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Surfboard Painting Demos SACRED CRAFT SANTA CRUZ March 19-20

Maria Brophy — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:57:13 +0000

We are taking THE PAINT SHOP TV SHOW live to Sacred Craft Consumer Surfboard Expo this weekend in Santa Cruz!

Two painting demonstrations will be given by Drew and filmed on-site for our show THE PAINT SHOP WITH DREW BROPHY.

Drew’s demonstrations are designed to share surfboard painting techniques that can be used by both the novice and the experienced artist.

Sat. March 19 Noon to 1:00 p.m: Drew will give a Graffiti-style painting demonstration and will show how to customize your own surfboard with a few cans of spray paint and stencils. Demonstration will be held at the SurfAide Shaping Bay.

Sun. March 20 Noon to 1:00 p.m: Drew demonstrates his medium of choice, Uni-Posca paint pens, on surfboards. He will share tried and true techniques and will discuss preparation, composition, color blending, and sealing.

CONFIRM ATTENDANCE & GET A FREE Art Poster!

One Drew Brophy art print will be given on-site to each person who confirms attendance to Drew’s demos by March 18. (Prints priced at $20.00 for everyone else).

To get your coupon, e-mail your name to info@thepaintshop.tvand confirm your attendance to Drew’s demonstration. A coupon for the free print will be emailed to you.

Drew will discuss how you can have a viable career painting surfboards, and how retailers can increase sales with surfboard art. Bring your questions! This demonstration will be held in Drew Brophy’s booth #B8.

WHO: Any surfer or artist who wants to learn new techniques or has aspirations of a career painting surfboards, and for those who shape or sell surfboards.

WHERE: The Sacred Craft Consumer Surfboard EXPO held at the Rittenhouse Building, downtown Santa Cruz, CA. INFO: www.surfboardshow.com.

WHEN: Demos held Saturday and Sunday, March 19 and 20, from Noon to 1:00 pm.

COST: Sacred Craft Entrance fee is $10.00. Demonstrations are FREE with admittance.

NZ Travel Log 0221 – Mount Surf Shop and Artists Abound!

Maria Brophy — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 06:25:53 +0000

We e-mailed Josh at Mount Surf Shop , located in the cool little town of Mount Manganui, NZ, offering to do a paint demo in the shop. We were stoked that he was so amped to do it.

There were a lot of artists present, including Jake the musician, an artist who works there, a couple groms Annaleise and Mitchell, and the world famous Royce McClure and his talented offspring as well!

Annaleise and Mitchell Painting away

Drew put the groms to work on the painting, and they did a great job. They even signed their names on the painted board afterwards.

We met a few other artists who showed up for the event, including a local named Keith Harding, who does some great hot rod art. He bought Drew’s DVD and some paint pens and is going to give that a go with his artwork. Keith, if you’re reading this, send us photos of what you’ve come up with!

Mount Surf Shop was cool – it was bustling with people and activity, and I think they were happy we came. We were, too.

Raglan Surf Co. Painting Demo and the Beauty of Raglan

Maria Brophy — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 20:24:54 +0000

We had a busy afternoon at Raglan Surf Co. – a great surf shop in the heart of town. When we set the date for this event, no-one was aware that it was the same day as a car show and festival in town! But, it all worked out.

One thing we noticed in Raglan – the surfers who live here are PASSIONATELY devoted to their surf break. “You don’t need to go anywhere else, mate. The best waves in New Zealand are right here” we kept hearing again and again.

You can see why – Raglan Point is

Lines forever!

an amazing break, even on small days, it has endless peeling lines and loooonnngg left hand rides. The paddle out is easy, and the view is breathtaking. If it was in California, about 500 people would be at the point. Here, only about 10-15 at any given time.

Drew painted a board for Raglan Surf Co. and enlisted the help of DeDe, an artist from France who is traveling and wants to paint surfboards in Australia. In usual fashion, Drew put others to work on the painting as well – Craig, the owner, and his kids Nat and Ariel. Craig and his kids are all artists themselves – a talented family!

DeDe and his killer art books

It was a hot day, and Craig brought some beers afterwards and all was well. Afer that, Drew and family headed for Waitomo, to do some splunking…..

Check out the photos below from Raglan Surf.

(As an aside, days after leaving Raglan, Drew was regretting leaving Raglan. It was the best surf we’ve seen so far….)

Drew getting everyone to paint for him!

Ariel's not scared - she jumped right in!

Raglan Groms......