New life art by @paulcarterart

Embracing creativity daily art by 

Paulcarterart

This painting was created in 2005 originally.  Below, you will see a video and two images of the process of adding lighter colors and more detail to the original painting.

Here’s a video that will give you a closer look at the colors and the detail of the paint and highlights.

This was the first layer of lightning up the original darker colors.

The painting size is 13.75 x 16 on wood and acrylic paint and paint pens on the updated version..

This is one from the archives that I was inspired repaint.

The final version of the revived painting from 2005.

Thanks so much for checking in. I appreciate your positive support intentions and feedback..

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Life without any validation @paulcarterart

Lifee without any validation.

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Imagine being completely present and free from all validation.

It’s October 30, 2025 this is a spontaneous captains log at one of my favorite places. I am sharing this after a break on a new sketch that was started on 10– 14 –2025.

It is not the sketch you see below.  I date all my art pieces from paintings to sketches and surfboard’s. 

Imagine, living a life without any comparing or any approval from others.

There is so much conditioning that we all carry from our ancestors from our parents from our families and friends.

So ask yourself, is it ego or confidence that you live your life from?  Ego is the constant need for approval and validation from others.   

Confidence is the freedom that comes through the awareness of breaking the chains of the many layers of conditioning.  Knowing one self is a daily journey.

The sketch below will resonate for some and for others your perception will be either positive or negative.  

Ask yourself by staying present what feelings am I having?

Its all conditioning or insecurity that brings up the negativity.  Check your perception and you will see.

Thanks for following the journey. 

Have a great day and remember no validation required. Keep the creative fire stoked..

You can find me on Instagram and YouTube 

@paulcarterart.

 

San Clemente surfboards & art by Paul Carter

Embrace the unknown inspirations daily.

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Embracing the unknown, that is a true test. A test to break through the negative conditioned subconscious chains of lies.

Staying present is key. Having the awareness of one’s thoughts, feelings, and emotions is where the breaking of the condition chains begins.

A question for you and a reminder for me.  Do you want to continue to change the negative perceptions.

I am finding that simplicity is key, especially this with endless amounts of noise and information and distractions.

We are each conditioned through our ancestors through our upbringing through the books we read the TV and social media the talking you get my point..

The question is, what do you want to put in your brain the subconscious mind, your spirit, body and soul?

Here is one of the latest custom shaped and painted surfboards.

With the appropriate words, follow the light.

Experience is priceless…. 

No validation required or approval required.

Keep the creative fire stoked daily.

Keep learning by doing daily.

Staying present is key on many levels.

Have the awareness of your thoughts, feelings, and emotions you do and do not want. This is a powerful training and tool to learn daily.

Thank you each for following the journey as a Surfer, Shaper-Artist.  I am focused on planting positive seeds daily.

This is a board that is between class and performance.   You can cruise or carve..  I’ve been using a 9 inch thin with a front screw for more options.

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Staying grounded through the dreams and distractions by San Clemente surfboards & art Paul Carter

Staying grounded through the dreams and distractions.

By Paul Carter San Clemente surfboards &art.

A fresh bag or organic oranges last pick before it’s too late.  With the heat wave most fruits and veggies are getting ripe fast.

Staying grounded can be achieved through, simply putting our bare feet on the Earth.

Of course, going surfing or jumping in the water or even touching the trees is one of many options to keep grounded.

We are walking energy beings , and a simple example is static electricity when we get shocked through clothing, and simply touching metal and many other objects.

Staying and getting grounded is very important. It is as important as learning to breathe properly. To learn how to self regulate through meditation and breathing techniques.

Chanting is another form of meditation which has been around for thousands of years.

Eating healthy, organic fruits, and vegetables and foods is very important on many levels.  I am reminded the importance of learning through research at the same time giving your mind spirit, body and soul time in silence and solitude to process what is important and what is not.

I like to have a morning practice for 30 to 60m Daily. They can be a half a day or a full day once or twice a week. It all depends on the individual and how they process information.

Having a healthy gratitude, prayer and positive intentions and self talk daily is very important.

Here are some fresh cherry tomatoes. These and the oranges were gifted to me by two good friends, which I am grateful..

Here is one of the latest custom shaped and painted Surfboards, a 7’3.  This will be a twin fin..

This is a board that can be ridden in a variety of waves feom 2 foot to overhead.

Thank you each for following the journey. I appreciate the positive intentions supporting and empowering conversations always.  I will see you in the surf.

 Remember, no validation required to be a whole healthy confident human.  Keep the creative fire stoked. Do not compare yourself to anyone ever..

Choosing peace over connection san Clemente surfboards & art by #paulcarterart

Choosing peace over connection is having healthy priorities and boundaries daily.

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Growth takes courage. And emotional maturity,, discipline.  Having self respect and mutual respect is key to build trust..  Yes don’t forget accountability and responsibility…

Ego is all based on the constant need for validation and approval. 

 In short it’s all based on one’s fear and all the negative conditioning learned growing up and in unhealthy relationships.  An avoidant will always run away out of fear. 

Connection doesn’t have to be chaos. It’s a choice by staying present on what’s important and what’s not..

I am grateful and thankful to God for the power of Free-Will all day every day…

Consistency is key and the truth will always show itself either positive or negative…

Here is a custom made surfboard and art work for a good friend.  

