30 Best Surf Artists to Follow on Instagram
From Heather Brown to Drew Brophy, discover 30 surf artists worth following on Instagram, plus in-depth interviews with many of the featured creators.
In this article
- Heather Brown
- Jack Soren
- Nina Brooke
- Jay Alders
- Wayne French
- Ron Weideman
- Colleen Wilcox
- Tom Veiga
- Matt Stanton Beard
- Drew Brophy
- Scott Denholm
- Nathan Gibbs
- Bree Poort
- Wade Koniakowsky
- Robb Havassy
- Dave Williams
- Rob Kaz
- Patrick Parker
- Spencer Reynolds
- Lea Wells
- Elena Grib
- Zachary Bennett-Brook
- Shaun Thomas
- Tom Metcalf
- Phil Roberts
- John Severson
- Chris Lundy
- Bill Drysdale
- David Macomber
- Iki Yasuo
In this article, you'll learn
- Who are 30 of the best surf artists worth following on Instagram
- Where to find in-depth interviews with featured surf artists
- How surf art has moved from galleries onto social media
- Which artists' styles range from realism to bold illustration
Surf artists uncover the essence of surfing and use their craft to create viewing experiences that bring ocean scenes into homes, offices, hotels, cafes and art galleries around the world. Some surf artists have established successful careers whereas for the vast majority art is a passion project.
Instagram as a visual platform is the perfect place for artists to showcase their work and create a community of followers. We've curated the following list of the best surf artists worth following on Instagram. Their work may not grace the walls of your home but could grace the screen of your phone. Brighten up your day by clicking follow on a few of our featured artists below.
Heather Brown
https://www.instagram.com/p/CDl7AzyFo3o/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Check out our interview with Heather Brown.
Jack Soren
https://www.instagram.com/p/B8_3ZQLjse7/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Check out our interview with Jack Soren.
Nina Brooke
https://www.instagram.com/p/B5IxqtSAEXf/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Check out our interview with Nina Brooke.
Jay Alders
https://www.instagram.com/p/CESKmkmHUxp/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Check out our interview with Jay Alders.
Wayne French
https://www.instagram.com/p/B22kceJn3JU/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Check out our interview with Wayne French.
Ron Weideman
https://www.instagram.com/p/B4yQcaQAokF/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Check out our interview with Ron Weideman.
Colleen Wilcox
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bws0KbChcy0/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Check out our interview with Colleen Wilcox.
Tom Veiga
https://www.instagram.com/p/CEDTf6rn5B6/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Check out our interview with Tom Veiga.
Matt Stanton Beard
https://www.instagram.com/p/B4LH3LYHEnE/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Check out our interview with Matt Stanton Beard.
Drew Brophy
https://www.instagram.com/p/B0qomR2HPa7/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Check out our interview with Drew Brophy.
Scott Denholm
https://www.instagram.com/p/BMyLw2lghDM/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Check out our interview with Scott Denholm.
Nathan Gibbs
https://www.instagram.com/p/CDo9cyunJOe/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Check out our interview with Nathan Gibbs.
Bree Poort
https://www.instagram.com/p/BysVBt1AmFL/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Check out our interview with Bree Poort.
Wade Koniakowsky
https://www.instagram.com/p/CAJa_9-nYUq/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Check out our interview with Wade Koniakowsky.
Robb Havassy
https://www.instagram.com/p/CCt4bjVHxTT/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Check out our interview with Robb Havassy.
Dave Williams
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq8GW5CHKPR/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Check out our interview with Dave Williams.
Rob Kaz
https://www.instagram.com/p/CAnMmcsja98/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Check out our interview with Rob Kaz.
Patrick Parker
https://www.instagram.com/p/CBY26LVnJE-/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Check out our interview with Patrick Parker.
Spencer Reynolds
https://www.instagram.com/p/B-AoR4THiPd/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Check out our interview with Spencer Reynolds.
Lea Wells
https://www.instagram.com/p/CAdfLI7FLa5/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Check out our interview with Lea Wells.
Elena Grib
https://www.instagram.com/p/B-aUZm8HwKO/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Check out our interview with Elena Grib.
Zachary Bennett-Brook
https://www.instagram.com/p/B5b4fEagNEa/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Check out our interview with Zachary Bennett-Brook.
Shaun Thomas
https://www.instagram.com/p/B9fk8DCl61P/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Check out our interview with Shaun Thomas.
Tom Metcalf
https://www.instagram.com/p/BnqxAufnjOS/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Check out our interview with Tom Metcalf.
Phil Roberts
https://www.instagram.com/p/CDUX-TrnBo3/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
John Severson
https://www.instagram.com/p/okhkgVRuq3/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Chris Lundy
https://www.instagram.com/p/2TGvjsuIet/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Bill Drysdale
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bg37u-AAKbX/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
David Macomber
https://www.instagram.com/p/B4nAwUtgAzB/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Iki Yasuo
https://www.instagram.com/p/CBX96-RHJU3/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Frequently asked questions
- Who are some of the best-known surf artists on Instagram?
- Standouts include Heather Brown, Drew Brophy, Jay Alders, Wayne French, and John Severson, whose work ranges from bold illustration to detailed realism of ocean scenes.
- Can I read interviews with these surf artists?
- Yes, Surfd has published in-depth interviews with many of the featured artists, including Heather Brown, Jack Soren, Nina Brooke, Wayne French, and Colleen Wilcox, linked throughout the list.
- Where does surf art typically end up besides Instagram?
- Surf art commonly appears in homes, offices, hotels, cafes, and galleries around the world, with Instagram acting as a modern showcase alongside those traditional spaces.