Andy Davis Visits the Studio

Earlier today California artist Andy Davis stopped by the studio to visit with Nowak and to take a look at the progress of the collection, Faces of Surfing.
Photo: Nowak and Davis in the La Jolla studio

Have Liz Put You on the List

Liz has been out in California helping Letty with the logistics for the project. If you would like to join the Faces of Surfing mailing list please send your snail mail and email address to Liz at the FacesofSurfing@gmail.com, for details on the upcoming exhibitions.
Photo: Liz at the 2011 Hurley Pro

Faces of Surfing Fan Page Has Debuted

Don't forget to like us on Facebook. We are shooting for over 100,000 likes! https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Letty-Nowak-Faces-of-Surfing/237406636297505

2011 Hurley Pro

Yesterday Nowak attended the 2011 Hurley Pro at iconic surf break, Lower Trestle located in San Clemente, CA. It was a beautiful afternoon at the pictureesque spot as 10th time title holder Kelly Slater beat out finalist Owen Wright in the final minutes. This was Kelly's 48th contest win.

Photo: Nowak at the 2011 Hurley Pro in San Clemente, CA

Preparing George Downing’s Canvas

Its time to start a new painting, and it's the legendary George Downing. Nowak took his picture at the 2011 Waterman's Ball, cutting the wood to the stretcher means she gets to start the painting tomorrow.
Photo: Nowak at her La Jolla, CA studio

Nowak on Hurley's Blog

Press from Hurley about the Faces of Surfing collection. Check it out! http://www.hurley.com/blog/blog.cfm/aid/47852/HURLEY-FACES

Photo: 'Aamion Goodwin' oil on canvas 68x70

Congratulations Shaney Jo Darden

At last night Eighth Annual Liquid Nation Ball, Shaney Jo was honored as the Humanitarian of the year. Darden is famously known for her amazing work with Breast Cancer awareness, and her ability to broadcast the ever so common issue across borders and more importantly generations. Congrats Shaney Jo on all you amazing work!
Photo Top:Darden Accepting SIMA’s 2011 Humanitarian of the year award
Photo Bottom:Nowak at SIMA’s Eighth Annual Liquid Nation Ball held every year at Humanitarian Fernando Aguerre’s private residence in La Jolla, CA

The Lucky La Jolla Step

Seven months in La Jolla has proven to be lucky. Not only has the community been extremely supportive, Nowak has also been privileged to attend events such as SIMA’s annual Waterman’s Ball and tonight’s Liquid Nation Ball, which happens to be steps from her studio. Nowak has immersed herself into Southern California’s surfing community which has bolstered the Faces of Surfing project.

Shout Out to Kai Costanzo

Kai Costanzo of Kai Kai Sandals has been a huge supporter. Not only did he donate space as a 2010 Montauk studio for Nowak, he also showed up sporting a Lemonade Stand T-shirt to help pack up the paintings at the Outeast Gallery to ship back to La Jolla. Thank you, Kai.

PhotoTop: Nowak and Costanzo at Outeast Gallery in Montauk, NY

Photo Bottom: Nowak painting 'Bob Hurley' at Kai Kai Sandal's Montauk studio

Finalizing the Details of The Faces of Surfing Debut at Hurley

Monday Letty traveled to Hurley's campus to finalize details for the Faces of Surfing Debut on October 28th, 2011 at TownHall Gallary and 225 Laguna on November 3, 2011. Her meeting proved to be successful with their innovating ideas and support for her project.

Hal Bromm and Donely Meris Visit the Studio

Art dealer, Hal Bromm and Donely Meris of New York City visited Letty's La Jolla studio last Thursday to see her new work and space. The trio also spent the evening at Art San Diego's opening night. Bromm has exhibited Nowak's work in his gallery at the corner of West Broadway and Chambers Street in NYC and currently has some of her work on display. Gallery is open by appointment. Call: (212) 732-6196

Photo top: Bromm and Meris at Windansea outside of the studio

Photo bottom: Bromm and Meris viewing 'Drew Kampion' oil on canvas in progress

Introducing Nowak Encaustics

A few summers ago at Golden Eagle Art Supply in East Hampton, NY, Letty noticed a posting for an encaustic workshop. She immediately signed up for a private lesson. "I was really looking for something to break me out of my comfort zone. I love working with oils, but knew the spontaneity of working with wax would be good for me and my current work. It has pushed me to learn to work faster and open myself up even more to the unknown," says Nowak, "I definitely think my encaustic work has influenced my current Faces." The new encaustics are currently on display at the Outeast Gallery in Montauk, NY.

Photo: "Ditch Plains" encaustic 9 x 11 inches 2011