Behind the Scenes…

04 Nov

Posted at 05:14h in Behind the Scenes..., Shows & Events, Wheres Drew by
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joniephoto-Drew Brophy sacred-Geometry Let There be Light Abstract Painting Vesica Pisces Art RS 6182WELCOME TO MY STUDIO!

Every November we transform my working studio into a gallery, showroom and store.  This is the time of year that my collectors come to meet my family and me in person.  We have great conversations and it’s an opportunity to get to know the community much better.

Also, this is the time of year I give excellent deals on my originals and prints.  

This month, I have something extra special; twenty newly released art prints on canvas!  

And, FREE posters for everyone who pre-registers here.

DATE/TIME:  Saturday and Sunday November 19 & 20, 2016,  From 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

LOCATION:  208 Calle de Los Molinos Suite D, San Clemente, CA 92672  

CONTACT:  Phone 949-678-8133 (text or call w/questions) or email mariab@drewbrophy.com

RSVP:  When you RSVP, I’ll have a free poster set aside for you.  RSVP here, at Eventbrite.

If you ever wanted to get one of my original paintings, now is the time to do it.  The prices of my surf-inspired originals rose by 20% this year.  The new modern / abstract art I’ve been painting has increased in value and price by double since 2015.   I offer special discounts to current collectors and so be sure to ask me for your discount if you already own a piece of my art.

What to expect at my Studio Open House:

1 – For the first time ever – Twenty newly released, limited edition art print reproductions on stretched canvas.   I’m offering amazing deals for these prints, as I have stocked up just for Christmas.

2 – New original paintings that haven’t yet been made available to the public.

3 – Great conversation and a “tour” of my studio.  I’ll be glad to get to know you.

4 – View my recent series, inspired by nature and physics, called”Exploring Sacred Geometry.”  It is a series of paintings that articulate a Universal Language of nature, mathematics, and vibration.

Please know that I appreciate your business – it’s our fans and friends that help keep us in business.  My family and I are forever grateful to you.

Sign up for your RSVP and I’ll see you there!

If you have any questions at all, please text or call 949-678-8133 or email mariab@drewbrophy.com.

09 Oct

Posted at 15:56h in Behind the Scenes..., CASE STUDY, Live Event Painting by
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drew-brophy-painting-surfboard-for-ibm-at-vm-world-las-vegas-2016CASE STUDY: Live Surfboard Painting in IBM booth at VM World

WHEN: September 2016

CLIENT: Delve Texas (on behalf of IBM)

MISSION: Generate interest and attract people to the IBM booth at VM World, in a unique manner.

SCOPE OF WORK:  Create artwork in a tropical theme that illustrates IBM’s cloud products and then paint it, LIVE,  in one day on a surfboard during VM World in Las Vegas.  The live painting was one part of a surfboard “exhibit” at the VM World booth, as decoration to enhance their tropical theme.

MEDIUM:  The entire painting was done using water-based paint pens, which are non-messy, have no smell and take up very little space.

LIVE:  One great advantage to a live painting event is that I can get the crowd involved.  I encouraged many of the attendees tdrew-brophy-curse-mackey-raleigh-melancon-at-vm-world-ibm-booth-surfboardso try out the paint pens on the surfboard.  It’s fun for them and creates a fun, relaxing atmosphere, which helps IBM people to connect with them as well.  It was a memorable day for many people there.  IBM was incredibly pleased, as was Delve Texas.

 

07 Sep

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deep into paradise cell phone coverANNOUNCING NEW CELL PHONE CASES:

As an artist, you always want to see your best work printed on things.

Unfortunately, most of the retailers these days are ultra conservative and are reluctant to print some of my best images, because they are too “edgy.”

But not this time – I’m happy to announce that I have teamed up with Head Case to print some of my best and favorite images on cell phone cases and wallets.

Their cases are priced really well – you can see all of my designs here:

http://www.goheadcase.com/en-US/Drew-Brophy-Surf-Art

If you do order your Brophy Head Case, let me know in the comments below.  It will make me happy to know that some of you like it enough to put on your phone!

Life is good – Drew

 

drew brophy cell phone cases

25 Aug

Posted at 05:56h in Behind the Scenes..., Shows & Events, Wheres Drew by
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If I’m not on tour , I’m in nature somewhere, usually some kind of ocean.  It’s a tremendous opportunity to be able to spend your life being surrounded by nature.”   Eddie Vedder

As huge Pearl Jam fans, Drew and I were so excited when Eddie Vedder’s people called to have Drew create the artwork for Eddie’s new live event, the Ohana Festival in Dana Point (happening this weekend).

