Each surfboard is transformed into a one-of-a-kind work of art by the addition of Hawaiian hardwood veneer, stone mosaic work and hand painted designs. Some boards even include semiprecious stone accents. Visit their website at www.Surftoart.com.
Recycled surfboards have become a recycled canvas for two Kailua-Kona artists, husband and wife Chuck and Janet Lipps. Transformation comes in the forms of koa veneers, stone mosaic trimmings and hand-painted art.
Surf to Art, is what the couple calls this new lease on life given to unwanted and damaged surfboards.
The Lippses say they grew tired of seeing old surfboards simply go to waste. Family members and friends who are avid surfers would keep surfboards lying around their homes, not knowing what to do with them but not having the heart to throw them out.
Over and over the couple were reminded that surfers have a connection with their board, the vast ocean and nature. Having respect for the sport of surfing and a love of nature, Surf to Art recycles into unique art those used surfboards once headed for the landfill or the back of the storage room.
Each surfboard is transformed into a one-of-a-kind work of art by the addition of Hawaiian hardwood veneer, stone mosaic work and hand painted designs. Some boards even include semiprecious stone accents. Visit their website at www.Surftoart.com.