50 Fascinations Tag

28 Nov

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33 of 50 Days LITTLE HAPPY GUYS by Drew Brophy Nov 27 2015FOR 50 DAYS, I’M CREATING 50 PAINT STUDIES that reflect 50 things that fascinate me.

This painting is #33 of 50 in the #50Paintings series.

TITLE:  LITTLE HAPPY GUYS

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

I woke up this morning feeling happy after a nice Thanksgiving with my family and friends.

I felt inspired to paint little happy guys in the waves. I hope you’re feeling good today.

This painting study is SOLD to a gal who is surprising her man with it for Christmas.

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.”

 

27 Nov

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32 of 50 Paintings in 50 Days by Drew Brophy BEACH BOUNTY Nov 26 2015FOR 50 DAYS, I’M CREATING 50 PAINT STUDIES that reflect 50 things that fascinate me.

This painting is #32 of 50 in the #50Paintings series.

TITLE:  BEACH BOUNTY

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

When I was a little boy living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, I’d leave the house early in the morning with my 5 gallon bucket, net and fishing pole.

I’d be gone all day, and come home with oysters, clams, crabs, shrimp, flounder.

Every day was Thanksgiving at the beach.

This painting study is available for purchase.  Email info@drewbrophy.com for details.

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.”

 

23 Nov

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29 of 50 Paintings in 50 Days by Drew Brophy LIVE FOR THE BIG DAYS Nov 23 2015FOR 50 DAYS, I’M CREATING 50 PAINT STUDIES that reflect 50 things that fascinate me.

This painting is #29 of 50 in the #50Paintings series.

TITLE:  LIVE FOR THE BIG DAYS

SIZE:  8″x 10″ paint pen on Canvas Board.

Today I was dreaming of big waves, praying that they come this winter with El Nino.

It is a strange relationship with the ocean waiting for the biggest days. You try to prepare the best you can, but it comes down to the moment of paddling out, your mind says one of two thoughts;

“Yes I have been waiting for this my whole life” or

“There is no way in hell I am going out in that.”

Lets hope this year and many years to come I will meet these big days ready to paddle out. Live for the big days.

This painting study is available for purchase SOLD to Kelly in Texas.  She’s praying for good surf!

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

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Emerald Surfing Buddha by Drew BrophyFOR 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.

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

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26 of 50 Paintings in 50 Days - BELOVED by Drew Brophy Nov 21 2015FOR 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.

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.”

 

 

15 Nov

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21 of 50 RETURN OF THE BLUE KACHINA A by Drew Brophy Nov 15 2015 21 of 50 RETURN OF THE BLUE KACHINA B by Drew Brophy Nov 15 2015FOR 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.

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!

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

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ICBM painting 14 of 50 by Drew Brophy Nov 8 2015FOR 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.

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!

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.”

07 Nov

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Marooned 13 of 50 Paintings by Drew Brophy Nov 7 2015 Beach Hut Surf ArtFOR 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.

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.

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.”

02 Nov

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8 of 50 Paintings in 50 days by Drew Brophy STORMS COMING Nov 2 2015FOR 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.

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!

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.”

 

01 Nov

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MUSHROOM 7 of 50 Paintings in 50 Days by Drew Brophy Nov 1 2015FOR 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:

 

Tyler's childhood mushroom and frog!

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