Thursday, December 31, 2009

Happy New Year




Happy New Year to all our friends. Thank you for hanging out with us over the last year. You are the reason we do this!

Side note on this shot. This is actually a "Blue Moon" i.e. the second full moon of the month. This was shot Dec 30th in an amazing place called Three Rivers. This shot is amazing to me because, one, I've never been able before this shot to get a clear shot of the moon. Two it happened after going on a quick hike, stumbling onto a small statue of a Buddha in a moss covered glen, deciding to take a moment of silence in meditation and then opening my eyes to see this view between the trees. Truly a once in a Blue Moon shot. Enjoy.


Ed

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Monday, December 28, 2009

Local Surf Art - by Micaiah Hardison





My friend Micaiah has come back to what he loves. Wave Art.

Micaiah is one of my favorite local artists. When I was just out of collage and started living on my own I met him when he was 18 and bought my first painting from him a year or two later. He was completely self taught and insanely talented. My first painting was of Pipeline from the water. I've featured it here before. It's one of my most loved possessions. Everyday I look at that painting and get lost in it.

Over the last 13 years Micaiah has grown up, traveled the world, gotten married, got a dog, had kids, lived in other countries and has now landed back in our neck of the woods again.

In the last 5 years he took off from doing wave art to study more traditional techniques of figure, portrait, still life and landscape painting. His work has been amazing but, I have admit, I've been missing his wave paintings.

Now he is back at it again and with a purpose. Micaiah always has something cool up his sleeve and now he is focused on the water again and doing paintings like these. These two are from the last couple of swells. He shoots photos on good days to help him capture the lighting and specific shape of a typical spot and then selects his own color from memory. They are beautiful.

Micaiah, I'm so stoked you are back at it again, filling peoples spaces with amazing wave goodness. The world is a better place.


Look for more work by Micaiah. He will be in the water this year doing plenty of "Research".  Check out his site or contact him for when he displays. www.MicaiahHardison.com

Saturday, December 26, 2009

Driftwood and Surf Wax Shark by Chris Miller




Chris Miller and his drift wood, wax and leaf shark. I have to admit it put a smile on my face. Great work, Chris! I really dig the leaf tail fin. Very creative. I think having one for Rodney's  Fish at your house has really inspired you.

For your efforts you score a brand new Wax Buddy . But you have to come up and surf with me to pick it up.

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Merry Christmas - From The Leucadia Project and Juan Flores






Merry Christmas to all and to all a good swell.

Thanks to Juan Flores for the image above. We featured Juan a while back. His work really inspires me. www.jfloresw.com 

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Some More Fun WIth Recycled Art













My friend Rodney has been at it again. This time around he used old corks, jewelry and "trash" to make these really cool figures. Very fun.

The thing I like about Rodney's work is that when he's done with a piece they always seem to have a their own little soul. Each one takes on this living personality and they always seem to look back at you. It's amazing.

Great job Rodney. Thanks for sharing.

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Merry Christmas From - The Wax Buddy





Greg from the Wax Buddy has done it again. He sent me a whole new box of wax buddies. This time around in their cool red color. If you don't already own one now is your chance. They make perfect stocking stuffers for favorite surfer as well. If you want a buddy just send me a shot of your dirty wax creation and it is yours. (You need to be able to pick it up though. Sorry!) THANKS GREG!!!!!!

Pelicans



I don't know about you but I love to watch pelicans surf. The way they ride the wave down the line right at you and then veer away at the last moment. They are so beautiful.  Here's a shot I really like by David that shows them in action. Enjoy.

Monday, December 21, 2009

Christmas Lights



There's something about painting with Christmas Tree lights that gets me inspired. These are from the tree lighting event in Solana. Every year I find myself making these photos. They get so abstract and beautiful. I love how the color flows and I just get lost in them. Enjoy.

Sunday, December 20, 2009

Chris Miller Enjoyed Empty Waves this Weekend




My friend and fellow blogger Chris Miller enjoyed some empty lefts over the weekend. He was so stoked he sent me a photo to rub it in.

If you don't know Chris, he is one of those guys you love to surf with. He is always game to go out and has a good vibe in the water.

Thanks for rubbing it in Chris! Nice little shot as well.

Not sure who the photo is by but thanks!

Thursday, December 17, 2009

JP Marengo



A while back I was at Murphy's and I met JP while he was picking up a new board. JP loves his barrels and his Murphy's. Here are a few shots of him in action.

Photos are from JohnSlavin.com

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Dirty Wax Christmas Tree - by John Cappetta



John Cappetta sent in this tree. It made me smile. Thanks John.

John you get a WaxBuddy for your efforts. Merry Christmas!

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Monday, December 14, 2009

Last weeks swell shots





Erik's New Board



Erik had a new board shaped by Roy Sanchez. It's a 5'7" quad/thruster made from a double stringer blank that was headed to CI for Kelly. Erik did the air brush himself which I am really digging. I can't wait to see him ride it.

Saturday, December 12, 2009

Good Bye Ken MacDonald You Are Missed My Friend




On December 3, 2009 my friend and 30 plus year long resident of Leucadia left us. Exactly 30 years to the day he meet his lovely wife Linda. Amazing how that worked out.

I got to see Ken two days earlier. He was under hospice care and wasn't unable to speak or move.  I talked with him about surfing, I showed him pictures in one of his Surfers Journals and turned on the Eddie for him. When he saw the Eddie on the screen his eyes sparkled. He watched it for 10 hours straight.

