Carlsbad Art and Culture

Bryan Snyder and Gringo fused their artistic passions with a one of a kind collaboration. Modeled after his own board, Gringo reproduced this “mini egg” shape for Snyder to paint his signature Doodle character on.

“It paddles like a long board and turns like a short board.” -Gringo

Snyder and Gringo Collaboration Surfboard
Epoxy Mini Egg
6’10” long
21″ wide
15″ tail width
16 3/4″ nose width
2 1/4″ thick

Contact Gringo Surfboards if interested in your own custom shape:
760.688.2680

It’s not a surprise that many view the coastal communities of North County as conservative in terms of supporting creative thought and artistic expression. There might be more blank walls than murals and an art show sprouts up as often as a North County downpour drops, but the pockets of creativity that do exist make large waves.

Encinitas has a colorful history of creativity. Richard Margolin began his fascination for art and installation in Encinitas. His brightly decorated house laden with rock n roll references has been showcased in numerous newspaper and magazine articles, as well as in a book. The infamous Surfing Madonna created by Mark Patterson and installed under the bridge near the intersection of Encinitas Blvd. and the 101 continues to gain national attention.

Though the Surfing Madonna may rival for making the biggest waves in the art community of Encinitas, the once hated and now beloved Cardiff Kook takes the cake for longevity. Installed in 2007, it was first criticized for its unnatural surfing pose. Today, accompanied by it numerous costumes and installations, it continues to be a driving force in establishing Cardiff as one of the coastal communities at the forefront of North County art.

Kevin Anderson, artist and Encinitas resident of over 30 years, asked to paint the highly visible wall of the recently opened Kook’s Cafe. Anderson, a Cardiff resident artist, received numerous honks from passing cars, often accompanied by drivers greeting Kevin on a first name basis.

The Cardiff Kook has been used as a public canvas where installations have included Oprah Winfrey, a Kook gulping shark, giant prehistoric scenery and Van Gogh. A creative community and the development of a more artistic culture have resulted from this local love for public art and the many projects it has inspired.

Check the finished mural and the cafe at…

2121 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff by the Sea, CA 92007 (map)

The popularity of placing art in the streets with no immediate chance for sale has surged in the last 5 years. Art which once was created for galleries or commissions are now being showcased in urban atmospheres. The goal is to transfer an idea to the passerby, to ignite an artistic thought and to introduce creativity into a community.

The increased popularity in this strengthening art movement has trickled down to all ages with kids now realizing the potential of the urban canvas.

Stop by the bulletin board at Snyder Art to view, and take home, the free limited edition art by the above young local artist!

What better ‘Black Friday’ deal than free limited edition art!

Gregory Siff, a highly regarded LA artist, has made a name for himself with live painting demonstrations, numerous group shows, murals and his recent solo show in downtown LA. His signature style includes abstract arrangements of multicolored squares in a variety of hues including his most recognized combination of red, yellow and blue.

Snyder, a San Diego based artist has spent the past 6 months frequenting the LA art scene where he has painted a large amount of murals, implemented community based art hunts and taken part in group art shows. His style varies from carefully rendered paintings overlayed with stencil, drip paintings and urban installations.

Snyder and Gregory fused their unique styles into one collaboration in West Hollywood located at 7452 Melrose Ave.

Snyder and Gregory have released a limited edition print of only 21 (both artists born on Dec. 21st) to celebrate the completion of the mural, as well as a very limited run of t shirts.

Snyder x Gregory limited edition print ($50)
• 4 color silk screen
• Limited of only 21 prints
• 9in. x12in. on 140 lb. water color paper
• Signed and numbered by both artists
• Accompanied by Certificate of Authenticity
SOLD OUT

Snyder x Gregory t shirt ($15)
• One available color (gray)
• 3 available sizes (medium, large, x large)

MEDIUM

SOLD OUT

LARGE

SOLD OUT

X LARGE

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Email theartist@snyderartdesign.com if interested in a small t shirt or multiple purchases!

Some regard the bullfight as a tradition just as culturally important as other forms of art including painting, dance and music.

Whether it is a violent dance with a bull or a beautifully balanced canvas, the development of culture is important for any community. It brings people together and unifies similar thought. It creates interest within the local neighborhood and it provides entertainment for visitors.

Snyder combines the deadly dance of the bullfight with the act of painting and the variable of weather in his latest public art installation implemented in the streets of Carlsbad, CA.

Click HERE for additional installations and projects by Snyder!