Breck Rothage Fine Art Studio

The First. The One. The Only.

There is only one Fine Artist to have their art adorning a lifeguard tower in Laguna Beach, CA — Breck Rothage.

Breck’s ‘Smooth Roll Blues’ is artfully wrapped around a new lifeguard tower at Moss Point [also known as Moss Cove] in Laguna Beach.

When spending $2.7 million on an overall beach access renovation with new staircase, view landings and landscaping, there was to be a new lifeguard stand made of fiberglass placed permanently on the beach.

Those who live in this community were not at all happy with having this industrial tower ruin the look and feel of their paradise in Laguna. They did not want their precious view filled with an eyesore.

The homeowners did not want their precious view filled with an eyesore and the neighborhood did not want to see an industrial fiberglass structure spoil their morning walks among the sand, cliffs and tidepools.
Moss Point is a jewel among the treasure of Laguna Beach. For decades, this cove has been the most photographed spot for family photos and engagement shoots.

The city of Laguna Beach — after much ‘discussion’ — agreed to go to the trouble and expense of removing it each year for the off season, then replacing it. [June 23 through Labor Day]

This would be quite a task — twice each year — requiring a special crane and costing some $20,000 annually.

A collector, who happens to own Moss Point [.624 acres], reached out to Breck and asked if he would consider helping by having his art cover the lifeguard tower.

Breck — a lover of Laguna — agreed to take on the challenge. ‘Smooth Roll Blues’ was chosedn to be wrapped on a structure with many changes in shapes, dimensions and angles.

Measuring over 20 feet wide at the top and 9.5 feet at bottom and 7.5 feet high, Breck engineered the wave to have consistent visual flow meticulously crafting 7 distinct pieces. A graphic engineering feat!

The neighborhood no longer wants it to be removed each year for the off season — they love it!

See variations
Smooth Roll Blues
https://breckrothage.art/collections/impressions/products/smooth-roll-blues-fine-art

Smooth Roll Blues [ 1 by 2 ratio ]
https://breckrothage.art/collections/impressions/products/smooth-roll-fine-art

Smooth Roll Blues [ essence — 1 by 4 ratio ]
https://breckrothage.art/collections/essence/products/essence-of-smooth-roll-blues

How would this — or any other fine artwork — look on your wall? Simply ask for a free virtual mockup …send picture of your wall space to — [email protected]
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POWERFUL. UNIQUE. COMPELLING.

“Saltshaker - Silvertone”

"The 'Silvertone' series began when one day, I just wanted to do something that is 'different' — and thought, 'what if?’

So in a ‘double developing’ techinque, I selected the color palette which moved me most, and then carefully and artistically develping all else in a grey tone effect. This is not simply ‘switched’ to black/white, but sensitively pushing and pulling remaining image portions to create a powerful and dramatic and compelling fine artwork.

I hope you enjoy.”

… this is from Little Corona, on the south side of Corona Del Mar State Beach and looking toward the Wedge in Newport Beach [in the original version, one can see the jetty]

https://breckrothage.art/collections/silvertone-fine-art-collection/products/saltshaker-silvertone-fine-art

OH MY

OH MY! — The power of a monster wave at the world famous Wedge in Newport Beach and the force it bursts upon the shore is the subject of this fine artwork. The deep blue of the ocean on the horizon is interrupted by the fierce explosion of sea spray intertwined with the emerald green surf.

I will tell you … "This was a massive, monster wave in Newport Beach at the Wedge. This sprayed 50 feet high! Imagine staring this in the face on coming upon you. A surfer was doing just that before he dropped under to get past this fierce beast. You, on the other hand, can enjoy this in the comfort of your own home!"

https://breckrothage.art/products/wild-at-the-wedge-fine-art?_pos=1&_psq=oh+my&_ss=e&_v=1.0