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Bonhomme’s ethos is to produce unique, handcrafted artwork; flexibility and adaptability are essential to the design and production process. Imagery evolves from initial consultations with clients and an artistic response to the board itself. The board’s material not only dictates what equipment can be used but also suitable designs.
Once sketchbook work is complete it is projected onto the cleaned board. How the image is transferred is specific to the design, new imagery often needing new methodology.
Most artwork is applied on top of cured resin using paint pens and sealed with clear acrylic spray lacquer. Designs drawn directly onto foam can also be rendered in paint pens of spray paint. This method offers a greater variety of techniques, an array of colours and once permanently sealed under glass can be polished to a very high gloss. Using pyrography to burn designs into surfaces offers further possibilities for wooden boards.
Responding to individual requirements Bonhomme is able to offer techniques and finishes that would be impossible to achieve in larger batches. Each board becomes a work of art.
The irrepressible driving forces behind the imagery, Dr Justinian Beau & Mr Herbert Haut each bring their own talents to the fore. Dr Beau draws inspiration from a traditional fine art education; Mr Haut uses technical capability from postgraduate qualifications and subject knowledge from various courses.
Leaving behind careers in the busy land locked cities of South Yorkshire both relocated to the calm of Pembrokeshire. Here their passion for surfing and artwork finds solid form. The pairs focus and determination means technique and ability are constantly assessed and improved, resulting in an authentic hand crafted designs for surfers by surfers.