As a California native I have surfed and painted the coast since the 60's. I am an aficionado of early California painting, especially the Monterey Tonalists. I am also fascinated by the history of the 19th Century coast and the vision of those unridden breaks. The spiritual element of water and the "Brotherhood of the brine" is very compelling to me as a painter. Paintings are done in acrylic on recycycled wood panels. My work has appeared in Surfer's Journal. Recent news at http://johnholmart.blogspot.comFor available art and purchase go to http://johnholm.bigcartel.com/©John Holm 2009