Brewery Vivant & Burly Surfboards

Brewery Vivant is doing something a little different this month, showcasing my work and bikes by Alter Cycles. It's a pretty rad display of the functional art that one might use to enjoy this place called Michigan.

Local Blanks for Local Shapes

It's no secret that I am not a huge fan of EPS foam as resin tinting has become my means to apply color. However, for half the price, no shipping charges, and supporting a local business, I can be persuaded. Furthermore, all excess shaping foam can now be recycled, that's some good news!

"THE ISLE" Teaser Featuring Matt Meola & Albee Layer

The Tyler Warren Experiments - trailer

This makes me want to shape a board and surf simultaneously, and right now.

Bon Iver at AIR Studios (4AD/Jagjaguwar Session)

Clean and Tricky

Conditions were lined up for what should have been victory at sea. Instead, the wind switched slightly off shore and handed us conditions that we don't often see on the lakes. The guys in the photos are all riding Burly Surfboards (Dale is on a 5'10" Fist Pump, Greg on the 6'7" Thruster, Erik on a 9'4" Logjammer, and me on a 6'0" Mini-Simmons). I intended to do a little shoot on the performance of my boards, however, mother nature did the performing and we just watched in awe. It was a clean and beautiful wave, but oddly enough, very difficult to surf. You had to be in the right place at the right time. The offshore winds made it difficult to get into the wave, and the peak was fairly elusive. Nevertheless, it will stand as one of the more memorable sessions this winter. Thanks to Rich Griffin for freezing his butt off to get the shots. Enjoy.

I dream of outlines

Three shapes have been on mind lately: a fish, single fin, and an alternate mini-simmons shape. Outlines printed, let the shaping begin.