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New products from Driftwood Timber Surf Co perfect gift for a surfer you know

admin — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 22:18:43 +0000

Jason and Tina Williams from Driftwood Timber surf have been producing beautiful ‘Surfing and ocean themed’ picture frames, coffee tables, surf art and giftware for almost 15 years now.
Their first creations were coffee tables with unique artwork by Tina painted on the surface.

Driftwood Timber Surf have their own overhead router so custom jobs are not a problem.

Some of the great surf art products are listed below and you can browse and purchase any of these items in our online shop.

Driftwood Timber Fish

These Beautiful and original wall hangings are contstructed from driftwood .
Which gives each fish a unique character of its own.
They look great mounted on the wall of your house or out on the Verandah.
They come in large or small sizes
Click here to purchase one of these items

Timber Turtles

These Timber Turtles come in White wash or natural timber colour
and in sets of four.These can be used for wall hangings or use them to decorate any
part of your house or beach shack.

Original, unique and inexpensive .

Hawaiian Signs

These Hawaiian signs are classic wall hangings for your Holiday house
or great for the front door or anywhere you think they would look good…
They come in three different styles Wahine, Aloha and Hula – Girl.

Large Surfboard Picture Frame

Driftwood Timber surf have a large range of surfboard picture frames.
From Tiny surfboard frames right up to large Longboard styles and this large modern shortboard shaped picture frame.
You can use the complimentary beautiful surf art included or put your own photos in the frame.

Browse through our complete range of timber surfboard shaped picture frames by clicking here

Timber Star Fish

These unique white washed painted star fish are a perfect gift for anyone who loves the ocean.
Mount them on the wall, your front door or as a curiosity piece anywhere in your house.

Customers who have purchased these have mounted several packs on the ceiling of there bedroom…

click here to see more and purchase this item

We have many more items that are suitable as gifts for surfers …

Get in early and make sure you have all your Christmas gifts sorted.

Click here to browse through our shop

Ocean Artwork is the exclussive online agent for Driftwood Timber Surf.

you can browse through more of their products on their site www.driftwoodtimbersurf.com

Living on the beach

admin — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 13:41:17 +0000

I just recently moved from the high rise Ive been living in to a classic little place opposite the beach.

One of the great things about that is when the conditions are right, I can just grab my housing and walk out the front door in my wetsuit and shoot a few … pretty cool

These are some of the little beach breaks out the front yesterday 20th June 2010.

Diverse Surfboards

admin — Fri, 21 May 2010 03:22:37 +0000

I just noticed on Twitter that Feral Dave (Dave Veral) of Diverse surfboards on the Gold Coast Australia is laid up in a hospital in Singapore after test riding one of his custom Flowrider boards.

These shots are from a few weeks ago when Dave was building the flowrider boards.

Dave produces a wide range of surfcraft that come from his factory at Tweed Heads.

You can see Diverse shapes at their showroom at Tugun on the Gold Coast highway or check out Dave’s site here

Driftwood Timber Surf, creators and designers of Surf Art and fine Timber surfboard shaped coffee tables

admin — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:32:17 +0000

Driftwood Timber Surf are producers of fine Surf Art and Timber surf furniture
Jason and Tina Williams started their business in the late 1990′s.
No one had successfully created a surfboard shaped coffee table that looked good and was sturdy and functional, So Jason and Tina set about creating one.
The first coffee Tables were hand painted by Tina with unique and original Surf Art . They were made with metal tubular legs. These tables had a lot of work put into them and Jason and Tina found most people were more interested in hanging the artwork on their walls rather than resting their coffee cups on them.
Since then they have evolved into a sturdy and attractive piece of furniture that any surfer would be proud to own and have in their living room.

As the business grew so did the line of products , Tina produced more examples of fine Surf Art. So it was an obvious move to start producing Surfboard shaped picture frames or wall hangings which have since become one of their most prized and consistent selling products.

After about 4 years in business they decided to invest in their own computerized over head router which gave them the ability to handle custom jobs and orders.

These days Driftwood Timber Surf has become one of the main suppliers of Surf Trophies for contests and has created unique and original looking timber designs for surf trophies for Surfing Australia, Surfing NSW and Surfing Queensland.

You can purchase any Of Driftwood Timber Surf’s fine products from this site or catch them at the Gold Coast markets and sometimes the Byron Bay markets.

Driftwood Timber Surf products are a great idea for a gift or Christmas present that any surfer would be stoked to receive.

Its still not too late to order for Christmas… SO GET YOUR ORDER IN NOW FOR CHRISTMAS BEFORE ITS NOT TOO LATE

PLEASE NOTE: INTERNATIONAL ORDERS please contact us first before placing your order. Some of these products are quite heavy and can be very costly to ship depending on what part of the world you are in.

More Humpback Whale photos from the Gold Coast

admin — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 06:30:01 +0000

Its been another beautiful week of weather, here on the Gold Coast.
Its a pity I had to spend most of it in front of the computer working.
On Monday I managed to get some time out to go out on the ‘Whale Watcher’ a local Charter boat in Tweed Heads.

