Wiki-X-Pro-Edu-Cation

Cross processing (sometimes abbreviated to xpro) is the procedure of deliberately processing photographic film in a chemical solution intended for a different type of film.

Color cross processed photographs are often characterized by unnatural colors and high contrast. The results of cross processing differ from case to case, as the results are determined by many factors such as the make and type of the film used, the amount of light exposed onto the film and the chemical used to develop the film.

Cross processing effects can be simulated in digital photography by a number of techniques involving the manipulation of contrast/brightness, hue/saturation and curves in image editors such as Adobe Photoshop or GIMP; however, they lack the unpredictable nature of regular cross processed images.

the Waxer's by Ando

art by Andy Davis

Stoked..... One of my inspirations, Andy Davis, gave me an original sketch of one of his doodles. I'm going to be doing some more work with Ando & Friends in the coming days. Their website is complete and is ALMOST live. They've built a blog into the website, so there will be some great photos/artwork being displayed daily on their new site when its up.

Club of the Waves refresh

Thanks to Andrew for the Club of the Waves profile refresh and the posting on his blog.

Single Fins and Safety Pins

Al Knost's band, the Japanese Motors, premiered their video today on MTV.

Shakas and Seppos at the Surfindian

I'm really stoked to be doing a show locally in San Diego. I hope to see any who can make it. This show will feature different works than the show at Shelter later in the month. I would appreciate any help in spreading the word. Cyrus's film is amazing, I'm honored to stand by his side at this show.

Drift 007

The 7th issue of DRIFT is out. Features are Canada, Under the Sun with Cyrus, the Switchfoot book by Andrew Crockett and Harry Daily, along with my lengthy interview with Alex Knost and Tyler Manson. I was stoked to hear that Drift will be doing a piece on my upcoming show at Shelter as well. Pick up a copy.

Festivus Organicus V

Grapes

Stoked from a recent trip up to SF and Napa.... Joanie representing some wine tasting at the Mondavi vineyards....

Santos Surf Art blog

art by Seamouse

The II Santos SurfArt festival gets a blog with artist interviews and Seamouse doodled banner....

Ben Waters

I love the collective of radness over at Shortstraw in Australia. After watching Under the Sun, I'm frothing at a chance to get over there one day. Shortstraws trunks score top notch on the style scale. They are a small company of surfers and artists with a really postive vibe. I was stoked when Brock got me in touch with one of their artists, Ben Waters. Ben was stoked and designed some new artwork for the blog. He sent over two designs so I'll have some more freshness coming soon.

Here's some of Ben's recent work. You can check out his blog here.

Shortstraw's blog is also full of good stuff.

Cyrus had a good quote about surf blogs. "If surf media were surfboards - The vast majority occupying the shelves would be pop outs. A fine few would be hand shaped. And these cats would be cherried eco shred sticks with moonlight glass jobs."

artwork by Ben Waters

Under the Sun @ Shelter

eco-art by Cyrus Sutton

Just got back last night from a packed house at Shelter for Cyrus's Under the Sun movie. It was INSANE. I can't get the imagery out of my head. If One California Day made you appreciate California surf culture, this movie makes Australia seem like the real Golden land. For a documentary it sure had an amazing aethestic. Soulful jams the whole way thru and some incredible footage of aussies ripping Superbank and Byron with the fading glistening rays of the sun. I seriously couldn't be more stoked. The interviews were done in such a great way you never got bored, and the animation that Cyrus added into the film was extremely entertaining. Overall two thumbs up.

Artwork was top notch too. Somehow Cyrus had taken stills from the movie and had them onto these eco-friendly wooden pieces. I have no idea how he did that, but it sure was rad. All original pieces, so check up at the shop ASAP before they're gone. After the film, there were free goods to give away from Hippy Tree and Matuse. Someone scored a free Matuse wettie and I was stoked.

Met some cool peeps too. Erin from Bang Bang Club was rolling strong in a sick auto that she procured for pennies. Nice pull Erin.

If anyone is interested in purchasing the soundtrack, it should be available in a couple of days. Contact Cyrus at cyrus@cyrussutton.com and he'll send you an email when its ready on where and how to pick it up.

Shelter could be the raddest place to screen a movie ever. Graham's shop has a huge backyard... all fenced in, with a huge screen and insane sound. Plus its all free, along with the Tecate, PBR, wine, and food. Summertime in California. Are you serious?

Labor Day Weekend

"One over Two" project by Ryan Tatar and Pinniped

Labor Day weekend is upon us, and I'm determined to get a few waves before the legions of uberkooks arrive and descend upon the beaches wreaking havoc upon the community.

I recently met up with Josh Hall while he shaped a personal board for the legendary Skip Frye. I documented the occasion for Josh and also placed an order for one of his long fish simmons shapes to try something different. I'm also supposed to meet up with Tyler Warren this weekend for a photo and surf sesh.

