Author: Drew

12 Nov 50 Paintings 50 Days Day 18 – SUP SURFING TIKI

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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 #18 of 50 in the #50Paintings series.

TITLE: SUP SURFING TIKI

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

A friend asked me about backside tube-riding on a sup.

I described how I put the paddle across my body and drag it in the face of the wave, slowing down to shoot the tube.

That’s what this tiki’s doing.

Tube riding on a standup paddleboard is awesome.

This painting study is available for purchase SOLD to a guy named Mike from NY. Take good care of my Tiki, Mike.

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.”

12 Nov 50 Paintings Day 17 of 50 – POCHE FLAG

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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 #17 of 50 in the #50Paintings series.

TITLE: POCHE FLAG

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

In Capo Beach, right outside of San Clemente, CA, there’s an area called Poche Beach.

One day, many years ago, a big storm washed the remnant of a giant tree up on the shore at Poche. Someone saw that big piece of driftwood and placed a flagpole in it, and then erected an American flag.

The Poche Flag has been through many storms and winds. It still stands there today, as a tribute to our country and our veterans. You could say it’s become a local icon.

With this winter’s El Nino storms coming, the Poche flag is going to be in for it’s biggest fight yet.

I decided to paint this iconic flag in celebration of Veterans Day today.

What I like the best about the Poche flag is that it happened organically. It wasn’t sanctioned by any government or organization; it was a combination of nature and man, coming together to display a love for our country and our community, on a beautiful beach.

This painting study is available for purchase SOLD to San Clemente local Steve Kuhn. He’s a huge fan of the Poche beach flag. Glad 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.”

10 Nov 50 Paintings Day 16 of 50 – OUROBOROS

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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 #16 of 50 in the #50Paintings series.

TITLE: OUROBOROS

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

The Ouroboros is an ancient symbol depicting a serpent or dragon eating its own tail.

The Ouroboros often symbolizes self-reflectivity or a cycle, especially in the sense of something constantly re-creating itself.

It’s the same thing as yin and yang. At it’s essence, it’s positive and negative ions, which is operating the entire universe. It’s good and bad, light and dark, it’s everything.

I was inspired to paint this symbol after watching the documentary THUNDERBOLTS OF THE GODS last night. It ties into my studies of the Theory of the Electric Universe. To understand more about this, watch the documentary. It’ll melt your mind and maybe create a little enlightenment, too.

This painting study is available for purchase SOLD to Kyle Kniffin, a longtime collector of mine who lives in Sedona, Arizona. Thanks, Kyle, stoked to send this one to you!

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.”

09 Nov 50 Paintings Day 15 of 50 – NAZARE

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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 #15 of 50 in the #50Paintings series.

TITLE: NAZARE

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

Rarely do I ever paint from a photo, but today’s painting was inspired by a shot of Garrett McNamara surfing a huge wave at Nazare. I’m fascinated by the immensity of this wave.

In my painting, it looks like I exaggerated the size of the wave, but I didn’t.

Nazare is a big wave surf spot in Portugal. Last week Garrett slayed that wave; it may well be one of the biggest waves ever ridden.

Garrett McNamara surfing Nazare. Photo by Bruno Aleixo

I’ve surfed with Garrett over the years. We are about the same age, and he inspires me to know that like him, I can still push the limits of riding big waves, too.

This painting study is ~~available for purchase~~ SOLD to Michael Gates of NJ. It’s his first original of my art. Thanks Michael!

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.”

09 Nov Protected: Art for Sale – Private Collectors Special Deals on ORIGINAL Paintings

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08 Nov 50 Paintings Day 14 of 50 – ICBM Intercontinental Ballistic Missile

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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 #14 of 50 in the #50Paintings series.

TITLE: ICBM – INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILE

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

Last night we saw the craziest thing in the night sky. It was a huge area lit up bright white and blue with a green tail – at first we thought it was a comet, but it was moving too slow. Then I found out it was an ICBM, aka an INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILE. It was launched from a submarine right off shore in Southern California. (Here’s a video a local took of it at the beach here in town)

An ICBM is a missile that can be sent to other continents, across the world. Last night was a test. The military even diverted commercial air flights to run these tests. Gotta wonder, WHY? It’s kinda scary, seeing this from my front yard.

This painting study is ~~available for purchase~~ SOLD to Eric Hildwein, another artist from Florida, who I’ve known for a long time. He bought this as his son Dylan’s first ever original painting – which is cool, because his son isn’t born yet. He’ll be here in April 2016!

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.”

07 Nov 50 Paintings Day 13 of 50 – MAROONED

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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 #13 of 50 in the #50Paintings series.

TITLE: MAROONED

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

I am fascinated with idea of being marooned on an island.

I would get busy building, fishing and surviving.

I would shape a surfboard or paddle board for sure.

The only question would be whether or not I would want to be saved.

This painting study is ~~available for purchase~~ SOLD to Jonny Moore, a San Clemente local. Glad I’ll get to meet him in person when he comes to pick it up at my studio. This one was meaningful for Jonny, as the lucky number #13 is reminiscent of his late, great beloved brother.

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.”

06 Nov 50 Paintings Day 12 of 50 – SURF BLIMP

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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 #12 of 50 in the #50Paintings series.

TITLE: SURF BLIMP

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

A surf blimp would be the perfect way for a surfer to travel – you could access any wave in the world. Just hover above and drop in.

This painting study is ~~available for purchase~~ SOLD to a secret collector. Can’t name her right now! But she is a two-time collector of my original art; stoked!

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.”

