Vintage Surf Art Photography By Jeff Divine

Notable Surf Artists in current times include Rick Griffin, John Severson, Alex Lanau, Bill Ogden, Leroy Grannis, John Van Hamersveld, Drew Brophy, Phil Roberts, Rick Rietveld, Jay Alders and Jeff Divine.
Many artists have tried to encapsulate that culture in their artwork. Whether it be cave drawings by old native Hawaiians, to painters through the generations, to surrealists, to graphic designers, to sculptures and even installation artists,with many keen artists through time following suit, quite often surfers themselves. Surf art has spread from coastal areas to urban cities, such as New York, where surf culture and art exhibitions can now be found.
Brazilian Surf Art - In Brazil, an artist and curator named Fernando Bari, who created in 2004 the first and unique website gathering surf artists around the world, have been searching for Brazilian artist who represents the beach culture. The meaning of the community is to share knowledge, mediums and spread the surf art in Brazil. The site also keep and promote art exhibitions, uniting artists and keep the community alive.