Naomi – San Jose
The most exciting part for me when going on the Giant Dipper was always the beginning
Briana – Salinas
Happy Birthday to The Giant Dipper! I wanted my piece to reflect the 100 year milestone by starting with an open book to show how many pages/years of fun The
Soloman Acosta – San Jose
18X24 inch oil painting on panel. Inspired by 100th anniversary painting of the Giant Dipper view from Ocean Street.
Alianna Pena – Reedley
No matter the weather, the Giant Dipper is always fun to ride and beautiful to look at! Walking under its sign always gets me excited for not only the enjoyment
Kendall Patlan – Madera, CA
Here is my drawing of The Giant Dipper which has always been one of my favorite rides at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk where I used to go every summer
Emilia Wise – San Jose
I am Emilia I am 9 years old. I drew this picture of the Boardwalk. I really like going to the Boardwalk and like the Giant Dipper.
Sylvia Ornelas Wise – San Jose
I painted our beloved Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk with a focus on the Giant Dipper. My parents took me when I was a child and now I take my children
Cristina E – Oakland, CA
Let’s celebrate the golden years! Here’s to many more wild rides.
Ainsley Lytle – Gilroy, CA
My entry is about the 100th anniversary of The GIANT DIPPER! I added many colors to the sky to make it pop out a lot! I used lots of glitter
Pam A. – Santa Cruz
Title: Anticipation Media: Scratch board & India ink My first real job was at the Boardwalk. My best friend and I worked for Grounds as beach clean up. Burlap bags
Francesca – Hollister, California
Paying homage to the roller coaster’s roots in the 1920s, this illustration is captured in an Art Deco-inspired look. A woman, perhaps a fun-loving flapper, is amazed to see large
Carrie Graber – Corona
“Coaster at Dusk (Giant Dipper Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk)” oil on canvas, 30 x 48″. The third painting of my GD series 🙂 I think it IS art– the incredible
Maryam West Cliff Smith – Santa Cruz, California
The Fan Art I am submitting to the Giant Dipper 100th Anniversary Contest is titled: 100 Years. It is 9 inches tall and 13 inches wide and created in graphite
Walker Ostler – Lebanon, IL
I have always enjoyed going to the Boardwalk, and I’m glad to see the historic Giant Dipper still going strong after a hundred years! For my piece, I decided to
Jessica Carrasco – Watsonville, CA
The image was inspired by asking myself what would animals do if they could take back their environments? What would they do or react? I envisioned an octopus getting on
Carrie Graber – Corona
“Giant Dipper (Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk)” oil on canvas, 28 x 36″. The second painting in my series of our beloved GD! I’m fascinated by historic homes, places, and our
