I was born with a deep-rooted appreciation for the wilderness and I have come to revere its awesome power as my nourishment. The ocean has had the greatest impact on my life, and constantly influences my artistic expression.  Through my prints and sculptures I try to depict the mysticism of the Great Oceans and also, to pay homage to those who live in close contact with the wild. I admire the greatest of explorers, fishermen, hoboes and all who continue to survive on the edge of the natural world. I utilize an old-world aesthetic because I believe where there was once an abundance of craftsmanship there is now an excess of disposable goods. I aim to rekindle a common appreciation for the wilderness and the oceans along with those living among the elements. 

Lucas Elmer is a multi-media printmaker and sculptor as well as an avid waterman. He builds his content from the folklore and reverence surrounding romantic and rugged lifestyles that he appreciates both first hand and from afar. Lucas lives in Santa Cruz, California where, after receiving his BA in Fine Arts at the University of California Santa Cruz, he continues to hone his craft.

5-9pm Friday June 7th

Stripe MEN 117 Walnut Ave.

Photography is not easy for me. It is not something that I feel undivided about. Rather I feel weary, in love, skeptical. I am in love with my camera, but we are well past the honeymoon phase. We fight constantly. Sometimes I won’t touch her for weeks, others I can’t leave her alone. I daydream of all the things we could do together. I am irritable and judgmental, in that way you get with someone you are heavily invested in and so very vulnerable to. I hate how in your face she is, undeniably there and impossible to hide. I wish she could be more discreet, and give me what I want without having to make all of us so uncomfortable all of the time. I wish she didn’t require so much goddamn courage. She’s exhausting. Maybe I’m just resentful because no matter how I try to get around it, I need her.

When I see a photo that makes me feel, it moves around my insides like storm clouds gathering. My skin becomes taut with emotion. In that moment, the uncertainty…that weariness evaporates and is replaced with pure and unadulterated adoration and the irrefutable desire to be able to do the same thing. To create images that move around other people’s insides. To communicate something with a camera that cannot be communicated any other way. I’ve seen a photo and wanted to eat it. I’ve wanted to stretch a photo over me like a blanket and hide under it forever. I’ve cried, I’ve laughed, I’ve been angry. I’ve gotten the stress sweats. No matter how I try to hide, the camera finds me and I am defenseless.

Sasha Turrentine is currently “living the dream” at home with mom and dad in Aptos, paying the bills as a booze hustler at the 515 and climbing rocks on the side. She has a creepy cat obsession and really doesn’t like it when people introduce themselves prefaced with “By the way”. She also blogs about herself.

And please don’t forget to “Like” her work on

Facebook:Sasha Turrentine photography.

She is currently in the process of putting together a “real” website.

If you would like to get in touch with her about purchasing prints, or have any questions, please feel free to email her: sasha.turrentine@gmail.com

Friday June 7th

5-9pm

107 Walnut Ave.

June 16th is coming up around the corner and Stripe MEN is the perfect place to find something special for all the fathers in your life. Stop in and see all our great gift ideas.

We love this beautiful Broyhill dining set with eight chairs including two carvers.  Made of walnut, the table expands to 85″ with it’s two 13″ leaves, perfect for hosting company and accommodating family over the holidays! Newly upholstered in exquisite indigo Ikat fabric, this updated piece will fit into any home with ease.

L: 85″ (with both 13″ leaves)

W: 41.5″

H: 29.75″

$3200

Claudia E. Silk Diana Dress, $290.

Have a Summer wedding to go to this year? We’ve got the dress! Palm Springs? We’ve got the dress! This gorgeous silk dress from Miami based designer Claudia E. is perfectly elegant and luxurious in 100% silk. So versatile, this dress can be worn and tied 5 different ways, perfect to wear all Summer long. $290.

Magubas, $154.

See Designs Caftan, $72. Straw Hat, $22.

Strawfoot Tote, $198. Soludos, $44. Pendelton Towel, $50.

Everyone loves to escape to the beach in Summer, but sometimes it can become an ordeal carrying your books, sandals, and lunches down there! Keep it simple with some of our favorite stylish essentials and you won’t be able to wait to get on those sandy shores! We love this cotton printed caftan/coverup from See Designs, $72. Lightweight and comfortable, you can wear it there and back for an afternoon cocktail and still look great! Throw your belongings in one of Strawfoot’s waxed canvas totes, made right here in Santa Cruz! A Pendelton beach towel is not only huge but amazingly soft and luxurious, perfect for spending time lounging in the sun, $50. If you’re gonna be out there for a while protect yourself with SPF and this amazing wide brim straw hat, only $22. Wear your Soludos espadrilles down there, $44, and bring your Maguba clogs for evening! Now your set to go with all of these Summer essentials here at Stripe!