Media & Press - Son of the Sea

CHECK OUT DREW'S YOUTUBE CLIPS (of him painting) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ueJ0FwAtUk

Poster Service, Inc., one of the largest poster manufacturers in the U.S. , has inked a deal with Drew Brophy to produce posters of Brophy's iconic surf and rock & roll art images for sale at retail.

Poster Service has rolled out the first phase of five posters of Drew Brophy's most popular images. They've designed a program to enable specialty retailers to easily display the posters and are priced to retail for under $12.00. New images will be added to the line periodically.

Drew Brophy's art prints had long been a strong selling item for retailers until 2003, when Son of the Sea ceased all manufacturing to focus entirely on licensing. Since then, a strong demand from retailers and fans has inspired Drew Brophy and Poster Service, Inc. to bring back the prints in the form of posters that are reasonably priced.

Maria Brophy, V.P. of Licensing, says of the arrangement with Poster Service and Drew Brophy: "Drew's fans and our former retail customers have been asking for these prints for a long time. I'm glad to be able to work with Poster Service to finally give them a quality poster at a good price. The retailers are happy, too."

A display package of the posters are being introduced at an insanely low price for retailers through the end of the year. To order, retailers should contact Poster Service directly by calling Frank Edwards at 800-666-7654.

Drew Brophy is the top licensed surf artist in the world, with licensed products distributed globally including apparel, sunscreen, hard goods, high end art prints, cards, ceramics, wireless content, surfboards, skateboards and beach products.

Son of the Sea, Inc. , is the Master Licensor for Drew Brophy Properties and works to team the most popular art talent with licensees who have high quality products. For more information, call 949-366-5236.

Poster Service, Inc. , is one of the top poster manufacturers in the U.S. and is based out of Cincinnati , Ohio . For more information, or to place an order, call Frank Edwards at 800-666-7654 or e-mail fedwards@posterservice.com .

Togo’s Launches Surf Art Tour Bringing the renowned works of Drew Brophy to California beaches

(San Jose, CA) July, 2006 – West coast sandwich chain Togo’s is returning to its roots in the sand with the introduction of the Togo’s Surf Art Tour featuring the works of world renowned artist Drew Brophy, whose surreal and lively artwork has added a new dimension to surf culture.

With a Volkswagen Vanagon decked out with Brophy’s work, the surf art tour will stop at beaches and sporting events up and down the California coast giving beachgoers a chance to see Drew Brophy’s artwork up close, and to try Togo’s new Bocana Beef sandwich. Beachgoers can even test out a surfboard by shaper Barry Vandermeulen.

A surfer and self-taught artist, Drew Brophy’s original works of art appear on surfboards, t-shirts, greeting cards, beach towels, fabrics, tattoos, skim boards and skateboards. A prolific artist, Brophy creates an average of 100 new pieces each year, and his custom painted surfboards are coveted by celebrities, musicians and art collectors worldwide. can sell for more than $10,000.

The Surf Art Tour is part of Togo’s return to its roots in the sand. Started in San Jose, Calif. by two surfers in the late 60’s, Togo’s was named for its owners Tom and Gordon. In 1971, the single sandwich shop was sold to Mike Cobler, a former San Jose State University student and entrepreneur who upgraded the menu and changed the name to ogo’s Eatery. Cobler kept the concept’s core focus on freshly prepared, wholesome sandwiches with generous portions.

Today there are 283 Togo's stores throughout the West Coast, which serve more than 164,000 sandwiches a day. With a menu that includes more than 25 different kinds of sandwiches and salads, Togo’s is known for its signature Avocado & Turkey and hot Pastrami sandwiches.

Calabasas, CA – June 10, 2006 Out of the Box announced that it will represent popular artist Drew Brophy, best known for his colorful depictions of life with the sand, sun and surf as a backdrop. His distinctive art style, which ranges from bright and playful to cool and edgy already has a loyal audience of surf fans; and with an estimated worldwide “population” of around 20 million surfers, the opportunities for expansion are seemingly endless. Brophy completes 100 works of art per year, offering licensees their choice of inspired work to choose from -- many of which can be viewed during the LIMA International Licensing Show in New York, June 20-22nd - Booth #1272.

“Drew Brophy’s art can bring the essence of surf style alive in a wide array of products,” said Jack Morrow, Out of the Box President. “With the built in universe of surfers, as well as those people who just appreciate surf culture, I see some very exciting licensing opportunities for this brand.” Out of the Box will be looking to license several categories including apparel, domestics, footwear, swimwear, sporting goods, backpacks and school supplies.

“We chose to work with Out of the Box because of their track record of licensing successes,” states Maria Brophy, Vice President of Son of the Sea, Master Licensor of Drew Brophy Properties. “We are confident that Jack Morrow’s experience and expertise will be extremely beneficial to our continued success.”

Drew Brophy Properties, based in San Clemente, California, is comprised of his portfolio of original artwork that reflects the vibe and style of surf culture. For additional information and to view Drew’s art, visit www.drewbrophy.com

Out of the Box, located in the Los Angeles suburb of Calabasas, was formed in 1999 by Jack Morrow, the licensing executive behind many of the most successful licensing and merchandising programs of past years including such legendary properties as The California Raisins, the Flintstones, Champion and Cigar Aficionado. As a top executive for some of the country’s leading firms, Morrow has played an integral role in the tremendous growth that the licensing industry has experienced in the past decade. Morrow has also served two terms as president of LIMA (Licensing Industry Merchandisers Association), a non-profit organization of licensors, manufacturers and support organizations.

SAN CLEMENTE, CA – April 29, 2006 – Nirve Sports Ltd. and Son of the Sea Inc. announce a co-branded license project for a special edition line of cruiser bicycles with graphics designed by renowned artist Drew Brophy.

Drew Brophy is best known for his surreal surfboard paintings and his colorful depictions of the surf life with super tubes and unique characters. His distinctive art style, which ranges from bright and playful to cool and edgy, has a large global fan base.

Teaming up with Nirve Sports, Drew will apply his unique style to Nirve cruisers which are a natural extension of the surf lifestyle. “Nirve’s beautifully styled frame with its flowing lines provides a natural canvas for my art” commented Brophy.

The line has been launched with three models; A 16” boy’s model named “The Gromet Comet”, a men’s model called “Wild Child” and a ladies cruiser titled “Sunshine”. The boy’s model features distinctive Drew Brophy graphics depicting a seascape of playful characters guaranteed to delight and entertain little boys. The men’s and ladies cruisers are adorned with graphics reminiscent of Drew Brophy’s renowned surfboard paintings.

“It’s very exciting for us to work with Drew and create a look that is so different and appealing for bicycles. This line will be closer to collectible art pieces than just a bicycle. The marriage of our cruisers with Drew’s art is certain to draw new customers to our retail partners ” Said Nirve’s CEO, Danilo Bon.

Retailing for approx. $109.99 for the 16” boys model and $299.99 for the cruisers, the Drew Brophy line of Nirve cruisers are available through leading retailers and Son of the Sea Inc. For more information visit www.nirve.com or www.drewbrophy.com .