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30 May Painting Story – SATURN CUBES and battle between Good and Evil

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SATURN CUBES 36” x 24” mixed media on canvas.

This was painted for South Carolina photographer Scott Smallin.

We hire Scott to photograph my projects when we are in the South. As a thank you for the excellent work he does, I offered to create an original painting for him.

Scott said that he wanted a robot destroying a city I pondered this idea, of a robot destroying a city, with a mushroom cloud or transformers. But that didn’t feel right to me.

So I asked myself “What is something that is real that is destroying the world? What if there is an ideaology and a secret that is really destroying it?

I took this idea deeper.

The painting shows the battle between good and evil, with many symbols; the robot is a black cube, controlling all of the material world, spreading evil until it self-destructs into a mushroom cloud.

It’s the death of the material world, which ultimately has no effect on the spiritual world. The spiritual world has infinite power for good.

The water represents good extinguishing evil. This painting is about the battle over information throughout time; it is about control over the information of who we really are.

The light beings show that we are pure energy. Our hearts are the engine that makes the electrical connection to everything. It’s what holds us here in space and time.

My passion is in ancient cultures. I study that along with sacred geometry and the meaning behind ancient symbols and new theories in physics.

The reason I chose Saturn and the Cubes as evil, is because my research shows that this is something that people in the ancient worlds were worshipping. They couldn’t even see Saturn; how did they know it was there?

The reason the symbol is a cube is because there is a cube shape on the Northern pole of Saturn.

Another ancient symbol is the ring of Saturn; some speculate that the “all seeing eye” is what Saturn looks like during an eclipse. They said that Saturn is the timekeeper and that you’re trapped in a prison of time and space.

I view the world differently than most people. Some don’t want to see it the way I do, because it’s scary.

We are born into a system that is controlled by power and greed and information. The average person has a very hard time bucking the system. Essentially, we are all born a slave. Most people that are a part of the system don’t even realize that they are.

Some people don’t know that they don’t have to do what they are doing. They don’t have to live where they grew up; they can leave! They don’t have to keep that job they hate; they can quit. They don’t have to do anything that is toxic to them.

I believe that in ancient times we had it right; people knew how to live with joy and happiness. At some point we lost that and the darkness came.

Now, things are changing again. I see people waking up and rediscovering what’s really important and who they really are.

The world is experiencing a positive transformation right now. I see it in myself, too.

Life is Good,

Drew

PS: You can buy a print reproduction on canvas of this piece – go to http://store.drewbrophy.com/saturn-cubes-giclee-canvas-print-36-x-24/ to order.

01 Feb Painting a 5 Piece Art Mural for WD during CES2014 and Why it is so Memorable

Posted at 09:59h in Behind the Scenes..., Murals, Shows & Events by Drew 3 Comments

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“I always wanted my father to be proud of my work. It felt good being back at home, after all these years, and having him watch me do what I do for a living. This painting was the last one my father got to see me create.” Drew Brophy

In December, Western Digital (WD) asked me to paint a mural to put on display at their big party, the WDFanNight event in Las Vegas during CES2014.

At the time, I didn’t realize just how special the memory of creating this painting would become for me.

I was on an extended stay at my parents’ home in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. My father was very sick, and Maria and I were helping my mom take care of him. We brought our work with us across country, and I transformed my parents’ garage into my working studio and went to work!

I built five canvas frames, each one 6′ x 2′, designed that way so the mural would be easy to transport.

This was painted with a variety of mediums; first the background, using Mtn94 Spray Paint. Then acrylic paints, applied with brushes, to get greater texture. Then I used airbrush and Uni Posca Paint pens for the finer details.

WD wanted a surf painting in my traditional style, with symbolism that was relevant to their products, which is hard drives. Hard drives hold things that you want to keep forever. When I think of things that last forever, I think of ancient times and things that were made in stone. In a way, hard drives hold information that is saved and passed down. All of my art is saved on hard drives; it’s like my safety deposit box. The art will be passed down to my son, and his kids as well. So in this painting, the character is carving a WD in stone.

One of the best photographers in the area, Scott Smallin, came by every day during the painting of this mural to capture the progress on video and pictures. Scott became a good friend and someone to lean on, as the days went on and my father got sicker.

I always wanted my father to be proud of my work. It felt good being back at home, after all these years, and having him watch me do what I do for a living. This painting was the last one my father got to see me create.

Here’s the video of me painting the mural. Photo and video credit to Scott Smallin, video editing by Don Perry, music by Brian ILL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmgbsE_3P10&feature=share&list=UU5G4tVJHYkrSpTsA2tR-qeg

23 Dec WD Fan Night Las Vegas January 7 2014 – Poster Signing

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I’m painting a mural and customizing a few of the giveaways for WD Fan Night, a party you don’t want to miss if you’re in Las Vegas on January 7th! (See the Flipagram slide show of the progression of this painting here: http://flipagram.com/f/3qCYdhgra3 )

WD will be giving away a lot of great things, including my art on t-shirts, posters and skateboards.

It’s an open party, but you have to register to attend (it’s free) – Sign up here: https://www.wdpromotion.com/wdfannight/default.aspx

WHAT: WD (Western Digital, maker of my hard drives) invites you to an exclusive Fan Night and creative showcase! #WDFanNight

WHERE: Las Vegas, Caesar’s Palace

WHEN: Tuesday, January 7 at 7:00pm.

DESCRIPTION FROM WD WEBSITE: Get off the CES show floor and come join us for an evening to celebrate our fans with plenty of food, drinks, live music and of course giveaways!

Hang out with creative professionals such as renowned Sports Illustrated photographer Peter Read Miller, professional gamers Scarra and ODEE from Team Dignitas, artist Drew Brophy and musician MikelParis™ from the band OAR, along with WD product experts providing tips and tricks for getting the most out of our latest gear.

21 Dec Dot Dot Dot Magazine Dec 21, 2012 Issue – Drew Brophy Interview

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3Dot Magazine 12-21-2012 Cover with Drew Brophy

3 Dot Magazine Dec 21, 2012 Issue

“Welcome to the beginning to the end….

We begin this issue with an interview with Surf Artist Drew Brophy, the Twilight Saga’s Sexy New Vampire: Judi Shekoni, Q&A with Artist Ian Ward, Q&A with Actor Mem Ferda, Review of the film Musical Chairs, Interview with artist Bill Strydesky, Review of Cursive’s I Am Gemini…”

Drew Brophy was interviewed by Don Perry and photographed by Scott Smallin of 3 Dot Magazine, when visiting Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in fall of 2012.

We first heard of the famed photographer Scott Smallin in the year 2000, when Drew and I got married at the Dunes Club in Myrtle Beach. Scott was one of the team of photographers that we hired for our wedding!

Now, over twelve years later, we find ourselves back in Myrtle Beach, this time to paint a large mural.

And, once again we are being shot by Scott Smallin, this time for 3 Dot Magazine!

Funny how life brings you ’round in circles.

Here’s how the 3 Dot Magazine Drew Brophy story begins:

DREW BROPHY IS THE SURF LIFESTYLE:

Drew Brophy, the surfer, the artist, the husband, the father, the teacher, and the list goes on…

Drew talks about how he created a life of art, surf and travel and what it takes to be a professional artist.

He explains how he beat all odds, and proved his high school guidance counselor wrong when she told him that “you can’t just surf and paint your whole life!”

To view the magazine online, visit: www.donaldeperry.com/dotdotdotmag/3dotmag_dec2012. To print, visit: www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/487431

Here is a video interview from 3 Dot Magazine, with Drew Brophy on location in Myrtle Beach, SC, at the Lulu’s Cafe Mural.