6
Jul
2010
MY ART @ THE WATERMAN’S BALL
I am so stoked to finally be apart of the WATERMAN’S BALL this year. It is an event I have always wanted to contribute too. I have 2 of my one-of-a-kind original block prints for auction, as well as a mounted giclee reproduction of “SETTING THE FIN”
The annual Waterman’s Weekend has served as the main fundraising source for the SIMA Environmental Fund since its inception. Waterman’s Weekend is a two-day fundraising event held that exclusively benefits the SIMA Environmental Fund, a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation that awards grants to various environmental groups based on their dedication to preserving and protecting the world’s oceans, beaches and waves. The Waterman’s Ball and Auction reigns as the main event, which not only allows the surf industry and friends of the environment to raise money for important oceanic causes, but also honor and celebrate those making significant contributions in the industry with the prestigious annual Waterman of the Year, Environmentalist of the Year and Lifetime Achievement awards.
25
Jun
2010
LIQUID SALT INTERVIEW
I am stoked to be profiled in the latest update on LIQUID SALT…
Liquid Salt™ aims to celebrate surfing for what it is: a joyful union between the surfer and the ocean.
Part blog and part magazine, its premise is to give voice to those people—surfers, shapers, writers, artists, filmmakers and photographers—who quietly keep surf culture alive. Their mission is to highlight the rich, vibrant diversity of the worldwide surfing community.
3
Jun
2010
DR SEUSS CHANGED MY LIFE.
Here is a new block print / watercolor inspired by the man… ******limited prints are available********
So like the millions of people in the world…. Dr. Seuss changed my life. Green Eggs and Ham was the first book I ever read. I had piles of his poems littered with free spirited illustrations everywhere. There was a period of my life when I was fascinated with drawing like him, opening my mind to creating characters that didn’t need proportional bodies and faces, arms or legs, like I was so used to drawing. There was a point in my cartooning phase where it was hard to break from what the form was “suppose to look like”, and be free with my lines. When I knocked down those walls, everything opened up for me.
Dr.Seuss I thank you … I am grateful for all the poems and artwork that 25 years later, I still cant get out of my head.
20
May
2010
COSTA RICA part 1
So i dont want to bore everyone with the details of my awesome trip…. but i would rather post pics here and there as i get them … and visually show you how F-in rad the trip was. In a nut shell, we flew in to San Jose, and was met by our friend Freddy, who lucky for us is from Costa Rica. We got in the rental car and drove up to Guanacaste. We were hit with a killer swell that night that lingered all week, and we spent the entire trip exploring every nook and cranny of the pacific coast, down to Matapalo. What a trip… here are some pics
A boa in our house the first morning
Mangrove trail to the rivermouth
Just a few photos…. of some great times in Costa Rica. If i learned one thing this whole trip…. i need to work on my backside barrels… see photo above.
JH
23
Apr
2010
RENNY YATER IS STOKED!
So the Sacred Craft Expo was said to be an excellent show this spring. Unbelievable talents showing off their newest creations… Art by some very talented artist… Tons of people milling thought the show giving feedback, sharing stories, and planning their next rides. I was fortunate enough to have 2 of my pieces there where Renny Yater was given one for being the honoree( pic above) and Carl Ekstrom and his HYDRODYNAMICA crew where given the other for “best in show” with his asymmetrical shape. With live webcasts, facebook updates, text blast, and updates through emails, I felt like i was practically there. Hope i can swing the next one. thanks again Scott.
Check out more from the event —–HERE—–
VIDEOS —–HERE——-
JH
14
Apr
2010
14
Apr
2010
THE INNOCENCE OF A CHILD
So there was a day last week… super nice out, beautiful weather, with tons of time to till during Brea (my step daughter’s) spring break. She runs up to me like she does often and is like…. ” CAN WE PAINTTT!?!?!” So very excited. We go into my studio where her easel is next to mine, grab as much paint as we can and put it in the yard, and start.
The beauty in the moment is the pure innocence of her in the process… the only thing that matters to her in life at that very moment, is painting her swing set with as many “pretty colors” as she possibly can. Always taking a glance at what i was doing, she gets excited and wants to keep going. I think we all often get caught up with life a little too much, worry about the wrong things, and don’t nurture the parts of our life that are important. I wish we can all paint like a kid sometimes, myself especially.
I love my Brea
JH
9
Apr
2010
SACRED CRAFT APRIL 10th & 11th
So i am very excited to say that my artwork has made it safely out to Ventura, California for this year’s Sacred Craft expo…. and man what a killer show its going to be. Live shapings and tribute to the master’s shape off, short film festival by my friend Cyrus Sutton and Korduroy gang, tons of shapers showing off the future of the industry, and dont forget Rob Havassy’s Surf Story Project on display. After chatting with Scott of the Sacred Craft I shipped out 2 of my pieces for display one piece of which is in my new series “The Art in Shaping”. If you in the area its a must see.
JH
31
Mar
2010
NEW PAINTING IN PROGRESS
So i have been keeping busy working on my newest painting – oil on wood panel. I am stoked to be working on my new series “the ART in SHAPING” and am looking forward to finishing this piece to start on the next chapter of this project. With ideas and sketches floating around i am quite excited on some new findings and ways i am going to tie it all together… keep your eyes peeled.
JH
11
Mar
2010
THIS VIDEO STILL CRACKS ME UP
Two surfers bring the localism they learned at the beach back to their neighborhood.
It was an official selection for the 2008 New York Surf Film Festival…
Directed by Guy Fiorita
Written by Pete Cestaro and Joe Praino