I had done interviews for Brazil TV already, but this was the first major network American TV Interview I’ve done and boy was I nervous. I started worrying about a possible slip up of saying something stupid. What if they asked me something and I sounded dumb? What if I vomited? Despite my snowballing…
THE ART OF SURFING Positive Surrealism Artist: Jay Alders By: Nick McGregor Surrealistic wave riders in nothing but board trunks lean into exaggerated soul arches. A bikini-clad young woman’s alluring curves mirror a lineup’s pristine geometry, backlit by a smoldering orange sunrise. Elongated surfboards speed gracefully across idealistic, crystalline blue peaks. But the tropical qualities…
Feb 18th, 2011 – Fine Artist, Jay Alders will be interviewed on NBC’s South Florida Today TV Show. Air time is 11AM, tune in on NBC Channel 6. For more info: http://www.nbcmiami.com Click below to view the interview:
Feb 19th, 2011 – Miami Beach, Florida: Come meet internationally recognized Surf Artist Jay Alders at the Quiksilver Store on Lincoln Road from 1-4PM. Live acoustic music by Miami born musician and dear friend, Gabe Gomez. Jay will be signing his surf art posters, prints & longboards. For more info: call (305) 531-3360 Location: Quiksilver…
Brazil’s Alma Surf Magazine just announced the winners of the MELHORES DA PRAIA 2010 AWARDS, which celebrates and commemorates the 10 years anniversary of the magazine and consecrates the best of surf and beach of this last decade. Jay Alders has proudly won the award for “Best Artist of the Decade: 10 YEARS OF ALMA…
We are proud to announce that the UK’s The Surfer’s Path Magazine has featured the surf art of Jay Alders on the cover and inside spread of their first issue of 2011. In this ‘Ocean Inspired Art Issue’, a tribute to the late and great Andy Irons and a tribute to the 10x champ, Kelly…
Jay Alders recently partnered with Silver Surfer Vaporizer to create this limited edition “Right Past the Light” Vaporizer. With only 250 made and the first 10 vapes signed by Alders in Denver in December 2010, this is bound to be a collector’s item.. The number is engraved above the light on the back of the vape.…
January 6-8th, 2010 – Orlando, Florida: Stop by & chat with Jay Alders at his Surf Art Booth at the upcoming Surf Expo Trade Show. Jay will be displaying his Artwork and signing prints.
Thank you Eastern Surf Magazine for the shout out and mention in the Mid-Atlantic Blah Blah’s Section of ESM magazine this month covering my recent UGG Australia National Artist Tour and Oct 15th 2010 Collaboration with Brushfire Record’s Artist, G Love.
Nov 6, 2010 – 6-8PM in Costa Mesa, California at the Surfing Heritage Museum & Gift Store. Featuring work by: Jay Alders, Meredith Ambruso, Matt Beard, Big Toe, Esteban Bojorquez, Drew Brophy, Candy, Ron Croci, John Culqui, Norm Daniels, Danica Elbertse, James Finch, Damian Fulton, Roy Gonzalez, John Holm, Calvin Knott, Wade Koniakowsky, Rick Rietveld,…
October 15, 2010, 7PM – An evening of music and art, benefitting Surfrider Foundation & Algonquin Arts Theatre. Live musical performances by G. Love and opening act, Emily Elbert. Ocean and Surf Art exhibit and merch sales by Jay Alders. Tickets are available from Algonquin Arts Theatre Box Office, 732.528.9211, [email protected] Algonquin Arts Theatre 173…
SIMA (Surf Industry Manufacturers Assoc.) released the prestigious 21st Annual Waterman’s Ball Calendar which features four original surf paintings by fine artist Jay Alders. The paintings chosen this year for the calendar were: Pot of Gold, Stages of Reflection,A Birds High View and Love Birds. This years event took place in Aliso Viejo, California and…
Cocoa Beach, FL – Jay Alders is proud to be one of the sponsors for the 5th Annual Slater Brothers’ Invitational. Alders will be attending the event again this year and donating signed Surf related artwork for the charity auction. Bright House Networks presents The World Skin Cancer Foundation Slater Brothers Invitational taking place October…
Sept 26, 2010 – Manasquan, New Jersey: 18th Annual Manasquan Classic Longboard Contest presented by The Jersey Shore Chapter of Surfrider Foundation. NOTE: Due to the 2 impending Hurricanes brewing in the Atlantic, the contest has moved to the Hurricane date of SEPT 26TH. Surf artist & local resident, Jay Alders donated use of his…
Surf Bash at Algonquin Arts Theatre, which will take place on Saturday, September 18th 2010, featuring live entertainment, including concert headliner Matt Costa, opening performer Chris Velan a solo art show by surf artist Jay Alders, the Original Longboard Skate Team, delicious food & beverages provided by Surf Taco & Starbucks, unique vendors, a variety of…
