HI, I’M REESE!

MEET THE ARTIST

A woman sitting on a wooden railing at the beach holding a colorful striped surfboard. She is dressed in denim overalls and a black top, with her hair tied back. The background features sand dunes, green grass, and a partly cloudy sky at sunset.

Hi, I’m Reese! I’m a New York–based artist, though I can often be found somewhere across the globe, traveling and gathering inspiration along the way. For the past five years, I’ve specialized in hand-painted skateboard decks that now hang in dorm rooms, apartments, and homes across the country. Over time, my work has grown to include surfboards, original paintings, and mixed-media pieces.

In 2023, I collaborated with Dormify to create a collection of 45 custom skateboard decks sold exclusively through its platform. My work has since been featured at The Female Flea pop-ups in Montauk during the summers of 2024 and 2025 and at Mary Lou’s Second Saturday Market in 2026. I’ve also partnered with local boutiques, brands, and creative spaces to create custom artwork and limited-edition pieces.

In 2026, I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art. Today, I’m continuing to grow Reese Ertel Art through original collections, commissions, collaborations, and new ways of bringing art beyond the canvas.

What started with a single hand-painted skateboard deck has become an evolving creative practice—and I’m excited to see where it goes next! Follow along on my social media, where I share new artwork, my creative process, commissions, travels, and behind-the-scenes moments as I continue building my art business.

MEET THE ARTIST

FEATURES & HIGHLIGHTS

Hand-painted skateboard deck wall decor with colorful smiley faces, a cherry, and the words "Wish You Were Here" on a white brick wall background.

DORMIFY X REESE ERTEL ART COLLABORATION 2023

A woman standing behind a table displaying hand-painted surfboards and artwork at an outdoor market. The surfboards feature various designs, including ocean scenes, abstract patterns, and flowers. A sign reads 'Les Sold' and artwork includes a bowl of strawberries and a clam bar scene. The woman is smiling, wearing a white tank top and denim shorts.
A painting of a young boy in a red sweater standing on a rooftop with pigeons around him, holding a bowl.

THE FEMALE FLEA AT JONI’S 2025

PROOF OF LIFE: 2026 SENIOR ART EXHIBITION UT AUSTIN

A woman smiling at a waterfront shopping area with surfboards, a colorful painting of a woman with sunglasses and a red bandana, and various boats in the background.

MARY LOU’S MONTAUK MARKET 2026

A portrait illustration of an elderly man wearing a white face mask and a green sweater, with a light blue background.

KAPPAN ONLINE FEATURE OF “POPPY”

Painted wooden signs shaped like surfboards with scenic and advertising artwork, leaning against a weathered wooden fence on a gravel surface. One features a landscape with a blue sky, waterfall, and a logo; the other depicts a man sitting on the grass with a green bottle, with text that reads 'Montauk General Store'.

SURFBOARDS FOR THE MONTAUK GENERAL STORE

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