Eddie liked the work that Drew did years ago on the Pipemasters’ surfing contest poster, and so he wanted Drew to be the guy to create his Ohana Festival art.

The Ohana Festival is probably the biggest thing to happen to this little area in a long time – it’s a two day event with a great musical lineup, including Eddie Vedder himself, Lana Del Rey, Mudhoney, Elvis Costello, and so much more!

The artwork was designed to capture the essence of being at the beach with your family, in its simplest form.  The beaches in this area are beautiful and special, and we need to treasure it.  

Proceeds from this event will benefit the San Onofre Foundation, a small group of people who work hard to preserve the San Clemente state beaches and parks;  San Onofre State Beach, all of Trestles, and miles and miles of natural trails, which hosts thousands of surfers and nature lovers every day.  The San Mateo Creek watershed, located at Trestles, is the last intact water shed in Southern California.  It connects Trestles to the Cleveland National Forest; basically connecting the beach to the mountains!  These are areas that need to be preserved and treasured; a natural link from the ocean to the mountains.  It’s only fitting that Eddie Vedder cares about these surfing beaches; he’s a surfer and a nature lover himself.

Ohana Festival includes an exclusive Luau and auction Friday night, presented by Eddie Vedder and Kelly Slater, with proceeds going to the San Onofre Foundation.  Drew will have several art pieces in the auction, including the original artwork painted for the Ohana Festival.  Drew and I both will be there.

OHANA FEST IS THIS WEEKEND!  It’s not too late to get your tickets – we will be there with our kids.  Hope to see you there!

OHANA ARTWORK CAN BE YOURS – NEW RELEASE AS A LIMITED EDITION

Drew has released this artwork as a limited edition print on canvas in two different sizes (see here).

If you opt for embellishment, Drew will hand-paint your family name in the sand on the bottom of the art piece.  (See this video on Facebookof Drew embellishing a print with a family name on it.)

Each one is numbered and hand-signed by Drew.

You can ORDER ONLINE here.

Are you going to Ohana Festival this weekend?  Leave a comment on the blog and let us know, we’ll look for you there!

Maria (for Drew)*If you have any questions, feel free to call me 949-678-8133.

 

THE MEANING OF ‘OHANA:  The word ʻohana means “family” in the Hawaiian language, but in a much wider sense, to include not only one’s closer relatives, but also one’s cousins, in-laws, friends, race, and other neighbors.

But a quote from the cartoon movie, Lilo and Stich, has an even better definition of Ohana that helps you to feel what the word really conveys:  “Ohana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind… or forgotten.”

22 Aug

Posted at 09:28h in Behind the Scenes..., CASE STUDY by
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SowFlo-Painting-Drew-Brophy-2015CASE STUDY:  SOWFLO Album and CD Cover for their 2016 release titled SUCH IS LIFE.

WHEN: January 2016

CLIENT: SOWFLO

MISSION: SOWFLO is a South Florida American reggae band.  They were releasing a new album titled “SUCH IS LIFE ” and wanted an illustration that would be so unique and full of life that it would add to the appeal of the album and cd’s.  The ultimate goal was to create an album that would become collectible and memorable.

SCOPE OF PROJECT:  The artwork was designed to incorporate the band’s love for sunshine, good vibes and a Florida feel.  And of course, one of the most interesting features of their region, bales of “herbs” washing up on Florida shores.
sowflo mudskipper art by drew brophy
Drew strove to create a fun vibe with his signature sun and electric waves and of course, a Reggae album cover wouldn’t be complete without a few pot leaves thrown in.  He then decided to add in a few of the strange fish found in Florida, called mudskippers.

Drew felt that he could create a mudskipper with such pronounced personality that it would become an iconic image for the band.  And it did.

SUCH Is Life CD Cover SOWFLO art by Drew BrophyRESULTS:  The illustration printed beautifully, and the band was able to use the art to create other merchandise such as t-shirts and stickers donning the newly infamous mudskipper.  The album release has been very successful.

The mudskipper did indeed become an iconic image for the band.  In just a few short months since the album’s release, dozens of photos from fans have surfaced, showing the mudskipper tattooed on them.  It’s become a memorable image.  Mission Accomplished.

