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Andy Davis visits Jay Alders’ Art Studio

Tuesday, April 17th, 2012
Jay Alders
Andy Davis visits Jay Alders’ Art Studio

This past week I had the pleasure of having a visit to my studio from fellow surf artist Andy Davis along with Jeff and Royce from Billabong.  We had some great conversation and shared some laughs over drinks and …

Painting on Stage with G. Love & Special Sauce

Friday, January 27th, 2012
Jay Alders
Painting on Stage with G. Love & Special Sauce

This past Wednesday, I had the honor of joining G. Love & Special Sauce on stage to live painting during their epic performance at The Freebird in Jacksonville, Florida.

I am incredibly appreciative of Garrett for allowing me to be …

“Bend in the Road”

Thursday, January 19th, 2012
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“Bend in the Road”

This painting had been sleeping in my studio now for a couple years. I had left it unfinished in 2009 and moved on to other ideas. It was originally inspired by my friend from home Quincy Mumford who was about …

Tattoo Collaboration

Sunday, January 1st, 2012
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Tattoo Collaboration

My friend Mark Longnecker is a well known Florida based tattoo artist and called me the other day while our friends from the band Echo Movement were staying at my place near Jacksonville Beach.  He offered the band the bro-deal …

Manatee painting on my friend Luke’s surfboard

Thursday, December 29th, 2011
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Manatee painting on my friend Luke’s surfboard

My friend Luke stopped by with his sweet new surfboard recently and asked me to whip him up a quick manatee on the nose. He had his adorable daughter Emilka with him so it was too cute to refuse. He …

Sunrise Surf Shop – Live Painting

Monday, December 19th, 2011
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Sunrise Surf Shop – Live Painting

On November 25, 2011 I  did a live painting demonstration for a nice sized crowd at  Sunrise Surf Shop in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Here’s a pic of what I whipped up for everyone.

Art Basel Miami 2011

Wednesday, December 14th, 2011
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Art Basel Miami 2011

I’ve been hearing about Art Basel for years, yet I never really understood what it was all about. So this year, being a new Florida resident, I decided to make a voyage down on train to Miami and see for …

Throwing Lines

Friday, November 18th, 2011
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Throwing Lines

Buy Prints Now…
 
As Albert Einstein so eloquently said, “Make things as simple as possible, but not simpler.”   I enjoy exploring new ways to visually dance between the highly rendered and the stylized in my work and this

She Said Yes…

Wednesday, November 9th, 2011
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She Said Yes…

Despite me still feeling like a kid still at times, the date on my passport and my ability to recite Run DMC rap lyrics says otherwise. I’ve been contemplating life and my Peter Pan outlook and thinking about who and …

Good Morning Little Sea Turtles

Sunday, September 25th, 2011
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Good Morning Little Sea Turtles

I woke up early on September 25th to watch sunrise and shoot some sunrise photos. Seemed like a nice way to start the day. I sure wasn’t expecting to see little baby sea turtles that just hatched making their way …

Moving to Florida

Monday, August 29th, 2011
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Moving to Florida

I have traveled quite a bit, especially since my surf genre artwork has gotten attention over the past six or so years.  I’ve nurtured friendships with pockets of really wonderful people in various parts of the world and have seen …

Art Show with Sean Davey at Surf Taco

Monday, August 29th, 2011
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Art Show with Sean Davey at Surf Taco

After our show together in Massachusetts Sean and I teamed up again this time in my home state at one of my favorite local hangs, Surf Taco in Red Bank, NJ. Seen above in this pic are myself, Rob (Co-owner/Founder …

Northeast Surf & Art Festival -(July 9-10th 2011)

Monday, August 29th, 2011
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Northeast Surf & Art Festival -(July 9-10th 2011)

I’d never fully experienced the Massachusetts shoreline until recently when I exhibited my artwork there.  I was really impressed with the vibes up there. We had a great time immersing ourselves in the local scene and connecting with people over …

Jay’s Blog: Live Painting On-Stage with Donavon Frankenreiter (July 22,2011)

Monday, July 25th, 2011
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Jay’s Blog: Live Painting On-Stage with Donavon Frankenreiter (July 22,2011)

There are extreme emotional & creative swings that every artist must endure. It’s part of the creative path we are on. We put up with & accept the frustration and insecurities because when good things happen and those pure moments …

G Love comes to town (July 2, 2011)

Wednesday, July 6th, 2011
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G Love comes to town (July 2, 2011)

One of the perks of being a surfer/artist is sharing friendships and connecting with like-minded and inspiring people.  I enjoy seeking opportunities to collaborate with such friends and I was stoked to have another event to share with my friend …