Painting Waves and Tropical Scenes with 'Wade Koniakowsky'

Wade Koniakowsky, one of the nation’s leading ocean-inspired artists, began painting at the age of six and started surfing before he was 12. By blending these two passions, he has gained worldwide recognition for his oil paintings of the ocean. Wade’s signature paintings can be seen in movies, television shows and international surf competitions such as The North Shore Vans Triple Crown, and most recently the 2018 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing. Wade has been a regular contributor of art for ROXY sponsored events. Additionally, his designs currently adorn the custom surfboards that decorate Billabong stores nationwide.

Tropical Scenes

The last day, we will delve into painting a lush, tropical scene. (NOTE: You can elect to spend the last day on Waves).

It’s been said about Wade’s tropical paintings, “Wade Koniakowsky’s focus is capturing Polynesian dreamscapes and the related emotional tie we have with far away lands.

His vibe intersects with those same emotions–unspoiled, nirvana-esque landscapes, islander portraits, and ephemeral visions that make you want to sell it all and travel.”

– Jim Moriarty, President of the Surfrider Foundation.

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