NOTE:  The agreement allowed for Drew to make art prints of the artwork available to his collectors.  They are in a limited edition series, available here.

 

 

28 May

Posted at 13:22h in Behind the Scenes..., Wheres Drew by
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Locals-PaintingSometimes just a simple painting on an old surfboard can brighten someone’s outlook on life.   Art can change lives and broaden perspectives.  And sometimes a kid will paint for the first time, and realize that they love it.  It can be a life-changing event.

That’s why when I travel I like to spend a few days with the local groms, showing them how to paint their own surfboards and skateboards.  (The last time was in Puerto Escondido).  This year, I’m going to Sayulita, Mexico, a little surfing town.  Maria and I will give a free painting workshop for kids (and adults).  All supplies are being donated by some of the great companies we work with (named below).

WHEN:  Friday, June 17, 2016  1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

WHERE:  ULA, Marlin 8, Sayulita, Mexico

WHAT:  Posca Paint Pen workshop – learn how to paint your stuff with paint pens.  I’ll also have plenty of Fredrix Canvas boards to paint on.

THANKS TO:   My friends at Posca for giving us all the paint pens we will need for this event.  Also, Fredrix Canvas generously donated a large supply of canvas boards.  And, my favorite shoe company, KEEN, donated plenty of goodies to give out as well.

Blog post and pictures will follow when we return.  It will be fun.

Life is Good – Drew

22 Mar

Posted at 19:20h in Behind the Scenes..., Drew's Influence, History by
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joniephoto-Drew Brophy sacred-6157

Do you ever wonder if what you’re doing is good enough?

A young Artist asked for my advice on how to find her style.
She wanted to know how I developed my own painting style.

My answer to her is one that we can apply to just about anything we do in life.

This is what I told her:

When I was young and trying to make a living as a surf artist and a surfboard painter, I painted a lot.  Every day I produced new work.

I painted what I wanted to paint, even when other people didn’t like it.

I didn’t try to please anyone with my paintings. Many people didn’t get what I was doing.  I thought they were nuts that they didn’t get it.  (And they thought I was nuts.)

In the beginning, I tried to get people excited about the paintings I was doing, but most didn’t respond.

There was an entire world of people who didn’t respect or understand what I was doing.  It wasn’t good enough for galleries or even surf shops at one point.  I was turned down by almost every single surfboard maker in the early years, because they didn’t understand my art.

I was constantly rejected but I didn’t stop doing it.

I felt insecure, but I didn’t let it stop me.  I put my head down and just kept going.  Creating what I was driven to create.

Then one day some people started to like what I was doing.
Eventually, more and more people liked it.

My style became popular, and now decades after all the rejection, people copy it all over the world.

My advice: Do what you want.  Paint, draw, create a lot. Every day.

Paint for yourself and see what develops.

Don’t do what other people do and don’t do what other people tell you to do, not unless you really want to.  Be stubborn.

Don’t do things just because they have always been done that way.  Do things your own way.

Do what draws you in and what keeps your interest the most. Don’t worry about other people’s opinions.

No matter what you do, someone is going to love it, and someone is going to hate it.  Find the people who love it.

Experiment with a lot of things.  Be patient. Let it develop. It may take months or years to find your style and it will constantly evolve and progress.

Just keep creating art.

I hope this helps all those people out there who aren’t sure if what they are doing is good enough.  It is.  Just keep doing it.  

Life is Good – Drew

P.S.  Are you struggling with with going against the grain?  Or doing things your own way?  Please leave a comment on this post, I’d love to hear your thoughts.

Drew Brophy
Artist, illustrator, surfer
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14 Mar

Posted at 12:00h in Behind the Scenes..., Painting Story by
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1 Blue Water Cluster 60 x 36 Sacred Geometry Flower of Life Fine Art by Drew Brophy Sacred Geometry Water MoleculesIn my last blog post, I explained the inspiration that led me into painting the EXPLORING SACRED GEOMETRY series.

I want to share the meaning behind each individual painting.  Today I’ll explain the BLUE WATER CLUSTER, sized 60″ x 36″.

This painting has been a work in progress for over five years.

I first painted it as one of my “water paintings” which is a process where I use multiple layers of paint to get an effect of what water looks like when you’re under it, in the ocean.

But then, last year, I learned more and more about water, information that I cannot believe that I never knew.  And I’ll bet most of the people reading this didn’t know, either.

After learning more about water, I decided to pull this painting back out and I added the blue water clusters.

