Alvar Sirlin: Surfing Portraits

Posted by Dan Fitzpatrick on February 4, 2017

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Alvar Sirlin is a New York illustrator well known for his soccer portraits in Howler Magazine. But he is also a recreational surfer who can be spotted on the beaches of Long Island, N.Y. when the conditions are right. Here is a look at his sketchbook, which serves as a showcase for Alvar’s ability to capture the sport at its most dynamic.

Kelly Slater

Kelly Slater

Kelly Slater

Gabriel Medina

Gabriel Medina

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Christian Fletcher

Christian Fletcher

Christian Fletcher

Christian Fletcher

Christian Fletcher

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