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Women Making Waves: Art, Surf, and Sisterhood A few weekends ago, I was invited to lead a creative workshop at the Women Making Waves Retreat , founded by the remarkable Nicole Miller Art . It was three full days of art, surf, sunshine, and uplifting energy. Sharing my love for painting in a space filled with creative, kind, and talented women was truly inspiring. Each participant brought her own style and story, every surfboard artist adding a unique kind of beauty to the weekend. For my workshop, we painted surfboard fins and transformed them into small works of art. Brushes moved, colors blended, and before long the space was alive with laughter, conversation, and creativity. Somewhere between the paint and the coastal breeze, strangers became friends. It is remarkable how naturally that happens when you combine art, good company, and salt air after a great dinner. Huge shoutout to Tomorrow’s Artist , Zibra Paintbrushes , and Ho Stevie  for donating supplies, you guys helped make the weekend so colorful in every sense. Left to right Jenny Krieger,   Sophia Buddenhagen , Luz Helena , Nicole Miller ,  Jess Oatman , Maggie Sudek ,  Alex Mason  & Alex Gray The next morning, we joined Southern Spears Surf Shop  at the beach, who generously provided longboards for everyone. Some of the women were surfing for the first time and totally stoked to catch thier first wave in Texas. The beach was filled with cheers, laughter, and high fives. When we were not catching waves, we collaborated on a surfboard together having fun and doodling with paint. There was more to the weekend than painting and surfing. There were so many great moments from dinner at Sugar and Rye , to live painting at the Texas Surf Museum , to a Q&A with Maria Brophy along with tons of helpful insight on the business side of our art careers, and improve our online presence. Every bit of it reflected the heart Nicole poured into this retreat. It was something special. By the end of the Women Making Waves Retreat , we all left with more than painted fins, surfboards and sandy hair. We carried home new friendships, renewed inspiration, and a deeper connection to creativity, community, and the Gulf Coast. Be sure to check out these lovely ladies work. Alex Mason https://artbyalexmason.com/ Alex Mason is a contemporary artist whose textured, vibrant paintings burst with bright florals and bold patterns, celebrating color, joy, and creative energy. Alexx Gra y https://alexxgrayart.com/pages/custom-boards Alexx Gray is a Florida-based artist known for her vibrant surfboard art, detailed mandalas, and ocean-inspired designs. Jess Oatman https://jessoatmanart.com/ Jess Oatman is an artist whose work captures the beauty and rhythm of nature, blending inspiration from mountains, waves, and desert landscapes. Jenny Krieger Jenny Krieger transforms worn-out surfboards into vibrant, one-of-a-kind art pieces that bring coastal charm to any space. Luz Helena https://www.imageryartworks.com/ Luz Helena Thompson is a Colombian-born Marine Corps veteran, expressive arts educator and mosaic muralist based on the Southern California coast whose work fuses healing, art and service through community engagement and creative transformation. Maggie Sudek Maggie Sudek is a Wilmington-based artist and muralist who brings color and creativity to every wall and canvas she touches. Nicole Miller https://www.artbynicolemiller.com/ Nicole Miller is a coastal-inspired artist and muralist whose love for the ocean shapes her vibrant, expressive works, blending her background in art education with a passion for creativity and connection. Sophia Buddenhagen https://www.sobudd.com/ Sophia Buddenhagen creates vibrant, expressive art infused with coastal energy, skate culture edge, and desert warmth, where color, motion, and memory collide in every piece. Left to right: Alex Mason , Luz Helena , Sophia Buddenhagen , Jess Oatman , Alex Gra y, Maggie Sudek , Nicole Miller Jenny Krieger