05 Nov 50 Paintings Day 11 of 50 – STAR WATER

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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 #11 of 50 in the #50Paintings series.

TITLE: STAR WATER

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

Our bodies are made up of 90% water. Where do you think that water comes from?”

This painting study is ~~available for purchase~~ SOLD to Chris and Brandi of Spokane, WA. They are longtime collectors of my original art; stoked to see it go to a great home.

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.”

04 Nov 50 Paintings Day 10 of 50 – EYES

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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 #10 of 50 in the #50Paintings series.

TITLE: EYES

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

Von Dutch did the flying eyeballs, Rick Griffin painted eyes. I’ve always had a fascination with eyes. That’s my inspiration for today’s theme.

This painting study is ~~available for purchase~~ SOLD to Desi Goodwin of WA. It’s her first piece of my art, I’m stoked she 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.”

Author: Drew

12 Nov 50 Paintings 50 Days Day 18 – SUP SURFING TIKI

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 #18 of 50 in the #50Paintings series.

TITLE: SUP SURFING TIKI

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

A friend asked me about backside tube-riding on a sup.

I described how I put the paddle across my body and drag it in the face of the wave, slowing down to shoot the tube.

That’s what this tiki’s doing.

Tube riding on a standup paddleboard is awesome.

This painting study is available for purchase SOLD to a guy named Mike from NY. Take good care of my Tiki, Mike.

I hope you enjoy this series. Thanks for reading!

12 Nov 50 Paintings Day 17 of 50 – POCHE FLAG

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 #17 of 50 in the #50Paintings series.

TITLE: POCHE FLAG

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

In Capo Beach, right outside of San Clemente, CA, there’s an area called Poche Beach.

One day, many years ago, a big storm washed the remnant of a giant tree up on the shore at Poche. Someone saw that big piece of driftwood and placed a flagpole in it, and then erected an American flag.

The Poche Flag has been through many storms and winds. It still stands there today, as a tribute to our country and our veterans. You could say it’s become a local icon.

With this winter’s El Nino storms coming, the Poche flag is going to be in for it’s biggest fight yet.

I decided to paint this iconic flag in celebration of Veterans Day today.

What I like the best about the Poche flag is that it happened organically. It wasn’t sanctioned by any government or organization; it was a combination of nature and man, coming together to display a love for our country and our community, on a beautiful beach.

This painting study is available for purchase SOLD to San Clemente local Steve Kuhn. He’s a huge fan of the Poche beach flag. Glad he got it.

I hope you enjoy this series. Thanks for reading!

10 Nov 50 Paintings Day 16 of 50 – OUROBOROS

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 #16 of 50 in the #50Paintings series.

TITLE: OUROBOROS

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

The Ouroboros is an ancient symbol depicting a serpent or dragon eating its own tail.

The Ouroboros often symbolizes self-reflectivity or a cycle, especially in the sense of something constantly re-creating itself.

It’s the same thing as yin and yang. At it’s essence, it’s positive and negative ions, which is operating the entire universe. It’s good and bad, light and dark, it’s everything.

I was inspired to paint this symbol after watching the documentary THUNDERBOLTS OF THE GODS last night. It ties into my studies of the Theory of the Electric Universe. To understand more about this, watch the documentary. It’ll melt your mind and maybe create a little enlightenment, too.

This painting study is available for purchase SOLD to Kyle Kniffin, a longtime collector of mine who lives in Sedona, Arizona. Thanks, Kyle, stoked to send this one to you!

I hope you enjoy this series. Thanks for reading!

09 Nov 50 Paintings Day 15 of 50 – NAZARE

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 #15 of 50 in the #50Paintings series.

TITLE: NAZARE

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

Rarely do I ever paint from a photo, but today’s painting was inspired by a shot of Garrett McNamara surfing a huge wave at Nazare. I’m fascinated by the immensity of this wave.

In my painting, it looks like I exaggerated the size of the wave, but I didn’t.

Nazare is a big wave surf spot in Portugal. Last week Garrett slayed that wave; it may well be one of the biggest waves ever ridden.

I’ve surfed with Garrett over the years. We are about the same age, and he inspires me to know that like him, I can still push the limits of riding big waves, too.

I hope you enjoy this series. Thanks for reading!

09 Nov Protected: Art for Sale – Private Collectors Special Deals on ORIGINAL Paintings

08 Nov 50 Paintings Day 14 of 50 – ICBM Intercontinental Ballistic Missile

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 #14 of 50 in the #50Paintings series.

TITLE: ICBM – INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILE

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

An ICBM is a missile that can be sent to other continents, across the world. Last night was a test. The military even diverted commercial air flights to run these tests. Gotta wonder, WHY? It’s kinda scary, seeing this from my front yard.

I hope you enjoy this series. Thanks for reading!

07 Nov 50 Paintings Day 13 of 50 – MAROONED

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 #13 of 50 in the #50Paintings series.

TITLE: MAROONED

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

I am fascinated with idea of being marooned on an island.

I would get busy building, fishing and surviving.

I would shape a surfboard or paddle board for sure.

The only question would be whether or not I would want to be saved.

I hope you enjoy this series. Thanks for reading!

06 Nov 50 Paintings Day 12 of 50 – SURF BLIMP

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 #12 of 50 in the #50Paintings series.

TITLE: SURF BLIMP

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

A surf blimp would be the perfect way for a surfer to travel – you could access any wave in the world. Just hover above and drop in.

I hope you enjoy this series. Thanks for reading!

05 Nov 50 Paintings Day 11 of 50 – STAR WATER

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