Surfing Tag

13 Dec

Posted at 17:34h in 50 Fascinations, Behind the Scenes... by
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48 of 50 Paint Studies by Drew Brophy MORNING SURF CHECK Dec 12 2015FOR 50 DAYS, I’M CREATING 50 PAINT STUDIES that reflect 50 things that fascinate me.

This is #48 of 50 in the #50Paintings Paint Studies series.  Only 2 left to go!

TITLE: MORNING SURF CHECK

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

Everyone uses computers to check if the waves are good.  But you can’t beat the feeling of checking the waves in the old school way.

 

There’s nothing like taking a drive to that old mysto spot, passing chickens on the dirt road and pulling up over the sand dunes to see what the waves have in store for you.  And if they are good, you are ready to go.

This Paint Study is SOLD to Scott A, an avid surfer, and, and avid collector of my surf art!

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.”

29 Oct

Posted at 20:09h in 50 Fascinations, Behind the Scenes... by
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Full Moon Tubes by Drew BrophyFOR 50 DAYS, I’M CREATING 50 PAINT STUDIES that reflect 50 things that fascinate me.   I’m painting whatever comes to me each morning. 

You might love ’em, you might hate ’em, but either way, I hope they invoke a feeling for you.

This painting is #4 of 50 in the #50Paintings series:

Titled FULL MOON TUBES– 11″x 14″ paint pen on canvas board.

Have you ever surfed during a full moon?  It is amazing, everything turns to shades of blue grey.

I use to live ocean front at Pipeline and I surfed during a full moon many times, It is so cool how your eyes adjust, then your hearing and feelings are heightened.  Surfing tubes under the moonlight is awesome.

This painting study is available for purchase SOLD to Jason Long of Half Moon Bay, CA.  It’s his first ever original piece of my art.

 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 Jul

Posted at 05:44h in Press by
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Son of the Sea announces Buff® USA’s partnership with surf lifestyle artist Drew Brophy for bright, colorDrew Brophy SUNSET SESSIONS Art for Buff USA 2015 Collectionful BUFF® products.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 (Press Release) – July 31, 2014 – BUFF® Inc., the headwear company long known for its seamless multifunctional headwear, has signed a partnership with surf lifestyle artist Drew Brophy for their Spring 2015 Collection of UV BUFF® headwear and Sports Series Water 2 gloves.

For more than 25 years, Drew Brophy’s colorful surf art has been featured in hundreds of print media and television shows, and emblazoned on numerous products, including Converse Shoes, Sigg water bottles and Liquid Force Wakeboards.  Brophy currently licenses his art to over thirty companies.

Brophy’s art career began as a young surfer, painting his edgy art onto surfboards.  He became known for painting surfboards using techniques that he developed with water-based paint pens, eventually changing the way that surfboards were painted worldwide.

Now, Brophy’s distinctive surfing art style will be enjoyed during any outdoor sport, on Buff® headwear and sports gloves.

“As an avid waterman and adventurer, I was stoked to be able to partner up with Buff® Inc.  Their headwear is a necessity when I’m paddling long distances or hiking.  Their reputation for quality makes me proud to contribute to their spring 2015 collection,” Brophy says.

The new Buff® collection will be shown at Salt Lake City’s Outdoor Retailer Show in August 2014, booth number 28031.

About Son of the of the Sea, Inc:  Son of the Sea is an art licensing agency which represents Drew Brophy and is Master Licensor for all Drew Brophy Properties.  For more information, visit https://www.drewbrophy.com.

About BUFF®:  Buff USA is a subsidiary of Original Buff®, SA Spain, and established its U.S. presence in 2003. Original Buff® now distributes products in more than 60 countries. Buff® performance headwear is all about versatility and simplicity – one garment serves many functions and is designed to offer technical performance and protection from the elements during a wide range of outdoor activities and sports. Watch how-to-wear demo videos online at www.buffusa.com.

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31 Mar

Posted at 16:13h in 20 x 20, Behind the Scenes..., Painting Story by
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Lighthouse by Drew Brophy Nov 2013HATTERAS LIGHTHOUSE paint pen on canvas board sized 11″ x 14″, Medium:  Uni Posca Paint Pens.

