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SOLACE GALLERY
JAMES McMILLANWhat began as a quest to publish a book comprising of his own ideas, art and passions has led James McMillan on a journey of travel and adventure. ‘Blue Yonder’ is an inspiring book choc full of art, photography and stories. He is a surfer, free thinker and artist who does all of his work from home up in the green Mullumbimby hills.
You’ll find James’ book ‘Blue Yonder’ in Solace along with some of his artwork, photography, DVD and limited hand screened t-shirts.
SKETCH HOLIDAY
Sketch Holiday is a Californian artist who followed his own path down to Australia. He spent his days here on the beautiful beaches surfing and drawing sketch after sketch which later progressed into watercolour sketches. His art reflects his love of surfing and its lifestyle, free and colourful. His style is very distinctly his own. You’ll find Sketch’s beautiful art featured in the book ‘Switch-Foot’. Check out his amazing range of canvas’s and prints at Solace.
When it comes to photographing the Coast ‘Nige’ is the man. He takes hold of what Mother Nature has laid out and turns it into artwork. Although he humbly says “the ocean is the artwork, I am merely documenting it.” Either way, he is good at what he does. Very good. Chasing the perfect moment when everything comes together - timing and lighting - is the reward that keeps him coming back for more. It is clear that he truly loves what he does. Feast your eyes on Nige’s huge range including matted prints and all sized canvases.
On any given day you’ll find Sean Scott roaming about the stunning South QLD coastline capturing images on his camera. All things ocean is where he takes his inspiration from - sand, sea, sky, surfers. Sean presents his amazing photography in so many formats. The range is endless, and with so many options. It starts at one end of the scale with gift cards, right through to the different sizes of canvases and matted prints from minis to large triples made to order. (Postage is easily arranged within Oz and O/S).
A legend of the lens, Albe has been hugely involved in all areas of the surfing world. He is the creator of the ever iconic film ‘Morning of the Earth’ along with many more. He founded TRACKS magazine and has a life long passion of surf/ocean photography. His knowledge and interest in photography has taken him on adventures to far corners of the globe that most of us can only dream of. You’ll find some of his limited, signed and numbered classic works on display in Solace. A rare and special find for those in the know.
Shane happily spends many hours tucked away in his farmyard haven in Byron Bay, complete with house, family, animals and big old trees. When he’s not surfing or travelling he focuses his energies on his other passion - art. He is an absolute all round creative artist. His skills are endless and he is only limited by his own imagination. His specialties are his original airbrushed waves on canvas which he has been doing for as long as he can remember. Shane is also a talented photographer and creator of Eastwood Skateboards. Each skateboard is totally unique and handmade from exotic hardwoods. You will never see two alike.
With surfing as his roots, Andrew Kidman lives his life exploring every angle of the artistic world. He barely leaves any part of it untouched. He is a soul bursting with creativity whose talents stretch far and wide. He started out as the editor at Waves surfing magazine at only 18 yrs old. Since then he has been on a journey involving a wide range of art forms from music, writing, film making and painting. Andrew has collaborated with Neal Purchase Jnr in some of his works and these can be found in both Solace stores.
