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 was pretty amped on it. It was one of the first manatee’s I’ve ever drawn.…
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.
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 myself what all the hoopla was about. The entire city was pulsating with miles of…
Dec 7 2011 – The Inertia published an artist spotlight on Jay Alders and his surf inspired artwork. The feature highlights Jay’s contribution to the surf community through his art and involvement. Check it out here >>> TheInertia.com Jay Alders is a New Jersey native, now based in northern Florida who’s been pursuing his lifelong dream…
The popular vitamin drink mix Emergen-C commissioned Jay Alders for the second time to design the package illustration for the BLUE flavor. The underwater wave artwork is an updated version of the 2009 image which Alders designed for the brand. Emergen-C is donating .20 cents to Surfrider Foundation for every box of BLUE that is…
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 new piece is a great example of that. I came up with this rough sketch…
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 what brings me the happiness and fulfillment that I think I deserve. I’ve been fortunate…
Jay Alders cover, interview and centerfold as published in the November 2011 “Green Issue” issue of North Florida’s Void Magazine. Interview by Kayla Beckmann. Jay Alders is perhaps best known for his mind blowing, body altering, and reality bending artwork. However, his creations just scratch the surface of who Jay really is. Other than the…
The Slater Brothers Invitational has brought thousands of spectators to converge on this exciting event, hosting amateur and professional athletes in surfing and skateboarding. Jay Alders is proud to be a sponsor again this year of the event and donating a limited edition signed gallery wrapped canvas print of “Burning Inspiration” to help The Slater…
Life’s Lemonade is a new environmentally conscious healthy instant drink mix which is now available in three flavors. Jay Alders was called in to design the eye catching wave artwork on the box as well as the logo and package design. “This was a fun project to work on”, Alders says. “I really enjoy working…
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 into their new ocean home. Simply beautiful!
SIMA (Surf Industry Manufacturer’s Association) again published Jay Alders’ fine art in the Waterman’s Ball 2012 Calendar. This year they chose “Fairy Tails” and “Shifting Perceptions“. This year’s honorees were, Greg Long (Waterman of the Year), Jefferson “Zuma Jay” Wagner (Environmentalist of the Year) and George Downing (Lifetime Achievement Award)
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 how other places live. It’s really lit a fire under my ass about where I…
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 of S.T.), The Davey-meister, Michael Courtney and Ed Pierce (Co-Founder of S.T.) We had a real good…
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 art and music. The ocean really does unite people. My good mate Sean Davey flew…
The 2011 Foster’s Belmar Pro is New Jersey’s biggest surf contest, every year growing in popularity and reputation. For the 2nd year in a row Jay Alders was asked by his hometown to design a surf poster for the event. This year’s design, titled “Belmar Barrel” is set to be released in September as a…
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 flow through us, it makes it all worth it. This past Friday,July 22,2011 was one…
On July 22, 2011 Jay Alders will be live painting at the Donavon Frankenreiter Show at the legendary Jersey Shore venue, The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Come out and hear Donavon and his incredible band along with opening act Seth Pettersen while Jay improvises a piece of art on stage.
August 6, 2011 – Jay Alders is proud to be donating a signed limited edition canvas print of his surf painting “Pot of Gold” to the Art Auction of the Fourth Annual Pipeline to A Cure Guests will enjoy an evening of celebrity entertainment, fabulous food, and spectacular silent and live auctions, all while mingling with their…
New! Jay Alders “Sea Horse” T-Shirt, based on the trippy sea horse that’s in Jay’s “Fairy Tails” oil painting. Super-soft, ultra-comfy unisex T-shirt that feels like you’ve owned it for years the moment you put it on, and for years to come! Color: Black Aqua Poly-Cotton (50% Polyester / 50% Cotton) Durable rib neckband Slim…
Jay Alders 4 page interview as published in the July 2011 “Hang Ten” issue of Lebanon’s RagMag Magazine: Hyperrealist sketches of beaches and boards with overbearing shades of blue – this is what much of today’s surf art looks like. A quick surf of the Internet attests to the aforementioned.That is not to say all of…
Surfing Artist Jay Alders and North Shore Surf Photographer Sean Davey will be co-hosting an exhibit and artist signing Thursday, July 14, 2011 6-9PM at Surf Taco in Red Bank, NJ. Live blues music and Surfrider Foundation will be there to promote healthy oceans.
Date: July 9 & 10, 2011 Location: Blue Ocean Music Hall –Salisbury, Massachusetts Live Music: by Donavon Frankenreiter , Seth Pettersen and Dead Air Project. Surf Art & Photo Exhibit Featuring: Jay Alders, Sean Davey, John T O’Callighan Price: $25, Buy Tickets
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 Garrett (G Love) this past week at The Algonquin Theatre in Manasquan,NJ. He called me…
Saturday, July 2, 2011 – Algonquin Theatre Presents a solo show by G Love along with an Artist Signing and Print Sale in the lobby by Jay Alders. Buy tickets only $29
If you’re in Florida this week, check out Surfrider Foundation Treasure Coast Chapter‘s Annual International Surfing Day Celebration. Jay Alders donated several signed prints which will be auctioning off to raise money for Surfrider Foundation.
The DC Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation will be celebrating International Surfing Day by holding an art show fundraiser(Ripple: Art Affecting Oceans) at the ARTiculate Gallery in downtown DC. It’s a celebration of art and the ocean, featuring art, music, wine and beer, food, and a silent auction. Proceeds will go directly to Surfrider Foundation’s DC…
June 23, 2011- 6:30-8:30PM – Surfrider Foundation South Jersey Chapter presents their First Annual Art Auction at The Borgata Hotel. Location: Immersion Spa, 32nd Floor Tickets: $50 To purchase: sjsurfrider@hotmail.com or call 609-788-8261 Jay will be attending the event and donating artwork for auction.
Check out the new album “Long Way Home” by Australia’s Peter Dixon Band , which features a mirrored view of Jay Alders’s painting “Home Slice”. Now available on iTunes from Avondale Music. More info: www.peterdixonband.com or on Facebook.
On March 1th, 2011 the Earth shook and Japan’s coastline and population was devastated by one of the strongest Tsunamis our generations have ever witnessed. I woke up that morning hungover at my friend Luke Thorpe’s house in Atlantic Beach, Florida after a night of partying at the G Love show. We sat there like…