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Define Surf Art Painting of the Week

Define Surf Art Painting of the Week

Here is the newest painting for your pleasure! Save it and use it for free wallpaper. Surf Art you can appreciate!

"Central America Surf" - Nathan Paul Gibbs
12" x 12" Acrylic on Panel




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Art Show at Gallery 104 - New Art from Nathan Paul Gibbs



Artists' Reception: Novemebr 20th 2009 / 6-9pm
drinks • hors' deouvres from the Cellar • live music by Michael Stevens • art from over 20 Artists

Hope to see you there. If you mention this blog post, you get 25%


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New published book: Define Art and Surf, A Journey into the Storied Mind of Artist Nathan Paul Gibbs

I am pleased to announce the completion and publication of my second book.

It is entitled:
Define Art and Surf,
A journey into the storied mind of Artist Nathan Paul Gibbs


It is available here at Blurb.com
You can also get a full preview of every page at the link. It is available in hardcover image wrap or hardcover with a dust jacket.

Hardcover, Imagewrap

All ourbookstore-quality Hardcover, ImageWrap books are professionally printedby placing the cover image directly on the front and back of thehardcover, creating a smooth, sophisticated effect. ImageWrap coversfeature a durable matte finish and library binding. There are no coverflaps.

About Hardcover, Dust Jacket

Allour bookstore-quality Hardcover, Dust Jacket books are professionallyprinted with durable library binding and 8 pt. black linen hardcovercases with laminated 4-color dust jackets with front and back flaps andprinting on the spine.


The book contains over 100 full color images on 80 pages! It is printed on premium paper. This 100-pound text silk-finish paper features improved opacity over our standard paper and stellar image quality.
With explanations, quotes and more that will get you thinking about surf art and art in a whole different way. The format is large landscape 13" x11", which makes it a great coffee table book.



Right now I have 2 specials going on.

1. Purchase the book and get that cost in credit towards an original piece of art.

2. Purchase original art over $600 and get a signed copy of the book for free.

Pass it along, thanks for your support!



 

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Define Art Surf Art Painting of the Week - Free Desktop Wallpaper

Greetings Surf Art Lovers.

Here is your next painting of the week and free wallpaper.





Catalina Smog II 17" x 25" Mixed Media on Panel by Nathan Gibbs

This is a recent work of mine. I painted a view from Laguna Beach towards Catalina Island. The sunsets we get are amazing here. However, without the smog and air pollution they would not be as attractive.


Enjoy! Spread the love. And share my blog. Buy art, sell art, show art, make art.

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First Ever Twitter Art Auction Using TweetBid Technology


140 Hours Logo
SEE THE ARTWORK at the preview site: http://www.140hours.com. All the rules for the auction are listed here.

I am offering one of my best and most recent pieces to support this new idea to promote and sell art. It has a value of $3200 and starting bid is $400 with no reserve.

Follow on Twitter @140hours and @surfartist (nathanpaulgibbs) for updates.




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New interview and feature on MeSurf.com

Go check another feature on my art at a great surf site, MeSurf.com

mesurf.com.au 'cause you're the only surfer that matters



Nathan Gibbs Art on Fins


Thanks!

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Define Art Surf Art Painting of the Week - Free Desktop Wallpaper

Greetings Surf Art Lovers.

Here is your next painting of the week and free wallpaper.


"Cloudbreak" 12" x 20" Mixed Media on Panel by Nathan Gibbs


This was an experiment on size. Cloudbreak is an enormous wave in Fiji. This was one of two paintings where I painted very minute waves as if you were looking at them from far off. Just as if you see them in real life, they only look manageable when they are that big. Surfers can understand. Cloudbreak, Fiji....Using wood, stain, paper, toner transfers, sketches, found objects, paint, and a multitude of other sources turn the meta-physical into physical. These are originals only. I have not created a surf art prints series for this yet, as it is difficult to capture the way the materials work on the wood. "Surf art redux" it has been called. I want the viewer to increase their memories real or not, of favorite places they have been or want to go. Surfing trips I have been on have inspired this expressionistic Surf Art series. I hope you enjoy your tour into my traveled mind.




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Art Show at Gallery 104 - New Art from Nathan Paul Gibbs

Come see the new surf art from surf artist Nathan Paul Gibbs.




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Define Art Terms of the Week - Photo Realism and




Here are your next two art terms of the week:

Photorealism

Photorealism is a style of art in which scenes are painted in a style closely resembling photographs. "The subject matter is frequently banal and without particular interest; the true subject of a photorealist work is the way in which we interpret photographs and paintings in order to create an internal representation of the scene depicted." This was a movement popular in the 1960's and 70's.


http://www.askart.com/AskART/images/glossary/Photo_Realism_Malcolm_Morley.jpg

- Malcom Morely

Pointillism


Pointillism is more focused on the specific style of brushwork used to apply the paint. The artist uses tiiny dots of primary-colors. When grouped they will create the secondary colors. It is an offshoot of Impressionism, and is usually categorized as a form of Post-Impressionism. This was popular in France in the 1880s.  Georges Seurat was one of the most notable pointilists.


paintings of lamp on the desk by Hippolyte Petitjean

- Hippolyte Petitjean



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Nathan Paul Gibbs

-entries adapted from artcyclopedia

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Define Art Surf Art Painting of the Week - Free Desktop Wallpaper



Define Surf Art Painting of the Week

Hello all,

Here is the next free screen saver, Enjoy! Just right click and save.

"Deep in Placement Drift" by Nathan Gibbs
Mixed Media on Panel - 16" x 24"

In recent times I have decided to work in the symbolism of surfing into my acrylic painting. One of the main symbols,or icons of surfing is the "fin" or "skeg". It is essential to the concept of wave riding, especially while standing. Placement Drift is a term I use for long boarding. It refers to fin placement, drifting right or left and how those two interact. Here I combine that aspect of surfing in the art, with a little abstract MC Escher (if he did surf art) with the palm trees. Using wood, stain, paper, toner transfers,sketches, found objects, paint, and a multitude of other sources turn the meta-physical into physical.



Stay tuned for the next one....subscribe to the blog!




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