It’s that time again: the tide slows, the light softens, and I find myself looking back over the year — not just at the pieces I made, but at what this craft has become. 2025 has been a wild ride for Hardwood Tides: creative breakthroughs, new commissions, old slabs given new life, and continued growth as an artist on the Sunshine Coast. Here’s a peek behind the resin gloss and into what the year meant, how it shaped my hands (and heart), and what I’m paddling toward next. Wh

Discover how buying or commissioning original art — like Hardwood Tides’ handcrafted wood and resin pieces — can be tax-deductible for businesses in Australia, the USA, UK and France. Beauty meets business.

'Flow Bar' features Inland Rosewood Not all wood is created equal — and in my world, the more wild and weathered it is, the better. When...

When Manish reached out to me in May 2025, he had a clear vision — and a unique one. He wasn’t just after a decorative surfboard. He...

A Deep Connection to the Sea, Captured in Sculpture What if you could bottle up that feeling of being in or near the ocean—the peace, the...

Hi, I’m Josh Marks — founder of Hardwood Tides and creator of bespoke surfboard and sculptural art that merges ocean energy, timber...

Step into the world of Sunshine Coast resin artist Josh Marks, founder of Hardwood Tides. Specialising in handcrafted surfboard art, skate decks, and coastal-inspired décor, the blog shares the story, process, and passion behind each one-of-a-kind piece. Follow along for studio updates, creative insights, and a deep dive into the art of living coastal.