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Surfing the Nations believes that surfers are an untapped resource to serve our local and outer island communities. Their message is to influence the upcoming generation of surfers to “give back” by serving and meeting the needs of local communities.

Just a few weeks ago they held the 4th Annual Freedom Surf Contest.  This is an annual surf contest sponsored by Jedidiah in Queens, Waikiki, held mother’s day weekend. It is a two-day event, promoting “A Drug Free Hawaii”. In having this contest Surfing The Nations goal is to raise awareness of substance abuse prevention and rehabilitation issues in order to reverse the devastating affect that drug and alcohol abuse is having on the people of Hawaii.  Every year I have had the opportunity to design the contest t-shirt and (this year) poster for them. Surfing the Nations is an inspiration to me and a motivation to get out into my own community and give back. We all have something to offer.  See the video below to get a glimpse of the event!

Freedom Surf Contest- A drug Free Hawaii from Surfing The Nations on Vimeo.

Surfing the Nations has done a lot of work in Bangladesh over the years.  Gum for my boat is an alluring documentary that touches on the redemptive power of surfing and the work that Surfing the Nations is doing in Bangladesh. This short feature tells the story of how a group of underprivileged kids are making a difference in their community, and how the surf club they started is the catalyst for this change. This film was produced by the incredibly talented Russell Brownley and stars our very own Kahana Kalama

Gum For My Boat: Surfing In Bangladesh Trailer from Jedidiah Clothing on Vimeo.

For more information and ways you can help visit SURFINGTHENATIONS.COM

To celebrate the end of The Boat House Era, Sezio hosted an art show / concert on Friday the 12th.  Musical acts included The Paddle Boat, Black Mamba & Dr. Popsicle. Here are some pics of the event.  Live video soon to come!

ARTISTS included: Mike Maxwell, Neko, Exist 1981, Tocayo, Kelli Murray, Brent Sandor, Carly Ealey, Wes Bruce, Sean & Stacy Kelley, Sean Ward and Jane Weibel (“Lurk Hard” by Mr. Sam Larson)

How I love Studio Violet!

It is a collaboration between two artists, Camilla Engman and Elisabeth Dunker,  who decided that a mutual project or two was simply not enough.  I adore each of their work individually, but together they have produced some amazing products. My favorite being the re-used porcelain with circus themed art!  Whimsical graphics on individual pieces fit together to tell a story. *sigh.  It’s unfortunate this is all sold out. I will have to see what they come up with for their new collection!

Be sure to also check out Camilla’s new book “The Suitcase Series”.  (I NEED this!)  And the Studio Violet BLOG.

I have always loved the old Super 8 style film, and lucky for me, Russell had just the right stuff to make it happen.  He took us out a few evenings after work and shot us at the beach and riding bikes around our neighborhood.  I handed off all the old DVD’s and pictures I had gathered to Russell, and he ran with it from there.  When I saw the video he had made for us for the first time, I nearly started crying.  It is exactly what I was hoping for.

Kelli and Sam. from Russell Brownley on Vimeo.

On February 17th, I met up with artists Blaine Fontana, Joshua Clay, Tommii Lim, j.shea, and Serge Gay to collaborate on an 8′ X 24′ mural at the 2009 tradeshow in Las Vegas, NV.  Jedidiah, along with the Glue Network, worked together in making it all possible.  Artists flew in from all over…Portland, Chicago, San Fran….and my hometown of San Diego.  It was such a great experience to work with such talented artists from all different places. And i can honestly say it one of the most memorable and fulfilling projects i have ever been a part of.

The mural was fused of styles all centered on the fundamental idea of HOPE. After a total of three days hard at work, the mural sold for $15,000. Proceeds from the event went to support Stand Up for Kids, a nationally acclaimed organization committed to the rescue of homeless and at-risk youth.

HOPE FARMERS – LIVE ART COLLABORATION – MAGIC from The Glue Network on Vimeo.

This is a snapshot of MAGIC. section S.L.A.T.E.

The sketch – the idea behind it being farmers (each characterized in our own unique styles) bringing hope and life to an otherwise barren land.

Day 1.

Day 2.

The crew: Serge, Tommii, Josh, Blaine, myself, and Joe.

Day 3. : complete!

Over the past few days at the ASR tradeshow myself, Ekundayo, Austin Blasingame, Katherine Brannock and Johnny Rodriguez were able to take part in yet another Glue Network mural project.   The art was being raffled off to benefit Invisible Children, Gabriel House, and Street Angels… three non-profit organizations included in Jedidiah’s Hope Collection.

Ever heard of Joan?? Well i must say…she is quite the underground talent.  The last few months i have been working on some new merch design for her latest album “To Survive”.

I have quickly become a fan of Joan and her wonderfully unique sound.  Joan is a singer/songwriter, violinist, and pianist from New York City. After starting her solo career about 2 years ago, Joan has earned raves on her emotional, punk-informed take on American soul music. Here is what she has said regarding her latest album :

“The song is written from her voice,” (her mother who died during the creation of the album) she says. “It’s about her singing to me when I was a kid — you know, a young girl — being fearful of whatever was under my bed or whatever, and singing me to sleep and soothing my childhood fears. And then it’s about her going out into the other room and being with her own thoughts, and really contemplating the fact that she has the same fears as I do. You just, as an adult, learn to deal with them however you do.”

Visit joan’s website joanaspolicewoman.com

Here is a snapshot of some of the newest merch i designed for her…most pieces are available to BUY HERE!

September 4-6 at ASR Jedidiah, TOMS shoes, and the Glue Network joined forces to take part in the “Give Love Back” campaign. Here is what went down.

Spectators were given the opportunity to slip on a pair of TOMS shoes, dip them in paint, and dance to the DJ’s beats.  The boards in which they danced upon served as the foundation for our paintings.  Twelve artists were each given a 4′ X 8′ wooden panel to paint upon…keeping in mind the theme of “giving love back”.  As artists took turns in creating their work…DJ’s and live musicians kept the tunes flowing all day long. All the artwork is up for silent auction and will be sold to the highest bidder. Join us at Swiv Tackle Circus on September 27th from 6-10PM for the unveiling the the completed 12 panels!

At 1PM on Friday we held the Jedidiah fashion show…featuring product from our Fall08 and Spring09 catalogs.  A good crowd gathered to watch the show….see the pics below.

Here is the video coverage of the event:

Give Love Back with Jedidiah, Toms Shoes, and thegluenetwork.com from Jedidiah Clothing on Vimeo.

DJ BLACKASS MIXING THE BEATS

LIVE SCREENPRINTED T-SHIRTS

PREPPING MY PANEL.

TOMS SHOES.  GETTING DIRTY.

MYSELF AND JOHNNY RODRIGUEZ

SKATE LEGEND STEVE CABALLERO

EKUNDAYO AND KRIS MARKOVICH

JEDIDIAH FASHION SHOW

JEDIDIAH BOOTH IN THE GOLD BOX.

Art Reception at Swiv Tackle Circus in Oceanside.

Photos by James Tull and David Dubose

Give Love Back- Silent Auction @ Swiv Tackle Circus from Jedidiah Clothing on Vimeo.

The Give Love Back Campaign is in Support of FRIENDS OF TOMS, a non-profit organization.  Since 2006, TOMS has given over 70,000 pairs of shoes to children in need around the world.  For every pair you purchase, TOMS will give a pair of shoes to a child in need.  ONE FOR ONE! visit tomsshoes.com!