Author: Drew

22 Nov 28 of 50 Paintings in 50 Days – Shark Sighting

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This painting is #28 of 50 in the #50Paintings series.

TITLE: SHARK SIGHTING

SIZE: 11″x 14″ paint pen on Canvas Board.

This morning I had time for a quick surf before my studio open house. I got to the beach and was surprised to see that no one was out surfing. It was hot and sunny and I was stoked!

There was a shark sighting sign posted, but I didn’t think it was big deal, they’ve been posted all summer. I had a great time surfing, all by myself, for awhile. Then one of the lifeguards, a friend of mine, hollered from the pier to get out of the water.

They’ve been kicking people out of the water. He said the shark’s been swimming from T-street to the pier all morning.

I thought it was ridiculous that they clear the beach for a shark sighting; they live in the ocean, and I see them all the time. It’s no big deal.

That’s where today’s inspiration came from!

This painting study is available for purchase SOLD to Chris in Washington state.

One of my goals with this series is to make original art affordable for those who want it. If interested in adding tomorrow’s to your collection, please email info@drewbrophy.com or text or call 949-678-8133 asap!

I hope you enjoy this series. Thanks for reading!

Life is Good –

Drew Brophy

Artist, illustrator, surfer

“It’s my job to make things look cool.”

21 Nov 27 of 50 Paintings in 50 Days – EMERALD SURFING BUDDHA

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This painting is #27 of 50 in the #50Paintings series.

TITLE: EMERALD SURFING BUDDHA

SIZE: 11″x 14″ paint pen on Canvas Board.

Surfing is such a zen-like sport, it’s only right to combine it with Buddha; they seem to go together.

This painting study is available for purchase SOLD to a mindfullness teacher named Alex in Virginia. He’s a two-time collector of my art. Thanks, Alex.

I hope you enjoy this series. Thanks for reading!

Life is Good –

Drew Brophy

Artist, illustrator, surfer

“It’s my job to make things look cool.”

21 Nov 26 of 50 Paintings in 50 days – BELOVED

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This painting is #26 of 50 in the #50Paintings series.

TITLE: BELOVED

SIZE: 11″x 14″ paint pen on Fredrix Pro Series Archival Canvas Board.

I had no idea what I was going to paint this morning. With this series, I’m not obsessing over what to paint. When an idea strikes, I go with it.

So I sat on the back patio, thinking about it. Maria peered through the door, asking me what I’m going to paint. Her hair was wet and the sun shone on her face.

Then I thought of the Blue Lagoon, being stranded on an island, and who and what I would want to have there with me. Someone I love, the ocean, my family. These are the things that inspire me the most.

*I’m making 20 signed, limited and numbered edition prints of each of the paintings in this series – if interested in getting a print of today’s painting, please email info@drewbrophy.com or call 949-678-8133.

This painting study is available for purchase SOLD to Dustin in San Diego.

I hope you enjoy this series. Thanks for reading!

Life is Good –

Drew Brophy

Artist, illustrator, surfer

“It’s my job to make things look cool.”

19 Nov 25 of 50 Paintings in 50 Days – INNER GUIDES

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You might love ’em, you might hate ’em, but either way, I hope they invoke a feeling for you.

We are halfway through the 50 paintings in 50 days. Only 25 more to go!

This painting is #25 of 50 in the #50Paintings series.

TITLE: INNER GUIDES

SIZE: 9″x 12″ paint pen on Fredrix Pro Series Archival Canvas Board.

Sometimes you have to trust your inner guides to show you the way. Listen to your gut instincts and the signs that the world is showing you.

Some people can’t even sense them, but first you must trust they are there. And then listen to what they’re trying to tell you.

*I’m making 20 signed, limited and numbered edition prints of each of the paintings in this series – if interested in getting a print of today’s painting, please email info@drewbrophy.com or call 949-678-8133.

This painting study is available for purchase SOLD to Lance, a new collector of my work.

I hope you enjoy this series. Thanks for reading!

Life is Good –

Drew Brophy

Artist, illustrator, surfer

“It’s my job to make things look cool.”

18 Nov 24 of 50 Paintings in 50 Days – Lithium Salt Bath with the Kids

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You might love ’em, you might hate ’em, but either way, I hope they invoke a feeling for you.

This painting is #24 of 50 in the #50Paintings series.

TITLE: LITHIUM SALT BATH WITH THE KIDS

SIZE: 9″x 12″ paint pen on Fredrix Pro Series Archival Canvas Board.

Lithium calms and brings you joy; the saltwater and sunset is a natural form of lithium.

There’s nothing better than taking a lithium salt bath with the ones you love.

This painting study is available for purchase SOLD to Scott in Nevada. It’s one of many paintings of mine that he owns.

