Custom surf board drawings

From €85,-

You own your surf board but is it really yours? With custom drawings eternalised on your most dear baby, you will have a little happiness and pride kick every time you paddle out. Guaranteed.

Just think about it: a surf board is such a special item, allowing you to float in the powerful ocean and to cruise on the (rocky) water roads we call waves. I don’t know about you, but my surf boards are my children. When I am in shallow water, I’d rather add a reef cut to my surf scar collection than risking to ding or snap my board.

Is your board special to you too and do you want to make it even more special? Then allow me to funnel all my creativity into your bae and make you a custom surf board drawing.

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This is what you get

A 30m introduction and exploring video call to get to know each other, see if we’re a match, and get an understanding of what you have in mind
Pinterest guide covering the basics of Pinterest and how to make + share a board that will give me a better idea of the direction you want to head in
A survey where we touch base with your ideas and desires
A rough online sketch where you can provide feedback
The best of the best materials
Cleaning and preparing your board with cleaning materials (e.g. to remove the wax)
Drawings on the board of course 😉 with 1 correction round
Finishing with a waterproof topcoat
A uniqueeeeee piece where I pour all my love and devotion into

All fun and games, but why would you even?

Unique gift to yourself or to someone else
Easier to spot you in the water 😉 for your friends or the camera #paparazzi
Opportunity for (personal) branding
Creative way to express yourself and your personality

The creative process

Introduction call

In this call, we get to know each other a bit. We will also dive into your project to see what you have in mind. You can prepare this call by creating a Pinterest mood board, for which I have created an easy guide that will be provided

Briefing survey

You will share your mood board and anything else that will be useful for the briefing. Don’t worry, the questions in the survey will guide you through it

Sketch

I’ll create a rough sketch on my iPad so that we know what drawing will be where and what colours will be used. The sketch will not be 1-on-1 copied to the board, as the freestyling and live adjusting is a part of the process (and will lead to the best results)

Cleaning and prep

you drop off the board (without fins and leash) and I start with the cleaning. For example, I use a bit of acetone to remove the excess wax. We want the painting to be there forever, yes? So I make sure the surface is clean so that the drawings will stick and stay

Drawing on board 1

I’ll find a peaceful yet inspiring place and get starrrrrrted! I use a pencil first to make sure I get all the locations right and then use my permanent markers to do the actual drawings. You might get some reports on the progress, depending on how focused I am 😉

Correction round

You have the opportunity to provide feedback. Please bear in mind I use permanent markers so maybe not all your feedback can be taken into account and implemented but it goes without saying that I try my very best

Finishing touch

When the corrections are processed (insofar possible), I add a finishing top coat to ensure the drawing stays well in the sun and the water. You are then invited to the formal and private ceremony to celebrate the rebirth of your bae and can take it home afterwards (aka picking it up again)

Party wave

I want to improve, always. And I want to spread the love. In a short final survey, you will have the opportunity to provide feedback and write me a sweet ass testimonial that will inspire and motivate more ocean lovers

1. Introduction call

2. Briefing survey

You will share your mood board and anything else that will be useful for the briefing. Don’t worry, the questions in the survey will guide you through it

3. Sketch

4. Cleaning and prep

You drop off the board (without fins and leash) and I start with the cleaning. For example, I use a bit of acetone to remove the excess wax. We want the painting to be there forever, yes? So I make sure the surface is clean so that the drawings will stick and stay

5. Drawing on board 1

6. Correction round

7. Finishing touch

8. Party wave

Why meeeee?

10+ boards done, for me, friends, and clients
20+ years of drawing experience (from the moment I knew how to use a pen, really)
2+ years of professional drawing and illustration experience
6+ years of project management and creative strategy experience in my company Denkfabriek Agency
Educational background in (digital) design and art (bachelor of Design + Development in Belgium)
Unlimited love and passion for the ocean, drawing, and creativity
A good listener, critically analysing businesswoman, perfectionist, and mermaid

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FAQ

Pricing

How much will my drawing cost?

The €85,- minimum price is based on a drawing that I can do in 30 minutes including sketches and correction rounds. In this price, I have included the introduction call and finishing touch as well. As my work is custom, you will receive a personalised quotation. The price of your drawing depends on the complexity as well as the size. I work at an hourly rate of €85,-

Shitty reply that you can’t work with of course but it’s true. Anyway, for reference, here are some drawings including the numbers of hours put in.

pink board = 7 hours
Preston board = 3 hours
leopard board = 2 hours

Are the prices including or excluding VAT?

All prices are including VAT as most of the buyers are customers and not companies. If you are buying for business purposes, the VAT amount will be stated on the receipt.

