2022 Surf Art Calendar
October
“Las Gaviotas”
By: Wade Koniakowsky
STORY BEHIND THE IMAGE
From the Artist: I was commissioned by one of the homeowners at Las Gaviotas in Northern Baja. I've surfed and hung out there a bit over the years. Not a world class spot but it has its moments. After examining it from a number of angles, I decided to compose the scene (with the client's house in it) and make the surf look pretty epic. I was pleased. It seems to do justice to the place.
PERSONAL CONNECTION
I was first introduced to Wade’s art through the Togo’s Surf Art Tour, where I was the account lead for the experiential marketing campaign showcasing a group of 10 talented surf artists, and included one of his custom designs. For the campaign, each person painted their design on a custom surfboard, the surfboards were then displayed at events throughout Southern California through onsite activation and sampling, then voted on to determine who would be the winner.
What attracted me to his painting was that this surf spot in Mexico is where I remember getting a really great tube ride when I was 12 years old while staying there with my friend Andy Yamashiro and his family. It was one of those special waves that I will never forget. Over the years since then I have had some fantastic memories at Las Gaviotas with friends and family for various occasions and I feel this painting is a great representation of the beauty of the place and always enjoy going back.
I am grateful to be able to share Wade’s work with you and please make sure to check out more of it at www.Koniakowsky.com or IG @wadekoniakowsky
ARTIST BIO
“I’ve been blessed to live near the ocean all my life. It‘s my constant source of inspiration. My paintings reflect the many moods, colors and energy of the ocean.”
Wade Koniakowsky, one of the nation’s leading ocean-inspired artists, began painting at the age of six and started surfing before he was 12. By blending these two passions, he has gained worldwide recognition for his oil paintings of the ocean. Wade’s work is currently showcased in galleries in Europe and the U.S., particularly Hawaii.
With a formal background in advertising, Wade has served as Creative Director on campaigns for numerous Fortune 500 brands. His 25-year advertising career earned him over 300 awards in national and global creative competitions.
Togo's Surf Art Tour