I hope you enjoy this series. Thanks for reading!

Life is Good –

Drew Brophy

Artist, illustrator, surfer

“It’s my job to make things look cool.”

17 Nov Day 23 of 50 Paintings in 50 Days – SYMBOLS OF GOD

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You might love ’em, you might hate ’em, but either way, I hope they invoke a feeling for you.

This painting is #23 of 50 in the #50Paintings series.

TITLE: SYMBOLS OF GOD

SIZE: 9″x 12″ paint pen on Fredrix Pro Series Archival Canvas Board.

Every morning, after dropping the kids off to school, I drive past this church. Today, the sun was rising behind it, illuminating it in the most beautiful way. This painting is what I saw.

I have always been fascinated by the structure of churches and the symbols which they use. The cross, bell tower or steeple, the alter. Churches have amazing acoustics, the organs sound other-worldly in them and 100 or more people singing is a powerful experience.

I believe this is the true meaning to the idea of a church; it is used to raise your vibration.

I am not religious, but I am fascinated with practices of all religions, where the ancient symbols came from and the original ideas which may have been lost or intentionally hidden through time.

This painting study is available for purchase SOLD to Brent in Texas. It’s one of many paintings of mine that he owns.

I hope you enjoy this series. Thanks for reading!

Life is Good –

Drew Brophy

Artist, illustrator, surfer

“It’s my job to make things look cool.”

16 Nov Day 22 of 50 Paintings in 50 Days – LOST IN THE UNIVERSE

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You might love ’em, you might hate ’em, but either way, I hope they invoke a feeling for you.

This painting is #22 of 50 in the #50Paintings series.

TITLE: LOST IN THE UNIVERSE

SIZE: 9″x 12″ paint pen on Fredrix Pro Series Archival Canvas Board.

When I was young I felt that I was bright light in a dark world, I could see that out in this world not every glow of light was the same, some were bright, some dim. I could see some lights sucking the energy from the weaker lights. Some extinguishing lights all together as their own goes out in gasp of pain.

I have always tried to share and give my light, often leaving me drained. Most of this time through out my life I have felt lost at sea or confused in this Universe of lights.

In this time I have always felt like I was ready for anything, yet the universe seems indifferent to your triumphs, hardships, and pain, it just stares ominously.

I feel that I see an even brighter light, like a ship in a storm at sea, getting closer. In my heart I feel it does not see me, or it does not realize who we are. It just stares at me as it pulls away. Why did it leave me here? As I look out in the darkness, I search for light, I want to nurture it, help it grow. I want a world full light, so next the ship comes it will see us all.

*I’m making 20 signed, limited and numbered edition prints of most of the paintings in this series – if interested in getting one, email info@drewbrophy.com or call 949-678-8133.

This painting study is available for purchase SOLD to TJ in Long Beach, NY. It’s his first original painting of mine. Stoked he got it!

I hope you enjoy this series. Thanks for reading!

Life is Good –

Drew Brophy

Artist, illustrator, surfer

“It’s my job to make things look cool.”

15 Nov Day 21 of 50 Paintings in 50 Days – RETURN OF THE BLUE STAR KACHINA

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“When the Blue Star Kachina makes its appearance in the heavens, the Fifth World will emerge.” Hopi Prophecy

These paintings are #21a and #21B of 50 in the #50Paintings series.

There were two people who tried to buy this painting at the same time. The way this series works is this: I sell the painting to the first who asks. Often there are many who want the painting of the day. But today, the 2nd person tried to buy it only 2 seconds after the first, and she had attempted to buy the last three paintings. I couldn’t say no again.

So I decided to paint a 2nd painting today, just for her. It’s a mirror image of the first. There’s no waves today so I have the time. And it turned out to be really cool.

TITLE: RETURN OF THE BLUE STAR KACHINA

SIZE: 8″x 10″ paint pen on Fredrix Pro Series Archival Canvas Board.

This painting was inspired by the Hopi legend of the return of the blue star kachina.

Last summer we took a road trip through the Four Corners Region (Lake Powell, Mesa Verde, Valley of the God, etc.) A few years ago I standup paddled the entire length of 225 miles through the Grand Canyon. I fell in love with the history and landscape of this area.

This region is home to the Hopi and Navajo Nations. I saw many of their petroglyphs and ruins and I’m fascinated with their ancient art and legends. Do a search of “Return of the Blue Star Kachina” and read about the prophesy.

*I’m making 20 signed, limited and numbered edition prints of this one – if interested in getting one, email info@drewbrophy.com or call 949-678-8133.

This painting study is available for purchase SOLD!

I hope you enjoy this series. Thanks for reading!

Life is Good –

Drew Brophy

Artist, illustrator, surfer

“It’s my job to make things look cool.”