Can I get a tax invoice?

Yep, tax invoices will be provided by default.

How much is the shipping?

Depends on the size of the board, the speed of shipping, and from where to where the board has to be shipped. I’ll help you calculate this in the intro call.

How does it work with the payment? Do I have to pay everything at once?

It’s done in parts except discussed otherwise. After accepting the quotation, you will receive an invoice for the down payment of 50%. After I have finished everything, you will receive the second invoice for the remaining 50%. It’s possible to pay all at once or have the second half split up in more payment terms. Mention this in the intro call and we will find a way to make it work. The only this that is not negotiable is the 50% down payment.

Scope

Are the travel costs (for Ninarosa to come to the client or vice versa) included?

Nope, they are not. Get in touch to figure out where in the world I am based and if I am coming near to you anytime soon.

What’s not included?

Travel costs for you to me or for me to you
Ding fixes (sometimes I can’t help myself though haha)
Glitter or any other fancy uncommon drawing stuff

So the intro call is for free but is the sketch too?

No, the sketch is not for free. It’s included in the price for the drawing but you cannot just get it for free. The intro call is free indeed and you don’t have any obligation after that. Worst case, you walk away with a better idea of what you’d want and some inspiration.

Process

How can I prepare the call?

Create a Pinterest board or other mood board so that I have an idea of what you have in mind.

How long does it take?

Depends one again on the complexity. Even if I calculate 6 hours, I can’t do all 6 hours in 1 go, given the intro call + sketch + correction round + finishing touch have to be done step by step and require your input. Additionally, the board needs to dry a bit.

Let’s say, for a board that I spend 2 hours on, I need a week. For a board I calculate 6 hours for, I might need 2 or 3 weeks altogether. It also depends on my schedule from these projects, my other work, and my private life. Maybe I don’t have the colours you want and I need to order them first and wait for them to be delivered. I will give you an estimation in the intro call.

How can I speed up the process?

Schedule the intro call as soon as you have an idea of what you want so that I can schedule the time in my calendar. You can speed up the process by accepting the quote + providing feedback as soon as you can.

Can you do the fins as well?

I surely can, ma’am! Check out the custom fin drawing service.

Do I have to take off the leash and fins?

Yes, to avoid confusion (“was this your leash or mine?”), I do recommend this. I can take them off as well as I have the screwdriver + fin key but I do not need them for the drawing so you better take them off.

Where are you located? (for dropping/shipping and time zone purposes)

I am mostly based in The Hague but travel regularly, e.g. to Bali, the Canary Islands, or Portugal. Generally, I work in the GMT +1 timezone with working hours somewhere between 8am and 9pm. Just let me know where you are based and we will figure it out.

Board requirements

What sizes of boards do you accept?

All sizes.

What materials do you accept? (epoxy vs PU)

All materials.

My board is snapped or dinged, does that matter?

Nope, all good. It also does not matter that you will maybe not use it in the water. It’s beautiful as an indoor decoration as well.

Does it matter whether I want it on the deck or the bottom?

Nope, I can do both. Just keep in mind you will wax the deck so your drawing will be partially covered.

I have a tail pad, is that ok?

Sure, no worries at all. I just can’t draw on it but it won’t be in the way.

Well, are there ANY requirements you have about the board then?

Lol, glad you asked. Not really. So far, all sizes + materials + conditions + sides + colours have worked.

My board is snapped or dinged, does that matter?

Nope, all good. It also does not matter that you will maybe not use it in the water. It’s beautiful as an indoor decoration as well.

Others

I know you’re all about female empowerment etc but… uhh… I am actually male… is that a problem?

Not at all. If you support the mission, you are just as welcome as any chick.

What brands do you use?

For the board, I use Molotov graffiti markers. They stay on the best and are recommended by all ‘water artists’. For the fins, I use Posca, as they are finer and are also waterproof.

What style can you do?

I am pretty versatile. In the introduction call, I can hear you out on your idea and see if it is something I am familiar/comfortable with. As honesty is one of my core values, I will let you know if I can be of service or whether it is out of my league. But I am sure we will find a way.

Are there any limits to what you can or want to draw?

Well, it goes without saying that I am not going to write ‘fuck women’ on the board or fins. Hate speech is not welcome. But I am not quite a plaster saint and I don’t think you would have made it this far in the FAQ/website if you were a women hater or hateful person. So far, I haven’t had any requests that I had to refuse because it was going against my principles. I hope you’re not the first. We’ll establish this in the intro call.

Do you have a question that isn’t listed above? No worries, just get in touch and I’ll be happy to answer your question.