Also, here is a sample rough draft of the project I've been working with the Seamouse on. We're trying to get these pieces ready for the show at Shelter next month. I hope everyone in the states enjoys the holiday weekend. Cheers.

Make Something

Make Something!!

MAKE SOMETHING!! is a series of community and youth-oriented creative workshops produced in conjunction with the release of the Beautiful Losers film.

The SF workshops are happening at VASF (1485 Haight St) starting this Sat, Aug 16th through Sun, Sept 21st and will be hosted by the following artists: Thomas Campbell, Tommy Guerrero, Clare Rojas, Andrew Jeffrey Wright, Alex Kopps, Jeff Canham, Kylea Borges, and Jessie Spears.

Workshops hours are 11am - 4pm, except Sat, Aug 16th.

Sat, Sept 6th
Thomas Campbell

Sun, Sept 7th
Zine Making with Aaron Rose

Sat, Sept 13th
Animation/Manipulation with Andrew Jeffrey Wright / Clare Rojas

Sun, Sept 14th
TBA

Sat, Sept 20th
TBA

Sun, Sept 21st
Kylea Borges

Geoff McFetridge in HUCK magazine

One of the founders of the Solitary Arts, and all around crazy good designer, Geoff McFetridge has an article in the latest issue of HUCK magazine.

Dano

Dano surfboards has a new blog.

photo by Ryan Tatar

Under the Sun in High Def Aug28th / Shakas and Seppos Sep13th

Cyrus Sutton announces his west coast tour for his movie "Under the Sun". Check your local listings above and make sure you go see this flick! If you're in the Newport area, go see it at the Lido, because it's going to be in HIGH DEF!!!

I'm pleased to announce as well I'll be showing some of my photographs at the Surfindian here in Pacific Beach with Cyrus starting on September 13th. The photographic exhibit is entitled "Shakas and Seppos" and will also include works by Cyrus in addition to the movie screening. The work I'm showing at the Surfindian will be different than what I've been preparing for Shelter on the 27th. More details to come.

Dopamine @ Thalia on Friday

Thalia Street Press Release:

We are proud to anounce the launch of DOPAMINE, from our friends at INSIGHT this coming Friday, August 29th. We'll be starting things off with an afternoon glass-off sesh out back around 3pm. We'll have some rad demo boards for everyone to ride and drool over so bring some trunks!

Following the surf off, you will have a chance to view fresh new INSIGHT fall gear and enjoy a few drinks while you are at it.

The party will commence from 6-10pm, with music by DJ "I'm not Thomas Dolby but Newt Newton”. The film, "DOPAMINE" will be premiered for your visual appetite, while you enjoy free beverages.

Definitely the event of the summer.

Two Birds Fly

Two Birds Fly is a new project that Serena Mitnik-Miller is involved in, that includes hand shaped surfboards, skateboards, tshirts, and other things. Thomas Campbell, Kyle Field, and Nat Russell among others have their own model sleds. Check out their new site which still appears to be WIP.

Weisbecker recovering

Allan Weisbecker has survived a lengthy battle for his life against various ailments and lived to tell the tale.

Allan is an accomplished surfer and writer with too many credentials to list here. A long time Pavones and Montauk resident (among other locales), his memoirs entitled "In Search of Captain Zero" and "Can't you get along with Anyone?" are extremely entertaining cult favorites. This guy even used to write Miami Vice scripts because of his "experience" in the industry from his younger days. Stoked he's okay.

photos by Thomas Campbell

There is No Surf in England

Here's some info on a nice event happening in Cornwall on the other side of the pond. Art by Neil Erskine, John Eldridge, Jimy Newitt, Nick Radford. I've posted on Nick Radford before... he has alot of really nice graphic art done for Loose Fit and the September Project. Indie surf films will also be shown.

UPDATE: Keiron Lewis aka the Seamouse aka Pinniped Studios will also be showing some artwork at this event.

"One over Two"

My show at Shelter next month is coming together rather nicely. There are rumors of a really special movie premiere being included in the photo exhibit. Look for details in the coming weeks.

Also slated to be a part of the show is a side project I've been working on with one of my favorite artists... the Seamouse. The "One over Two" project is a series of cross processed photographs that appear to have been cut off... but were so taken purposely. The second "half" is being illustrated by the Seamouse of Pinniped Studios. He is using special pens to draw onto the blank white half of the archival glossy prints. The result will be "half photograph" and "half drawing". A preview to come.

