The day I met Dibi, she slapped me!   I'm a Surf Journalist

THE GREAT ARTIST BILL OGDEN IS DEAD. REST IN PEACE BILL OGDEN.

Pete was the art teacher at Laguna Beach for 26 years. We talk to him on the phone about art and Bill Ogden.   Hope you enjoy.

Maui/Ogden Today we talk about my break through in the ocean. We talk about my trip to Maui. And.......we talk with Bill OGDEN in person. Bill is the greatest surf artist of all time. He is on his way to a major come back int the art world. With the help of my art teacher from high school, Mr. Peter Tiner...we are assisting in helping Ogden preserve his legacy and an art show and a book. As always, Bill never disappoints! He's kicking ass and taking names. Bill lights a fire under anyone who wrongs him. If you wronged Bill, your ass is grass! And...he's coming for you! We love Bill OGDEN! Be on the lookout for our SURFERS JOURNAL article we are working on. Where we take you into the mind of Ogden, and his process. And he shows you how to draw the perfect wave, step by step. Big things are happening! Live your dreams :-)

We hear from the great artist himself!

Bill Ogden, The Godfather of Surf ART.. talks with us about his life and LSD.

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Cosmic Creek is a Surf Festival at Salt Creek, that honors surfboards from the psychedelic age. Specifically 70's to 80's Surfboards. The era from the single fin into the twin fin era. A celebration of the creative ingenuity that was going on at the time. A collection of 60 different surfboards at the beach. A chance for compedetors to feel the thrills and sensations of these artistic Surf crafts. A chance to unlock the secrets from the past. A chance to shine in front of peers, family and friends. It's simply the best day at the beach.  A Cosmic Surf Festival  presented by Vissla, with live music, art, live shaping, bodysurf devision where the whole beach participates..(brought to you by DA FIN). They had a floating solar system out in the water, A pumping south swell...more music that went on through he night. It was a great day.  Lots going down at Salt Creek. I got in early on the sign ups, so I had a blast and got a free shirt. I was curious about the history of the event so I reached out to Donald Brink and event organizer, Eric Diamond. Overall, the event was next level. Everyone had such a great day at the beach. Here is my conversation with Mr. Donald Brink and Eric Diamond.   Enjoy!   :-)

Todays guest is Mr. Ryan Hitzel. Ryan is a Laguna born creative that has had  the pleasure of traveling the world and bringing back stories and ideas to his village by the sea. Ryan is from Laguna Beach, home to some of the biggest surf brands in the world.  After traveling to Europe after high school he ended up working at Volcom which gave him an inside prospective of the Industry. After working in all types of creative fields, he found himself back in Laguna to start his own company, ROARK REVIVAL. With a roots approach and and understanding of who their core is...they have found themselves thriving in this post apocalypse (so called) Surf Industry. As brands move into a more lifestyle/outerwear approach, ROARK was already on their own path. Trailblazing, as a leader in the Outdoor/adventure/storytelling space.  Ryan tells his story, plus how ROARK got started.  Plus what adventures are to come! Please enjoy my conversation with the very talented... Mr. Ryan Hitzel :-)