Waikiki Surf Art Show Saturday Night !

Come out and meet the artists on the Waikiki Beachwalk at the Wyland Gallery, have some pupu's and watch me create a new surf art original with a box of crayons!

NEW Surfing in Waikiki Crayon Art

Here is the new crayon surf art original I was working on during the Waikiki Wyland gallery surf show March 13-14. I love this piece! I think it's hot because it portrays an era where it all began...right outside of DUKE'S and THE ROYAL HAWAIIAN. Waikiki still has that ambiance of years past where you can take surfing lessons from the Beach Boys, experience a canoe ride or just stroll the beach. On any given night you will hear musicians playing Hawaiian music while talented Hula dancers perform under the stars of beautiful Hawaii!

Surf Show Tonight Wyland WAIKIKI Gallery

Today is Friday the 13th...drop by the Wyland Gallery in Waikiki tonight or Saturday Night for the surf art show! I will be working on a new crayon surf art original of Diamond Head. Hope to see you there!

Haleiwa Art Walk

Aloha! I haven't blogged in awhile, took some time off for the holidays with family, caught up on some surfing and various projects but now it's time to get busy. I've been concentrating on my art, the next step...drop back by for the latest happenings in 2009!

Saturday night was another fun time at the Wyland Gallery Artwalk in Haleiwa. I enjoyed hanging out with my creative artist friends, gallery crew and some of the collectors. Always enjoy getting to know the people who drop by on the last Saturday evening each month. The Haleiwa Gallery is as laid back as the north shore; we had Heather Brown's bulldog puppy on a wild chase with Steve Power's sheltie! There was wine, beer and pupu's (snacks) and everyone had a great time.

Here is a sneek preview of the new art piece I was working on that night. It's a landscape ocean scene of the famous Waimea Bay which is known for its gigantic north shore surf in the winter months. But in the summer time, Waimea Bay is quite the opposite. I should have it completed soon so be sure to check out my website art gallery to view the finished work!

A Round To Remember (2)!

Completed artwork for Shane Victorino's A Round To Remember supporting the Alzheimer Association's Aloha Chapter on November 22 on Maui. Congratulations Shane!

A Crayon Art Sportrait featuring

Professional Surfer Kelly Slater

To commission or purchase a Sportrait, visit www.JeffreyRobert.com

Shane Victorino's A Round To Remember

Philadelphia Phillies Center fielder & Maui 's own Shane Victorino is hosting a celebrity golf tournament in November to support the Alzheimer Association's Aloha Chapter. When I was approached by the Beverly Hills Sports Council to donate my art for the charity auction I was pleased to help the cause. I have had many individuals and organizations use my crayon art techniques as art therapy for their loved ones afflicted with Alzheimer's. I am donating a piece of original surf artwork to the event for auction along with my crayon art techniques kit. It promises to be a great event featuring celebrities, athletes, and people wanting to be involved in this worthwhile cause. Check back next week to see what I have created for this special event and good luck in the World Series Shane!

Makena Golf Course

Lanikai

Pali Lookout

Aloha. Its been a while since I have had a chance to talk story. I have been busy creating some new art that I am really excited about sharing with everyone. I did, however, get a chance to take a beach break out at Lanikai Beach this past weekend. We stopped at Pali Lookout to take in the view and had lunch at Maui Tacos, a lunch time favorite. I like to keep my camera with me and take lots of pictures when I am crusing the Island. You never know when there is going to be a great photo opportunity and a chance to capture something incredible. A recent trip to Lanikai served as the inspiration behind "Lanikai", an original crayon art piece of the Mokulea Islands. I am currently working on a surf piece inspired by another one of my photos taken at Kaisers during the big swell a few weeks ago. The water at Lanikai Beach is amazing, pictures really do not do it justice. It was a great chance to take a break, go for a swim and enjoy the day. Here are a few pictures from the trip. Enjoy.

Walkway to Lanikai Beach

Look at that view

Nice Backyards

Private Beach

The bluest water

Lanikai

Sneak Peak at my new original

I've Got That Country Feeling

www.countryfeelingsurfboards.com

I took a drive out to Haleiwa yesterday to deliver a commissioned piece of art to Wyland Gallery and visit a friend of mine Kyle Bernhardt. Kyle is a master shaper behind Country Feeling Surfboards, some of the most sought after boards in Hawaii. Unlike a lot of surfboard companies, Kyle's boards are completely custom. He hand picks the material, shapes, finishes, and even sells them himself. I have been surfing with a few of his boards over the past few months and have received numerous compliments on them. With the large swell this past weekend I really got a chance to see how they handle, I wish they made quality boards like this when I was growing up. My daughter's fiance has been using one of their hemp deck "green" boards. I think making surfboards that are environmentally friendly really go hand and hand with surfing and the ocean. I look for these "green" boards to continue to grow in popularity. After dropping off the boards I went by to see my sister, who lives in Haleiwa. She has the coolest German Shepard, Stevie, who fetches coconuts instead of tennis balls. I always enjoy spending time on the North Shore and with fall around the corner and winter not too far away I look forward to being out there a lot more in the months to come.

Kyle and Jeffrey

Jennifer and Stevie

The Swell of The Summer

6 to 10 foot waves on the south shore! The largest swell of the summer. There seemed to be a buzz in the air as the forecast called for waves up to ten feet from Friday morning to Sunday night. We hustled down to the beach Friday morning expecting big surf and large crowds and for the most part we were not disappointed. Our usual spot, Threes, had well over thirty people waiting for a ride so we moved over to Paradise and Popular's, two surf spots near by. My daughter's fiance has been surfing for a little over a month now and was getting to experience the excitement of surfing larger waves for the first time, thanks to some peer pressure. After surfing I decided to head down to Magic Island and take some pictures of The Bowl. It was a sight to see. People headed out, others paddling in, everyone stoked. It's hard to describe the atmosphere and the intensity of the weekend but luckily I took a lot of pictures that help. Here are a few. I think I will head back out. Enjoy.

Magic Island- check out all the white water

The Bowl

Bomboras

Waikiki Nights

Wyland Gallery Waikiki

What a day for surfing! It was one of those days that doesn't happen often but when it does you have to take full advantage. The conditions were perfect, the water was glassy, the surf was amazing, and I had it all to myself... for about three hours. The highlight of the morning was a long wall I was able to hang five on, five toes over the board. It was a ride that seemed to last forever and something I haven't done since I left surfing years ago. Maybe it has something to do with school starting, but my morning surf outings have been especially peaceful. I did meet some cool people that day who were visiting from Australia and invited them, and their families, to the Wyland gallery where I would be drawing that night. The laid back aloha spirit of Hawaii makes it easy to meet new people even in a busy city like Waikiki. There was a great turn out at the gallery and I had a chance to visit with people from all over the world. Here are a few pictures of me at the gallery. Aloha to my new Aussie friend, Gary!

Meet The Crayon Artist

Working on an original