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Photos Thomas Green
The next stop we hit is Yellowstone National Park! Miles was just there a year ago, but I had never been so I was super excited to see what all the hype was about!!
Here’s an incredible reflection taken in Jackson, Wyoming. Part of the Grand Teton National Park.
Nice view going on here as well!
Our first stop in the park was Old Faithful. As you can see by the image I couldn’t fit the explosion in one photo!
Here’s the crowd of spectators waiting to see something cool!
Is this Earth or Mars?
It looks like Mars does have running water!
Very cool hot springs!
And natural rainbows!!
Everything here is so beautiful!!
Mmhm toasted marshmallows
Here we are in front of the Lower Falls!
Lake Yellowstone… wow!
That’s a wrap for this segment! Yellowstone National Park had definitely lived up to my high expectations! So much wildlife all around! Not to mention the incredible landscapes. Stay tuned for our next and final stop: Moab National Park!
Last Tuesday I was lucky enough to show some of my pieces at the Quicksilver Store on Main Street, Huntington Beach. It was a three man show consisting of artists Ricky Blake, Bradie Sheimkie, and myself.
This was my first time showing any of my figurative work along side my abstract pieces in a public setting so I was a little nervous to see how that would go. However, once the show got going everyone seemed to dig the works that I was showing. It was fun to hear comments about my work from regular people and see if what they took from each piece matched up with my own personal vision. Both my abstract and figurative work comes from a very similar set of interests and desires. Showing the two together made this even more apparent for myself and it seemed to be apparent to the people walking through the show as well because several viewers made comments on the overlapping characteristics of the two.
It was so exciting to see people walk up to a painting of mine and then begin a conversation concerning the painting. Initially I wasn't sure that a lot of people would show up, but I was pleasantly surprised because the show was packed most of the evening. It was such a fun show; I am excited to have more in the near future.
We are so excited to finally have our Womens Summer line out now!!! It is a labor of love to California, surfing, and the beach!! Please check it out and capture some extra fun and looks this summer!!! LINK
Photos Jessie Stopnik
Location: Oregon and Idaho
Still heading up the coast! Were on our way to Eugene, Oregon, where we will be staying with my friend Caley Berney as he finishes up his freshman year at the University of Oregon!! Then we head east to Idaho!
First we stopped by for some shade at the Redwood National Forest!!
Oregon, baby!! #selfiestick
Me, Caley, and Miles kickin it at U of O!
What’s this? Oh look, it’s the famous Multnomah Falls! What a find!
Say cheese!
As we head towards Idaho, we found this great little spot on the side of the road in eastern Oregon! Great time to stop for some beans and hot dogs!!
Cool sunset too!
Cannonball!!
We made it to Idaho! We just stopped by on some random farm to take this photo and take in the #views. I hope you enjoyed the photos from this segment. Next stop, Yellowstone National Park!!!
Photos Thomas Green
By Christian Franzen
Ricky Blake is a practicing artist from Huntington Beach, California. He attended Long Beach State University in his college days and received a BFA in Drawing and Painting. Now, Ricky splits his time between being a state wide acclaimed middle school art teacher in the Huntington Beach District and finding time for his practice of painting. Ricky is heavily involved in the community surf scene here in the Sunset Beach area. He co-runs as well as participates in the retro triple crown of surfing and creates all of the posters, t-shirts, and merchandise for the events.
Ricky also shows his work frequently throughout the year in community events such as the Sunset Beach Art Festival. I always love running into or hanging out with Ricky. He is a very insightful guy and always has a smile on his face.
Ricky and I are showing are work together along with other local artist Bradie Shemke next week Tuesday June 21st on Main Street Huntington Beach. Show starts around 6 o'clock and will be held in the Quicksilver store on Main Street; feel free to come by and check it out.
Photos Carson Hart
By Carson Hart
Location: Northern California Coast
After five fun-packed nights in Big Sur, we continue up the coast of Northern California! Once we finished checking out the sick surf at Steamer Lane, we met up with my friend, Mitchell Winn, for lunch in downtown Santa Cruz. The next photo was taken in half Moon Bay, a few miles south of Mavericks!
Driving on Highway 1 we happened to see this sweet half pipe on the side of the road! We had to stop for a quick skate sesh! This got us so stoked!!
We didn’t get the 50 foot sets we were hoping for but still cool to see Mavericks from the hill none-the-less!!
Cool pink building I found in Bodega Bay, California.
Carpaforo Creek, California.
Miles and I in our power stances!!
Miles looking small underneath the Albion State Bridge!
What a cool little beach we found!
Here we are after our first night sleeping in the car! We moved all of our stuff to the front two seats, which left plenty of space to sleep in the back! This was taken in Eureka, California. Next stop, Oregon and Idaho!
Photos Jessie Stopnik
Hand painted for that perfect jungle look of your dreams!! Go wild and just let loose in this baby!! Click on photo!!
Photo Jessie Stopnik
Location: Big Sur, California
Hey guys and welcome to our life on the road! My friend Miles Kluth and I decided to tour the western half of the US, and we are here to share it with you! Our first stop takes place in Plaskett Creek, a campground in Big Sur, California. This part of our trip also includes 10 other families!! Check out the photos below for a good time!
Here we are about to have some dinner! #crunch
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That sunset!!
Miles is enjoying the view of the Bixby Bridge!
Our friends Jack Howarth and Joe Rosenberg even tagged along for two nights! This was taken at the Ventana Campground in Big Sur.
McWay Falls in the Julia Pfeiffer State Park. Unreal!
The hair curls are back! My hair always gets like this when I go camping!
And that’s a wrap! There aren’t many other people I would rather spend this weekend with!! Stay tuned for the next stop: Northern California Coast and Oregon!