Psychedelic surf art, books, music and ocean-inspired collections by artist and nomadic creator Andrea Bibby.
Welcome to Urban Viking
Urban Viking is an evolving creative studio and wellbeing practice exploring psychedelic surf art, storytelling, music and ocean culture. Created by artist, author and nomadic creator Andrea Bibby, the brand brings together original paintings, books, prints and collections inspired by freedom, imagination and life by the sea.
Podcast
Chief Cook & Bottlewasher is a podcast for those who rise — exploring strength, resilience, and modern life through honest conversations and reflection.
Hosted by Andrea Bibby, author of The Art of Starting Again.
Books
The Urban Viking imprint— a growing collection of books for children and adults, created to inspire imagination, resilience, and the courage to rise.
Mother Moon
by Andrea Bibby
A calming, moonlit journey through rest, rhythm, and renewal — Mother Moon is a story for little dreamers and grown souls alike.
The Art of Starting Again
by Andrea Bibby
Available online at all good bookstores: Barnes & Noble, Waterstones, Wallmart, Books-A-Million, AmazonUK, AmazonUS, AmazonAU, and more.
Andrea Bibby’s The Art of Starting Again explores how to rebuild after life shifts — moving through loss and challenge toward strength, clarity, and a renewed sense of self.
Flight
by Paul Bloomer
Available online at all good book stores: Waterstones, AmazonUK, AmazonUS, AmazonAU, and more.
Flight by Paul Bloomer offers a powerful glimpse into the mind and spirit of one of Shetland’s most expressive contemporary artists. Through striking imagery and honest reflection, Bloomer explores humanity’s connection to nature, faith, and the wild beauty of the islands.
Ocean Moon
by Ocean Cry
Also available online from these retailers: Barnes & Noble, Wallmart, Books-A-Million, AmazonUK, AmazonUS, and more.
A gentle ocean tale of friendship, rhythm, and rest, Ocean Moon follows a curious sea turtle and a wise octopus beneath the glow of the moon. With calming imagery and a soothing flow, it invites young readers to slow down, breathe, and drift into a peaceful night.
Shop
Own a piece of the Urban Viking world — a curated collection of art, books, and wearable essentials designed for wellbeing, elevation, and life beyond the ordinary.
Art
Andrea Bibby is a Fine Artist focused on psychedelic surf Art in oil and acrylic. Her use of the medium ranges from expressive pieces with splashes, and layered surreal imagery.
There are prints available. Enquires for original works and commissions are invited.
Oil and Acrylic, 100cm x 100 cm (2025)
Oil and Acrylic, 59cm x 42 cm (2023)
Acrylic on canvas (2021)
Oil and Acrylic, 100cm x 100 cm (2025)
Music
Urban Viking Woman is a multidisciplinary sound project exploring the relationship between ocean, identity, and wellbeing.
Through ambient composition, voice, and natural soundscapes, the work invites listeners into a slower, more reflective state — where sound becomes a pathway back to presence, place, and self.
Manifest your vision
Aum
You are the creator
A meditative soundscape created in Shetland, blending rhythm, ocean energy, and affirmation.
Best experienced with headphones.
Latest Blog Posts
- Why Reading at Bedtime Matters More Than You Think
- When the Tide Replaces the Timeline
- Listening to the Ocean: Björk’s Ecological Aesthetics and the Sea as Creative Presence
For those who RISE
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