The lighthouse in Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, was a part of my life as a young surfer.

I lived in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, a six hour drive south from Buxton, NC at the time, and in Myrtle Beach, the waves are small.

So, when the waves got big in Hatteras, my friends and I would make the drive north.

We had many great surf sessions in front of this lighthouse in Buxton.

Since then, the lighthouse was moved off the sand to another spot.

This painting reflects my memories of back in the day, when the lighthouse was a beacon to all surfers when the waves got big.

This painting went to a couple who have a house in Buxton.  I hope they love it.

Life is Good,

DrewDrew Brophy Painting the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse for Buxton Couple Nov 2013

07 Oct

Posted at 21:14h in 20 x 20, Behind the Scenes... by
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Salt Creek by Drew Brophy 16 x 20 Painting Canvas Board Oct 2013 sFOR 20 DAYS, I’M CREATING 20 ORIGINAL ART PIECES that reflect my thought process and where my ideas originate from. 

I’m painting from the heart, just having fun with it.  

You might love ’em, you might hate ’em, but either way, I hope they invoke a feeling for you.

This Painting is #19 of 20 in this #20×20 Series, titled SALT CREEK , 16″ x 20″ on Canvas Board, medium Uni Poscas Paint Pens.

The inspiration for this painting came from a great surf session on Saturday.

I love the Fall season in California, because on some days we still get South swells and Santa Ana off-shore winds; the perfect combination for surfing.

This is precisely what happened this past weekend.  There was a beautiful, long period South swell.  The water was 70 degrees and not a cloud in the sky.

I imagined what it would be like to be at Salt Creek with just a few friends.  I surfed with my friend Justin and about 200 other people that I left out of the painting!

It was a great day.  Hope you like the painting.

Life is good – Drew

 

This painting is available for purchase!  SOLD! To Kevin B. in Texas!

*I’m accepting 20 commissions to follow on the heels of this 20×20 series, at excellent prices!  Email info@drewbrophy.com for the commissioned 20×20 pricing.

WHEN EMAILING to BUY ANY OF MY ART, or to Commission me to paint one special, just for you:  email info @ drew brophy dot com with your  phone# and shipping address.

 

 

 

 

06 Oct

Posted at 09:04h in 20 x 20, Behind the Scenes... by
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LOVE SHACK by Drew Brophy 8x10 Canvas Board 20x20 Series Oct 2013 sFOR 20 CONSECUTIVE DAYS, I’M CREATING 20 ORIGINAL ART PIECES that reflect my thought process and where my ideas originate from. 

I’m painting from the heart, just having fun with it.  

You might love ’em, you might hate ’em, but either way, I hope they invoke a feeling for you.

This Painting is #18 of 20 in this #20×20 Series, titled LOVE SHACK , 8″ x 10″ on Canvas Board, medium Uni Poscas Paint Pens.

My 20 Paintings in 20 Days had a hiccup on Friday, when we left town to go camping and paddleboarding for 3 days.

There wasn’t a working wifi connection where we were (there was supposed to be, but it didn’t work.)

Before getting on the road, I was running around like crazy tying up loose ends and getting obligations taken care of.

This painting, LOVE SHACK, was the vision of what I was wishing I was doing instead of the last minute hustle before leaving.

Do you like LOVE SHACK?  Leave me some feedback in the comments, please.  Your feedback is very important to me.
Drew Brophy painting at Newport Dunes Campground Oct 2013Thanks! Life is Good,  Drew

 

This painting is available for purchase!  SOLD to Joe S. from San Clemente (Joe has bought other paintings from me as well.  He’s got quite the collection going).

If you want to consider the next #20×20 painting, email info @ drew brophy dot com and we will put you on the “#20X20 PAINTING PREVIEW” list, in line for the next one.

*I’m accepting 20 commissions to follow on the heels of this 20×20 series, at excellent prices!  Email info@drewbrophy.com for the commissioned 20×20 pricing.

WHEN EMAILING to BUY ANY OF MY ART, or to Commission me to paint one special, just for you:  email info @ drew brophy dot com with your  phone# and shipping address.

