August “Summer Swell” By: Rob Waxman STORY BEHIND THE IMAGE I met Rob on the Manhattan Beach Strand at 39th Street, where he was painting Plein-Air amongst the people. My appreciation for the art and artists who commit to their craft is such that I had to stop and introduce myself, inquire about his inspiration and then request permission to feature his art within the Surf Art Calendar community. Fortunately, he agreed to share his “Summer Swell” oil painting, which draws i