September 15 2010 – Check out this Art on Surfboard Show hosted and benefitting the Foster’s Belmar Pro. Music by Quincy Mumford and Gnarles Star. Meet and greet with surf artist, Jay Alders who will be signing the Limited Edition Foster’s Belmar Pro 2010 Poster which he designed. (seen below)
Alders Studio releases a full-color, limited edition poster print of “Sweet Aspirations” by surf artist, Jay Alders. BUY NOW Size: 18 inches by 24 inches (45.7 cm x 61 cm) Edition size: 1000 Full-Color Heavy-weight glossy Cardstock
By popular demand, “Solitube” by Jay Alders is now available as a full-color, limited edition surfing art poster. BUY NOW Size: 19.75 inches by 19.75 inches Edition size: 1000 Full-Color Heavy-weight glossy Cardstock
Thanks to Beachcruiser Magazine for the photo and mention in their recent Aug 1-15th, 2010 issue. The photo (below) of Jay and friend, pro-surfer and musician Donavon Frankenreiter is from Jay’s recent solo Art Show at Langosta Lounge in Asbury Park, New Jersey on July 14th, 2010. Donavon was rockin’ one of Jay’s newly…
The surfing artwork of Jay Alders lands the front cover of the August 2010 issue of Brazil’s Alma Surf Magazine. Available on news stands in South America now, this issue covers the recent FestivAlma 2010 from which Alders was just a featured fine artist. This marks the first international magazine cover for Jay Alders. A large signed…
Thanks to our friends at Eastern Surf Magazine (ESM) for the very kind recap about Jay’s recent touring in Brazil, North Carolina and New Jersey on page 30 of their Aug 2010 issue. Pick up ESM Magazine on newstands now at quality surf shops up and down the east coast Check out ESM online >>>
Thank you to our friends in Brazil from Surf & Cult Website who recently published an article about Jay. The article (written in Portuguese) discusses his recent tour in Brazil and discussing his style of Surfing genre Artwork. View the page in Portuguese here. >>> The article, loosely translated to English can be viewed here…
Belmar Arts Council is hosting their 2nd Annual Surf Art Show on Sept 12th 2010, 4-8pm. Jay is again one of the featured Artists who will be donating and exhibiting Surfing genre artwork to the exhibit. Our friend Quincy Mumford is going to be performing live music and the suggested donation is only $5. Proceeds…
Aug 13th 2010 – 6PM, The annual White Water Event. Jay Alders will be exhibiting and donation sign giclée prints of his surf artwork again this year. The White Water Evening held on the third floor of the South Street Seaport viewing decks, and catered by the famous Harbour Lights restaurant, also on premises. The…
(As seen on www.shoestringventure.com – published on July 15th, 2010) Internationally acclaimed surf artist, Jay Alders, has spent years celebrating the world and communities he loves. Recognized by ESPN, FuelTV, Eastern Surf Magazine, among other prestigious media outlets for his distinctive surrealistic style and self-taught techniques, Alders finds inspiration in the gritty sand between his…
Surf Series Coming to Algonquin Arts Theatre Manasquan, NJ– July 23rd, 2010 7PM – Algonquin Arts Theatre in Manasquan,New Jersey is proud to announce the launch of its new Evening Surf Series, dedicated to the art of surfing and all those who love the Jersey Shore. First up is a free kick-off event on Friday,…
Thank you to 99.1FM The Sound, in the Outer Banks of North Carolina for the radio spot announcing the recent S.A.M. Jam (Skate-Art-Music). S.A.M. Jam is a 2 day festival presented by Jay Alders Surf Art, Original Skateboards and The Pit Boardriders Grill and Surf Shop. Music featured by Gabe Gomez, Quincy Mumford Band and…
On Jay’s recent June/July 2010 Surfing Art & Music tour to Brazil for FestivAlma, he was interviewed by SKOL Beer . Jay discusses some of his paintings and inspiration from surfing, skating and music. Also on this video is coverage from musician, John Butler and surf legend Greg Knoll who were on tour with Jay…
World renown Musician and friend, G. Love recently emailed Jay some pics showing off his new ‘Jay Alders Art pintail longboard skateboards’ by Original Skateboards.
Eastern Surf Magazine (ESM) publishes a web article on S.A.M. Jam, the 2 day Skate-Art-Music Event which Jay Alders and Original Skateboards will be hosting in the Outer Banks of North Carolina July 9-10th. The event will include a solo art show by Jay Alders, as well as a skateboard Demo, meet and greets and…