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Sunday, November 4, 2012

Making Surf for Orlando Man... By Eric Cedeno

Back in 2005 my friend Skip saved this 8 foot surfboard from total destruction. He got from his neighbor who was throwing it away in the trash and Skip gave it to me. It was pretty beat up and didn't look like it was even surfable, but in a way it was still cool. He said it would make a cool canvas and that I should paint something inspiring on it. I held on to the board for a few years and one day decided to work on it because I wanted to give it to my friend Orlando Man.

Orlando Man Surfing San Onofre 9-16-12 Photo by Mahalo
(Read about the 9-16-12 Ofre trip here)

Orlando Man (that's what everyone calls him) has an awesome backyard full of handmade tiki's and its a very tropical surf paradise. I figured he'd dig a board with some art on it. So in 2005 I painted this board for him and he loved it, hung it up in his yard and really enjoyed it. In October (2012) he called me up and said that he still loves the board, but it had gotten a bit faded and he wanted me to touch it up for him. So I did. On a flat day without any waves to be found I made my own waves for Orlando Man. I repainted the whole board and really brought it back to life. Check it out:

Eric Cedeno Hand Painting a 8 ' surfboard for Orlando Man

Eric Cedeno Hand Painted 8 ' surfboard for Orlando Man

The moral of the story is this: When there is no surf, you can still make your own surf. It helps if you already know how to draw or paint, but don't let that stop you from trying.

Saturday, October 20, 2012

The New Book: In The Art of Eric J. Cedeno

For those of you who don't know much about me I'm also an artist. I prefer working with oil on canvas but I'll pretty much use whatever I can get my hands on to make a mark. I have had many art shows in Southern California (USA) in LA, Hollywood, Long Beach, San Pedro, Torrance and Redondo Beach.

I put together a 100 page book of my art work on MyPublisher.com that covers a wide range of mediums and subject matters (including surf art) over the last ten years. Check it out:

In the Art of Eric J. Cedeno (Front Cover)

In the Art of Eric J. Cedeno

Here is what's written on the first page:

In The Art of Eric J. Cedeno

On the path of personal exploration artists, chefs and musicians have been known to sample from others in creating their own signature style. It is in the adventure of their senses, the experience of sight, sound, taste, feel, & smell that they rework and refine their technique and interpretation into their style. Whether they step into or out of the shadows, bold in their choices or subtle, loud or mellow, sweet or savory, these are the choices all artists make. This book explores the artistic choices of Eric J. Cedeno.

In the Art of Eric J. Cedeno

Here is what's written on the last page:

About The Artist

Eric J. Cedeno

Eric J. Cedeno has studied art in Southern California since 1992. Every artist who he has admired has influenced him as a painter. Van Gogh, Modigliani and Lichtenstein continue to heavily influence him. In Eric J.’s paintings he incorporates the rhythmic moods of his activities of surfing, diverse music and martial arts. He draws great inspiration from his personal travels abroad to places like Mexico, Panama and Italy.

In the Art of Eric J. Cedeno (Back Cover)