Guitar Hero

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My good friend Christian Salisbury is one of the most amazing artists I know. Christian is Luthiery, a guitar builder, craftsman, artist. His instruments are stunningly beautiful and amazing to play. I dream of some day owning a one of a kind Christian Allan guitar. Until then I still get the pleasure of photographing his work and taking them for test drives. Here’s a “Resonator” that he just finished… this thing played itself and sounded like a dream!




Here’s a couple more shots of the S Series guitar. This one is for sale on his website…. my birthday is in October if anyone’s interested 🙂

Here’s a couple of JR Halliday’s guitars.. he’s the guitar player from ZuhG. JR likes to get rough with his instruments and Christian is kind enough to nurse them back to health. There’s a Japanese re-issued 1963 Telecaster and an original 1963 Fender Jazz Master. Please be nice to that Jazz Master JR or I might have to place it in some kind of guitar protection program at my house.

Visit Christian’s website and if you need a guitar worked on hit him up. Christian leads a very spiritual life and is always a pleasure to visit with and talk to. This guy radiates loving energy and you can feel it in his work.
Peace, Love and Granola!

Hawaii

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I took a little break from blogging and now I have to catch up.. There’s all kind of things want to share with the world but I have to go back in time a little and start where I left off.

I went to HI last summer to photograph a wedding and ended up staying for a week to soak it all in. HI is truly the state of aloha, there’s a sweet smell to the air and the people are amazingly friendly and connected to the energy of the islands. I didn’t want to leave and when I got back I couldn’t stop thinking about it.. Maybe that’s why I didn’t post this blog because that would be the final closure for the trip. Oh well… I’m saving up to go back soon. Here are some of the things I saw 🙂










Here’s a couple shots of me jumping off the rocks at Waimea Bay
The top one was shot by Lindsay Calmettes and the bottom one shot by Mandy Draper
It’s not too often you have two of California’s premier photographers shooting your shenanigans 🙂












Skate

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At my recent art opening my good friend Aric Hondel was talking to me about how important it is to be dedicated to skateboarding and that only people who have lived the life of a skateboarder can truly capture it well. I’m very thankful for all my friends that have been skating with me for sooo many years. Skateboarding is my sanctuary and I will always be in love with it. Here’s some shots of my buddies 🙂

By the way if you’re in Sacramento make sure you swing by Beatnik Studios at 2421 17th street and check out the art show.. The work will be up until Jan 24th. There’s another reception on Saturday Jan 14th. Hope to see you there!

Wes

Judd Hertzler

Tristen Moss

Mike Rafter

Stefan Janoski

Ryan Stark

Ryan Stark

Rob Mason

Ricky Krull

Matt Rodriguez

Matt Jordan

Mark Dillon

JR Diaz

Dan Worth

Chuck Donnatin

Geoff Carter

Andrew Dellas

Skate / Dance

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It’s hard to not be fascinated by physical feats and the movements of athletes.  This is part of a body of work that is celebrating art of dancing and the similarities to skateboarding.  The ballet has always been a well respected form of performance art and appreciated by the high society whereas skateboarding has been struggling to shed the counter culture / rebellious image that the public has placed on it.  Behind the preconceived notions and stereotypes of the these two activities you will find a vast amount of similarities.

In both fields you will find a artistic people who push themselves to the limits of their physical capabilities and are slightly obsessed with style in movement. So next time you see a skateboarder zipping through a busy sidewalk or a dancer spinning through the air remember they are the future of our creative landscape and the mediums for a beautiful world.

Enjoy!