Laguna Beach · California

Shadow & Surf
Fine Art.

Captured live on the sands of Laguna Beach.

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The Print Collections

Two studies of the Pacific.
One dramatic. One serene.

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Collection No. 01

The Drama of Golden Hour

Statement wall art defined by heavy cloud contrast and fiery horizon light rays. For rooms that ask for a centerpiece.

✦ Certified Authentic: Every custom museum-grade print is hand-inspected and finished with our gallery's signature four-paw embossment—verifying direct approval from our studio directors.

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Collection No. 02

The Coastal Calm

Minimalist ocean meditations — a single sun painting a golden highway across the water into a breaking wave.

✦ Certified Authentic: Every custom museum-grade print is hand-inspected and finished with our gallery's signature four-paw embossment—verifying direct approval from our studio directors.

The Originals Archive

Unaltered. Unfiltered.
Shot from the cliffs, as it happened.

Every frame in this archive is an original capture — no composites, no color manipulation. Available as limited museum-grade prints upon request.

Ember Tide

Plate No. 01

Ember Tide

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Crimson Hour

Plate No. 02

Crimson Hour

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Coral Catalina

Plate No. 03

Coral Catalina

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Sun Pillar

Plate No. 04

Sun Pillar

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Palms at Heisler

Plate No. 05

Palms at Heisler

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First Light, One Gull

Plate No. 06

First Light, One Gull

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Quiet Afterglow

Plate No. 07

Quiet Afterglow

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Moon & Venus

Plate No. 08

Moon & Venus

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The Queens

Nice Cat & Mean Cat — Laguna Beach Studio

Behind the Studio

Meet the Studio Directors

Shadow & Surf Fine Art is run by two very opinionated creative directors who happen to be cats. Together, they oversee every aspect of the studio — from composition and curation to collector relations and strategic napping.

Nice Cat

Creative Director

Nice Cat oversees all creative direction, print curation, and collector communications. Known for her impeccable taste, gentle disposition, and ability to nap directly on important paperwork.

Mean Cat

Managing Partner

Mean Cat handles studio operations, hospitality partnerships, and quality control. Her exacting standards and zero tolerance for mediocrity have made her the most respected (and feared) partner in Laguna's art scene.

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Our Story

Rooted in the Heritage of Artist's Row

Laguna Beach has long been home to artists drawn to its extraordinary light — the way the Pacific catches gold at dusk, the way marine fog softens every edge at dawn. Shadow & Surf was founded in that tradition. We photograph the beach as it lives: unposed, unfiltered, and alive with the energy of waves, surfers, and the shifting California sky.

All prints are produced in limited editions of 25 on archival Baryta paper.

Trade & Hospitality

For the rooms people remember.
Curation for hotels, restaurants & groups.

We work directly with designers, owners, and creative directors on site-specific fine art programs — from a single signature piece to a full multi-property rollout.

Hotels & Resorts

01 — Hotels & Resorts

Hotels & Resorts

Lobby walls, suites, and spa corridors. Oversized museum-grade prints that translate a property's sense of place into a quiet, lasting first impression.

  • Site-specific commissions
  • Editioned suite series
  • Oversized lobby installations
Restaurants & Bars

02 — Restaurants & Bars

Restaurants & Bars

Coastal mood-setting for dining rooms, chef's counters, and private rooms. Curated in collections of three to twelve, framed to your interior palette.

  • Curated dining-room series
  • Private & PDR rooms
  • Custom framing to spec
Hospitality Groups

03 — Hospitality Groups

Hospitality Groups

Multi-property programs with a consistent visual language. One studio, one signature, scaled across every location with full provenance documentation.

  • Multi-property art programs
  • Brand-aligned curation
  • Trade pricing & provenance

Trade Inquiries

Request the trade lookbook & pricing.

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Live Auction

The Charity Auction

A one-of-a-kind original print, auctioned live to benefit our studio's charity partner. Every bid brings us closer to something meaningful — and lets you choose which director gets the credit.

Benefiting

Laguna Beach Animal Shelter

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Bids are binding. Winning bidder will be contacted within 24 hours. All proceeds benefit Laguna Beach Animal Shelter.

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