72" × 19"
Status: Available
When I found this surfboard, it had been discarded. But I knew this was more than a piece of trash. I saw something different.
The board had spent years doing what it was built to do—years of life on the waves—yet when its useful life was over, it was left for the trash. But there was another chapter waiting to be written.
Bringing the board back to life became as much a part of the work as the painting itself. Years of wax, sand, and grime had to be removed before damaged areas could be carefully repaired and the surface rebuilt. Layer by layer, the board was transformed with multiple coats of gesso and watercolor ground, each layer sanded by hand until it was finally ready for watercolor.
The history of the board should be celebrated.
Every dent, scratch, and imperfection tells the story of its previous chapter. Those marks aren't flaws—they're evidence of purpose, experience, and service. Preserving them was an important part of creating the painting itself.
Long before the restoration was finished, I knew what belonged on the board.
Its panoramic shape speaks to quiet mornings at Melbourne Beach, Florida, where my wife Megan and I often spend time together. The sweeping shoreline is perfectly suited to the long, graceful curve of the board. A lone lifeguard standing watch became the focal point, adding a quiet sense of purpose to an otherwise peaceful morning.
Like much of my work, On Watch is ultimately about recognizing value where others no longer see it. I'm drawn to subjects shaped by time, work, and experience because I believe those qualities add to their story rather than diminish it. Whether it's a weathered boat, an old length of rope, or a discarded surfboard, I see beauty in things that have fulfilled their purpose and still have more to give.
Perhaps that's why I'm drawn to weathered boats, worn rope, and working waterfronts. They remind me that the marks left by time and service aren't something to hide—they're something to honor.
One of a kind. This original will never be reproduced.
Original watercolor created on a reclaimed surfboard using professional-grade archival materials. The board has been carefully restored, prepared for watercolor, and sealed with an archival varnish. It arrives ready to hang with a custom mounting system and includes a signed Certificate of Authenticity.
72" × 19"
Status: Available
When I found this surfboard, it had been discarded. But I knew this was more than a piece of trash. I saw something different.
The board had spent years doing what it was built to do—years of life on the waves—yet when its useful life was over, it was left for the trash. But there was another chapter waiting to be written.
Bringing the board back to life became as much a part of the work as the painting itself. Years of wax, sand, and grime had to be removed before damaged areas could be carefully repaired and the surface rebuilt. Layer by layer, the board was transformed with multiple coats of gesso and watercolor ground, each layer sanded by hand until it was finally ready for watercolor.
The history of the board should be celebrated.
Every dent, scratch, and imperfection tells the story of its previous chapter. Those marks aren't flaws—they're evidence of purpose, experience, and service. Preserving them was an important part of creating the painting itself.
Long before the restoration was finished, I knew what belonged on the board.
Its panoramic shape speaks to quiet mornings at Melbourne Beach, Florida, where my wife Megan and I often spend time together. The sweeping shoreline is perfectly suited to the long, graceful curve of the board. A lone lifeguard standing watch became the focal point, adding a quiet sense of purpose to an otherwise peaceful morning.
Like much of my work, On Watch is ultimately about recognizing value where others no longer see it. I'm drawn to subjects shaped by time, work, and experience because I believe those qualities add to their story rather than diminish it. Whether it's a weathered boat, an old length of rope, or a discarded surfboard, I see beauty in things that have fulfilled their purpose and still have more to give.
Perhaps that's why I'm drawn to weathered boats, worn rope, and working waterfronts. They remind me that the marks left by time and service aren't something to hide—they're something to honor.
One of a kind. This original will never be reproduced.
Original watercolor created on a reclaimed surfboard using professional-grade archival materials. The board has been carefully restored, prepared for watercolor, and sealed with an archival varnish. It arrives ready to hang with a custom mounting system and includes a signed Certificate of Authenticity.
