This is John who I met on my walk around North Tonawanda. John is originally from Coco Beach, Florida and a former semi-professional surfer. He just grew the beard because he doesn't surf anymore and surfers don't have beards.
@sakkasie Thank you. I am not familiar with Lee Jeffries. But, after I looked him up, his work reminded me of the cover for The Rumjacks album Sleepin' Rough. Not sure if that is his work or not.