Last week I drove out to Long Beach, NY to live paint a surfboard for a special event for Crest New York Surf Clubs which is the world’s only private member wave pool based surf club. I had three hours to take a blank board and turn it into art. This is what I came…
Artwork: Dad Surfing at The North Shore with his Wife and Children Rooting Him On. This painting was commissioned by Krista Weymar for her husband Jarrod‘ surprise 50th. I had been in touch with Jarrod in the past year when he sent me via instagram, a pic of his new tattoo sleeve inspired by one…
Headline acts include 311, Dirty Heads, Hirie, J Boog, Chronixx, The Interrupters, Alborosie and The Expanders. It’s always an honor to do more artwork for our dear friends Slightly Stoopid. The On The Water Fest will be held in Huntington Beach, on Oct 12,13, 2019. When the band hit me up about doing this, I…
50-year surfing veteran & close friend Vince Troniec talks to us about becoming a surfer in the late 1960’s at the Jersey shore, his mindsets on surfing and what it was like being friends with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band in the “Glory Days”. This interview is special to us, as Vince is…
A Podcast Interview with Senior Vice President & Publisher of Harper Wave, Best Selling Author, Surfer and Mom This weeks episode is with a personal friend and Jersey Shore local, Karen Rinaldi. Not only is she a Vice President and Publisher of Harper Wave Publishing in NYC but she is a successful Author with another…
Commissioned for Slightly Stoopid‘s “Sounds of Summer 2017” Tour, this new piece of art titled “Slightly More Than Overhead” is available only at the band’s merch table at their shows on this tour. This piece was inspired by one of the band’s favorite local surf breaks, Ocean Beach Pier. “While painting this piece, Kyle from…
To commemorate Surf Aid International‘s 2017 Surf Aid Cup in Santa Cruz on April 30, 2017, Jay Alders is officially releasing only 40 prints in this Limited Edition. The surf inspired art uses eye catching bold colors capturing the energy of the historic Santa Cruz surf culture. For each Limited Edition Print sold, $10 will be donated back to…
Hey Jersey, NYC, Philly!! Our 2nd Annual End of Summer Luau 2015 is going to be BIG! This year’s a official Belmar Pro After-Party is getting kicked off with the one and only Dub Architect spinning the hottest dub tracks followed by the reggae legends from Africa, Meta and The Cornerstones Join us at The…
Corner Pocket, a new trippy surf art painting to commemorate the Pacifico Belmar Pro 2015. Inspired by the powerfully beautiful waves of the artist’s home at the Jersey Shore. Acrylic on wood (24 x 24 in., 61 x 61 cm). Limited edition prints now available on shop.jayalders.com.
Painted live on stage with reggae artist and friend Mishka, this abstract surf art print is now available as signed limited edition artist giclée prints on canvas and fine art paper. Signed Prints available on shop.jayalders.com Buy Prints Now.
Jay Alders recently was invited to paint a surfboard for the Surfers Healing Surf Auction, hosted by the Ritz-Carlton in Laguna Niguel, California. The one of kind Jay Alders hand-painted surfboard, shaped by Rozbern Surfboards was painted in Acrylic and will be available for auction on November 22, 2014. The money raised will benefit children…
Sept 14th 2014- Join Surf Artist Jay Alders on the beach of Belmar, NJ for the Belmar Pro 2014. Alders will be signing and selling surf art prints and presenting the Fins Junior Pro Winner with a limited edition signed canvas of “18th & Ocean”, the new surf art painting by Jay Alders.
The Official Surf Art for the Pacifico Belmar Pro 2014 by Artist and Surfer Jay Alders. Now available as signed, limited edition prints on canvas and fine art paper from shop.jayalders.com Inspired by one of Jay Alders’s favorite home surf breaks, 18th Ave in Belmar, New Jersey, the home of the Belmar Pro and former…
Introducing the new ‘Tidal Moon’ fitted T-Shirt. An ultra-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. Based on the surf art painting “Tidal Moon” which Alders live painted on stage with reggae artist Mishka in Philadelphia. BUY TIDAL MOON T-SHIRT
Saturday, July 12, 2014, join us in the historic beach town of Asbury Park, New Jersey for the 1st Annual Asbury Park Surf Music Festival. Jay Alders and team will be set up selling surf art and apparel and signing prints. Get STOKED! The Asbury Park Surf Music Festival is New Jersey’s #1 Surf Music event,…
Once again this year, we are proud to be contributing donated Surf Art to the Pipeline To A Cure fundraiser to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. For the 2013 CFF event on July 20th 2013, guests in attendance will be bidding on two limited edition signed giclée canvas prints by Jay Alders. “Throwing Lines”…
ESM Magazine interviews Jay Alders in their May 2013 issue. This marks the launching of a new section for ESM called Artist’s Studio. Pick one up at your local east coast surf shop today.
