As usual The Malibu Magazine did an awesome job of covering the cast of characters and action at the 3rd Annual Malibu Invitational. to check out the Malibu Mag’s website CLICK HERE.

To check out Russell’s painting of Sunset for Surfrider’s 25th anniversary on Surfline CLICK HERE. Here is an excerpt from what they wrote about Russell as an artist: “Crotty is critically acclaimed, institutionally collected, and commercially appealing. His honest, scrawled cells speak directly to the core surfer.”

Russell has contributed many designs to Freedom Artists and we are both proud and honored to have Russell’s work be a part of our collection. Stay posted for more new designs from Russell this Christmas season.

Our friends at Bl!SSS Mag who put out the sickest mag ever gave the Malibu Invitational some serious Love.

Thank ALL of You for being a part of our 3rd Annual Malibu Invitational this past weekend and for contributing to our event.  It was our best year ever and we were blessed with great weather, positive vibes, and at least one day of good surf.  Below are some links for your viewing pleasure on the coverage online thus far.

The 3rd Annual Malibu Invitational from Keegan Gibbs . com on Vimeo.

Surfline

Surfline Video To Go Up Soon–Here’s Our Vimeo 4 Until Then by Keegan Gibbs

The Malibu Magazine

Surfer Magazine

Surfing Magazine

Transworld SURF

The Malibu Invitational

Our good friend Beau got hounded by the paparazzis again and Giselle got caught in the crossfire. I mean those papparazzi are SCUM!! He can’t even have a peaceful day at the beach with Giselle anymore!

Our friends at Vestal Watch have been hooking up the mack timepieces for all the events this summer and we are stoked–they also included us in there June 2009 feedback report–check it out! Oh and there is Pascal again in the Playboy spread–can’t get enough of that. Visit Vestalwatch.com for mack timepieces!

Event #2 at Zuma Beach Tower 6 was another great success to check out the photos and results on Surfline click here

MORE PHOTOS ON SURFLINE CLICK HERE

Thanks again to all the sponsors and contestants for making another rad event happen!!!

Sponsors: Val Surf, Becker Surfboards, Drill Surf & Skate, The Coalition Project, ZJ boarding house, Santa Monica Surf Shop, Tony T’s Winner’s Pizza, Vestal Watches, Revolution Boardshop, Raen Optics, Famous Wax & Traction, Sicky Dicky Productions, Broslist.com, Tony Giordano of General Pacific Properties & Finance, & Eco Trash Bins

And a big thanks to Drill Surf & Skate for hosting the awards ceremony on their grand opening and getting the In-N-Out truck to show up–that was outta control!!!

Get ready for the next contest on July 18th @ County Line!!! To sign up online click here

All Photos by Brandon Richards–thanks Brandon! And John Hildebrand

RESULTS:
Pro/Am
1 Nathan Carroll
2 Adam Virs
3 Kilian Garland
4 Yves Bright

Juniors
1 Conrad Carr
2 Joe Rickabaugh
3 Tyler Thornsley
4 Josh Stone

Groms
1 Skylar Lawson
2 Hugh Brown
3 Henry McNamara
4 Will Dove

Mini-Groms
1 Cyrus Butler

Masters
1 Kale Shannon
2 Steven Lippman
3 Steven Brisick
4 Dale Rhodes

What do Playboy and Freedom Artists have to do with eachother? EVERYTHING. Check out Pascal rocking the gear in the latest playboy if you’re old enough to buy it. Steven Lippman shot the photos–he’s the man–check out his website click here.

Dylan & Cole rule the tween scene! And they wear Freedom Artists clothing. And they ride Tim Ryan Surfboards. And they have their own collector’s edition of people magazine–no big deal!