STRAWFOOT HANDMADE

There are some cool things happening in Santa Cruz.  Local one-man shop, Strawfoot Handmade, is making some fantastic bags from canvas, leather, and reclaimed things like pendleton blankets.  I am looking to pick up one of his camera bags to support the cause.

More here.

IN THE WILDS BY NIGEL PEAKE

For all its blessings, one of the great tragedies of urban life is that we’ve lost the granularity of nature, the calm of the countryside, the quiet details of the soil after rain or a tree’s cracked bark or the soft glimmer of a summer field. That’s exactly what you’ll find in illustrator Nigel Peake‘s new book, In The Wilds — a lovely collection of hand-drawn illustrations that capture the near-forgotten charm of rural life.

via Brainpickings.org

TY WILLIAMS

Ty Williams, a surfer, artist, and poet... living.... not sure where anymore. Check out his photos, art, and mixed media... or purvey a tshirt all at his personal website. www.typaints.com

MY NAME IS ANDY

Go for a surf with Andy Davis.  A surfer and painter living outside of San Diego, Andy's seemingly effortless, beautiful, and soulful paintings have been inspiring many ocean dwelling folks for over a decade.  Follow his recent works, creative inspirations, and candid photos on his new tumblr blog here.

TY PAINTS

Yes, she does!

I really like the mixed media work of east coast artist Ty Williams.  If only Joanie would let me hang it on the wall!

SEA LIFE