Selected color work from over the years. 1) single color laminations 2) dyed cloth and inlays 3) multi-color laminations 4) paint
All boards are đŻ hand shaped by me, with
color work primarily done by Israel Meneses ( @stixnlogsglassworks ), and myself, with a few in here from Aaron Austin ( @kingsglassing ), a few dyed pieces from Jay Turton ( @seaandgreenhome ) and 2 painted by Andy Sherar ( @andysherar )
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Shea @sheasalz and I connected during my latest residency at @kingsglassing and I had the privilege of shaping her a custom board. The conversation continued and resulted in this short film/portrait, and I couldnât be more honored!! Take a few minutes to watch if youâd like a little window into my mindset and process. Thank you! #sommaspecialdesigns
Custom Banza for Kristian! All hail @campbellbros for their iconic design, the Bonzer đđ˝ââď¸ I am just offering a humble interpretation here. This one was beautifully glassed by @richmondfiberglass_ and features glass on runners from @true_ames đ¤đ˝đťâ¤ď¸#sommaspecialdesigns #ssdbanza
Thank you New York! 5th residency with @kingsglassing done and dusted . Hereâs a random smattering of pics from the trip. Always good to see the homies back east, shape some boards, eat so much great food, and soak up all the city has to offer! Especially big thanks to Aaron @kingsglassing for letting me do my thing at the shop, the years of friendship and killer glasswork, @rhodeislandsurfco for their continued support (boards landing there soon!), everybody who came out to the shaping demo, @drewwaustin for letting me crash at his spot, and all who ordered customs!! See you next spring!!#sommaspecialdesigns
Catch this guy live tomorrow with us at the shop. Took @sheasomma his 5th trip out to finally make a live shaping happen. Stop by from 12â5 and watch him shape his Mini Super Model from start to finish. All are welcomeâŚespecially anyone looking to learn a thing or two đ¤đđđ
Kicking off Shea Sommaâs 5th NYC residency with a live shaping next Sunday 5/10
Bring a friend, stay a whileâŚ.Sheaâs an open book.
Questions, photos, all welcome. Cold drinks, new collection in the shop.
65-48 Metropolitan Ave, Middle Village
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I shaped Trent @blowingtail a 5â5 twinzerâd fish oriented toward sloppy spring and summer conditions while retaining enough hi performance attributes to keep it in the mix when the waves get good. Initial feedback is good but looking forward to getting the details dialed on this one!!
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Trentâs first session on his new fish. The wind was howling and waves were atrocious but you wouldnât know it watching him! So rad to see an immediate connection with a brand new shape. Frothing to see where this goes! #sommaspecialdesigns #ssdpopofish