For Autism Awareness month Jay Alders brings you this $100 package of great art items available on http://shop.jayalders.com/ With each purchase of this package or any of our puzzles for the month of April, we will donate 20% to Surfers Healing to help kids find comfort, fun and healing through Surfing. Please help this wonderful cause…
Favorite Homebreaks: When in Florida I usually surf Atlantic Beach, The Poles or Jax Pier.When I’m in New Jersey I surf mostly Loch Arbor, Manasquan, Bradley Beach and Deal. My Surfing Roots… I spent much of my childhood skating backyard half-pipes, launching ramps and cruising down the pavement. Even though I grew up close to…
Jay Alders is a distinctive and conscientious artist, photographer and designer from New Jersey. Best known for his original style and active involvement with musicians, artists and worthy causes, the charitable vegan sheds light on a fresh perspective that is enjoyed and admired by people within and beyond the surf community. With a mind as…
Thanks to my friends at Eastern Surf Magazine for the nice shout out and continued support. Here’s the write up in the Blah Blah Section of ESM.
Once again this year, Jay Alders received the honor of being selected as one of the featured artists to be published in the illustrious SIMA Waterman’s Ball Calendar. SIMA Mission Statement The Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) is the trade association of competing surf industry product suppliers working together to magnify their power for…
We are proud to announce the release of the new 12 Year Anniversary Edition of Brazil’s AlmaSurf Magazine featuring cover art by Jay Alders. This new surf artwork was commissioned by AlmaSurf Magazine and Skol Beer and designed to promote their new Endless Summer tour with Pro-Surfer and Musician friend Donavon Frankenreiter in 2012-13. The marketing for this Endless…
The September 2012 issue of Void Magazine that just hit Florida’s newsstands proclaims Jay Alders as “Best Artist in the 904.” Thanks to all the readers who voted and to the Void crew for their ongoing support!
On a recent family trip to New Jersey, I was able to sneak off for the day to spend some time with friends at some of my favorite home breaks as the Belmar Pro and 20th Annual Manasquan Longboard Classic were going off. New Jersey surfers again scored some sick 4-7ft waves with picture perfect…
We just wrapped up at Surf Expo down in Orlando, Florida a couple weeks back. It still feels like I’m recovering from the months of planning that went into it. This year we decided to go all out and step things up. It’s good to challenge yourself from time to time. I was so fortunate…
Earning my living as a professional fine artist is pretty much reason enough to count my blessings. My to-do list often contains things like ,”1. Paint 2. Go to the Gym 3. Surf or hit the skatepark 4. Send out art print orders to customers 5. Write a Blog 6. Travel to (insert cool location…
I just flew in from Cocoa Beach late last night, where I spent the week for the Slater Invitational 2009 as one of the event sponsors. One of the many highlights of the week was getting to finally see the long awaited new Taylor Steele film, The Drifter featuring one of my favorite surf icons,…
The Cosmic Creek Music & Art Extravaganza takes place at 7 Degrees (Laguna Canyon) Saturday night, Oct 3rd 2009 as part of the Cosmic Creek event that includes a retro-style surf contest and beach BBQ. With performances by an amazing gathering of famous artists, musicians and surf legends, the music and art extravaganza is part…
Presented by: John Pierson’s Toyota of Stuart – www.toyotaofstuart.com Supporting Platinum Sponsors: Gater 98.7 www.gater.com and Wild 95.5 www.wild955.com with more to come When: Friday Saturday & Sunday July 24th 25th & 26th with a VIP party Thursday July 23rd Where: Exodus II Address: 791 Grove Avenue Port Saint Lucie FL 34983 Venue Capacity: 5,000…