New Collection 'Sharing the Surf'

Welcome to my new collection ‘Sharing the Surf’. The new collection explores the positive and peaceful relationship we can have with marine life that inhabits the world’s oceans. There are seven new watercolour paintings in the series from different viewpoints. The marine life that I explore in each painting I have been lucky enough to see in the wild whether surfing or diving or from a boat. I explore how we can peacefully exist together and how we need to undo the damage we have done to their environment together.

I am donating 20% of all profit made on original paintings, prints and art greetings cards to Surfers Against Sewage who are a campaigning charity that inspires, unites and empowers communities to take action to protect oceans, beaches, waves and wildlife.

New Way of Looking

After a few experiments in my sketchbook I decided to focus on a mini series of aerial paintings focusing on a surfer’s journey to catching a wave. It is such a refreshing viewpoint to tackle and has challenged me by having to consider what a figure would look like from above, how the water would be moving and how the sunlight would cast shadows. I was unsure how watercolour would work in this way but I have been pleasantly surprised how well it does and it really does compliment the fluidity of the ocean seen from above. I am planning to do more on surfers focusing on manoeuvres and possibly turn my attention to bodyboarders as well.

Need an original gift for Father's Day?

Is your Dad a shredder?  Does he love the ocean and the beach? Need an original gift for Father’s Day to say a special thank you?

I’m offering 15% off site wide for the next month to help people find an original gift. The code is MYDADISRAD

I can ship directly to your Dad if that makes things easier and I am also offering a free gift wrapping service using eco friendly products. Just let me know what you prefer, drop me a line with what you would like on the gift tag.

Sharing the Surf

‘Sharing the Surf, Manta Ray’, is my new painting that explores the amazing ocean realm we get to visit that these beautiful giant Manta Rays call home. I have been lucky enough to dive with these beautiful creatures and it truly is a magical experience. Unfortunately Manta Rays suffer from the marine pollution we put in the sea as they are filter feeders. Plastics are causing our ocean so much harm. Hopefully we can all do our bit to help them by reducing our use of single use plastic and recycling.