Here is some of his latest work posted on his popular blog.

art by the Seamouse

Beautiful Losers at the Nuart

SHOWTIMES: 5:00PM, 7:30PM, 10PM DAILY, PLUS FRI - MON 12:00PM, 2:30PM

More Growlers

Oh! Mighty Engine

I've been listening alot to Neil Halstead lately. Neal's got a really mellow sound and is one of the latest artists to sign with Brushfire Records. Jack Johnson and company have signed some really good bands lately to the Brushfire family. Besides Neil, G. Love, and Mason Jennings are also part of the fam. Thomas Campbell designed the artwork on the site/album cover for Jack's new album, and Nat Russell did Neil's. Brilliant work, great mellow jams. As I was listening to Neil's record, I checked Nat's site out and he had posted the album cover artwork on his site which is also below.

Neil is also playing at the Casbah in San Diego a week from today, so if you're in town, go check him out.

artwork by Nat Russell

the Growlers at Thalia

the Growlers playing at Thalia Street.

The GROWLERS - mean people suck

tahoe

photo by Ryan Tatar

Inspiration: Sprout

art by Thomas Campbell

One Day

Greenough / Harry Daily / Will Conner event

This Saturday, in Los Angeles California, there's a pretty rad event going down. If you missed the Greenough movie screening for the Innermost Limits of Pure Fun at Shelter.... then go check it out at Tony Alva's place on Fairfax. Also on the agenda is an art installation by Harry Daily and soulful tunes by Will Conner.

When: Saturday, August 23rd - 7:30pm
Where: ALVA LOS ANGELES 1086 SOUTH FAIRFAX AVE. LOS ANGELES CA. 90019

II Santos SurfArt

I'm participating in the 2nd ever surf art festival down in Santos, Brazil this year in January. I'm preparing several pieces to mail down south for this event. There is still an outside chance I will be in attendance depending on how things go at the end of the year. One of my pals, Jair Bortoleto, who is a talented lensman, has labored long and hard to bring a free event to the people of Santos. The city is even building a new surf musuem on the shores, and this festival will be taking place there... screening films like Believe, Musica Surfica, One California Day, and more. The festival will be showcasing art from top notch talent worldwide. I'm honored to be part of the rootsy festival, and stoked the brazillian people will get a great free show in the summer courtesy of Jair and the rest of the participants.

The festival starts in January and has a long lineup of top artists and photographers like Albe Falzon, Tyler Warren, Patrick Trefz, Joe Curren, Yusuke Hanai, and Nick Lavecchia. Even Wyland will be included, who I'm told has been painting one of his infamous murals somewhere in the city down there. One of my favorite artists, Nathaniel Russell, has done a striking poster for the show that you might be seeing alot more of since the show doesn't start until January. Below is a press release from Jair to go along with the poster crafted by Nat.

II Santos SurfArt as part of the V Santos Surf Festival.

20th to 26th January, 2009 on the Emissário Submarino in the city of Santos, São Paulo.

Santos has a special place in every surfer’s heart from Brasil.

In 1937, four pioneers started what became one of the biggest passions in Brasil. The Surf.

The Santos Surf Festival is a celebration about surf and all the culture that surrounds every surfers mind.

In this year we will have the second annual Santos SurfArt on the brand new and first public Surf Museum in Brasil, with the best of surf art from around the world. Also a special taste from skateboard art scene.

Surf Artists are Mark Sutherland (AUS), Nat Russell (USA), Albe Falzon (AUS), Ryan Tatar (USA), Yusuke Hanai (JAP), Nick Lavecchia (USA), Beto Paes Leme (BRA), Xanadu (BRA/USA), Steve Sherman (USA), Patrick Trefz (USA), Danielle Rubi (USA), Andrew Kidman (AUS), Theo Hetherington (USA), Jesse LeDouxville (USA), Jair Bortoleto (BRA), Mick Waters (AUS), Jamie Brisick (USA), Tyler Warren (USA), Marcelus Viana (BRA), Wyland (USA) and more.

Skateboard Photographers Grant Brittain (USA) and Fabio Bitão (BRA).

Also we will have a Surf Film Festival with daily screenings of the best in surf and skate movies.

Surf Movies, Musica Surfica (AUS), One California Day (USA), Believe (AUS), Carving (USA),

Seaworthy (AUS), Glass Love (AUS), Litmus (AUS) and more

The whole idea of the Santos SurfArt is to show surf and skate art to all kinds of people.

It will be free admission and we will give away some goodies from The Skateboard Mag, Drift Magazine, Weird Clothing and more...

Under the Sun at Shelter

My friend Cyrus's film "Under the Sun" invades Shelter! There's also going to be a book signing for "Goin' Big" and drinks courtesy of Pike's bar. I heard the last couple of movie showings were epic at Graham and Kim's place, so plan on being there early...

Sissyfish

Always good reading over at Sissyfish.

Captain Fins

1986

photo via Graham Day

I can't believe the level of 80s flashbacks I've been seeing around California lately..... check out this surf wax seen at Shelter.

Nat at the Mollusk SF

Newps showing

Future Acquisition