Gran Canaria is already a favourite getaway for many Europeans. Year-round sunshine, virtually no rain and an abundance of home comforts have the tourists flocking in by the thousands. But Drift discovered a far better reason to visit - literally hundreds of hidden surf spots that can be yours alone to enjoy all year round.

Jeff Divine remembers the time when surfers were akin to outlaws, and his photographs capture the days of uncrowded line-ups, good vibes and barefoot living. Words: Michael Fordham Photos: Jeff Divine

This isn't a shameless plug. This is an encounter with a British company doing something special with surfboards. While the industry is focused on the multi-buck movers and shakers parading their eco-wares, let's not forget our homegrown talent. Words: Howard Swanwick Photos: John Morgan and Jamie Bott

They're trained to defend their country and protect our freedom and liberty, but when active service is over, many soldiers find themselves struggling with personal and mental problems that the army just doesn't want to know about. Could surfing provide some answers? Words & photos: Russ Pierre

Ian Battrick and Tim Nunn take a journey around the North Atlantic isle of Iceland to put the finishing touches to their book, out this Autumn. Join them on their journey.
Photos Tim Nunn and Ian Battrick Words Tim Nunn

Kye Fitzgerald recounts the tale of the unusual return of Bobby Owens' magic board. Photos: Mark Onorati, Aitionn

Bing Copeland was a pioneer of the modern surf industry. In his excellent new retrospective, ‘Bing Surfboards – Fifty Years of Craftsmanship and Innovation’, Paul Holmes discovered what makes Bing tick. Words: Bing Copeland & Paul Holmes Photos: Courtesy of Bing Copeland

Stephen Jones, director of triple-award-winning surf film El Mar Mi Alma, shares his vision of the surf-blessed land of Chile, its people, and the ocean that defines it.

Mark Sankey discusses the merits and faults of EPS with two of Britain's finest craftsmen, Mark Dickinson and Rob Lion, both of whom have been shaping the stuff with style for a good few years now... [photos by Ollie Banks]

In Florianopolis - Brazil's surf capital - during prime swell season, an incomplete line-up gets Clare Howdle thinking... (Photos 2, 3, 4&8: André Côrtes; photos 1&7: Zander Grinfeld, www.venncreative.co.uk)

A tale of surfing reefs in South Africa, but not knowing what you get yourself into. Drift contributor Tim Conibear points a finger at localism and finds three more pointing right back. Photos: Mike Reich

#dailydrawing with Victoria Jones

June 17, 2014 | Words By:

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Cafe Irie in Newquay is playing host to #dailydrawing, a selection of artworks by Victoria Jones from 04 July until 31 August 2014.

While travelling through Mexico and South America in an effort to further her career and learn about the cultures, traditions and history of the regions, Victoria hit upon the idea of a daily drawing.

It was the wisdom of none other than Pablo Picasso that guided Victoria onto the right path; in particular his quote “inspiration exists but it has to find you working”. In that moment she made a promise to dedicate time every day to her art. The result was one drawing a day posted on Instagram where her works of art now a have an appreciative and worldwide audience.

Victoria Jones is an artist, designer and surfer based in Bristol, UK. After graduating from University College Falmouth in 2009 with a BA (Hons) in Illustration, she has since been working as a freelance illustrator, designer and artist. Working predominantly within the board sports industry, Victoria’s design work has caught the attention of many well-known surf, snow and skate brands all around the world. She regularly designs for Icelandic Women’s Snowboarding brand Nikita, has had in­‐house stints at Billabong, Australia, Hurley, California and Fat Face, UK, and has names such as Red Bull and Saltrock in her portfolio.

For more information visit victoriajonesillustration.com

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