The 60's/Sunset Surf
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After a long day of great surf the light begins to fade and the Californian sunset turns on its magic colours as the day surrenders to night. Regretfully I make my way back to my surf wagon with a weary body and a contented soul.

Garry draws on his surfing and working experiences in California to recreate the early days of American surfing. He spent time with Gordon and Smith in San Diego and Hawaii, with Ocean Pacific and it's founder Jim Jenks, and working with the great textile designer Walter Hoffman in California. And, of course, he surfed with many of America's great old time surfers.
In his paintings Garry recalls the surf craft, clothing, cars and icons of that era in minute accurate detail. He creates original paintings from his memory of personal experiences. Each scene is more than a painting, it also tells a story of that era.
Working mostly in gouache, Garry's vibrant style reflects the magic of the ocean and his love of riding the waves.

A3 (370x255mm)

AUD$60.00

A4 (263x180mm)

AUD$40.00

© Garry Birdsall