14 Nov Day 20 of 50 Paintings in 50 Days – Ocean Beach, San Francisco

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You might love ’em, you might hate ’em, but either way, I hope they invoke a feeling for you.

This painting is #20 of 50 in the #50Paintings series.

TITLE: OCEAN BEACH

SIZE: 9″x 12″ paint pen on Fredrix Pro Series Archival Canvas Board.

Today the waves were firing at Ocean Beach, San Francisco. I wish I was there right now!

I love surfing OB with my friends, the SUP is perfect for navigating the huge line up.

This painting is inspired by a photograph I took two years ago while surfing OB with my friends.

Ocean Beach with Friends 2013

*I’m making 20 signed, limited and numbered edition prints of this one – if interested in getting one, email info@drewbrophy.com or call 949-678-8133.

This painting study is available for purchase SOLD to Scott Mohr of NJ. Stoked, thanks Scott.

I hope you enjoy this series. Thanks for reading!

Life is Good –

Drew Brophy

Artist, illustrator, surfer

“It’s my job to make things look cool.”

13 Nov Day 19 of 50 Paintings 50 Days – SAN CLEMENTE SUNRISE

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You might love ’em, you might hate ’em, but either way, I hope they invoke a feeling for you.

This painting is #19 of 50 in the #50Paintings series.

TITLE: SAN CLEMENTE SUNRISE

SIZE: 11″x 14″ paint pen on Fredrix Pro Series Archival Canvas Board.

This morning I went to the San Clemente pier to begin today’s paint study. The sunrise was so inspiring, I had to paint it.

Every day I check the waves at the pier, and this is my view. Off in the distance is Cotton’s Point, where President Nixon used to live in the Western Whitehouse.

Midway is the famed T-Street surf break. There are lots of nooks and crannies in between. I’m standing on the pier, looking at the silhouettes of palm trees.

I feel so fortunate to live here. Life is Good.

*I’m making 20 signed, limited and numbered edition prints of this one – if interested in getting one, email info@drewbrophy.com or call 949-678-8133.

This painting study is available for purchase SOLD to Joe Cunningham, who is from my hometown of Myrtle Beach, SC.

I hope you enjoy this series. Thanks for reading!

Life is Good –

Drew Brophy

Artist, illustrator, surfer

“It’s my job to make things look cool.”

Author: Drew

22 Nov 28 of 50 Paintings in 50 Days – Shark Sighting

FOR 50 DAYS, I’M CREATING 50 PAINT STUDIES that reflect 50 things that fascinate me.

This painting is #28 of 50 in the #50Paintings series.

TITLE: SHARK SIGHTING

SIZE: 11″x 14″ paint pen on Canvas Board.

This morning I had time for a quick surf before my studio open house. I got to the beach and was surprised to see that no one was out surfing. It was hot and sunny and I was stoked!

There was a shark sighting sign posted, but I didn’t think it was big deal, they’ve been posted all summer. I had a great time surfing, all by myself, for awhile. Then one of the lifeguards, a friend of mine, hollered from the pier to get out of the water.

They’ve been kicking people out of the water. He said the shark’s been swimming from T-street to the pier all morning.

I thought it was ridiculous that they clear the beach for a shark sighting; they live in the ocean, and I see them all the time. It’s no big deal.

That’s where today’s inspiration came from!

This painting study is available for purchase SOLD to Chris in Washington state.

I hope you enjoy this series. Thanks for reading!

21 Nov 27 of 50 Paintings in 50 Days – EMERALD SURFING BUDDHA

FOR 50 DAYS, I’M CREATING 50 PAINT STUDIES that reflect 50 things that fascinate me.

This painting is #27 of 50 in the #50Paintings series.

TITLE: EMERALD SURFING BUDDHA

SIZE: 11″x 14″ paint pen on Canvas Board.

Surfing is such a zen-like sport, it’s only right to combine it with Buddha; they seem to go together.

This painting study is available for purchase SOLD to a mindfullness teacher named Alex in Virginia. He’s a two-time collector of my art. Thanks, Alex.

I hope you enjoy this series. Thanks for reading!

21 Nov 26 of 50 Paintings in 50 days – BELOVED

FOR 50 DAYS, I’M CREATING 50 PAINT STUDIES that reflect 50 things that fascinate me.

This painting is #26 of 50 in the #50Paintings series.

TITLE: BELOVED

SIZE: 11″x 14″ paint pen on Fredrix Pro Series Archival Canvas Board.

I had no idea what I was going to paint this morning. With this series, I’m not obsessing over what to paint. When an idea strikes, I go with it.

So I sat on the back patio, thinking about it. Maria peered through the door, asking me what I’m going to paint. Her hair was wet and the sun shone on her face.

