Tuesday, January 18, 2011

front row


I brought my sketchbook, 6 canvases, acrylics, 3 brushes, charcoal, a value strip and some red acetate for viewing. I haven't even done as much as a thumbnail, no notans, no nuthin'. I'd like to think I'll produce something, and I will. BUT... 

The computer models are all showing that the biggest swell of the season is coming and will be here by Thursday. The predicted 40-foot waves will guarantee that "The Eddie" will be held in Waimea. Meanwhile, today and tomorrow the Sunset Open is being shown on a live streaming feed for a $10,000 prize. Watch 80 great watermen surf elimination heats. It's also being broadcast on Time Warner so we've got it on the big screen, on the computer, on the iPhone and right off the porch. Front row. Take a look; the feed   

7 comments:

brian eppley said...

Enjoy the view. There's plenty of time for work. With 40 footers comin' I wouldn't leave my seat. It takes a nut to surf those waves and a real wave to break those nuts!

Katherine van Schoonhoven said...

Long ago, in the land called "Southern California" I grew up watching and flirting with surfers along the California coast. We went to surfer movies, played surfer music ("Wipeout" comes to mind), and wore puka shells and abalone chokers. Sigh. You are living my past! Enjoy! Surf's up!

Double "D" said...

Just relax and enjoy the view.
Only sketch or paint if you feel like it,
don't put unneeded pressure on yourself.
It's a time to rest and recharge for the
future ... K?

I would love to see those awesome waves.

DD

Double "D" said...

after thought ...

Don't fall down!!!!!!!!!!!!

SamArtDog said...

Don't worry, folks; I'm not about to miss waves. I'm here to caddy your dreams. That was just a "pre-excuse" (I like to get them deposited in advance).

Much improved avatar, DD, you handsome dude.

Celeste Bergin said...

Well, I love the idea of having all those art supplies in that atmosphere...! Hang ten!

Jala Pfaff said...

"...no notan, no nothin'." hahhahaha