Petrified Forest and Grand Canyon (Artist in Residence Programs Available)
Posted by Maria "Spunk" Brophyon Sep 3rd, 2009 | Comments (2)
Did you know that there are artist in residence programs throughout the U.S. State park system?
These programs provide a stay for artists to create their craft for a period of time.
Each program is different - some are for only a week (you can’t accomplish much in a week) and some are 2 or 3 weeks or more.
Drew and I discovered this gem of info while (more…)
Mark Longnecker and the Space Shuttle Scrub
Posted by Maria "Spunk" Brophyon Aug 27th, 2009 | Comments (4)
We spent a night at famous tattoo artist Mark Longnecker’s killer crib.
Talk about LIVING THE GOOD LIFE, Mark Longnecker has it figured out.
He has a great house in Cocoa Beach (complete with pool and music room), owns the top tattoo shop in the area, Endless Summer Tattoo, and he can walk to his surf spot whenever he wants.
Our plan was to hang out with Mark and go watch the 1:30 a.m. space shuttle launch from the sand.
They say that the sky lights up and it’s an amazing thing to see - something you don’t want to miss.
But, nothing really goes according to plan… (more…)
Indo Board Fun House and Toy Madness at Hunter Joslins
Posted by Maria "Spunk" Brophyon Aug 26th, 2009 | Comments (2)
After Surf Expo, we went straight to the East Coast to try to catch a little of that swell from Hurricane Bill, before (more…)
The BIG Drive East - Swamps and Tropical Storms
Posted by Maria "Spunk" Brophyon Aug 18th, 2009 | Comments (4)
We gave ourselves 4 days to get to Florida for our SURF EXPO ART EXHBIIT, but powered on day 2 and made it to Destin, Florida (the panhandle) on Day 3.
So we were able to relax for a day and enjoy the Emerald Coast - sugar white sand, warm waters, oh, and a tropical storm overhead!
Almost ran out of gas somewhere in Louisiana - (more…)
Don’t Be Afraid To Express Yourself Artistically
Posted by adminon Jun 5th, 2009 | Comments (3)
You might be surprised who you end up inspiring:
Today’s Assignment: Make Someone Smile
Posted by adminon Feb 19th, 2009 | Comments (1)
Drew surfs the Mentawais
Posted by adminon Dec 17th, 2008 | Comments (0)
Drew took some heat from “surfing purists” for the last stand-up paddleboard video that was posted. Just to show him regular surfing, here is a video from a recent trip to the Mentawai Islands.
Halloween and Wal-E! Homemade Costumes rule!
Posted by Maria "Spunk" Brophyon Nov 2nd, 2008 | Comments (2)
"Wiggs" as WALL e
It’s a good thing Drew likes projects - because this one took 2 weeks.
But look at the joy on Wiggs’ face - he had the coolest costume in San Clemente. Next year, we’ll enter a contest. Maybe we’ll win some money!
Check out the photos of “The Making of Wal-E” here: (more…)
Sacred Craft Surfboard Expo drew huge crowd again!
Posted by Maria "Spunk" Brophyon Oct 12th, 2008 | Comments (2)
The Sacred Craft Consumer Surfboard Expo stepped it up huge for their 2nd annual event. Held on October 11 & 12, 2008 at the Wyland Exhibit Hall, a much larger venue from last year, they added more big name characters and popular shapers to their seminar list. Even surf icon Gerry Lopez showed up today!
With a stellar introduction by the surf industry’s greatly respected Sam George, Drew’s demonstration drew over 100 people again this year, and some fans came from as far as San Francisco to get themselves educated on paint pen techniques. Planet X TV was on the scene, filming the demo. Check out the photos here: (more…)
Drew Surfing & Eating The Mexican Pipeline! Video
Posted by adminon Sep 25th, 2008 | Comments (5)
Drew charging Puerto Escondido. Video shot by Mike Levy