Sneak Peek! Designer Irene L Veldstra, Something New Creations

by | Jun 3, 2012 | Category — Fashion, Project — The Sustainable Photography Project, Travel — Portland, Oregon

Today, I had the wonderful opportunity to work with Portland-local Irene L Veldstra, Designer of Something New Creations and Model Jennifer Eastwood. Jennifer gracefully displayed a one piece dress from Irene’s collection in Tanner Springs Park, a restored sustainable wetland, located in the Pearl District (Portland, Oregon).
Irene’s collection includes gowns, two-pieces, and cocktail dresses. All items are hand crafted, one of a kind, and made from recycled material. How awesome right!
I enjoyed working with both ladies on a June summers day. I can’t wait to showcase my fashion spread! Stay tuned!

Designer: Something New Creations
Model: Jennifer Eastwood

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Designer: Something New Creations
Model: Jennifer Eastwood

Santa Cruz Local: Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, West Cliff Drive

by | May 29, 2012 | Travel — Santa Cruz, California

Located in the Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse at Lighthouse Point on West Cliff Drive, the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum opened its doors in June 1986 as the first surfing museum in the world.

The Santa Cruz Surfing Museum at Steamer Lane is staffed by friends of the Santa Cruz Surfing Club who have surfed Santa Cruz waves since the 1930s.

Hours of operation between July 4 and Labor Day:
Wednesday-Monday, 10AM to 5 PM.

Open Thursday through Monday, noon to 4 p.m. the rest of the year.*

*Text borrowed from website

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Santa Cruz Local Analog Art: Santa Cruz Surfer Sculpture, West Cliff Drive

by | May 28, 2012 | Category — Art, Travel — Santa Cruz, California

Details: 18 ft. bronze sculpture by Tom Marsh; the base by Brian Curtis, dedicated May 23, 1992, Lighthouse Point

I recently traveled home for an over due visit. Faces have changed, grown and moved on. However, monuments such as the surfer statue still remain the same. As local spot for O’Neil surf competitions and other community events, West Cliff Drive also serves those who pass by with a view of unparalleled beauties of our Pacific Coast and a breathe of fresh ocean air.

A bitter-sweet trip was rewarded with the opportunity to capture with a locals perspective. Thank you Santa Cruz for one of the most enjoyable visits since I have moved away. Cheers!

Please stay tuned for more Santa Cruz Blog Posts. Plenty more to come.

For more information on this sculpture:
http://www.santacruzpl.org/history/articles/276/

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Monument reads:

THIS MONUMENT IS DEDICATED TO ALL SURFERS
-PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE.

THE INSPIRATION CAME FROM MEMBERS OF THE
SANTA CRUZ SURFING CLUB, FOUNDED IN 1936.

THE FULFILLMENT OF THIS DREAM WAS THE WORK OF NUMEROUS CITIZENS
WHO RECOGNIZE THE SIGNIFICANCE OF SURFING WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY.

SANTA CRUZ MUSEUM ASSOCIATION
SURFING SCULPTURE COMMITTEE

1992

Location: West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, California