alex krastev

Alex Krastev's River Bears

Behind every carefully crafted collab there's an even more carefully crafted art process. Highlighted in this drop are artist Alex Krastev's sick and detailed River Bears. Krastev is known for his surf and ski art brad Future Seas. He's an artist, surfer, avid skier, and all around cool dude. His fascinating journey started on the Black Sea of Bulgaria, then Morocco, Canada, Hawaii, and Southern California, always immersed in surf, skate and snow culture. He currently calls Biarritz, France home where he continues to expand his creative artistic vision.

You can follow his journey on Instagram @Future_Seas

Jackson Hole - Corbet’s Couloir is a special place in the Grand Teton mountain range… Add to this the Grateful Dead Steel Head logo as a guiding force…you’ll jump into the infinity of this art project.

After creating a few art pieces for the Jackson Hole local brand Teton Gravity Research, I was asked by the former art director to create an art piece for the event Kings and Queens, which is a one of the most intense ski events to be invited to participate…maybe something like the downhill in Kitzbuhel…without the 90mph…speed or 145km/h….

A collaboration between Jackson Hole Mountain Resort x Grateful Dead x Alex Krastev or www.futureseas.eu…which ever you like better!

Thank you for the opportunity!

Alex Krastev

Alex Krastev is an artist whose work effortlessly blends the raw energy of surf and snow with a nostalgic, almost psychedelic aesthetic. We were thrilled to work with him previously on our limited-edition Grateful Dead summer line, a collection that immediately resonated with the TGR audience. Now, we’ve brought Alex back for our biggest celebration yet: the TGR 30th Anniversary Line. Three decades of pushing boundaries—from pioneering big mountain filmmaking to defining the "Live the Dream" culture—is a massive history to translate into art. We sat down with Alex to discuss how he captured 30 years of full throttle action, archival glory, and pure stoke into this historic collection.

I was invited to be one of the 2 graphic artists from Quiksilver to create the two year long on going project of designing the character apparel line for Netflix / Stranger Things and Quiksilver Collaboration. Speared by Andrew Henry and Ronnie Rayes, I was in charge of many key items worn by the actors. All graphics and art belongs to their respective copyright owners. I just …drew the illustrations and the art…. ;) All items may be purchased at www.quiksilver.com web page if not sold out by now! Enjoy the show!

Collection of T-shirts for Quiksilver 2020 curated by Alex Krastev.

Alex Krastev is a mixed-media artist originally based out of Huntington Beach, California.

The fascinating journey that started at the Black Sea, via Morocco, Canada and ended in California, offers insight of his artistic vision.

Alex joined Quiksilver’s Huntington Beach creative team in 2004 and since three years he is residing in the beautiful French surf town of Biarritz, continuing the Life of the Mountain and the Wave.

This collection is a reflection of his journey
and memories from his three favorite places.
For more of his art visit:

@future_seas
@alexkrastevdesigns

Future Seas www.futureseas.eu is a registered trade mark for apparel and art and design services. It specializes in the Destination inspired apparel, art and posters. It’s debut collection was inspired by the Mountain resorts throughout Europe and particularly Vitosha Mountain in Bulgaria, Borovets Ski Resort in Bulgaria, La Mongie - Grand Tourmalet in the French Pyrenees. The biggest for the two years of existence is the ongoing art collaborations with established leaders in the apparel and movie industry like Teton Gravity Research and also the Grateful Dead, and also Ski Set ski rentals in the French Alps.

For more on the art and designs and the apparel collections, please visit: www.futureseas.eu or follow them on instagram: @future_seas @futureseas_mountain

ENDLESS TRIP

ENDLESS TRIP
Coastal-utility story by Quiksilver 2020 range/S420
Inspired by adventures over land and sea, and stylish living.
Designed-by-Subtraction.
The ENDLESS TRIP is mellow & stylized,
with a focus on time-tested print and graphic themes.
The print suite includes a groovy, hand-painted variations of Geo, native floral, timeless paisley and garments that makes you look cool!
Story by Ronnie Rayes & Matt Cater
Art by Alex Krastev @future_seas

Credits:
Photo by Ryan Heywood / Surfer Andy Nieblas
Screenshot Surfers Of Bali SOB

SKiSET: Is the biggest network Brand withing the European ski resorts precisely in the Alps! The simple and fast solution for renting your skis online

For more than 30 years, SKiSET has been supporting skiers and snowboarders with ski rental and the preparation of their mountain holidays. With a unique network of shops located right in the heart of ski resorts, the brand has become a reference in France and across Europe. Every winter, thousands of holidaymakers choose us for one key reason: reliable, well-fitted equipment ready to use as soon as they arrive.

