This surf painting is inspired by one of my favorite spots on the Jersey Shore. The Inlet Beach in Manasquan which lies at the southern end of Monmouth County, New Jersey. The jetty in this scene is an icon to locals and surfers from around the world alike. Even Surfing legends like Andy Irons have flown in to enjoy the high-quality big waves that arrive here every fall.
I grew up surfing here and it’s still a favorite beach spot for my wife and I and our three children. I’ve been wanting to paint a legit tribute to this jetty for a while. It’s crept into a couple of other paintings but nothing this elaoborately done until now.
I started this painting in the early summer of 2019 and it was one of my background passionate projects over the summer.
Sunset here when the waves are pumping is magical. The locals stand at the gazebo that faces the ocean and walk along the big rocks to see the swell coming in. You can feel the waves smashing the jetty and the mist in the air. It’s one of my happy places for sure.
I am really excited to share this one with you. I have signed Limited Edition Archival prints available on Gallery Wrapped Canvas and 100% Cotton Rag Paper.
Thank you Jake!!! I’m so so grateful to you and so thrilled to know how connected you are to my art and the sea. ???? stay inspired and spread the love.
Ripple Effect just arrived, and I’m blown away. It arrived safe and sound tightly packed and within a few days of ordering. I’m thrilled to have it hanging next to an earlier order of Arrival By Sea. These two awesome paintings hang in my office with great pride. I look at them everyday and immediately I’m back on the Belmar or Avon-By-Sea beaches where I grew up and hold in my every cell. I’ve seen and admired hundreds of ocean/beach/wave paintings and pictures but none capture the vibe I feel when thinking of my beaches. Jay’s paintings talk to me, move me, make me feel, which is what art is supposed to do. It’s the only thing that makes us human. These paintings take me home. Thanks Jay. Life’s short, buy the good things things