Keith Haring, Drew Brophy and SIGG Celebrate America
Posted by Maria "Spunk" Brophyon Jul 17th, 2009 | Comments (0)
“Celebrate America”
Collectors’ Series
From SIGG Press Release:
ON THE 4TH OF JULY 2009, SIGG LAUNCHED A SPECIAL LIMITED-EDITION COLLECTOR’S SERIES.
The historical election in the USA has inspired people around the globe, from Switzerland to Swaziland. To recognize the global enthusiasm for the rebirth of the American Dream, Sigg introduced “Celebrate America”, a limited-release collection of six specially designed SIGG bottles.
“The images on the six bottles, with designs by renowned American artists such as Keith Haring and Drew Brophy, celebrate daily life in the United States – from coast to coast, and from the big surf to the open prairies. (more…)
SPIN Magazine-TOYS OF SUMMER, Surfboards and PRINCE
Posted by adminon Jun 27th, 2009 | Comments (3)
The July 2009 SPIN MAGAZINE has a page titled “TOYS OF SUMMER” which includes cameras, watches, shopper bags and a Drew Brophy Surfboard.
The Drew Brophy surfboard painting shown in this magazine is titled “Flying Fish” and was sold for $14,000 in a Surfrider Foundation New York auction.
This issue of Spin Magazine also has an insightful article on the elusive talent, Prince, and the making of his Purple Rain Movie back in 1984.
The most intriquing trait about Prince was (more…)
Orange Coast Mag Covers Surf Artists
Posted by Maria "Spunk" Brophyon Apr 28th, 2009 | Comments (0)
Thanks to Jason Wallis, a photographer and surfer transplanted from New Zealand, some of the local Orange County Surf Artists got full page press with Orange Coast Magazine’s May 2009 Issue.
Artists shown in this photographic surf art feature include Rob Havassey, Drew Brophy, Ed Templeton, Rick Rietveld and Phil Roberts.
The artists were photographed by Jason Wallis on their own turf, and then given a copy of their photo to have their artistic way with it. It’s interesting to see what each artist did with their own photo……
You can pick up a copy of the Orange Coast Magazine’s May issue on newstands now!
Should an Artist Charge More Than a Plumber?!
Posted by Maria "Spunk" Brophyon Feb 2nd, 2009 | Comments (11)
Could a Plumber do this?
Artists, are you charging more than your plumber does? I think you should.
We live in a historical home, built in 1926. They didn’t have good plumbing back then….so we spend a lot on plumbers. Typically, our plumber charges about $200.00 an hour, PLUS parts. (Southern California’s not cheap!)
When I price out a small commissioned painting, (particularly surfboard paintings) many times Drew will question my quote, saying, (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…)
North Shore Mural Day 4 - One More Day to Go!
Posted by Maria "Spunk" Brophyon Jan 22nd, 2009 | Comments (3)
Paint, Axel!
Details, details, and more details - when you reach this phase in a wall mural, the progression seems to go painfully slow……
Drew and Heather focused mostly on the wave and plants today - minor details, painstakenly slow to paint…..On the Wave: Drew said he was working to get the wave to look like it was jumping out of the wall - to make it appear as realistic as possible.
On the Plants: Drew sez “they will have the most detail, because (more…)