Surf Art Tag

09 Dec 45 of 50 Paint Studies in 50 Days – BANZAI PIPELINE, GREATEST SHOW ON SURF

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

This is #45 of 50 in the #50Paintings Paint Studies series. Only 6 left to go!

TITLE: BANZAI PIPELINE, GREATEST SHOW ON SURF

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

This time of year, each year, they hold the Pipeline Masters Surf Contest on the North Shore of Oahu.

Pipeline is one of my favorite waves to surf. I used to live right in front of the break and surfed it every day.

It’s a critical wave, super dangerous, but so perfect. And as a spectator, it’s the best show on surf.

This painting study is ~~available~~ – SOLD to Aaron of Salem, OR. It’s his first original piece of my work.

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 Dec 43 of 50 Paint Studies in 50 Days – JAWS (The Surf Spot)

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

This is #43 of 50 in the #50Paintings Paint Studies series. Only 8 left to go!

TITLE: JAWS (The Surf Spot)

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

I spent all day Sunday watching the Big Wave Jaws contest. Many of my friends were surfing in the event. Jaws is a place I’ve always wanted to surf.

Jaws is in Maui and it’s a heaving right tube that gets well over forty feet.

Yesterday they really pushed the limits of big wave surfing, once again. Guys were paddling into some of the biggest waves ever paddled into. It was exciting to watch.

This painting study is available – SOLD to Scott A of NV, a collector of my work that knows a good wave when he sees 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.”

06 Dec 42 of 50 Paint Studies in 50 Days – The Day Before the Swell

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

This is #42 of 50 in the #50Paintings Paint Studies series. Only 8 left to go!

TITLE: The Day Before the Swell

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

There’s a bunch of swells coming, lining up across the Pacific. I’m gathering all my surfboards and getting ready.

Now, the big waves are coming and El Nino begins.

This painting study is available – SOLD to Kathy O., a longtime collector of my work, from Virginia Beach, VA.

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 Dec 41 of 50 Paint Studies in 50 Days – WEST REEF in San Clemente

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

This is #41 of 50 in the #50Paintings Paint Studies series. Only 9 left to go!

TITLE: West Reef

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

West reef is about a half a mile off shore in San Clemente. It only breaks when there’s a giant swell.

I get so excited when I see the waves breaking out there. The long paddle out is always worth it.

The water is very clear and it’s like surfing over a giant aquarium; you get to see many different kinds of fish and sharks.

West Reef is also one of the rare spots you get to surf alone.

Now, the big waves are coming and El Nino begins!

This painting study is available – SOLD to Scott A. from Henderson, NV, a collector of my art who owns many pieces. 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.”

03 Dec 39 of 50 Paint Studies in 50 Days – TAHITIAN REEF HUT

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

This is #39 of 50 in the #50Paintings Paint Studies series.

TITLE: TAHITIAN REEF HUT

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

When I was in Tahiti a couple months ago, I paddled out to the contest scaffolding for the Billabong Pro, which sits on the reef right in front of the world famous surf break called Teahupoo.

How great would it be to live right there on the scaffolding? You could spearfish off the edge and then surf out front. If you needed something else you could paddle to shore, get on the bus and take it to town. At night you could listen to the waves break while staring at the stars. My dream life.

This painting study is available – SOLD to Tyler in PA.

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 Dec 36 of 50 Paint Studies in 50 Days – SIMPLICITY

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

This is #36 of 50 in the #50Paintings Paint Studies series.

TITLE: SIMPLICITY

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

The simple life is the good life. This is all I need, right here, right now.

This painting study is ~~available~~ SOLD to Regina, a school teacher in Ventura, CA.

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.”

28 Nov 33 of 50 Paintings in 50 Days – LITTLE HAPPY GUYS

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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.

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.”

25 Nov 31 of 50 Paintings in 50 days – FINDING YOUR HAPPY PLACE

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This painting is #31 of 50 in the #50Paintings series.

TITLE: FINDING YOUR HAPPY PLACE

SIZE: 9″x 12″ paint pen on Canvas Board.

I wanted to paint something that made me feel happy today, so that’s where today’s theme came in.

I was feeling stressed this morning, had too much going on, and this is where I find my happy place.

I hope you all find your happy place this holiday week. Life is good.

This painting study is available for purchase SOLD to Shaundra and Christopher in Riverside, CA. It’s their first original painting of mine.

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.”

24 Nov 30 of 50 Paintings in 50 Days – UNDER THE SEA

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This painting is #30 of 50 in the #50Paintings series.

TITLE: UNDER THE SEA

SIZE: 11″x 14″ paint pen on Canvas Board.

Yesterday I went paddleboarding and the water was crystal clear. You could see the garibaldi and the kelp and it was so inviting, I just wanted to jump in and be a part of that life under the sea. This painting is what I saw.

This painting study is available for purchase SOLD to Hailey in Enterprise, Alabama. Hailey is a new collector of my original art – thanks Hailey!

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 29 of 50 Paintings in 50 Days – LIVE FOR THE BIG DAYS

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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!

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.”