Then I thought of the Blue Lagoon, being stranded on an island, and who and what I would want to have there with me. Someone I love, the ocean, my family. These are the things that inspire me the most.

*I’m making 20 signed, limited and numbered edition prints of each of the paintings in this series – if interested in getting a print of today’s painting, please email info@drewbrophy.com or call 949-678-8133.

This painting study is available for purchase SOLD to Dustin in San Diego.

I hope you enjoy this series. Thanks for reading!

19 Nov 25 of 50 Paintings in 50 Days – INNER GUIDES

FOR 50 DAYS, I’M CREATING 50 PAINT STUDIES that reflect 50 things that fascinate me.

You might love ’em, you might hate ’em, but either way, I hope they invoke a feeling for you.

We are halfway through the 50 paintings in 50 days. Only 25 more to go!

This painting is #25 of 50 in the #50Paintings series.

TITLE: INNER GUIDES

SIZE: 9″x 12″ paint pen on Fredrix Pro Series Archival Canvas Board.

Sometimes you have to trust your inner guides to show you the way. Listen to your gut instincts and the signs that the world is showing you.

Some people can’t even sense them, but first you must trust they are there. And then listen to what they’re trying to tell you.

This painting study is available for purchase SOLD to Lance, a new collector of my work.

I hope you enjoy this series. Thanks for reading!

18 Nov 24 of 50 Paintings in 50 Days – Lithium Salt Bath with the Kids

FOR 50 DAYS, I’M CREATING 50 PAINT STUDIES that reflect 50 things that fascinate me.

You might love ’em, you might hate ’em, but either way, I hope they invoke a feeling for you.

This painting is #24 of 50 in the #50Paintings series.

TITLE: LITHIUM SALT BATH WITH THE KIDS

SIZE: 9″x 12″ paint pen on Fredrix Pro Series Archival Canvas Board.

Lithium calms and brings you joy; the saltwater and sunset is a natural form of lithium.

There’s nothing better than taking a lithium salt bath with the ones you love.

This painting study is available for purchase SOLD to Scott in Nevada. It’s one of many paintings of mine that he owns.

I hope you enjoy this series. Thanks for reading!

17 Nov Day 23 of 50 Paintings in 50 Days – SYMBOLS OF GOD

FOR 50 DAYS, I’M CREATING 50 PAINT STUDIES that reflect 50 things that fascinate me.

You might love ’em, you might hate ’em, but either way, I hope they invoke a feeling for you.

This painting is #23 of 50 in the #50Paintings series.

TITLE: SYMBOLS OF GOD

SIZE: 9″x 12″ paint pen on Fredrix Pro Series Archival Canvas Board.

Every morning, after dropping the kids off to school, I drive past this church. Today, the sun was rising behind it, illuminating it in the most beautiful way. This painting is what I saw.

I have always been fascinated by the structure of churches and the symbols which they use. The cross, bell tower or steeple, the alter. Churches have amazing acoustics, the organs sound other-worldly in them and 100 or more people singing is a powerful experience.

I believe this is the true meaning to the idea of a church; it is used to raise your vibration.

I am not religious, but I am fascinated with practices of all religions, where the ancient symbols came from and the original ideas which may have been lost or intentionally hidden through time.

This painting study is available for purchase SOLD to Brent in Texas. It’s one of many paintings of mine that he owns.

I hope you enjoy this series. Thanks for reading!

16 Nov Day 22 of 50 Paintings in 50 Days – LOST IN THE UNIVERSE

FOR 50 DAYS, I’M CREATING 50 PAINT STUDIES that reflect 50 things that fascinate me.

You might love ’em, you might hate ’em, but either way, I hope they invoke a feeling for you.

This painting is #22 of 50 in the #50Paintings series.

TITLE: LOST IN THE UNIVERSE

SIZE: 9″x 12″ paint pen on Fredrix Pro Series Archival Canvas Board.

I have always tried to share and give my light, often leaving me drained. Most of this time through out my life I have felt lost at sea or confused in this Universe of lights.

In this time I have always felt like I was ready for anything, yet the universe seems indifferent to your triumphs, hardships, and pain, it just stares ominously.

This painting study is available for purchase SOLD to TJ in Long Beach, NY. It’s his first original painting of mine. Stoked he got it!

I hope you enjoy this series. Thanks for reading!

15 Nov Day 21 of 50 Paintings in 50 Days – RETURN OF THE BLUE STAR KACHINA

FOR 50 DAYS, I’M CREATING 50 PAINT STUDIES that reflect 50 things that fascinate me.

“When the Blue Star Kachina makes its appearance in the heavens, the Fifth World will emerge.” Hopi Prophecy

These paintings are #21a and #21B of 50 in the #50Paintings series.

TITLE: RETURN OF THE BLUE STAR KACHINA