019 – Creative Kin: Jay Nelson

In this new 6 part series surfboard shaper Donald Brink spends a week in the mountains with board builders and artists. Today he chats with Jay Nelson about the perils of perfectionism, the virtue of doing it yourself, and the dangers of developing an artistic style. Enjoy!

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2018 Australia, Paulownia and fiberglass on a Hilux. @visslasurf

A post shared by Jay Nelson (@jaynelson____) on Nov 13, 2019 at 3:07pm PST

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The contents of the edition available on my website (link in my profile) for Sitting Structure 8. Includes Plans for the full scale structure, wooden model kit and two prints. http://www.jaynelsonart.com/shop/plansandmodel

A post shared by Jay Nelson (@jaynelson____) on Sep 25, 2019 at 8:59am PDT

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We’re alive and it’s so strange, thank you surfing for giving me moments to note the magic of human consciousness and wonders of our planet. Too beautiful a place waste. Riding here an 8’0” asymmetrical single fin I made last year. Video @brianelliott from Mexico with @visslasurf

A post shared by Jay Nelson (@jaynelson____) on Aug 9, 2019 at 10:09am PDT

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#blundstoneusa @blundstoneusa music: @catelebon

A post shared by Jay Nelson (@jaynelson____) on Jun 25, 2019 at 8:46am PDT

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Host, Producer, Writer: Donald Brink @DonaldBrink