Club of the Waves

Rick Rietveld

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Artist — Newport Beach, California

Island Girls
Island Girls

Rick Rietveld, a Southern California native, began surfing in 1971 and has been heavily influenced by the surfing lifestyle ever since. In 1980, he co-founded the popular surfwear company, Maui & Sons. He held the position of creative director for 10 years, during which time his artwork launched the success of the company’s image and popular appeal. He has received several awards for his work, was featured in the book, Stoked: A History of Surf Culture, and was commissioned to create the 2015 Triple Crown of Surfing poster. Rick describes his work as ‘contemporary pop surrealism’. Concerning his work, Rick says: “My art tells stories of better lands, fairer seas, adventure, spirituality, and beautiful women – but the story’s ending is left up to the viewer. It’s a reaction to my daily experiences ensconced in my passion of the surf and beach lifestyle that I have enjoyed for the past 40 years.”

Shake and Bake
Shake and Bake
A Last Judgement
A Last Judgement
Moby Sessions
Moby Sessions
2015 Triple Crown of Surfing
2015 Triple Crown of Surfing poster
Mona Lisa reimagined
Mona Kea
Wave of Tomorrow
Wave of Tomorrow
Green Beach
Green Beach
Road Queen
Road Queen
Surfite
Surfite
Wave
Al’s Vacation
Al's Vacation
Greg Noll – Waimea
Greg Noll - Waimea
Summer
Summer
Surf Spots California
Surf Spots California
Surf Crowd
Surf Crowd
Genesis
Genesis
Channel Surfer
Channel Surfer
Tiki Club
Tiki Club
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