Behind the Scenes…

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!

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.”

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.”

03 Nov 50 Paintings Day 9 of 50 – SPACE INVADERS

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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 #9 of 50 in the #50Paintings series.

TITLE: SPACE INVADERS

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

Last night I couldn’t sleep, so I went out to the backyard and lay on the grass. I stared up at the stars. Sometimes I see satellites in the night sky, and it makes me wonder what else is floating around out there.

This painting study is ~~available for purchase~~ SOLD to Chris Webster of SC. 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.”

02 Nov 50 Paintings Day 8 of 50 – STORMS COMING

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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 #8 of 50 in the #50Paintings series.

TITLE: STORMS COMING

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

Yesterday in San Clemente, CA, it was 80 degrees and beautiful. The ocean was a warm 70 degrees and the waves were glassy.

Overnight, that changed. Today was chilly, the wind was swirling and dark clouds have crept in. Amazing how the weather changes, it has always fascinated me to see mother nature come to life. A storm is coming.

This painting study is ~~available for purchase~~ SOLD to Robin A of Eugene, OR. It’s her first ever original painting. I’m glad to have been the start of her art collection!

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.”

01 Nov #50 Paintings Day 7 of 50 – MUSHROOMS

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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 #7 of 50 in the #50Paintings series:

Titled MUSHROOMS– 8″x 10″ paint pen on Fredrix Pro Series Archival Canvas Board.

Mushrooms have always fascinated me. How they pop up out of the grass in the early morning as a little group of friends. But what’s more amazing is what we can’t see, under the ground; a huge collective of fungi, all connected as one, under the earth.

But what’s more interesting about this paint study is what happened after it was bought.

Tyler Watkins, a long-time friend and collector of my art, saw the first preview picture, while it was still just a rough sketch with little color on it. He bought it, not knowing how it would end up looking. After seeing a picture of it nearly finished, he sent this text:

Tyler’s childhood mushroom and frog!

“I didn’t know about the frog in the painting. I love it. I grew up with a bedroom set that I still use in my home that had a* mushroom and frog on it. It’s always been my favorite.*

Drew wouldn’t have known this but it’s so cool that the painting is turning out to nearly match the dresser set. It was meant to be…talk about faith in the process, wow!“

That’s so cool. And it makes me so happy when friends are stoked on this series. Thanks Tyler. Hope you love it.

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

31 Oct #50 Paintings Day 6 of 50 – HAPPY HALLOWEEN PUMPKIN

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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 #6 of 50 in the #50Paintings series:

Titled HAPPY HALLOWEEN PUMPKIN– 11″x 14″ paint pen on canvas board.

This painting study is available for purchase SOLD to Matt Reeves of PA. He’s a collector of my art and I’m stoked that he was excited to add this to his collection.

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

Behind the Scenes…

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!

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.

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?”

I hope you enjoy this series. Thanks for reading!

04 Nov 50 Paintings Day 10 of 50 – EYES

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 #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.

I hope you enjoy this series. Thanks for reading!

03 Nov 50 Paintings Day 9 of 50 – SPACE INVADERS

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 #9 of 50 in the #50Paintings series.

TITLE: SPACE INVADERS

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

Last night I couldn’t sleep, so I went out to the backyard and lay on the grass. I stared up at the stars. Sometimes I see satellites in the night sky, and it makes me wonder what else is floating around out there.

I hope you enjoy this series. Thanks for reading!

02 Nov 50 Paintings Day 8 of 50 – STORMS COMING

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 #8 of 50 in the #50Paintings series.

TITLE: STORMS COMING

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

Yesterday in San Clemente, CA, it was 80 degrees and beautiful. The ocean was a warm 70 degrees and the waves were glassy.

Overnight, that changed. Today was chilly, the wind was swirling and dark clouds have crept in. Amazing how the weather changes, it has always fascinated me to see mother nature come to life. A storm is coming.

I hope you enjoy this series. Thanks for reading!

01 Nov #50 Paintings Day 7 of 50 – MUSHROOMS

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 #7 of 50 in the #50Paintings series:

Titled MUSHROOMS– 8″x 10″ paint pen on Fredrix Pro Series Archival Canvas Board.

Mushrooms have always fascinated me. How they pop up out of the grass in the early morning as a little group of friends. But what’s more amazing is what we can’t see, under the ground; a huge collective of fungi, all connected as one, under the earth.

But what’s more interesting about this paint study is what happened after it was bought.

Tyler Watkins, a long-time friend and collector of my art, saw the first preview picture, while it was still just a rough sketch with little color on it. He bought it, not knowing how it would end up looking. After seeing a picture of it nearly finished, he sent this text:

“I didn’t know about the frog in the painting. I love it. I grew up with a bedroom set that I still use in my home that had a* mushroom and frog on it. It’s always been my favorite.*