Exactly in this network of high end ski rental shops through out the French Alps, that Future Seas is offering a select and specific collection of clothing and accessories.

If you’re in any of the French Alps ski resorts, visit any of the Ski Set ski rental boutiques and get some high quality organic cotton apparel and souvenirs from destinations like Chamonix, Les 3 Vallees, Meribel, Tignes, Courchevel, etc.

Future Seas partnered with Makila Studio from Hossegor.

Pasea Hotel and Spa, Is the latest luxury Boutique Hotel in Huntington Beach, Ca.

When I saw the concrete foundation being poured, I contacted the Marketing Manager to see if they’ll be interested in my art to decorate the premises of the future hotel… the rest is history!

The following is one of the presentation I put together to sell my idea to the Hotel management.

They provided me with their working color chart and architectural renderings and I managed to convince them!

Page 2,3, and architectural drawing provided by hotel.

All art Copyrighted ©2021 Alex Krastev. All Rights Reserved.

Thanks

Alex

Alex Krastev’s art contribution to the Threads and Fins Collection.

Art directed by Matt Cater and Ronnie Reyes.

Rip Curl Cup Padang Padang, Bali is an iconic contest in a majestic location.

Rip Curl put together a contest for the 10th anniversary Contest Poster and product that comes along.

It was open to all global Rip Curl employees to participate for the best design contest.

The winner goes to Bali for a week during the opening ceremony on Rip Curl’s dime.

I won, I stayed 2 weeks, and it was one of the best solo trips I’ve ever been!

Big thanks to Rip Curl Bali, James Handy, Gully for helping me out with the ideas, Petri for hooking up a DHD ready in Bali….and all the

friends I met along the way there! Thank you!

P.S. 3 weeks after…I returned to Bali for 14 days…as part of the design team for Rip Curl’s annual design camp.

Take me back!

Le Cabanon, Beach House Restaurant Seignosse, Landes France

Printing of apparel line since 2024

Louvine, Poke & Fish Restaurant, Hossegor, Landes, France

Creation of Corporate Logo for Louvine and designing the apparel line.

ShoreBreak Hotel Huntington Beach California.

Shore Break Hotel / Kempton Resort, is a luxury beach and surf vibe resort in down town Huntington Beach, Orange County California. I got invited to decorate the front lobby / reception with two painted surfboards with collaboration with Pacifico Beer. Up to this day the lobby is keeping my creating in full sight of every visitor and bringing a grate luxury and relaxed feel to the atmosphere.

Bellow are a few other freelance projects for local Hawaiian companies located in Honolulu Hawaii as well in Morocco.

Le Plongeoire is the name of the newly opened Roof top Cocktail Bar, Restaurant and Pool area in the Radisson Blue-Biarritz - France.

Located in the majestic Cote des Basque in Biarritz, Basque Country - France.

Alex Krastev was invited to create a branding package for the Newly opened Rooftop Pool Bar for Hotel Radisson Blue Biarritz.

Inspired by the shape of the rooftop pool and the name “plongeoire” meaning jumping board in french, the logo includes a silhouette of a lady in a traditional french striped swimsuit, elegant typography and a sunset icon.

I’ve created the logo, backsplash for the pool, all street signage, menus and T-shirts and sweatshirts package and of course the landing pages and Instagram icon package.

Instagram:

@leplongeoirbiarritz

Web:

www.leplongeoire-biarritz.fr

I got selected to create the wall art for the Whole Foods in the Bella Terra Shopping Mall in Huntington Beach, and the Renovation of The Whole Foods In Santa Monica on Montana Ave. Thank you!

I became the in house guest artist for Pasea Hotel and Spa, I created the coffee shop “Blend” back splash art wall, in addition I designed the one of a kind magnetic room keys with my art printed on, and to finish, I hand painted 14 branded Yamaha guitars with my art available for the guests in all the 13 suites of Pasea Hotel and Spa.

People ask me, How did I get this project?!

I respond:

I knocked on the door, and I asked to meet and show them my art!

The rest is history and countless hours of sketches, art, mock ups, prints and presentations and at the end the pleasure to walk in such a luxury Hotel and see my art inside and on every single room key!

If you reading this, a Big Thank you!

Alex Krastev

Note: All Photos/Blueprints/Architectural renderings © their respective owners.

Check This Video:

https://vimeo.com/181648624

I had the privilege to get invited and show my artwork and represent the California Surf Art scene at the 2016 Green Room Festival, in Yokohama-Japan. I am blessed and thankful for this experience. Thank you

In 2016 my art got featured in four of the best Japanese Surf and Design lifestyle magazines: Blue, Coast Line, California Style and one more I can't translate.  In 2013 I got a 14 pages spread in the book "Surf Graphics" published by Korero-United Kingdom. Thank you