THE MOST FASCINATING THING ABOUT
WATER THAT MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW:

Last year, I was commissioned to create an illustration for Greenfield Naturals.  They make products that re-structures water and gets greater yields in agriculture and health.

To prepare for the commission, I had to understand the science of water.  I spent weeks studying water and how it is structured.  I never knew there was so much to know about water.

The most fascinating thing I learned is that water contains memory. 

In its natural cycle, water picks up information which it records in clusters of molecules.  It picks this up through the sun’s light and through its journey down rivers, passing over minerals.

The electro-magnetic frequency which everything is emitting is the mechanism in which the energy is transferred.

Scientists are now discovering a fourth phase of water which they refer to as ‘EZ water.’  It is highly structured and your body is filled with it.

It is information that your body needs to constantly rebuild itself. We are all made up of mostly water, it is the most important substance we put in our body.

BLUE WATER CLUSTER painting was inspired by this knowledge.  This painting illustrates the beauty of the structure of water, our most valuable substance to life on earth.

If you want to learn more about water, its structure and its impact on life, look up Dr. Gerald Pollack, Viktor Schauberger, and the amazing studies of Dr. Masaru Emoto, that show the effect that thoughts and feelings have on water crystals.

As an artist I notice patterns, compositions, and light.  Nature has very specific patterns that are consistent in the very small and very large scales. This applies to water structure as well as everything else.

I hope you enjoyed reading about the inspiration behind this painting.  If you have any thoughts on water, leave a comment below.  Would love to hear some feedback.

Also, below is a fascinating video that shows how words and frequencies can change water (as seen under a microscope), based on Dr. Emoto’s studies.  Check it out!

Life is Good, Drew

PS:  BLUE WATER CLUSTER original painting is available. Also, we are making available print reproductions on canvas.  To inquire, call Maria at 949-678-8133.

Drew Brophy
Artist, illustrator, surfer

25 Feb

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Maria and Drew Brophy Sacred Geometry Fine artMost of you know me for my surf art.  These past few years I’ve been painting sacred geometry themes.

I want to explain why and where I’m going with it. I also am excited to show you my latest series, which I exhibited last week at The Conscious Life Expo.

I started working on these paintings a year ago (you can see all of them in the Gallery here) and finally finished them the night before we did the installation at the expo.

I want to share the meaning behind each piece with you, so I’m going to send you one newsletter for each painting with its description, over the next few weeks.

But first, how I got into this new work:

WHY SACRED GEOMETRY AND HOW IT’S TIED INTO TO MY SURF ART:

Since I was a kid I have always been fascinated with Nature,  playing in the forest and surfing on the seashore.

My love of surfing gave me a deep connection to the vibration of the earth and the waves.

As a surfer I have had the privilege of chasing waves to some the most beautiful places on earth, fulfilling the dreams I had in my youth.

Every surfer becomes an amateur meteorologist, chasing storms around the globe in the hope of finding these waves. This of course has been the inspiration for my art for the past 30 years.

There is one thing present in almost every painting of mine; the sun and the waves.

This new series of paintings “Exploring Sacred Geometry” is simply an extension of my interest in the sun and the waves.

As an artist I notice patterns, compositions, and light. Nature has very specific patterns that are consistent in the very small and very large scales. I would see them in the waves and all of nature.

I began  studying the sun to understand how it affects us and our weather. That led me to planetary physics, then on to astrophysics and quantum physics.  I’ve been driven to learn as much as I can and I study these subjects daily.

I feel the best way for me to understand complex ideas is to paint them.The concepts that I have learned have helped me to better understand how everything works.

My plan is to continue to grow as an artist and articulate these ideas for others to learn and enjoy.

Don’t worry, I will continue to do my surf paintings, but I want everyone to know that I have so  much more to share as an artist.

Thanks for being a part of this journey, Maria and I appreciate it!

Life is Good, Drew

Drew Brophy
Artist, illustrator, surfer
PS:  ALL OF these paintings are available for purchase. Also, all are available in canvas print reproductions.  Text or call Maria at 949-678-8133 for details.

SEE VIDEO SLIDE SHOW:

28 Jan

Posted at 13:00h in Behind the Scenes..., Licensing Story by
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Metatrons Cube Water Bottle Art by Drew Brophy

All living things possess the magical ingredient called water, making it the most important substance to life on earth

 

ANNOUNCING:  Release of METATRON’S CUBE art on premium Italian glass water bottles.  (And a FREE PINT GLASS if you order this week!)

