Artists… Fisherman… is there really a difference? When an artist casts hope upon a canvas is he not seeking to manifest his full potential and reward himself with a trophy that he can treasure, hang an image on the wall, show the world, and feel proud of? When the same man whips a moderate-action spinning rod across the sky is he not brushing his faith into the ocean, to see what dreams may come? A specimen, of nature's perfect artwork. Food, for his soul.
Fishing is an art. It takes study, practice, failure, and persistence driven by passion to succeed. Many members of our Facebook group California Surf Fishing CSF do spend cold winter days when the waves are too big to fish, in front of an easel, a sketch pad, a computer screen, creating something to behold. A beautiful catch, so to speak.
The following is a collection of fishing-themed artwork by members of our Facebook Group, California Surf Fishing (CSF). Enjoy these beautiful works. What is evoked by the parts of you that resonate with these images? Please consider contacting the artists to express your appreciation for their creations, some of which may be available for you to purchase.
Stuart Mason
One of the most active and successful members of our surf fishing group, is also producing these beautiful watercolor works. You can follow Stuart on Facebook, visit his website stumason.art, or email iamstumason@gmail.com.
Daniel Woehrle
Another active member of the California Surf Fishing (CSF) Facebook group, identifies as a "stencil artist". I have witnessed this man's attention to quality in detail expressed in so many ways. You can follow him on Instagram @stenzskull.
Wes Evans
Wes posted this photo of himself with a beautiful painting he created. Perhaps you can find him on Facebook or Instagram @advancedartgallery to support his art.
Edward Tomilloso
Edward is the creator of YouTube channel Hook2Cook. Last year he began creating these really interesting fish prints called Gyotako. You can also follow him on Instagram or join his Facebook Group.
John von Buelow John shared a picture of his beautiful painting in our Facebook Group, California Surf Fishing (CSF), and this is exactly what gave me the idea to create this blog post. You can see all of John's art here on his website. You can follow John's Instagram @johnvonb or his Facebook Page @vonB.original and you can contact John on Facebook here.
If you are an artist with beach fishing themed works of any kind, be it prints, sculptures, or any creation of your imagination, and if you would like to see your works featured in this blog post, please contact us so we can consider adding them here.
California Surf Fishing (CSF) is a Facebook group where anyone can learn more about surf fishing in California. Come ask your questions and share your Fish reports. Join us on Facebook.