There was plenty of whale action and even a very new calf … that was possibly only a few days old.

Here’s a few of the best shots from the day.
You can see more of the photos from the day by clicking here

Water shots from Duranbah, Coolangatta 13th May 2009

admin — Wed, 13 May 2009 07:21:55 +0000

This morning I finally got back in the water and took a few water shots…
Im heading to Bali in a few weeks and I thought that I should try and get a bit of fitness happening . Ive been woeking a lot and sitting at the computer way too much… but hey … gotta pay the bills right?
Duranbah was fun, about 3 feet and there were a few nice clean little barrels coming through.
The peaks were shifting around a bit and the water was nice and clear.
Ill be trying to get out there as much as possible in the next few weeks.
I dont want to be huffing and puffing if I get caught inside in 6 foot Indo waves…
I hope yoo enjoy the shots
Dan

Ocean Rhythms – Surf movie Classic a film by Steve Core

admin — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:05:00 +0000

Ocean Rhytms is a classic old surf flick shot in 16mm by 70′s surf photography legend Steve Core. With incredible vintage footage of MP, Rabbit and P.T in their primes.
these guys were the original Cooly kids

Steve has recently had the movie remasterd to digital and its now available on DVD .

You can purchase a copy by clicking here on Ocean Artwork
or check out Steve’s new site UtmostSpirit.com.

Below is a the original review published in TRACKS in 1975
written by the one and only Martin Tullemans

Steve gets it all Flowing.

Ocean Rhythms is not only a current up to date look at hot radical surfing – it is a refreshingly entertaining surf movie: something very different from the stereotyped overseas formula for a surf flick. Certainly it is not as slick; without the mandatory Pipeline water footage and other effects which we have been accustomed to from the Hollywood of surf footage: Hawaii.
It largely owes its popularity to the fact that it is about Australian surfers surfing their own waves and ripping tem to its. You can’t help but get the feeling that was expounded years ago; that we’re tops now! For once a surf film maker has given an audience what they have been wanting; an honest in depth surfer’s movie featuring Australia’s best surfers on their favourite home surf breaks.
Definitely value, this one, as there is a variety of surfers and great surf breaks filmed from unreal positions as well as photographically stimulating approaches to keep you hanging on the edge of the seat. There is some Bells footage in there, an unreal reef sequence with P.T., Rabbit (the bunny in the burrow) and Ian Cairns where the film’s maker Steve Core was able to get a look straight down the length of the tube that is pretty full on.

Terry Richardson at his home break blowing people out with his cutbacks into the tube as well as some Bali material of a short trip. Rabbit rips up Duranbah, Burleigh, Kirra and carves great hunks at Uluwatu, often sliding into deep caverns and attempting radical moves which he pulls off frequently.
There are some crowd loosener-uppers tacked on to the opening moments in each half of the film of a zany W.C.Fields slapstick and a Woody Woodpecker enhancing the entertainment and assisting as valuable cutaways to keep you interested as pure surfing is a bit heavy to sit through continuously.
Michael comes on in the second half riding some outrageous tubes at Kirra and Burleigh which he carves up casually with a fierce radical aggressiveness that completely put his true ability in clear perspective.
Peter Crawford’s individual surfing style and ability on his circus machine at Dee Why and the incredible backside moves of Col Smith complete a well balanced overall picture of contemporary Australian surfers.
The coke contest section is a great statement of the radical surfing of the times, with everyone ripping, slicing, shredding, powering and generally going for it something fierce.
Martin Tullemans

Morgan Marshall will lead the Broncos onto the field tonight at Suncorp stadium

admin — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:10:37 +0000

Last year a friend and old Kirra legend , Kerry Gill approached me about donating a few photos for a Memorabilia Charity auction.
The event was organized to raise funds for a young boy named Morgan Marshall from Yamba who is having the fight of his life against a terrible sickness called Leukemia.

I donated a couple of shots of Kelly, Parko and Mick Fanning.
And between me and Kerry we managed to get them all autographed and I was quite proud that they fetched a good price and went towards helping Marshall in his fight.

After the auction, I sent a message to Beau Walker alias ‘Nitro‘ from the kid’s afternoon show ‘The Shak‘ and asked if he could drop in and see Marshall.

Well, within a few days I received a phone call from Marshall’s dad overwhelmed with emotion thanking me because ‘Nitro‘ had turned up at the hospital laden with gifts and stayed for an hour.
Nitro‘s unexpected visit had really lifted Morgan’s spirits.
I was pretty stoked that a small thing like a text message could reap such great rewards
BEAU WALKER YOU ARE A LEGEND MATE!!!!!

I just received this email below from Kerry and apparently Marshall is still battling this terrible disease, but something special is happening for him tonight……..

G’day Everyone… Breaking News

Little Leukaemia Patient Ten year old Morgan Marshall will lead the Brisbane Broncos onto the ground along side his idol Darren Lockyer against St George tonight at Suncorp Stadium.

With every thing being ok, Morgan who was still in his hospital bed on Wednesday said, if Gilly (QLD Legend Trevor Gillmiester) can get out of bed to lead QLD to victory, I will be trying my hardest to be well enough come Friday night.

