FILM FRAMES: PALM SPRINGS.
FILM: 35mm// Fuji Superia 400.
Local artist, Andy Davis, is currently gearing up for the opening reception of his new solo show, Eye Yi Yi. The show features new, original paintings, limited edition prints, installations, and new products designed by Andy.
The opening reception is taking place at 6pm on May 25th, 2017 at Trancas Country Market in Malibu, CA (30745 P.C.H BLDG. B Malibu, CA 90265). There will be food, live music, and live screen printing with prints available for purchase.
Eye Yi Yi will be on display from May 26th – July 1st, 2017.
For more information visit: www.andydavisdesigns.com
This year the concert organizers created a retail area called Coachella Vintage Market. Last weekend marked the beginning of the two-week festival and I had the opportunity to help out at Aloha Beach Club's booth inside the market.
Highlights from Coachella 2017: Weekend One.
If you happen to be heading out to Indio this weekend for Weekend Two, stop by the ABC booth and check out the shop's fresh assortment of home goods & clothing manufactured in Hawaii.
Coachella Vintage Market
Earlier this month I spent two weeks on the road with Oakland based band, Babewatch, as they traveled to SXSW 2017 in Austin, Texas. On the way to Austin, Babewatch played shows in Los Angeles and Tucson, AZ.
SXSW was an eventful and exciting experience. All week long the city was packed to the brim with musicians, artists, celebrities, and visitors taking in the event's bountiful film screenings, conferences, and live shows. Babewatch played a handful of shows throughout the city and they finished off the week in San Antonio at Burger Records' Hangover Fest.
The "SXSW : VIGNETTES" below give a glimpse into the everyday happenings at SXSW 2017.
SXSW : VIGNETTE ONE.
SXSW : VIGNETTE TWO.
SXSW: VIGNETTE THREE.
A quick recap from Desert and Denim III last weekend (Feb. 24/25). This year the festivities took place at the Pioneertown Motel in Joshua Tree. It was a colorful and exciting weekend checking out all of the vendors and characters that trekked out to the desert.
For more information about Desert and Denim, click here.
I'm very grateful and excited to have a photo essay featured in the first volume of PLNT Magazine. PLNT Vol. 1 focuses on the idea of propagation and new beginnings.
My photo essay includes an assortment of film and digital photographs from my trips to the Hawaiian Islands.
FILM: 35mm// Fuji Superia 400.
Three hundred sixty-six days came and went quicker than I could've ever imagined. I put together this recap of my favorite moments, people, and trips from 2016.
Locations: California, Oahu, Mexico, New York, Tennessee, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Fiji, Australia, Canada, Michigan & Illinois.
Music by: Black Marble - "Iron Lung"
FILM: 35mm// Fuji Superia 400.
Callen Busch began building handplanes out of salvaged wood during a flat spell in San Diego. The lack of surfable waves pushed him to explore new methods of waveriding. Over the last five years he has refined his skills and created dozens of unique handplanes out of beautiful, exotic woods.
In this episode of Thumbnails, Callen discusses his creative process and the joys associated with creating a one of a kind piece of functional art.
To see more of Callen's handplanes visit: (www.saltyshapes.com)
Music by: Jake Rosen & Brendan Sepe.
At the end of this summer I met up with my good friends, The Lulls, as they began the second leg of their North American tour. I compiled a brief recap video from their album release show in New York City as well as their shows in Toronto and Chicago.
The Lulls debut album, "Island of Daughters", is now available on iTunes, Spotify, & Soundcloud.
Music by: The Lulls - "Bruise" (www.lullsofficial.com)
Last week, the entire California coast was gifted seven days of picturesque waves. Spots that have laid dormant for the last few months came to life in true form. Kahana Kalama and I made it a priority to get out every day while the swells lingered and we came away with this piece entitled, sa·cré bleu.
Enjoy.
Surfer: Kahana Kalama ~ (www.alohabeachclub.com)
Film & Edit: Evan Schell
Last month, Aloha Beach Club put on their second annual Big Sur Field Trip at Fernwood Resort. Friends from all over California came together for three days of fun in the redwoods. The weekend consisted of camping, surfing, and wrapped up with a night of music featuring DJ duo, Sunburnt Reynolds, Oakland based band, Half Stack, and San Diego trio, The Lulls.
35mm Photographs // Fuji Superia 400.
FILM: 35mm// Fuji Superia 400.
Acclimate is a short film that showcases surfer, Kahana Kalama, test-riding a handful of Bing Surfboards earlier this year in California & Hawai'i. I had a great time filming and editing this piece with Kahana and I can't wait for our next project together.
Boards: Bing Surfboards ~ 5'9" Sunfish, 5'8" Dart, & 6'4" Sunfish.
Acclimate was supported by: Bing Surfboards (bingsurf.com), Richer Poorer (richer-poorer.com), Banks (banksjournal.com), Slowtide (slowtide.co), & Aloha Beach Club (alohabeachclub.com).
Music by: Sunburnt Reynolds & BADBADNOTGOOD ft. Kaytranada.
Film & Edit: Evan Schell.
For the last couple of years the end of summer has been celebrated during quick trips to Mexico. As swells pop-up on the forecast and friends come to town looking for waves, we pack into the van for a day. Sometimes being so close to Mexico takes away from its mystique and allure, but in all reality it's the ideal place to go for a quick surf trip.
Empty waves, morning Tecate Lights, and crisper water welcomed us during our recent jaunt south of the border. It was a special summer and as the "seasons" begin to change in Southern California, more trips to Mexico will be on the horizon.
Last month I headed out to Palm Desert with Aloha Beach Club to celebrate the release of What Youth: Issue Fifteen. As we pulled into the familiar ACE Hotel parking lot, the warm, desert air welcomed us with a tight squeeze and immediately led us to the glistening pool for an evening dip.
After trekking all day through the Arizona desert, our good friends, Matt Bruening and Brennen Cunningham, met us poolside before we all headed to the private pool at The Commune for the release party. What Youth pulled out all the stops for the event. Los Angeles based punk band, The Paranoyds, kicked off the night with an unreal set before the back-to-back screenings of Everything's Wrong But In The Right Place and Dion Agius' new film, The smiling bag. All in all the night served as a great (unofficial) farewell to summer.
For more photos visit: ALOHA BEACH CLUB ~ FIELD TRIP.