This outline works great in many size ranges from 6ft all the way through and up to 7ft.

Most boards have either a 1/8 inch or quarter inch stringer.

This board has what’s called a wedge stringer set up.  With two 1/8 inch Basswood stringers..

I first saw the stringer set up surfing down in Mexico on a Renny Yater surfboard.

That board the stringers were too close together, and the box didn’t fit in between the stringers.  I changed the dimensions and began putting the wedge design into my boards some years later when I started shaping in 1993.

These are the custom colors the client asked for in a abstract painting.  Each board is custom made along with each painting which is one of kind.  These are freehand painted. 

This outline has the options of a Square tail, or squash, tail, and swallowtail.  The width adjustments are available between 19.50 all the way through and up to 21.75 wide in the center .   Remember it’s the width and the rail thickness is where the buoyancy comes from.  Not the in liters Or the center thickness.   It come from water displacement and buoyancy through the width and the rail thickness.

Here is an inspired new sketch, showing many thoughts and reminders for life, and having a healthy relationship with yourself, and with others on all levels. 

Thank you so much for checking out the latest blog journey as a Surfer Shaper Artist and Health guide.

You want to grow forward then stop looking for emotional approval and validation through the lies of ego…

 

Choosing a healthy lifestyle art by @paulcarterart

Choosing a healthy lifestyle daily.

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This takes a lot of discipline and a lot of growth from the inside out.  Staying present takes daily training and courage to learn.   Having a breathing meditation is an empowering way to start the day or before sleep and to check in fir 3-5 minutes throughout the day. 

Choosing healthy priorities with healthy boundaries and self-respect is so important to live a healthy happy lifestyle.

Living ego free takes away a lot of the wasted energy one is looking for with the constant need for outside validation and emotional approval. 

Stay present, and always protect your peace, health and happiness.  

The spiritual battle is real.  

Learning to have emotional control is a training and most people will be addicted to the chemical reactions from the unhealthy conditioning.  

I’ve worked hard to make a living as a surfer Shaper artist.

It takes a lot of discipline to live the way I live… 

It is a mental,  spiritual and physical training to maintain healthy priorities to live a healthy lifestyle.   Without having strong boundaries and a high self  respect and confidence then one will be swayed from true peace and happiness.  

Live your truth and you will be free🗝🎨🙏🏾

In the worldly ways, most people live from the outside in. I live from the inside out, I always have, and always will... I am grateful for it.

Attention and energy is a currency, so be aware of who you give it to and share it with.

It is earned not given, and for those that value you, they will be grateful for the attention. When it is mutual you will feel peace.

This is one of the latest boards, an 8’8 above and a 8ft below. 

Here are some powerful numbers to think about. The rest is up to your perception.

Watching a sunset and sunrise as often as possible is part of staying grounded and healthy.  It helps keep the circadian rhythm on track..

Stay grounded, and connected to nature.  The true strength comes in solitude and silence not the constant need for distractions..

Thanks for checking in. Keep the creative fire stoked stay present breathe and believe.

 Paulcarterart

Staying present with peace and gratitude -art by @paulcarterart

Staying present with peace and gratitude for my life and lifestyle daily.

Sanclementesurfboards & art by Paul Carter

By Surfershaperartist Paul Carter Surfboards & Art 

It is so important to learn how to stay present.  Having a breathing, meditation is a powerful way to keep the nervous system in the parasympathetic mode, not the sympathetic mode. 

The first is in the adrenaline, cortisol anxiety most of the time ego mode, which is insecurity. The second is in the calm dopamine, serotonin relaxed mode, but alert.  

I am reminded the importance of having healthy boundaries to protect one’s peace, heart, mind, spirit, body and soul.

We all have conditioning of some sort. Is it positive or negative?   Are you willing to face the fears and communicate them and let them go?

No one can do this for ourselves only we can make that choice.  To either repeat the same unhealthy patterns, and simply go forward or face them and communicate them with self respect and respect for others to grow forward from the inside out.  

If you constantly need validation or approval from social media or people.  This is a serious conditioned insecurity unhealthy issue.  

This pattern comes from ego, which is always looking for outside in approval and is based on one’s insecurities and lack of accountability.

This is a newly shaped 9 foot board by 22 3/4 wide. This board will be a thruster set up. With the option of a twin fin as well. I like to use the large fin templates for my shortboards and mid range boards.

This is a small cutting board that was left behind at the beach.  I decided to sand it and create an inspired piece of artwork.  This is an original sketch using paint pens.  I like the wood burned look .

I decided to donate this along with three other original pieces of art to the San Onofre Surfing club family day and luau on July 12.

This is a beautiful, mixed colored bird that stops by my vehicle, and reminds me the importance of staying present and learn and let go and grow. 

Here is a custom hand painted fin.  I use this on the longer boards 8’6 to 9’6.  I like to have the front screw for more options..

Thank you each for checking out the latest blog journal.  I appreciate the positive intentions, support and empowering conversations always.  

Keep creating meaningful experiences and relationships daily. 

Keep the creative fire stoked.

Keep the healthy priorities and boundaries strong.

Protect and prioritize your peace, health and happiness daily.

Live without validation or approval or the constant need for attention from others.