How Tuff Is This little Guy… Morgan you bring a tear to my eyes mate.

Your Simply The Best, Your Better Than All The Rest.

Enjoy The Big Occasion, You Deserve To Be There.

Yours Truly
Kerry Gill….

PS. I have just spoke to Morgan’s dad & Morgan received his little Broncos Jumper from Darren Lockyer himself yesterday, Darren’s wise words to Morgan were… Just Don’t Slip Over Mate, Were Counting On You To Show Us The Way.

Once again a Big Thank You To All who have help with the fundraising in the past… Lets Go Morgan.

So if your up at the game tonight give Morgan a huge cheer from me..
and if you see him on TV …spare a moment to think of how lucky we are to be healthy while this brave kid has the fight of his life on his hands…..

Nitro is also an incredible surfer and could easily be on the tour if it wasnt for his work on ‘The Shak‘

I would also like to add a big thank you to Kerry Gill who has been relentless in his efforts to help Morgan and his family

********

Sneak preview of new clothing label ‘Sirens of the Sea’

admin — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 11:13:09 +0000

‘Sirens of the Sea’ is a brand new clothing label from Pro surfer Samantha Cornish and her partner Kate.

Ive been working on surf shots with Sam a bit this year.
So when she rang me late last week and asked if I could come up to North Stradbroke to get a few shots of her new designs. I thought why not??

Sam and Kate had lined up 3 beautiful local girls Ella, Josie and Stacey for the shoot.
As well as being lookers, these girls are all hot surfers..

These tops and hoodies are just the beginning of what the girls are hoping will be a much larger range in the future.

Their website and official launch of the brand will be in the next few months.

In search of Michael Peterson a Review by Martin Tullemans

admin — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:26:21 +0000

The release and premiere of the movie ‘Searching for Michael Peterson’ truly struck a bottom turn in my heart.
It was not your usual pump up the hydraulic plumbing macho fluid stuff.
Sure the rip tear and lacerate of ‘MP’ the father of modern high performance surfing was……. oh yeah baby!!!…. Show me the money!!! But it also had a humanity and respect for Michael’s condition that set it a cut above.

Jolyon Hoff the producer needs to be applauded and congratulated for the sensitive rendering and the depth of historical research he went to.

I might take a walk on the wild side here myself. My mate and ‘brother in arms’ MP….. we used to hang out, play chess and rap at his factory where he rented me a small room for my darkroom work in 75/76.
Michael had a much stronger strain of a mental condition that I myself have had to learn to manage with discipline and application. I only have bipolar disorder which quite a few highly talented and respected surfers and artist’s high profile people have.
I regret to this day that I could not convince my film associate Chris Bystrom to get medicated. He had three major things go wrong in his life before his untimely head on with a semi trailer.
Michaels condition paranoid schizophrenia; we knew nothing of at the time. We just knew he was as quiet and introverted as a ‘library bookworm nerd’ on land and did a complete out of the closet Clark Kent to superman switch once he hit the surf.
From my own experience, mental conditions are handed down the family tree line of some emotional pain or hurt of the parent/ grandparent/ great grandparent that has not been trashed out through the heart centre
releasing it.

I could have given you the standard reportage of the play by play film story rehash but I have just come back from a week of tai chi and meditation in the Noosa national park..I did not want to clutter your minds with more of the usual information overload rehash bash.

The reason Michael Peterson is so revered is he followed his heart and walked the talk. This is highly unusual today as in this entertainment world we let the great actors and general James Bond cats walk our own talk for us.
In Michaels day to be a surfer was really going against the grain as society still had be straight and conform to normal rules from the post second world war fallout and baggage. Michael’s behaviour if you read Sean Doherty’s book will reveal the clues on the things that caused his body and mind to be afflicted with the fear at every turn and step. If you do have such a condition as some of us big monkeys that swing from surfing’s tribal tree do.
Join us get medicated, and manage it. No shame be game. After all, they nicknamed MP the MONK for the long gangly killer ORANG UTANG paddler arms and the primitive psych out vibe that THE MISSING LINK was capable of.

We all owe a debt to Michael for BUSTIN DOWN THE DOORS of plain average surfing performance and showing us a standard of excellence and possibility.
A man of vision and courage!!.
His buddy and mate from 75 /76; MARTIN TULLEMANS surf photographer from 72 to 2003 on active tour of duty.
Now merely a pelican or sea eagle gliding and sliding on the winds above the jackals , hyenas, lions, tigers, kelpies, pure bred Aussie mongrels and barrel chested, pot bellied, chook legged, wave hogs on long lumber thrashing it out on the hydroscape.

BEFORE YOU GO FOR A SURF THINK THESE WORDS ‘SORRY MATE’, SHARE AND SOUL THEN MAYBE LIFE WILL BE A BEAUTIFUL WORLD AND A PARTY ONCE AGAIN IN THE WATER

MARTIN TULLEMANS

Check out more of Marty’s classic photos below and in our shop.

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