How We Make Our Art
Our Process
Painting a Surfboard is a complicated process, and there are 3 main phases that we go through.
Phase 1: Design Phase
To start off, I make a sketch of what I want the surfboard to look like. After the rough draft, I paint the surfboard on small scale model to make sure that I have a reference to work from.
After this, I use paper to make a full sized model of the surfboard, to make sure the proportions of the surfboard are accurate.
Stage 2: Preparation
Before painting the surfboard, my husband, Vince, prepares the surfboards for painting. He first sands the surfboard down in order to make it smooth.
After sanding the surfboard, he covers up the back in order to preserve the serial number and shaper signature of the surfboard. Next, he applies two coats of spray-paint: one coat of primer and one coat of the base color of the surfboard, in this case, white.
Stage 2: Preparation
Before painting the surfboard, my husband, Vince, prepares the surfboards for painting. He first sands the surfboard down in order to make it smooth.
After sanding the surfboard, he covers up the back in order to preserve the serial number and shaper signature of the surfboard. Next, he applies two coats of spray-paint: one coat of primer and one coat of the base color of the surfboard, in this case, white.
Step 3: Painting
The final step is to paint it! I sketch the outline onto the board, and then use acrylic paint to bring my design to life.
Finally, I spray the board with a shiny overcoat to make the design pop, and then ship off the finished product.
Step 3: Painting
The final step is to paint it! I sketch the outline onto the board, and then use acrylic paint to bring my design to life.
Finally, I spray the board with a shiny overcoat to make the design pop, and then ship off the finished product.
