SEAN TINER

"Fireworks, surfing and rock & roll? Sounds like just another typical Southern California Fourth of July. Quiksilver's dynamite surfing movie highlights the explosiveness of buzz and the potential for established companies to create waves of awareness for their brand through new media." - Tiner, 2008 post Wishing everyone a Happy Fourth of July!

(Original Andy Warhol Film) (Branded Film) Recycle Content? It's a strategy that has paid large dividends for the hip hop industry. With a plethora of YouTube movies, I'm surprised more brands do not edit existing viral films. It's an experimental idea that may hit a home run. Surf's Up! Last year, a YouTube user posted an edited Andy Warhol commercial that featured a Quiksilver surfboard (see films above ) . Although the movie has only received 10 thousand views (to date) and not gone viral (over 1 million views) , the editing allowed Quiksilver to creatively market to an established audience, Andy Warhol fans. Each time a YouTube user searches "Andy Warhol," he or she has a chance of discovering Quiksilver's commercial. The film is naturally discovered and reflective of the user's interests. I feel the strategy of recycling content can be replicated by an array of companies, especially for newer brands seeking to create awareness and interest. Alt...

Fireworks, surfing and rock & roll? Sounds like just another typical Southern California Fourth of July. Quiksilver's dynamite surfing movie highlights the explosiveness of buzz and the potential for established companies to create waves of awareness for their brand through new media.

From winning the prestigious Mavericks Big Wave Surfing Contest at the age of 20 to constantly pursuing bigger waves, Anthony Tashnick is catching epic swells. After spending time with Tashnick in Northern California and Pipeline , I enjoyed his courageous and lowkey mentality. From a young gun perspective, it's fun to watch how his talent is appreciated by big wave surfing legends, including Pete Mel and Tom Carroll . I wish Tashnick the best and hope to see him compete this year at The Malibu Invitation . (Anthony Tashnick (C) Tiner ) (Anthony Tashnick joking around with Mo Daddy (C) Tiner ) (Anthony Tashnick & Big Wave Legends (C) Tiner )

(Danny Fuller & Tori Praver, Stylized Portrait by Tiner). From competing in the Pipeline Masters to Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues , Danny Fuller and Tori Praver are momentously raising the bar for aspiring athletes and models. Fuller launched into surf stardom, when he advanced to the semis of the Pipeline Masters in the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing at 19. In addition to his many sponsors, including Quiksilver , Fuller is sponsored by Michael Baron , who I am collaborating with on my surfboards . Additionally, his girlfriend Tori Praver has notably appeared in the last two Sports Illustrated Issues and continues to work for prominent clients as a Ford Model. I really enjoyed reflecting the energetic and vibrant personalities of this Hawaiian couple in their stylized portrait . I used various surf images that I photographed of Fuller at Pipeline, Oahu for the background to convey their native roots.

( Reef Mcintosh Pipeline, Oahu, Photograph (C) Sean Tiner) . ( Reef Mcintosh surveying the surf a day before the swell, Pipeline, Oahu, Photograph (C) Sean Tiner) . ( Reef Mcintosh Pipeline, Oahu, Photograph (C) Sean Tiner) . ( Reef Mcintosh , "Ride of the Year," Pipeline, Oahu, Photograph (C) Sean Tiner) . ( Reef Mcintosh & Sean Tiner , Pipeline, Oahu) ( Reef Mcintosh & The Crew, shortly after he captured his "Ride of the Year," Pipeline, Oahu, Photograph (C) Sean Tiner) . ( Reef Mcintosh , "Ride of the Year," Pipeline, Oahu, Photograph (C) Sean Tiner) . ( Reef Mcintosh , reflecting, Pipeline, Oahu, Photograph (C) Sean Tiner) . As Reef often jokes, "My fun ...is not your fun," which summarizes the courage of the Pipeline Posse. This select group of big wave surfers stay on the beach when the average surfer is catching waves ...only when it is big enough and they average surfer stays on the beach, do they paddle out. Last year...

(Kelly Slater, Mixed Media (C) Tiner). (Kelly Slater Bus I, photograph (C) Tiner). ( Kelly Slater I , photograph (C) Tiner). ( Kelly Slater II , photograph (C) Tiner). ( Kelly Slater III , photograph (C) Tiner). (Kelly Slater Bus II, photograph (C) Tiner). I hope you enjoyed this visual retrospective of a day in the life of Kelly Slater, surfing's 8-time world champion.

(Main Beach, Laguna Beach, CA (C) Tiner). (Main Beach, Laguna Beach, CA (C) Tiner, signed by Tiner & the Quiksilver Team, including SL8R & Freddy P. )

A special thanks the Boardriders Club Store of Laguna Beach for exhibiting my work over the years. Yesterday, I rotated a new piece into the store, which is located at: 255 Forest Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92652. (Peace Works! (C) Tiner.) ( Fuller @ Pipeline (C) Tiner.) ( Tiner's work signed by Fred Patacchia (Freddy P(eace).)

(Tom Carroll & Sean Tiner, @ Ocean Beach, Northern California) As one of my good friends recently departed for a surf trip with Tom Carroll, I thought it would be a fun time to reminisce upon the two-time world champion's impact on the sport. From being the first million-dollar endorsed surfer to refusing to participate in South African surfing competitions during the apartheid era, Carroll has monumentally raised the benchmark for contemporary surfers. (Tom Carroll (C) Tiner) Carroll's love for the sport transcends his popularity and he genuinely connects with everyday fans. When Carroll and I were on a surf trip in Northern California, he shared his sincere passion with fans of all ages. I really enjoyed watching his inner-child appear has he connected with every day fans. (Carroll w/the next generation (C) Tiner) (Carroll (center) & fans (C) Tiner) Additionally, Carroll has been a major role model in my life. Only one day after his sister passed away, he won the...

(SL8R @ Trestles (C) Tiner, signed by Kelly Slater & Sean Tiner) Congrats to Kelly Slater for winning the Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach in Victoria, Australia. This is the year's second ASP world tour event and coincidently Kelly's second consecutive victory. If Slater continues this blistering pace, he will be on track to win his 9th world tour title. (The Life of Kelly Slater (center with Quiksilver hat) (C) Tiner) (Abstract SL8R Sequence @ Trestles (C) Tiner) (Kelly & Sean with Sean's artwork signed by the Quiksilver Team)

Congratulations to Tori Praver for making this year's 2008 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition. Praver is a professional model and professional surfer, Danny Fuller's girlfriend. (Tori Praver, photos courtesy of Sports Illustrated.) I am also excited that Quiksilver and my friend Michael Baron's Byrne Surfboards were able to receive some press for Tori's appearance in the magazine. (Danny Fuller @ Pipeline (C) Tiner.) (Danny Fuller @ Pipeline (c) Tiner.) (Danny Fuller @ Pipeline (c) Tiner.) (Fuller Flippin' @ Tavarua.)