A contour is the line which defines a form, edge or outline. Contour drawing is the place where most beginning artists start. So basically a contour line drawing is an "outline drawing," that uses no shading. You are following the visible edges of a shape. A contour drawing is done when the artist looks intently at the EDGES of an object, but rarely looks at the paper while the pencil moves. The goal of a contour drawing is to make a line that is authentic and true to what you are actually seeing, and to train your hand to copy your eye's movement. Each contour drawing will be individual and unique. There are several different types of contour line drawings and I will show my favorite examples of each! BLIND CONTOUR This is one of my favorites by February James. 'Blind contour drawing' is when contour drawing is done without looking at the paper AT ALL. This helps train you to look more often at your subject than look at your paper. Staring down at your paper while drawing can be a hard habit to break~ Each drawing is one of a kind! Here are some by February James CONTINUOUS CONTOUR LINE "Continuous line contour drawing' is a contour drawing done without picking your pencil off of the paper. It is essentially done with one long line. Continuous line contour drawings can be done 100% "blind" or not. Here are some rad examples by Belgium Artist Kris Trappeniers MODIFIED CONTOUR LINE A "modified contour line drawing" allows you to look at your paper and pick up your pen, using multiple lines instead of one. Although not completely blind, the artist should only look at the paper 10% of the time, and at the object 90% of the time. The artist only looks at the paper to place their pencil when they start a new line. Contour drawings use no shading, but lighter and darker tonal areas can be "suggested" by varying line width and pressure. Darker, thicker lines can be used in shadow areas, and lighter, thinner lines in lighter areas. Examples from pinterest CROSS-CONTOUR Cross contour lines are drawn lines which travel, as the name suggests, across the form. Cross contours follow the form of the surface area- using curved lines over curving or spherical planes, straight lines across flat surfaces, etc. Cross contour drawing of a shell by Matt Louscher WHY DO CONTOUR DRAWING? So you can develop good hand-eye coordination which is KEY when learning to draw. With regular practice, contour drawing exercises will help train your hand to follow your eye's movements and develop the right brain (creative side!) muscles. This help it become more assertive and aware of the observable balance the left brain's tendency to standardize, generalize, and simplify everything, which creates stereotypical ways of seeing and drawing. HOW TO DO IT While you draw, look at the object 90% of the time (100% of the time if doing a BLIND contour). Look only at your paper when you are ready to make a new line on your paper and you are checking where to place it. Concentrate on practicing your hand-eye coordination instead of worrying about the look of your drawing. Go as slowly as a Sloth. Close one eye while you draw. Detail, detail, detail! Capture edges only, but capture as much information as you can! Capture every nook and cranny on paper. Each and every edge, crack, line, wrinkly, etc. that is possible to SEE. SOME HELPFUL VIDEOS I LIKE TO SHOW MY STUDENTS IF THEY WERE ABSENT DURING INSTRUCTION OR JUST NEED AN EXTRA BOOST TO GET STARTED. (One day I will record myself teaching...but until then...) Contour Drawing Blind Contour Drawing Cross Contour Drawing Sophia Buddenhagen – Houston Artist Abstract • Surf • Western • Coastal • Positive Vibes Shop | Commission Your Vision  | About Sophia

When I am introducing color to my students my go to is the Design Seeds website. It is my absolute favorite site to find good color schemes! Click here to check it out! Once my students figure out what color scheme they want to use I have them look up the colors in my Color Mixing Recipe Books! Yes I have color RECIPE books and they are AWESOME!!!! This teaches students/artists how to mix colors and get out of the practice of using colors straight from the tube! Kids love this!!!!! The books by William F. Powell are my fave so far! You can find them on Amazon or shop at your local art supply store! Research by Sophia Buddenhagen Art, Helping Art Teachers Find Resources! #arteducation Sophia Buddenhagen – Houston Artist Abstract • Surf • Western • Coastal • Positive Vibes Shop  | Commission Your Vision  |  About Sophia

Discover vibrant surf, skate, and western-inspired abstract art by Sophia Buddenhagen. Explore originals and prints infused with uplifting quotes and untamed energy. Sophia Buddenhagen COASTAL SOUL · SKATE GRIT · DESERT DUST where color, motion and memory converge SHOP ORIGINAL PAINTINGS SURF & SKATE ART ANIMALS COWGIRL & WEST TX WORDS THAT RISE MINI PRINTS BIO/ARTIST STATEMENT Houston-based artist Sophia Buddenhagen draws from surf, skate and wide-open landscapes. Explore vibrant originals, mini prints and custom works that bring bold energy into your space. FAVORITES Quick View Yee Haw Mini - Coastal Cowgirl Skater Add to Cart Quick View I’M Okay Mini Print Add to Cart Quick View Howdy - Coastal Cowgirl Surfer Mini Add to Cart Quick View