Heather Ritts

New Watercolor Painting

Heather — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 06:29:59 +0000

I am going to paint a lot more personal pieces this year and if I paint enough get ready for a show! Here is a work in progress of my newest piece…

Surfboard in Progress!

Heather — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 06:27:11 +0000

Hi Everyone!

I don’t normally post works in progress but I thought that this board was pretty cool. I have a really thoughtful client that purchased a board as a wall hanger for a wedding gift! Check it out… ~Miss H

Visit Surfing Heritage Store

Heather — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 01:04:10 +0000

December 6th from 11am-2pm I will be demonstrating live my paint pen techniques. For more info visit surfingheritage.org

Holiday Cards for Sale!

Heather — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 01:00:57 +0000

I am selling mix set of 6 cards I created for the holidays! Contact the Surfing Heritage store in South Coast Plaza after December 4th to get a set or contact em and I can ship out a set for you today!

The Surfing Heritage Gallery

South Coast Plaza West (formally Crystal Court)

714.800.1654

Rell Sunn Benefit

Heather — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:15:40 +0000

These are a few images of my work in progress and the final piece for the original I donated to the Rell Sunn Educational Fund which raises money to help the environment, prevent childhood deliquency & provide assistance to battle breast cancer.

Entertainment will include:
Henry Kapono, Paula Fuga, Rob Machado, Jake Shimabukuro & Cyril Pahinui

The event is Sunday, November 29th 2009 on the North Shore at Waimea Valley Park.

Many other special guests…

To Benefit The Rell Sunn Educational Fund
and the Bronze Memorial Statue.

Keep a Breast at ASR 2009

Heather — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 20:27:21 +0000

I recently painted a bust for Keep a Breast Foundation. The bust was Chad Towersey’s (writer for Surfline) and you can see the process here. (picture 9) I was also very honored to help out with Phil Robert’s piece. his theme was painting Rell Sunn who passed from the disease. I created the lei that draped over his beautiful painting. Both will be auctioned off for charity for breast cancer research and awareness. I was very happy to be involved. I have known a lot of women touched by breast cancer and most of them have survived due to early detection. Also here is a link to the site where you can see the video at ASR. My bust is at the 0:12 mark and Phil’s with the lei I created is a the 0:18 mark. It is a touching video. Thanks Shaney Jo for the opportunity. I would love to do it again!

I HEART BOOBIES!

Pictures/Links:Cosmic Creek 09

Heather — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:12:38 +0000

Check out Billabong’s Cosmic Creek Snapshots here. There were so many beautiful guitars and ukelele’s there and I know Surfrider is so stoked to have so many people helping out! The music was so fun and I am so stoked I got to contribute to such an amazing event. I got to meet Donovan and he was nice enough to take a picture with the guitar I painted. Here are some photos and some of my favorite pieces and from the evening below..

Ron Jon Pina Colada Tee

Heather — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:53:24 +0000

Ladies! Check out Ron Jon’s Pina Colada Tee that was recently created by me! It is Ron Jon’s 50th Anniversary t-shirt with a super cute pineapple and a crazy fun floral design! It comes in black and white.

Go to:
http:www.ronjonsurfshop.com

and visit the Junior Ladies section…

Get one today!

Cosmic Creek at 7 Degrees

Heather — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:27:41 +0000

The Cosmic Creek Music & Art Extravaganza takes place at 7 Degrees (Laguna Canyon) Saturday night, Oct 3rd 2009 as part of the Cosmic Creek event that includes a retro-style surf contest and beach BBQ.

With performances by an amazing gathering of famous artists, musicians and surf legends, the music and art extravaganza is part Woodstock/ Warhol Factory/ surf stomp/ & great Charity event all rolled into one evening.

Surf and Music star Donovan Frankenreiter brought in dozens of incredible Italian Cordoba guitars to be displayed at 7 Degrees outdoor grounds. Well known artists (John Van Hamersveld, Wolfgang Bloc, Andy Davis, Tyler Warren, Herbie Fletcher, Jay Alders, Kevin Short, Daniel Chang, Timmy Patterson and host of others) will do their interpretation of art/ installation, etc on the actual guitars, making this a unique, not to be missed exhibit. Charity Auction and Concert benefits The Surfrider Foundation.

A silent auction will be held to help local community charities provide for some needy people, along with Surf Rider clean water testing in the local area. All guitars and art will be on display along with a powerhouse concert guaranteed to be a one of a kind experience.

“Donny and surprise guest musicians will play their hearts out,” says event creator Eric Diamond. In years past these unannounced superstars have included Jackson Brown, Pennywise, G-love, Warren G, & Sugar Ray. “It’s just a super positive symphony of Art/Music/ Food & people all gathered together for Charity,” says Diamond. “Get your tickets now – this will sell out fast.”

Surf Story Project

Heather — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:13:20 +0000

Surf Story – The Book

SURF STORY is a book including art and surf stories by more than 70 surfers, artists, writers, icons from the culture.

Robb Havassay has spent years completing this book and it has finally arrived. I was honored when he asked me if I could submit my art and a few stories of my surfing experiences. It is available for purchase at surfstoryproject.com and will be available on my site very soon for purchase! The book and exhibition will feature the largest collection of surf art and surf stories ever presented. The 300+ page hard-cover coffee table book will contain more than 200 pieces of surf art, and over 150 surf stories from an incredible list of contributors, such as: Surfer/Artists: Jay Alders, Ken Auster, Chris Lundy, Sandow Birk, Michael Knowlton, Mike Doyle, Kevin Ancell, Robb Havassy, Meegan Feori, Shawn Griggs, Rick Rietveld, Russell Crotty, Ben Brough “33″, Céline Chat, CR Stecyk, Alex Weinstein, Chris Pederson, Spencer Reynolds, Alan Casagrande, Damian Fulton, Mike Losness, Phil Roberts, Shannon McIntyre, Vanessa Janss, Remi Bertoche, Frank Errickson, Gaston Locklear, Ned Evans, David Lloyd, John Severson, Patrick Parker, Drew Brophy, Wade Koniakowsky, Aubrey Falk, Kevin Short, Pete Tillack, Heather Ritts, Scott Szegeski, Charlie Clingman, Heather Brown, Steven Chew “Sli Dawg”, Matt Beard, Jesse Miller, Herbie Fletcher, Noia, Bill Ogden, Peter Thorne, Steve Bojoroquez, Peter Pierce, Ron Croci, Mike Lorenzini, Karim Rejeb. Plus Surf Story contributors: Robert and Sam August, Art Brewer, Tom Servais, Noah Johnson, Wingnut, Joel Tudor, Drew Kampion, Rochelle Ballard, Nat Young, Corky Carrol, Chris Ahrens, Aamion Goodwin & Daize Shayne, Rob Machado, Greg Escalante, Jamie Brisick, Pat O’Connell, Mary Osbourne, Ithaka Darin Pappas, Joey Cabell, Craig Peterson and Kevin Naughton, Cody Graham, Herbie Fletcher, Peter Mel, Gordon McClelland, David Pu u.