2022 Surf Art Calendar
August
“South Bay Biggest Wave of the Winter 2018_2019”
By: Richard Podgurski Jr.
STORY BEHIND THE IMAGE
From the artist: This was one of the biggest swells to march thru the South Bay in years and still haven’t seen one as big since. It was a very long morning and afternoon, watching each and every mega set roll in. I couldn’t leave. I even had friends bring me lunch to keep me going. Then once low tide peaked, this shot came to life. It was a historic day of surfing in the South Bay to say to the least.
PERSONAL CONNECTION
I discovered Richard through his Instagram page from a post he shared of a remarkable image that he had taken of a local lightning storm in the winter of 2021 and have been a big fan of his work ever since. He’s a true South Bay local that has captured an iconic moment in local surf culture with the Wave of the Winter, showcasing the beauty and power of the ocean at one of our local breaks. I’m very grateful that he’s allowed me to share this image with you for the Surf Art Calendar and please take a minute to dive in deeper on this incredible talent.
www.rp-photography.com or IG @RICHARDPODJR
ARTIST BIO
Richard was raised in the small slice of Los Angeles coastline known as the South Bay. The unique surf, skate and beach culture found there has greatly influenced his photography work. His aerial and landscape images are loved by many for their signature “dreamy” look, while his surf photography also makes waves across the industry.
Richard has built his own business infrastructure, selling his prints as fine art as well as creating his own merchandise, including a popular line of socks. He licenses his photography to other businesses, and his Instagram skills have opened doors to marketing, content production and management for other accounts. In addition, he’s a DJ who plays over 170 gigs per year and enjoys bringing people together to celebrate all the great things the South Bay has to offer.
