For over a century, surfing has not only grown as a sport but today has become a way of life for many. Surf culture, and the intrigue of it, has drawn many people, young and old, to the ocean. In the recent past, we have witnessed more and more people picking up the board and hitting the waves.
What really draws surfers to the ocean? One of many answers is: the adrenaline one gets from surfing is rarely found in any other activity. For many surfers, riding a wave can feel exhilarating, freeing, like being on top of the world.
Few things can beat the beauty of a surging ocean wave hitting the beach. And this is what draws artists to the oceans. Ocean and surf art has been on the rise in the recent past with more and more artists being drawn to paint the picturesque waves and those who surf them.
Artists are drawn to scenic places in an attempt to seek fulfillment in their specialization. Ocean art offers that fulfillment to the artist. While we can appreciate the beauty of a sunset surf session, an artist can take that moment and accelerate it with a vibrancy reflected in all that he or she is seeing.
On the flipside, surf culture has been inspired by art. While most boards are mass produced, the art on surfboards has also inspired the surfing culture and way of life. Surfers often want their boards painted in styles that communicate their personality.
In a nutshell, art gives the thrill to surfing and the sight of surfers riding waves gives the artist the perfect moment to indulge the paint brush.
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