The next day the surf here was pumping. Ken and his family watched it from their house as the energy from that swell he watched made it to his home break. There were dolphins playing and it was a magical day. That evening, Linda, her brother and Ken's sister threw him a party. They played the music he loves and stayed up with him until 2am. The next morning they loved him and held him as he left.

I want to say that I stayed strong as I was told this and didn't shed a tear, but I can't. He had a good fight and he went out with love, respect, good music and a swell. What more can you ask for?

I am going to organize a paddle out for Ken. Please contact me if you want to celebrate Ken's life.

Please comment below as you wish.

Ed


Grain Promo with Johnny Abegg by Mick Waters



I found this video on the Grain site. I love it. Good job Mick!

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Happy Birthday To The Leucadia Project!

Ok so it was yesterday. I spaced and thought it was today. At any rate it was a really fun year! I can't believe it has been that long. Over the last year we posted our brains out with 386 posts and made some really good friends along the way.

For this special day I have highlighted a few of the posts that made this year such a great one.

Enjoy.

Starting off in the beginning and working it's way down...

Favorite Post #1"Weekend Session " : The post that started it all. Thanks to David and his sharing I got inspired to start this site. These shots were the first to go up and kicked off the project.




Favorite Post #2 "Leucadia Navy" : David gets some great shots. This one was a favorite of mine. Not because it is me but the contrast of it all.




Favorite Post #3 "Kirk Takes the High Road": Kirk has been an inspiration for the site. He has been our header all year. I have spent many days in the water with him and the image of him surfing brings me back to some incredible days.



Favorite Post #4 "Friends and Neighbors": This is how it all begins... One peek and then your friends for life.



Favorite Post #5 "Budding Surfer/Artist": I love this shot and the art. This kid is one of a kind.





Favorite Post #6 "To Err Is Human. To Air is Super Human": Great shot of Matt Dawson making the best of a summer day.



Favorite Post #7 "Call For Entries - Color Your Fin - Art Project": This was the post that started it all. A winter morning with Alia turned into a world wide art project.



Favorite Post #8 "Cardiff Road Trip": This was the beginning of David's trips to Cardiff and the backlit goodness that he brought back with him. I love the finger drag.




Favorite Post #9 "Dugan We'll Miss You": Dugan was a legend for sure. He is missed.



Favorite Post #10 "A Successful Week In Leucadia": What can I say about Erik Baldwin. The guy is amazing. He added a lot to the site over this last year and this shot from David was one of my favorite. It also made it into a Reef ad!







Favorite Post #11 "Great Shots of Black's": This shot was one of a sequence David took that made it all over the web. It is of Eli Mirandon at Black's on a Mandala no wing quad.




Favorite Post #12 "Fin a GoGo - Everything But The Kitsch In Synch... The allegory of a surfing clown": Anne's fin art submission. Unbelievable. It also got her an entrance to an art show.



Favorite Post #13 "One Of My Favorite Shots": Another one from David. Just a classic shot.



Favorite Post #14 "Surf Wax Art": The post that started the Dirty Surf Wax Art movement. Do us all a favor, keep that wax out of the landfill and make some art with it.



Favorite Post #15 "Board Cam": This was a great shot. One of the best in the moment board cam shots I've ever seen.



Favorite Post #15 "Surf Art By Ethan Age 5": I love little kids art. So inspiring. This post was full of some great pieces.


Favorite Post #16"Some More From Last Swell": David did a great job of getting some amazing photos like this one over the year.



Favorite Post #17 "More Progress On The Grain...": The Grain was a highlight of my year. What fun to work on this project.



Favorite Post #18 "AB3 Fish Fry...": The AB3 was a great event. Both Murphy and Hans Enyedi won that day.



Favorite Post #18 "Lost and Found - In David's Back Yard": David finding Shasta the dog in his back yard after a week of being lost was amazing to say the least.



Favorite Post #19 "John Haffey at Cardiff": One of our most viewed posts. Haffey is a hit.



Favorite Post #20 "Loose 27 LBs With The Donut Hole Diet": Mary is great. She still gets called the Donut Lady.



Favorite Post #20 "Share Day - Video Stills by Mick Waters": Mick has been great. He has sent over lots of got stills of Ratsa. Keep them coming Mick I love them.














Favorite Post #21 "Suprise Guest - The Guys From Grain": When Mike and Brad from Grain showed up it blew me away. What a day. Thanks guys I'll never forget it.




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Favorite Post #22 "Bahne Fins Unlimited Tour": When Chris and I got to tour Bahne it was a real honor. These guys have been in the industry for a long time and their shop was like a treasure chest of memorabilia.



Favorite Post #23 "Custom Surfboards & Fins by Mike Slingerland & John Peugh": David's trip to Mike's house to check out their amazing custom fins and boards was unreal.


Favorite Post #24 "Amazing Day: John Peck and Rochelle Ballard Stop By": This was truly a magical day. These two are legends.




Favorite Post #25 "Sacred Craft": Sacred Craft was really a great weekend. I can't wait to go next year.




Favorite Post #25 "Grain Update - Deck is Glassed": Glassing my first board was a great experience. Really a lot more work then I had thought but an experience I'll never forget. THANK YOU KIPP!!!!




Favorite Post #26 "The Grain is Done, Shot, Waxed and Surfed": This was the highlight of the year for me. To get this board done and ridden was a true accomplishment.



Thanks to all who have stuck around for the ride. I look forward to next year and to see what projects we get into and people we meet.
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