All Things Are Difficult Before They Are Easy Mini Print Add to Cart Quick View No Risk No Magic Mini Add to Cart WHAT PEOPLE SAY Maria Espinosa A commissioned Sophia to do a portrait of flamenco Beach, Culebra, Puerto Rico. It is the birthplace of my father. She included my grandfather, as well as my dad‘s picture and also had me write the history of my family. She carefully added that to the painting. Her vision and creativity are God-given. Every piece of work that she creates leaves an imprint of her heart. If you can, you must invest in her work. Margaray Valdez Sophia’s art is hung all throughout my home… the pieces make me feel like life is more fun when I catch glimpses of them. They are full of good energy. I work as an interior designer and I love that Sophia is extremely professional - deadlines actually mean something to her and she is always communicative and on time! I highly recommend her! Kristen Gonzalez Sophia is a great human! Humble and organic. I have more than a few of her pieces! They have a wondrous way of evoking positive and calming emotions. Plus they’re are just really pretty to look at ✨ Jennifer Vickers "Buddenhagen, who received her BFA from University of Houston in 2000, draws on travel and life experiences in creating mixed media canvases with a distinctive “surf art” style. Her layered graphic elements bring to mind features of street art, though authentic renderings of sea birds and playful depictions of other animals add stratum of visual interest to the works. Buddenhagen’s abstract canvases often incorporate her trademark textures and vibrate with the energy of broad, warm spectrum color palettes." Jennifer Vickers -curator

Explore a curated collection of sold abstract art and bold paintings by Sophia Buddenhagen. Discover the vibrant pieces that have captivated collectors. SOLD Work Whaleshark Large Abstract Do Epic Shit Never Breaks Deep In The Ocean Simple Perspective Breathe Sol Chaser Just Roll With It Mixed Media on Paper Free Your Mind mixed media on paper Just Breathe Show More Original Art Quick View Elegant - Surfer Girl Painting Add to Cart Quick View Dancing In The Moonlight - Surfer Girl Painting Add to Cart Quick View Living in the Moment - Surfer Girl Painting Add to Cart Quick View Be Here Now - Surfer Girl Painting Add to Cart Quick View Let's Do The Things We Love - Skater Girl Painting Add to Cart Quick View Be You - Surfer Girl Painting Add to Cart Quick View Hello Love Add to Cart Quick View White Heart Add to Cart Quick View Be Nice Be Kind Add to Cart Quick View Be In The Moment Add to Cart Quick View Love One Another Add to Cart Quick View Dreams Are Always In Style Add to Cart Quick View Do You Add to Cart Quick View Enjoy Every Moment Add to Cart Quick View White Heart 2 Add to Cart Quick View Be You 2 Add to Cart

Discover current exhibitions and stocked locations for Sophia Buddenhagen’s work], including gallery listings, store partners and mini-print availability, bringing her vibrant surf- and skate-inspired art into your world. UPCOMING SHOWS Texas Surf Museum iDecember 13th...details coming SHOPS Culture Coffee, 323 Ocean Ave, Surfside Beach, TX 77541 (mini prints) Surfside Surfstation, 402 Murex St, Surfside Beach, TX 77541 (mini prints) At Home Stores (Canvas Prints) Solo Shows 2020 Surfside Series, Market Station, Galveston TX 2018 Reflections of Bali, Drink of Ages 1005 Waugh Dr. Houston TX 2018 Reflections of Bali Q2 Gallery, 2208 Post Office St. Galveston TX 2017 Simple Life, Drink of Ages 1005 Waugh Dr. Houston TX 2016 Beach Vibes Drink of Ages Pub, Houston TX 2016 New Works Starstruck Gallery, Kemah, TX 2016 Sabuduria May 26th Public House Heights, Houston, TX 2014 No Destination Liberty Station, Houston, TX 2013 Colors in Life Public House Heights, Houston, TX 2011 Show Tangerine Boutique, Galveston TX 2010 The Traveler Within, V Gallery, Katy TX 2009 Neo Contemporary, Galleria Lazzara, Houston, TX 2009 Mod Coffee House, October Galveston, TX 2009 Mod Coffee House, August 28th Galveston, TX 2 009 Bacchus Wine Bar, Galveston, TX 2008 Bacchus Wine Bar, Galveston, TX Group Shows 2024 The Box Show at John Ross Palmer Gallery, 1218 Heights Blvd, Houston, TX 2023 Surf Art Exhibition, Southern Spears Surf Shop, Galveston TX 2021 Galveston Art Walk, The Marmo Plaza, Galveston TX 2018 Surfing as an Art, Southern Spears Surf Shop, Galveston TX 2018 Treasures by The Sea, Surfside TX 2018 Falling Tide Music Festival, Texas City TX 2018 Group show, The Strand Gallery, Galveston TX 2017 7th Annual Surfing as an Art Show, Southern Spears Surf Shop, Galveston TX 2017 Sophia and Gabriel Collaborations Arts on Mechanic, Galveston, TX 