A View to Kill tshirt and abstract expressionist splashes collide

and abstract expressionist splashes collide in a celebration of surf culture

radiating warmth and aloha

painted surfboards

“The Gathering” by Nathan Gibbs is a psychedelic surf vision where a lone surfer stands before a celestial explosion of light and energy

A View to Kill tshirt and abstract expressionist splashes collideThe Dark and Light series takes a modern simplistic approach to a classic beach and ocean scene. I use a dark under layer behind the waves, and a lighter wash on the sky and foreground that allows the natural wood grain to be a part of the painting. I also use perspectives and colors in variations and combinations that allow the collector to find that perfect piece.