Surf Art: Bob Penuelas

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• Bob Penuelas In 1986, San Diego. California, artist Bob Penuelas introduced a dorky little character named “Wilbur Kookmeyer” to the surfing world as a comic strip in SURFER Magazine. Set against the back drop of perfect waves and smoggy skies, the Wilbur strip was a satire on all the strange and conflicting forces that made up authentic Southern California surf culture. Wilbur, the laughable little beginner, struck a chord with the surfing public and soon became the mascot for surfers everywhere. In 2006, after seventy-four episodes, Penuelas decided that it was time for Wilbur to finally paddle into the sunset. Learn to draw a wave with Bob Penuelas