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Need a little insperstion to get off your laptop and into the library for some hands on research? Wanna get the girl, go read the book.
Need a little insperstion to get off your laptop and into the library for some hands on research? Wanna get the girl, go read the book.
5/9/16
Hello Elliot this is for you, you are very gifted! Please send me an email with comments and anything you would like to add.


ELLIOT BLISS ARTIST EXTRAORDINAIRE


Elliott Bliss is a professional artist living in Santa Cruz, California. In his own words " I have always enjoyed drawing but started formal training 13 years ago.  I attended UCSC and the Academy of Art in San Francisco.  I create custom paintings, drawings. This includes framed canvases, individually created shoes, logos for businesses or groups, clothing, large murals, freehand sketches, and designs for tattoos, ipods, surf, snow or skateboards.  I use a variety of different mediums and surfaces."


C.F. Holcomb Guitars
IF YOUR EVER LUCKY ENOUGH TO MEET CHRIS AND SEE HIS GUITARS YOU'LL BE AMAZED BY THE LOVE HE HAS FOR WHAT HE CREATES


My interest in guitar building started at age ten when my guitar teacher showed me an instrument that had just been built for him. I was astounded by the concept of a custom, hand-built guitar. From that moment, I knew I wanted to pursue a career as a luthier. When I was fourteen, with much help from Mark Johnson (the luthier who had made my guitar teacher’s guitar), I made my first guitar. Really, Mark did most of the important stuff and I pieced the parts together. The experience only solidified the idea that I was to become a luthier.



At nineteen, I began working for Santa Cruz Guitar Company, learning the basics and beginning to see what it takes to make a high-end guitar. I was interested in working for a smaller-scale shop, so I touched based with Rick Turner of Turner Renaissance Guitars. After a year of calling Rick on the same day of every month, he hired me. I finally had the teacher I had been looking for.



Between Rick and the other accomplished luthiers that have worked with him over the years, I have learned everything from design to completion. I have also spent time working with Scott Walker, who has become a true mentor, not only in terms of showing me innovative design techniques, but also enlightening me on the nitty-gritty details on how to start up a one-man guitar shop.


I draw the inspiration for my designs from classic instruments whose style has withstood the test of time. My goal is to bring the traditional, beautiful style of these guitars into a well-performing, great-sounding instrument that is uniquely tailored to each individual player.




Holcomb_M1A2898_MacKenziePhoto by Jim MacKenzie for the Santa Cruz County Art of Guitar Exhibit and Festival.

  on chris holcomb luthier


DO ZIGGYSURFCATZ A FAVOR.... CHRIS WORKS HARD....HE'S A LITTLE TENSE SOMETIMES.... SUPPORT THIS ARTISAN.... BUY YOURSELF A HAND MADE GUITAR....SO HE CAN RELAX A LITTLE.... AND LOOK LIKE ONE OF OUR CATZ
VENTANA SURFBOARDS ONLINE SURF SHOP AND OCCASIONAL "POP UP SHOPS" IN CALIFORNIA


Ventana Surfboard has decided it is time to try to lessen impacts on the environment by building wooden surfboards, focusing heavily on sustainable and recycled materials. Ventana offers hollow, reclaimed wooden surfboards; bodysurfing handplanes, and; eco surf supplies. The boards are high performance, surfable works of art and conversation pieces. These innovative watercraft are designed, built, tested in Santa Cruz, California  on some of the most challenging waves on the planet.


The founding  partners of Ventana Surfboards share a deep sense of social responsibly and love of the sea and ocean conservation. David Dennis the business specialist and Martin Stiphout  the master craftsman and board design visionary met through a photo project to support the Surfrider Foundation. They share a vision to create a surf company focused on craftsmanship, responsibility and adventure. They are working to grow Ventana into the most loved surf company on the planet.


You can reach the Ventana shaper at [email protected].

for business reach [email protected].


Ventana donates at least 5% of profits to the ocean conservation efforts of Save Our Shores, Surfrider Foundation Santa Cruz, Save the Waves Coalition, the Seymour Marine Discovery Center and the Monterey Bay Aquarium.


Photos by: Dave Alexander of Salty Breeze Art

I had created a business plan to start an international art business highlighting a kinetic sculpture/prism project I developed I called the Light Dancer, the prototype was built, the website designed, and a full written business and marketing plan. I well reintroduce Light Dancer to the world in a later edition of the ziggysurfcatz website.


BRING SOMETHING NEW AND BEAUTIFUL INTO THUS WORLD AND ALL OF US WELL BE MADE BETTER FOR IT


But first the shower of all outdoor showers at the sustainable Tree House in Bali, This house was designed by Elora Hardy architect, and is a six-story structure made almost entirely of bamboo.

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Click here to down load a sample of ziggysurfcatz solo tunes ( the band versions have been delayed)

" Santa Fe" "Moon On The Tides" " Were Heros Live Scoundrels Lie " "Whats Your Name" "Stephanie" " Santa Cruz Working Man Blues"

" Mystery To Me" and

" Then and There"

SOMEBODY AT THE BESTWESTERN PLUS IN SANTA CRUZ SABOTAGED THE NUT ON MY TWELVE STRING GUITAR AND I HAVE NO MONEY TO FIX IT - SOUNDS LIKE A SONG BUT ITS A FACT OF LIFE IN THIS GODLESS TOWN
SOMEBODY AT THE BESTWESTERN PLUS IN SANTA CRUZ SABOTAGED THE NUT ON MY TWELVE STRING GUITAR AND I HAVE NO MONEY TO FIX IT - SOUNDS LIKE A SONG BUT ITS A FACT OF LIFE IN THIS GODLESS TOWN

IN THE PROCESS OF DEALING WITH GUITAR SABOTAGE IN SANTA CRUZ CALIFORNIA I FOUND THIS COOL WEBSITE THIRD COAST GUITAR





They have a great app. You answer a few questions about your guitar and needed repair and work. You can even send a photo. They send you back an estimate. Too cool.




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