Surf Art Tag

09 Dec 45 of 50 Paint Studies in 50 Days – BANZAI PIPELINE, GREATEST SHOW ON SURF

This is #45 of 50 in the #50Paintings Paint Studies series. Only 6 left to go!

TITLE: BANZAI PIPELINE, GREATEST SHOW ON SURF

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

This time of year, each year, they hold the Pipeline Masters Surf Contest on the North Shore of Oahu.

Pipeline is one of my favorite waves to surf. I used to live right in front of the break and surfed it every day.

It’s a critical wave, super dangerous, but so perfect. And as a spectator, it’s the best show on surf.

I hope you enjoy this series. Thanks for reading!

08 Dec 43 of 50 Paint Studies in 50 Days – JAWS (The Surf Spot)

This is #43 of 50 in the #50Paintings Paint Studies series. Only 8 left to go!

TITLE: JAWS (The Surf Spot)

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

I spent all day Sunday watching the Big Wave Jaws contest. Many of my friends were surfing in the event. Jaws is a place I’ve always wanted to surf.

This painting study is available – SOLD to Scott A of NV, a collector of my work that knows a good wave when he sees it.

I hope you enjoy this series. Thanks for reading!

06 Dec 42 of 50 Paint Studies in 50 Days – The Day Before the Swell

This is #42 of 50 in the #50Paintings Paint Studies series. Only 8 left to go!

TITLE: The Day Before the Swell

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

There’s a bunch of swells coming, lining up across the Pacific. I’m gathering all my surfboards and getting ready.

Now, the big waves are coming and El Nino begins.

This painting study is available – SOLD to Kathy O., a longtime collector of my work, from Virginia Beach, VA.

I hope you enjoy this series. Thanks for reading!

06 Dec 41 of 50 Paint Studies in 50 Days – WEST REEF in San Clemente

This is #41 of 50 in the #50Paintings Paint Studies series. Only 9 left to go!

TITLE: West Reef

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

West reef is about a half a mile off shore in San Clemente. It only breaks when there’s a giant swell.

I get so excited when I see the waves breaking out there. The long paddle out is always worth it.

The water is very clear and it’s like surfing over a giant aquarium; you get to see many different kinds of fish and sharks.

West Reef is also one of the rare spots you get to surf alone.

Now, the big waves are coming and El Nino begins!

This painting study is available – SOLD to Scott A. from Henderson, NV, a collector of my art who owns many pieces. Stoked!.

I hope you enjoy this series. Thanks for reading!

03 Dec 39 of 50 Paint Studies in 50 Days – TAHITIAN REEF HUT

This is #39 of 50 in the #50Paintings Paint Studies series.

TITLE: TAHITIAN REEF HUT

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

When I was in Tahiti a couple months ago, I paddled out to the contest scaffolding for the Billabong Pro, which sits on the reef right in front of the world famous surf break called Teahupoo.

How great would it be to live right there on the scaffolding? You could spearfish off the edge and then surf out front. If you needed something else you could paddle to shore, get on the bus and take it to town. At night you could listen to the waves break while staring at the stars. My dream life.

This painting study is available – SOLD to Tyler in PA.

I hope you enjoy this series. Thanks for reading!

01 Dec 36 of 50 Paint Studies in 50 Days – SIMPLICITY

This is #36 of 50 in the #50Paintings Paint Studies series.

TITLE: SIMPLICITY

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

The simple life is the good life. This is all I need, right here, right now.

I hope you enjoy this series. Thanks for reading!

28 Nov 33 of 50 Paintings in 50 Days – LITTLE HAPPY GUYS

FOR 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.

I hope you enjoy this series. Thanks for reading!

25 Nov 31 of 50 Paintings in 50 days – FINDING YOUR HAPPY PLACE

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

This painting is #31 of 50 in the #50Paintings series.

TITLE: FINDING YOUR HAPPY PLACE

SIZE: 9″x 12″ paint pen on Canvas Board.

I wanted to paint something that made me feel happy today, so that’s where today’s theme came in.

I was feeling stressed this morning, had too much going on, and this is where I find my happy place.

I hope you all find your happy place this holiday week. Life is good.

This painting study is available for purchase SOLD to Shaundra and Christopher in Riverside, CA. It’s their first original painting of mine.

I hope you enjoy this series. Thanks for reading!

24 Nov 30 of 50 Paintings in 50 Days – UNDER THE SEA

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

This painting is #30 of 50 in the #50Paintings series.

TITLE: UNDER THE SEA

SIZE: 11″x 14″ paint pen on Canvas Board.

Yesterday I went paddleboarding and the water was crystal clear. You could see the garibaldi and the kelp and it was so inviting, I just wanted to jump in and be a part of that life under the sea. This painting is what I saw.

This painting study is available for purchase SOLD to Hailey in Enterprise, Alabama. Hailey is a new collector of my original art – thanks Hailey!

I hope you enjoy this series. Thanks for reading!

23 Nov 29 of 50 Paintings in 50 Days – LIVE FOR THE BIG DAYS

FOR 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.

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.