2017 Red Thread G. Lee Gallery, 2215 Post Office St. Galveston, TX 2016 Sophia and Gabriel Collaborations Public House Heights, Houston, TX 2016 Surf's Up Southern Spears, Galveston TX 2016 Sophia and Gabriel Collaborations Public House Heights, Houston, TX 2016 A Matter of Colour The Next Door, Houston, TX 2015 Group Show Katy Contemporary Art Museum, Katy, TX 2014 Surfing as an Art, Texas Surf Co, Galveston, TX 2014 Texas Surfrider Soundwaves, Houston, TX 2014 HMM Launch Party Hardy & Nance Studios, Houston, TX 2014 Spring Show Hardy & Nance Studios, Houston, TX 2013 PAWS for a PURRpose Gala Houston, TX 2013 Ground Swell,Texas Surf Museum, Corpus Christi, TX 2013 Texas Top Thirty Exhibition, Art on 5th, Austin, TX 2013 PAWS for a PURRpose Launch Party South Texas College of Law, Houston TX 2013 The Rock Trust Postcard Exhibition, Castle Fine Art, Edinburgh Scottland 2013 Jomar Visions Group Show Hardy & Nance Studios, Houston, TX 2012 Surfing As An Art Southern Spears Surf, Galveston TX 2012 Artwalk 22nd and Postoffice, Galveston TX 2012 Bridging the Gap Skin Gallery, Houston TX 2012 2nd Anual Luau The Usual, Houston TX 2012 Vibrant Wave Public House Heights, Houston, TX 2012 Artwalk 22nd and Postoffice, Galveston TX 2012 Have Camera, Will Travel, House of Rock, Corpus Christi Tx 2012 Perfect 10's WAR'HOUS Visual Studios, Houston TX 2012 Activate Stereo Live, Houston TX 2011 West Houston Jazz Festival, Katy TX 2011 Lilith Spring, Laura U Collection Houston TX 2011 Chocolates by Mark, La Porte, TX 2011 Luau, The Usual,Houston, TX 2011 eCity Social, Houston TX 2010 Boarded Up The Art of Surf and Skate Gallery M Squared, Houston TX 2010 Texas Music Project Agave Rd, Katy TX 2010 Artwalk 22nd and Postoffice, Galveston TX 2010 Artwalk 22nd and Postoffice, Galveston TX 2010 Groupshow, V Gallery, Katy TX 2010 Sutherland Law Firm, Houston, TX 2010 6x6x2010-You Asked For It RCAC, Rochester, NY 2009 Art Box Year 6, Dec. 4th 2009, Bering & James Gallery, Houston, TX 2009 Cinco, Bering and James Gallery, Houston, Tx 2009 Texas Surfrider 10 Year Anniversary, St. Arnold's Brewery, Houston, TX 2009 The Ohana Art Show, Ohana Surf & Skate, Galveston, TX 2008 The Art Box Year 5, Bering & James Gallery, Houston, TX 2008 Johnny Romano Tribute, Continental Club, Houston, TX 2008 Structure Bering and James Gallery, Houston, TX 2008 Cinco August 18th 2008 Bering and James Gallery, Houston, TX 2008 Art In The Park, July 5th 2008, Galveston, TX 2008 Art In The Park, June 21st 2008, Galveston, TX 2008 Art In The Park, May 31st 2008, Galveston, TX 2008 Circa 67 Ohana Surf & Skate, , Galveston, TX 2007 Texas Surfrider Show, Oct 2007, Houston, Tx 1997 Cloister Gallery, Jan 1997, Houston, Tx Gallery Representation Bering Art Collective Katy Artreach Bering and James Gallery Press/Publications Interview on KPRC Houston Life TV with Derrick Shore Puerto Rico Restoring Hope through Poetry Forever Aventura J-14 Decorate July 2017 Cover Feature Houston Press Vibrant Wave's Oil Paintings Drip Off the Walls at Public House Laura U Mag July 2011 April 2011 Modern Luxury March 2011 Modern Luxury December 2011 Houston Press Sept 2008 Modern Luxury July 2008 Galveston Daily News Front Cover Causes Waves of Impact Past Retail Stores Ashley Furniture I.O Metro Billiard Palace Homesense Ikea Target Living Spaces Ohana Surf and Skate Southern Spears Surf Shop Sandalista Current Retail Stores/Shops At Home Stores Culture Coffee Shop Surfside Surfstation Wholesale Deny Designs Surf & Skate Collection Quick View Elegant - Surfer Girl Painting Quick View Let's Do The Things We Love - Skater Girl Painting Quick View Dancing In The Moonlight - Surfer Girl Painting Quick View Living in the Moment - Surfer Girl Painting Quick View Be Here Now - Surfer Girl Painting Quick View Be You - Surfer Girl Painting Quick View Elegant - Surfer girl mini print Quick View Always Dreamin - Surfer Rob Machado Quick View Free Your Mind - Skater Girl Mini Print Quick View Be You - Surfer Girl Mini Print Quick View Let's Do The Things We Love - Skater Girl Mini Print Quick View Let's Ride - Skater Cowgirl Mini Print Quick View Living in The Moment - Surfer Girl Mini Print Quick View Do What You Love - Surfer Girl Mini Print Quick View Be Here Now - Surfer Girl Mini Print Quick View Chasing Freedom Mini - Coastal Cowgirl Skater Quick View Howdy - Coastal Cowgirl Surfer Mini Quick View Fearless and Free Mini - Coastal Cowgirl Skater Quick View Texas Surf Mini Quick View Texas Surf Report Microwaves - Mini Print Quick View Texas Surf Report Washing Machine - Mini Print Quick View Surfside Texas - Mini Print Quick View Dose of Nature - Mini Print