San Clemente surfboards & art by Paul Carter

A original painting from the archives on a trip back from Mammoth stopping at convict lake.

I originally made a sketch of this beautiful lake, and this is the painting I created.

I like to go back to some of the original paintings, and remember that time period.   I get inspired to highlight some of the paintings from the beginning of the journey, I will add the present date under the original date.

Abstract Expressionism here is the completed painting

With a few layers of colors and highlights.

 Thank you so much for following the journey. Let me know if you have any questions or comments about Commission, Art and Surfboards.  

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San Clemente Surfboards & Art Paul Carter, green Spring

Green Spring, 2024

Going back in time to 3-2017 an abstract painting of 

(Dana cove yesterday)

I like to go back in time to the original art work and see where I was on my art journey and life.

I first started with a light blue in the sky, and added a little bit into the water and the waves

I added some darker blue into the sky, to give it more depth, and into the waves

Here is the completed highlighting from the sky to the ocean to the clouds to the mountain to the waves and the sun. Each one has been highlighted, including the rocks.

Dana Cove Killer Dana yesterday for those that enjoyed the waves before the harbor I can only imagine how beautiful it was.

I added San Clemente and Catalina island.   I also think of the native indigenous people that lived off the land for thousands of years.

I have surfed outside the jetty a few times and on the right direction swell. It gets pretty good and you definitely want to know where the rocks are before you go out.

Thank you each for following the journey and joining me on Instagram and YouTube @paulcarterart I appreciate our positive uplifting conversations in and out of the water.

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San Clemente Surfboards & Art by Paul Carter

 Inspired by nature, a small 4 x 6 canvas board.  This is an original painting and sketch.

I am inspired by clouds and the multi colors of nature.

Embrace the seasons of change from releasing to renewing and restoring.

When I walk out in the mountains I often think of those that paved the way before me, and how they lived off the land.

Embrace your creativity and remember, social media is not being social.

Texting is not healthy communication yes, it is used for yes and no and short answers but not personal issues or conversations.

Thank you each for following the journey and as always, I appreciate the positive support, intentions and uplifting conversations in and out of the water. 

Have an awesome day. Happy Easter..

San Clemente Surfboards & art by Paul Carter

San Clemente Surfboards & Art by Paul Carter, since 1993

Custom abstract, art and paintings and sketches, since 2000

From my experience, all the best Surfboards I’ve ever had are from Shaper‘s that surf.

 If you ride a surfboard, you are a surfer not a Long boarder or a short boarder.

Thanks Bill for the photo that is a fun all-around surfboard with a few a few fin options.

For all the surfers around the planet look both ways before you take off.  

Please respect the planet and pack your trash and respect each other in and out of the water. 

Thank you each for the positive, uplifting conversations and thank you for reading these time capsules

 

The power of positive perceptions by Paul Carter

 the power of positive perceptions

Learning to have a positive perception is a training a daily practice of awareness.

What do you see in this first picture? Where does your perception go?

I am reminded of the power of staying present today, in the moment to experience the beauty of nature and life much more.

Clouds are amazing and they represent abstract Expressionism and visionary art because there’s so much to see in the layers and the colors in the shades of clouds. 

As I look at this time capsule, I’m reminded of the importance of a strong mind with strong roots.

Learning to self regulate out of the sympathetic nervous system into the parasympathetic nervous system is very important on a daily basis

 Thank you for following the journey.

For those that would like to learn a powerful, beginning, breathing meditation Simply call for a 10-20 minute phone conversation.  

A time to listen and learn about the options to better health and happiness.

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Freedom & prosperity art by Paul Carter

Freedom and prosperity

What do those two words mean to you?

Freedom to me means by choice not chance.

Prosperity to me is much more than money.

Spirituality to me it’s not about religion. It’s about relationship to oneself and a higher positive, power or name you choose.

This freedom sketch was inspired by a conversation I had on the phone with an individual who was present and focused with positive intention.

I did share with the individual that I was creating a sketch by the different words that came up for each of us in our uplifting conversation.

Here is the completed sketch for you to go on a journey through your own perceptions and see how you think and feel as you read and see what you want to see And perceive.

Here is a completed sketch on prosperity with some positive reminders of what really matters in one’s life and in my life.  These are some of the choices and new perceptions that I’ve worked on.

Thank you each for taking the time to read this blog journal of my journey of learning by doing. 

I look forward to seeing you in the water and having positive uplifting conversations on land.

 

Silence in a sunset San Clemente surfboards & art by Paul Carter

Silence in the sunset

Watching a sunset is an empowering time to reflect on the day with gratitude.

The first image is a panoramic, painted surfboard, showing San Clemente to Dana Point.

Today is 1230, 2023 a short reflection of the last year of growth from the inside out of the uplifting empowering conversations with family and friends.  I think each and everyone of you for the Positive support and intentions.

Whoever you are in the world, take that time to watch the sunset, as well as watch the sunrise it’s powerful to keep the body on the circadian rhythm of the Sun.

Keep life simple and minimal with healthy priorities, and healthy boundaries.   

Respect yourself and others and remember with awareness of one’s thoughts and the feelings you have to choose either positive or negative.  So ask yourself often, do I like the way I am thinking and feeling..

The more one becomes aware of the negative conditioning the more one will retrain the mind. 

Changes will happen quickly the more present one becomes.

I like to get into my breathing, while watching a sunset, taking 3 to 5 deep diaphragm breaths in my nose and out the mouth.

 Time capsule of the journey of surfing shaping and art 

https://youtu.be/IaPV2QLLFnc?si=x2rwKs5A_pmpmceQ