She Hit Pause Studios

surf art and beach art books

matt — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 22:28:27 +0000

My favorite surf artists(photographers) and surf books of the week

Photography/Art-Leroy Grannis, Jeff Divine,Surf Girl Roxy,The Ultimate Collector’s guide to surfing postcards,Vintage Surfing (Jim Heimann),

Books-Surfing and Health(Dorian Paskowitz) and Saltwater Buddha (Jamal Yogis)

“The Moutain Goats”-woke up new

matt — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 19:24:27 +0000

Awesome song from one of my favorite singer/songwriters. So honest and simple that it’s genius. A little sad for this sunny day, though hopeful.

music by “Real Estate”-easy

matt — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 01:15:22 +0000

Just started listening to real estate. We are actually speaking to their “people” to help promote she hit pause studios.

Pura Vida in Costa Rica

matt — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 22:26:47 +0000

I am home from an amazing trip to Costa Rica. Surfing, books, yoga, dusty roads, hammocks and incredible food (more on that in an upcoming post). Exactly what I needed. Took a ton of new polaroids and some pics with film. It was nice to chill out from life in Brooklyn. I stayed at Horizon, a hotel and yoga center, in a town called Santa Teresa, Mal Pais. There was a fun beach break and it was a really laid back.

This was the first trip that I brought a skateboard with me and the town ended up only having dirt roads. Ha Ha. Although, I did get to ride through the airport at 5am.

To get to/from Mal Pais, I took a plane that sat 12 people, though there was only 3 passengers, the pilot and co-pilot. Such a beautiful flight over bright blue water, clouds and tin roof tops.

Before leaving, I stood in the sun without movement so my skin could memorize this feeling of beauty+peace.

Top Surf Spots

matt — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:45:28 +0000

Being that I’m in one of my favorite surf spots in the world, I thought I’d drop a quick line and share my list of top surf destinations. Enjoy. I gotta get back to it. =)

1. Peniche, Portugal

*photo credit: Peniche Surf Camp

2. Huanchaco, Peru

*photo credit: South America Living

3. Montauk, New York

*photo credit: Gordon Grant

4. Montañita, Ecuador

*Photo Credit: Finca Punta Ayampe

5. Long Beach, California in the 1930′s

*Photo Credit: Shelter Surf Shop

6. Mal Pais, Costa Rica

*Photo Credit: Geoff McCabe

7. La Libertad, El Salvador

*Photo credit: Globo Treks

8. North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii

*Photo Credit: National Geographic

9. Gold Coast, Australia

*Photo Credit: Sunsurfer

10. Jeffrey’s Bay, South Africa

*Photo credit: Ellis

the cure – boys don’t cry (unplugged)

matt — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:51:21 +0000

I didn’t cry today and I was tested 100x. I now fly away on a solo trip to a surreal Costa Rica. Much deserved and needed.

heading to costa rica…to start a new series

matt — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:38:11 +0000

It’s 12:30am and I am leaving for Costa Rica in 3 hours and 45 minutes. Such crazy stress just trying to get ready for this trip. Nonstop printing. I have packed 7 books, my iPod, a Gameboy and 2 cameras for 9 days. I am planning on going from today until next Friday, though may need a few more days. The last few months have been intense. Need the ocean and sunlight.

My highs come with lows.

I need to walk around with new eyes and remember that I am an artist. Need to be thankful. Need to stay in the moment. Need to redefine my definition of success.

I plan on starting a “secret” new series of images while there. I’m sure I will take a lot of Polaroids of surfing, though I am ready to make new art.

air – surfing on a rocket

matt — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:46:15 +0000

love this song, the band, the video. I am a boy of few words these days.

The Go! Team – Ms Pac-Man video

matt — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:48:51 +0000

This video just found its way back into my life. It makes me so happy, as I am obsessed with ms pac-man and dig the song. It’s hard to be sad watching ms-pac man and the evil ghost monsters running … Continue reading →

El Guincho – Bombay

matt — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:27:07 +0000

This video is really amazing. I watched it yesterday before a shoot and was inspired to take my work to the next level or maybe sideways. Makes me really happy. I don’t care what they are saying.