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The Surfing Animals Alphabet

Hi!

My name is Jonas and I like to draw stuff.

If you like to buy some art as a print or on a t-shirt check out my shop.

If you like to license or buy custom illustrations send me an email (I love email!)

Thanks for stopping by!

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Last week I spent a few days in Cardiff to paint a very special mural. The story begins about a month ago when @rob_machado reached out to tell me that his close friend @tatemacdowell had sadly passed away from cancer. He shared with me that Tate was inspired by my artwork and that he used watercolor painting as a way to put his mind at ease. I had occasionally chatted with Tate via Instagram about art, techniques and his solo exhibition "Unwasted Time", something I would have loved to have seen.

Rob asked if I would consider painting my take on Tate’s painting called 'More Green Flashes' on his friend @harbir_virk 7-Eleven. The stars aligned as I was already traveling to California to help my partner @steph.blank who also lost her father to cancer this year.
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Painting the mural was very special. @loraatdeep , Tate's wife and their son Wilson came to paint the ocean and we also picked which animals they wanted to be. It was such an honour to paint this mural, I hope that it captures Tate’s original artwork and the message he wanted to share.
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About the original artwork from Tate's wife Lora:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
"This summer, when Tahoe friends were down for their annual camping trip, Tate got a big second wind. We spent long days on the beach and gathered together to watch the sunset most nights. On one night from up on the cliff, we looked out; it was peaceful, the vibe was mellow. Tate said “there’s going to be a green flash tonight.” Some of the group had never seen one before. And sure enough we had the most marvelous green flash and that night we all saw it. Tate captured the scene and our friends campers in a watercolor and sent it to them to commemorate the moment, the way he often did with friends. When he sent the work, he noted that even with all of the garbage, and the struggle, there can always be a green flash. A reminder to stop, and enjoy the magical moments in life.”
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Some photos by @sandiegouniontribune . If you want to check out the article here is a link:
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jonasclaesson.com/tate/
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#moregreenflashes

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⚡️GIVEAWAY 👉 Like + @ an awesome friend to win a copy of The Surfing Animals Alphabet Book.
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Enter as many times as you want. I will pick a random winner on Monday.
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Books available in the shop
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California Winter
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Print from a few years back, available in the shop.
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All Patches Back in stock 😀
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Free worldwide shipping
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Also available from @keelsurfsupply in Freshwater, @zuhglifesurfshop in Oregon, @patagonia shops around the US, and @polugallery in Hawaii
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2020 Wall Calendar
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About 100 left. US $39 including shipping anywhere. Printed on 100% recycled paper
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Have an awesome day!
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This one is called Whale Encounter from a few years ago. Available in the shop as a print and on a T-Shirt
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Category: Uncategorized

Small Evening Session

Posted on October 13, 2019Categories UncategorizedTags jonas claesson

The Searching Part 2

Posted on July 6, 2019Categories UncategorizedTags jonas claesson, jonas draws, surf art

The Searching Part 1

Posted on July 6, 2019Categories UncategorizedTags jonas claesson, jonas draws, surf art

Pod of Surfers

Posted on July 6, 2019Categories UncategorizedTags jonas claesson, jonas draws, surf art

Surf Tripping Penguins

Posted on July 6, 2019Categories UncategorizedTags jonas claesson, jonas draws, surf art

Urban Research Doors Pop Up

Posted on July 6, 2019Categories UncategorizedTags jonas claesson, jonas draws, surf art

The Blue Turtle

Posted on July 6, 2019Categories UncategorizedTags jonas claesson, jonas draws, surf art, turtle drawing

Drawing with Rocky

Posted on July 6, 2019Categories UncategorizedTags jonas claesson, jonas draws, surf art

Purple Dreams Time Lapse

Time Lapse of Purple Dreams: Click here to check out the print

Music by Anton Fermhede: The song is called Morning Light

Posted on May 1, 2019May 1, 2019Categories Uncategorized

One Wave Set

Posted on May 1, 2019May 1, 2019Categories Uncategorized

From The Deep

Posted on December 10, 2018Categories Uncategorized

Somewhere

Posted on December 10, 2018Categories Uncategorized

Moonlight

Posted on December 10, 2018Categories Uncategorized

Left / Black – 1

Posted on March 14, 2018April 18, 2018Categories Uncategorized

How to book fun stuff

Illustrations to help you book fun stuff at Riparide.

Posted on April 6, 2016Categories Uncategorized

Winter Retreat

Posted on August 6, 2015August 8, 2015Categories Illustration, UncategorizedTags jonas claesson, jonas draws, jonasclaesson.com, jonasdraws, jonasdraws.com, polar bear, polar bear drawing, polar bear illustration

Joe Vickers Collab

Collaboration with Joe Vickers.

Available in the shop as a print.

Posted on November 2, 2014March 14, 2018Categories UncategorizedTags joe vickers, jonas draws, jonasdraws, surf art, surfing art, surfing illustration

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