroom Gallery, along with Original one of a kind Oil & Encaustc Collages, Glicess and note cards.

Citrus Sunshine

back lighting at it's best, ready for some warm citrus sunshine after a few rainy days...always loved this lesser known image, had to share. . .

Ready for Spring, Ready for Summer

Ready for Spring...Bardotalicious
ready for SUMMER...

Alex Weinstein portrait session with Photographer Kevin Roche

My very talented husband photographer, Kevin Roche, recently had a photo session with the also very talented painter, Alex Weinstein at his "Vague Studio". Here's one of my favorite shots from the series. Had to share, enjoy & thank you Alex.

New Logo & New Updated Mini-Bio for Merch.

Ribbon Cutting at Pacific Station on Fri. Stop by Bliss 101 to check out lots of new artworks.

Looking forward to having our artworks year round in Bliss 101 at the brand new Pacific Station across from Whole Foods. Ribbon cutting ceremony this Friday. Stop by to prints on canvas, matted prints, note cards and calendars.



Stop by & ask for these items by name:

Note Cards, they'll have sets of 8.

Prints like, "Sea Love" and "Sorbet" on canvas.

Matted prints in Glassine bags are the perfect gift. All sizes fit standard 8 x 10 or 10 x 14 size frames.

New Year, New Happy, Happy New, Happy New Year!

Cheers to an endless ocean of possibilities for 2011! Here's; "Sorbet", a piece that represents; nature cleansing the palette. Cheers to time spent with loved ones, getting outside in the New Year (away from technology) and for nature to work it's peaceful magic in us all. Happiest New Year to you!

Happy New Year, links to some fan faves newest merch.

Wishes for a healthy, happy & joyous New Year!

The blank note cards are perfect to write "Thank you" notes for all of your wonderful new Holiday gifts you've received. Click here or on images to order

A new 2011 Artsy calendar is a great way to start the year. All 12 months have the most popular artworks from 2010. Click here or on images to order or for more details.

* Highlights from "Sea Songs", where Sea Pirates meet Tribal Surfers. On view now thru Jan 2011 at Pacific Surf Gallery *

Tapestry of 21 new orig. collaged & encaustic artworks by Susan Wickstrand awaiting installation for "Sea Songs" now on view at Pacific Surf Gallery, Cardiff, CA.

Julie Goldstein, new work for "Sea Songs" exhibition, on view now at Pacific Surf Gallery, Cardiff, CA. ©2010 Julie Goldstein All Rights Reserved

Julie Goldstein & Susan Wickstrand, "Fusion", 2010, One of a Kind Orig. Collaborative Collage by both artists, Oil, Collage, Orig. Goldstein Prints, & Encaustic on Wood Panel, 16" x 16", ©2010 Susan Wickstrand & Julie Goldstein All Rights Reserved. On view now at Pacific Surf Gallery

Susan Wickstrand, "Chieftan", 2010, Orig. one of a kind, Oil, Collage & Encaustic on Wood Panel, 14" x 11", ©2010 Susan Wickstrand All Rights Reserved (Del Moro image provided by Kevin Roche). On view now at Pacific Surf Gallery through Jan. 2011

Susan Wickstrand, "Surf Love, Windansea", 2010, oil, collage, India Ink & Encaustic on Wood Panel, ©2010 Susan Wickstrand All Rights Reserved (WindanSea image provided by Kevin Roche)

Susan Wickstrand, "Sienna Seas", 2010, Orig. Oil, Collage & Encaustic on Wood Panel, 6" x 12", ©2010 Susan Wickstrand All Rights Reserved, (Del Moro image provided by Kevin Roche)
on view now at Pacific Surf Gallery, Cardiff, CA.
Susan Wickstrand & Jeff Divine One of a Kind Orig. Collaborative Collage,"Under Blue Moon I Saw You", 2010, Oil, Collage & Encaustic on Wood Panel, 16" x 20". On View at Pacific Surf Gallery thru Jan. 2011.
Susan Wickstrand, "Sleeping on a Honeysuckle", 2010, Limited Ed. Print on Canvas, 32" x 32", ©2010 Susan Wickstrand All Rights Reserved (Lopez image provided by James Cassimus)

Susan Wickstrand, "The Passenger", 2008, Orig. One of kind hand painted Oil, Collage & Encaustic on Panel, 10" x 10", ©2010 Susan Wickstrand All Rights Reserved. On view now at Pacific Surf Gallery, Cardiff, CA

Susan Wickstrand, "Lady Glide", 2010, Orig. Oil, Collage & Encaustic on Wood Panel, 4" x 4", ©2010 Susan Wickstrand All Rights Reserved, (Goldstein image provided by Mark Tesi). On view now at Pacific Surf Gallery

Artist Susan Wickstrand opening night of "Sea Songs" (image courtesy of Maggie Marsek)

Susan Wickstrand, "Aglow Morocco", 2010, Orig. Oil, Collage & Encaustic on Wood Panel, 4"x 4", © 2010 Susan Wickstrand All Rights Reserved, (Del Moro image provided by Kevin Roche). On view now at Pacific Surf Gallery, Cardiff, CA. Collection of David Peck, Encinitas, CA

Susan Wickstrand, "Surf Indian", 2010, Orig. Oil, Collage & Encaustic on Wood Panel, 4" x 4", ©2010 Susan Wickstrand All Rights Reserved, (Del Moro image provided by Kevin Roche)

"Sea Songs" opening night at Pacific Surf Gallery, Cardiff, CA, packed house.

packed house at Pacific Surf Gallery

Susan Wickstrand, "The Journeyman", 2010, Orig. Oil, Collage & Encaustic on Wood Panel, 4" x 4"©2010 Susan Wickstrand All Rights Reserved. (Del Moro image provided by Kevin Roche)
On view now at Pacific Surf Gallery, Cardiff, CA Thru Jan. 2011

Julie Goldstein, installation shot of new work for, "Sea Songs" exhibition, at Pacific Surf Gallery, Cardiff, CA. ©2010 Julie Goldstein All Rights Reserved