In high school Drew Brophy’s guidance counselor pulled him aside and sternly warned, “Drew, you can’t just surf and paint your whole life.” He was crushed, because those were the only two things that he was good at. He was determined to prove her wrong.
Drew Brophy has been a professional surf lifestyle artist for over 20 years.
If you ask Drew what he does for a living, he’ll say “It’s my job to make things look cool.”
As a young surfer, Drew’s career took off when he started painting his edgy artwork onto surfboards. He became known worldwide for painting surfboards using techniques that he developed using water-based paint pens. He traveled the globe painting for some of the best surfboard shapers in the world.
In the late 1990s, Drew expanded his original artwork for use on many different things, like skateboards, t-shirts, wakeboards and other useful items.
Having the opportunity to experiment with many different surfaces and products allowed Drew to grow tremendously as an artist.
Drew has created thousands of paintings over the years, which has led him to develop a distinct style of bright colors and energy that has become well recognized.
With help from his business partner and wife, Maria, Drew has made his paintings available for licensing and currently is partnered with over thirty great companies to create cool products with his art.
Together, Drew and Maria formed Son of the Sea, Inc., an art agency that represents Drew’s Surf Lifestyle Art. Drew creates art while Maria runs the business.
They also help other artists find success, as well, through workshops and sharing information through their blogs. As a team, they’ve guided many artists by sharing their own life lessons.
Every image of Drew’s art begins life as a painting, created in his studio in San Clemente, California. Drew’s original paintings are available to collectors through art shows and online sales.
Drew’s inspiration comes from the adventures of traveling and surfing the globe with his wife and son. He paints the lifestyle they live, one filled with peeling waves, sun-swept beaches and the simple joys that life has to offer.
Drew’s mission is “to inspire generations of people to live the life of their dreams.” He strives to be an example and show the world the good life through his artwork. His mantra is “Life is Good,” and it is.
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