About me

Australian Seascape Artist

Adam has been surfing and painting for 35 years, following both passions in an endless search of the perfect wave to surf and paint.

Adam's love for adventure and surfing has taken him to many amazing beaches around the world which is where he draws most of his inspiration. Being fascinated by the way waves roll and reflect light fuels Adams passion to paint them.

His Surf Art paintings are done best after surfing, taking in the energy from the waves and transferring it to canvas.

Adam has recently learned the art of wood carving which has lead to surfboard carving and other 3D art. His wave paintings on corrugated iron have become a signature recognized in many places and can withstand the outdoors.

Adam always enjoys painting commissions for people, designing exactly what they want. He is often invited to paint several commission artwork for the one house, setting the tone for each room, whilst providing continual flow throughout the house.

Adam paints at the Torquay Gallery, located at 12 Gilbert street, open 10-3 weekends and school holidays.

Art Awards

1984 - 2nd Prize Australia wide Derwent drawing competion

2014 - Winner of Victoria Surfcoast Art comp - Peoples choice award

2014 - Vasse Art Prize - Student Choice Award

2017 - Winner of Victoria Surfcoast Art Comp.

EXHIBITING GALLERIES

CALIFORNIA

Art Sellers Gallery - Laguna Beach

1294 South Coast Highway,
Laguna Beach, CA

HAWAII

Gottling Gallery - Wailea

The shops at Wailea, Maui.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Bay Furniture and Design - Dunsborough

Port Jarrah - Fremantle

45 high st

Boranup Gallery - Boranup.

caves rd

Mirage Gallery Perth

86 High Street.

VICTORIA

Home Studio Gallery - Torquay

please call 0438076388 anytime to view

Manager / Curator

Torquay Art Gallery, Torquay

2/12 Gilbert st,

Open Saturday -Sunday plus school and public holidays 10am-3pm or by appointment

Facebook page - Adam Stanley Art

Instagram - Adam Stanley Art

Solo Exhibitions

Geelong June 2006 Great Ocean Seascapes - Brougham Gallery,

Torquay Oct 2007 Wild West Sea - Post Modern Art Gallery

Byron Bay May 2008 Byron Bay Waves - Bangalow Art Gallery

Germany Jan 2009 Im das Meer - Bad Töls Germany

Medina, WA Mar 2012 Corrugated Waves - Labyrinth Gallery.

Yallingup, WA Apr 2013 Southwest Seascapes - Ngilgi Cave Gallery

Williamstown, Vic, Oct 2013, Lifes a beach - Customs Wharf Gallery

Yallingup, WA, Apr 2014 Local Beaches - Ngilgi Cave Gallery

Fremantle, WA, March 2016, Wild West, Brooker Gallery,

Yallingup, WA, April 2016, West Waves - Ngilgi Cave Gallery

Torquay, Vic, surfcoast gallery, 12 Gilbert st, Friday Jan 5th 2018. 5-9pm Paintings of the surfcoast.

Donations

Paintings have been donated to the following organizations for auction to raise money for people who need it.

2010

Cancer Research - Dunsborough Golf

Cancer Research - 3 Bears Dunsborough

Hope 4 Health Heart Research - Brisbane

2011

Surfaid International - Margaret River

2012

Dunsborough School

Hope 4 Health Heart Research - Brisbane

2013

Southwest Police Legacy Ball - Bunbury

Brain Tumor fundraising auction - Torquay

Liquid Futures for Mentawai Islands

Private cancer patient charity dinner - Busselton

2014

Melonoma Research Geelong

Independent Margaret River Primary

Sea Sheppard Perth

Dunsborough primary school

2015

Vasse Art Award for vasse primary school

Independent Margaret River Primary school

Suicide awareness Perth

Brain tumor fundraising - Dunsborough

2016

A liquid future mentawai islands

Rpswa animal rescue - Cape Naturaliste Dunsborough

Margaret River Independant School

2017

Fight Cancer foundation

RSPWA Animal Rescue

2018

lions Club Torquay

Wintringham Aged Care Facility Williamstown

Red Ball cancer research

RSPWA animal rescue.

2019

Save the Bight from offshore oil drilling

Plastics awareness exhibition

Mordialloc beach clean up awareness

Damian Cole election campaign

Lutheran college Geelong school.

Margaret river independent School

Sea Shepperd Melbourne

Ricketts Point Marine Conservation

Shipwreck

Jarrah burl /Sheoak sun by Josh Keerdegen

Phone 0438 076 388

Exhibiting Galleries