Painting a Helmet with Paint Pens
Posted by Drewon Oct 8th, 2009 | Comments (3)
The painting of a Helmet
Scylla wrote in that she bought the Paint Pen Techniques DVD but wants more detail on painting a helmet. Here are her questions and my answers:
An 8′ Painting becomes a cool Beach Cruiser-computer not required!
Posted by Maria "Spunk" Brophyon Sep 4th, 2009 | Comments (3)
Ever wonder what goes into designing cool stuff, like a beach cruiser?
Most designers start with their computer -
Drew begins with an 8′ long canvas.
This video from THE PAINT SHOP shows you how it’s done from the Design Phase to the Painting to the Finished Product:
Tape Cut-Out Techniques - Part 4 of the Paintshop on Surfline
Posted by adminon Jun 2nd, 2009 | Comments (1)
Drew uses standard masking tape and cutting techniques to quickly add some life to a Ron House gun. In a nutshell, tape off whatever your going to be painting. Sketch out your design. Cut design out with a razor blade (kids - have your parents help you with this). Spray with Montana Spray Paint for rich, vibrant color. Pull the tape and amaze yourself and friends.
Part 3 of the Paint Shop Video Series: Spray n’ Surf
Posted by adminon Apr 16th, 2009 | Comments (2)
Drew tapes off, sprays, seals and then rides a surfboard, all from the same beach in a single episode! I’ll be the first to admit that Drew is insane but he also reminds me of what some smart person once said — “What the mind perceives can then be achieved” or something to that effect. Check out Part 3 of “The Paint Shop” on Surfline.com
Drew Brophy’s Mission
Posted by adminon Mar 13th, 2009 | Comments (1)
To inspire you to customize your life with your art and imagination!
Part 2: Stencil Action on “Paint Shop with Drew Brophy” at Surfline.com
Posted by adminon Mar 1st, 2009 | Comments (0)
Catch the second episode of “The Paint Shop” on Surfline.com. In this short, Drew shows you how to quickly customize a surfboard using masking and stencils. Not just for surfboards, you can use this technique to customize any of your stuff; skateboards, wakeboards, snowboards, whatever. Check it out and get instantly inspired!
Can you Paint Over the Stringer of a Surfboard?
Posted by Drewon Feb 12th, 2009 | Comments (0)
Question from Alexa Case: “I have an unglassed blank and i’m going to paint it (with acrylic) and I was told I couldn’t do it on the stringer. but your boards are painted over the stringer. Did you just do it on top of the first coat of glass (I was planning on painting on the foam) ?”
When I used to airbrush and sponge-paint boards, most people asked to have their stringer (more…)
Get a Good Flesh Tone Color with Paint Pens
Posted by Drewon Feb 4th, 2009 | Comments (0)
When your painting includes people, you want to get a good flesh tone color on the skin, which is not easy to do with bright colored paint pens.
I’ve had a lot of people write, asking if I was going to get Tan Poscas on our website. Poscas don’t come in Tan. But here’s a great solution to getting a good flesh tone color for skin: (more…)
How to Prime Wood for Painting
Posted by Drewon Jan 26th, 2009 | Comments (1)
8' x 3' TRIP II is Painted on Wood
Paul Cotton writes: “Did you paint the Tripp II on wood, since it was so large, and how did you prime it for use with the paint pens? (more…)
THE PAINT SHOP Videos to Air Monthly on Surfline.com
Posted by Drewon Jan 15th, 2009 | Comments (1)
Tune into my new “HOW TO” video clips on on Surfline.com. To watch, go to their VIDEO tab and look for “The Paint Shop” logo.
I’ll be adding a new episode every month. Future episodes will show the behind the scenes designing of a bike line, many different, unique surfboard painting methods, and the designing of other useful things. Let me know what you think! If you have suggestions for future shows, write a comment below.
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