My Water Gallery produces  glass water bottles that beautifully displays the artwork of Wyland and Guy Harvey.  So I was very excited when Kenny Laskan, Water Gallery owner, asked to license my art as well.

I love having a way to showcase my best work on a quality, premium product.

Metatron’s Cube is one of my favorite paintings for so many reasons. (Keep reading for the meaning behind it.)

But first, I want you, my readers, to get your free pint glass that My Water Gallery is giving away to the first 100 people who order a bottle!

If you pre-order my glass bottles this week, you’ll get a free pint glass (shown to your right).

There are only 100 pint glasses though, so place your order quick.

NOTE:  If you like Sacred Geometry Art, please sign up to be on my Sacred Geometry art newsletter, here.

ABOUT METATRON’S CUBE ART:

The art on the bottle is printed from my original painting titled Metatron’s Cube.  It is mixed media on gallery wrapped canvas 60″ x 30″ and currently hangs in my home.  (Prints are available here.)

Some say that just viewing sacred geometry artwork will raise your inner vibration, creating more inner peace, joy and love for your life.  I think this is one of the reasons I love painting it so much.  The higher your vibration, the greater your joy and all good things come from that.

As a surfer, I’ve been strongly pulled to create sacred geometry art, as it visually demonstrates a deeper understanding of what connects us all to nature and the physical universe.

Metatron’s cube is a three-dimensional shape created from the center points of the thirteen circles of the Fruit of Life, which is created from the Flower of Life pattern, which is found in all living things.  Water molecules structure themselves in this same pattern.

Within Metatron’s Cube contains the blueprints of the five platonic solids; these are the building blocks of all matter.   This shape beautifully visualizes the simplicity of our universe, scaling infinitely larger and smaller.

From my studies of water and how it’s structured, I’ve come to understand thatall living things possess the magical ingredient called water, making it the most important substance to life on earth.  It rises to the sky soaking in the sun’s rays, it rains down upon the earth on the mountains where it collects information as it travels through streams and rivers on its way to the sea.  Water cleanses itself in a natural cycle of change.

Electromagnetic information given off by the sun’s rays and the earth’s minerals is vital information which are the building blocks of life, and are carried in the molecular structures of water.  These beautiful, complex structures, as seen in snowflakes, are the recordings of all-that-is and ever was.

It is crucial that we are mindful with how we use water, how we care for it and how we consume it, using integrity and great care.

I know, this is deep stuff, but it’s what I am contemplating most of the time.

About the bottles:

They are premium Italian glass water bottles with my art hand-applied, with natural inks and dyes, in the U.S.  Made and distributed by My Water Gallery.  Three % of the sale of each item goes to my chosen charity, Waves for Water.

ORDER YOUR OWN UNIQUE METATRON’S CUBE WATER BOTTLE AND GET A FREE PINT GLASS, HERE.

 

 

HOW WE QUIT SINGLE-USE WATER BOTTLES:

As I mentioned in my last post, a few years ago my family and I swore off single-use plastic water bottles.  The decision to never again buy a bottled water came after we watched this amazing video called “The Story of Bottled Water.”  (Watch this one with your kids)

I received a lot of emails from people, asking me “how do you get by without buying water bottles.”  So I thought I’d share the answers with you.

We only drink from refillable bottles and take them everywhere we go. We bought a reverse-osmosis filter for our kitchen sink and we fill up from there.

In 4 years I estimate that by not buying them, we have prevented 5,000+ plastic bottles from going into landfills.

We did it for our health and for the environment.  (Plastic leaches into your water, which is harmful to your body, and plastic does not break down in landfills.)

You would think it could be hard to never buy another bottled water again, but it’s easy if you plan ahead.

One habit that has made it easy for us to never have to buy a plastic water bottles is to keep a 5 gallon jug of drinking water in the van at all times, along with refillable drinking containers.  That way we always have water on the road with us.

What do you think of the Metatron’s Cube water bottle?  What do you like about the design?

And do you store water and drink from a glass water bottle?

Respond in the comments below and let me know.  Also, if you have any tips on how to cut back on single-use bottles, share that, too.

As always, thanks for allowing me to keep in touch.

Life is Good – Drew

Drew Brophy
Artist, illustrator, surfer
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WATCH THIS VIDEO, IT WILL CHANGE THE WAY YOU DRINK WATER FOREVER: