Torquay Art Print IV
Hundreds of surfers, one yellow board, and a message loud enough to reach Canberra. The Torquay surf community paddled out in protest against the largest seismic blasting proposal in Australian history, and from above the sheer number of people in the water tells you everything you need to know about how the town felt about it.
The protest was about protecting the Great Australian Bight and its marine life from fossil fuel exploration. The proposed blasting would have sent shockwaves louder than an atomic bomb through the ocean every ten seconds, around the clock, for up to 400 days, disrupting habitats, feeding patterns, and the ability of marine animals to communicate. The community showed up, made their point, and the project was abandoned.
Printed on museum-grade paper and Australian made, each print is available framed or unframed in a range of sizes. Torquay wall art for any home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Torquay? Torquay is a coastal town on the Surf Coast of Victoria, about 20 minutes south of Geelong. It's the birthplace of Rip Curl and Quiksilver, home to Bells Beach, and a community that takes the health of its ocean seriously.
What sizes are available? Prints are available in XS (21x29.7cm), S (29.7x42cm), M (42x59.4cm), L (59.4x84.1cm), XL (84.1x118.9cm) and EPIC (100x150cm).
Are prints framed or unframed? Both options are available. Choose from unframed, or framed in oak, black or white.
Is this printed in Australia? Yes. All Local Breaks prints are printed on museum-grade paper by an Australian printer.
Each of my prints features a white border, enhancing their aesthetic appeal. This includes unframed prints. I do not use mats. The sizes mentioned are for the print and border combined. If you choose a frame, the total size will be a bit bigger due to the frame's thickness.
The exception is floating frame canvases, which do not have a white border.
View my Product Guide, providing a full breakdown of printing and framing options, including a visual representation of how each product will be delivered.
Looking for something more bespoke, including custom sizing and prints without borders? We're more than happy to accommodate custom size requests. Get in touch to discuss your unique needs!Are you unsure of which product is right for you, or would like to know further information?
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Beautiful photo of Point Roadknight where I spent my summer as a kid. Great quality, delivery and service.
I love my print from Local Breaks! I had been on the hunt for a while for something local for my new home and was so happy when I came across Sam's photos. It's the perfect piece to complete my space! Thank Sam!
I absolutely love my latest print from Local Breaks. It captures beautifully one of my favourite beaches, Point Roadknight. The quality and vibrance of colour in the print elevate the space and being able to look at it in my home everyday brings so much happiness. Sam is great to deal with and makes the whole process easy, willing to answer any questions to ensure the piece will be a perfect fit.
We asked Sam for a commission piece of Anglesea to include our wedding venue (Anglesea SLSC) and couldn’t be happier with the results!
This print sits proudly in our lounge room and holds huge sentimental value for us.
We know Sam is a perfectionist and went out to Anglesea several times to capture these. Persisting until the weather finally cooperated to give us this perfect sky and lighting!
Couldn’t recommend getting a commission piece from local breaks highly enough, you’ll definitely be well cared for and over the moon with the result!
For reference we ordered an XL Floating frame canvas
We absolutely love our large floating frame canvas Point Roadknight Print II, it fits perfectly in our hallway and gives off the best chill coastal vibes!
We bought this photo from local breaks in May 25 and couldn’t be happier, the beautiful colours brighten up our house and we’re constantly getting compliments from guests
Thank you Sam!
What a great picture of a great place, sat at the pub and watched breaks - now have a picture to show me the other view - great job
I am obsessed with my print from Local Breaks. I love having it in my office because it brings me happiness throughout the day, looking at one of my favourite local beaches. The quality of the print was also great!
We are absolutely blown away by the quality and artistry of your work! This piece has become the centrepiece of our main living area, and we find ourselves drawn to it every day. There's something deeply captivating and personal about it (we are part of it 😀) — we’re truly connected to the work. Thank you for creating something so special!
Dealing with Sam from Local Breaks was an absolute pleasure. The print looks fabulous, the quality is excellent and everyone comments on how good it looks. The colours really lift the room.
The detail and quality of this print is incredible, just as the photography itself is! Top quality product and a perfect finish. Couldn't be happier
Working with Sam was an absolute breeze! I’ve been looking everywhere for the perfect photo / print of Eastern Beach. Unable to find any I liked or that captured our favourite parts of this special place, I worked with Sam to get the perfect angle, sunset vibes in a place that has so much meaning for us. We love making our morning coffee looking at this print and we always get compliments from people who see it. Sam is so damn talented and we love having his art in our home
The point addis print on canvas looks amazing in my lounge room. It has brightened up my space and captures everyone’s eye! The quality is amazing and Sam’s service was 10/10.
An awesome little local piece of art to hang on our wall and brighten up our living space.
Getting a view of Eastern Beach lifts my mood every time I sit down to work at my desk. Geelong is blessed with beautiful scenery and this print captures it perfectly. I couldn't be happier with my gift!