03 Oct

Posted at 22:27h in 20 x 20, Behind the Scenes... by
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MELTING POT Painting by Drew Brophy 9 x 12 Gesso Board Oct 2013 20x20 Series Uni PoscaFOR 20 CONSECUTIVE DAYS, I’M CREATING 20 ORIGINAL ART PIECES that reflect my thought process and where my ideas originate from.    TODAY IS DAY 17!

I’m painting from the heart, just having fun with it.  You might love ’em, you might hate ’em, but either way, I hope they invoke a feeling for you.

Today’s Painting is #17 of 20 in this #20×20 Series, titled MELTING POT, 9″ x 12″ on Gesso Board, medium Uni Poscas Paint Pens.

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Today’s painting inspiration was sparked by an unexpected visit from the State Board of Equalization.
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They sent their tax auditors into the various businesses along the “surf Ghetto” of San Clemente this morning.
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One of the auditors walked in my studio and demanded to see our papers! (resale tax documents…)
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After asking me a line of official questions, he said “I had a painted surfboard of yours as a kid.  It was my favorite; you painted a melting sun and wave on it.”
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Back in my old painting surfboards for  …Lost days, I used to paint a lot of melting waves and suns.  So, I decided to paint one today.
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I hope you like it!

Life is Good,  Drew

 

This painting is available for purchase!  SOLD to Brent B. in Texas!

If you want to consider the next #20×20 painting, email info @ drew brophy dot com and we will put you on the “#20X20 PAINTING PREVIEW” list, in line for the next one.

*I’m accepting 20 commissions to follow on the heels of this 20×20 series, at excellent prices!  Email info@drewbrophy.com for the commissioned 20×20 pricing.

WHEN EMAILING to BUY ANY OF MY ART, or to Commission me to paint one special, just for you:  email info @ drew brophy dot com with your  phone# and shipping address.

02 Oct

Posted at 22:45h in 20 x 20, Behind the Scenes... by
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STORMY SKY by Drew Brophy Paint Pen on Canvas Board 9x12 part of 20x20 Series Oct 2013 sFOR 20 CONSECUTIVE DAYS, I’M CREATING 20 ORIGINAL ART PIECES that reflect my thought process and where my ideas originate from.    TODAY IS DAY 16!

I’m painting from the heart, just having fun with it.  You might love ’em, you might hate ’em, but either way, I hope they invoke a feeling for you.

(If you share my posts, please tag  #20×20 #drewbrophy #SurfArt #20Pieces20Days)

Today’s Painting is #16 of 20 in this #20×20 Series, titled STORMY SKY, 9″ x 12″ on Canvas Board, medium Uni Poscas Paint Pens.

Today’s painting was inspired when Maria and I drove along Pacific Coast Highway this morning, and looked out at the horizon as we passed POCHE Beach.
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The sunrise from the east was illuminating the ocean, with dark, brooding skies contrasting over the water.
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The ocean was emerald green, and milky from the southern winds stirring up the sediment, causing it to glow against the stormy skies.
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It made for beautiful, yet slightly ominous, lighting on the water.  Hope you like it.
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Life is Good, Drew

This painting is sold! To Bethany in Florida.

If you wanted this one but missed it, and you want to consider the next #20×20 painting, email info @ drew brophy dot com and we will put you on the “#20X20 PAINTING PREVIEW” list, in line for the next one.

*I’m accepting 20 commissions to follow on the heels of this 20×20 series, at excellent prices!  Email info@drewbrophy.com for the commissioned 20×20 pricing.  Include in your email a phone# and shipping address.

29 Sep

Posted at 21:56h in 20 x 20, Behind the Scenes... by
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TINY TUBE Painting by Drew Brophy 6 x 9 Canvas Board 20x20 Collection Sept 29 2013FOR THE NEXT 20 DAYS, I’M CREATING 20 ORIGINAL ART PIECES that reflect my thought process and where my ideas originate from.    TODAY IS DAY 13!

I’m painting from the heart, just having fun with it.  You might love ’em, you might hate ’em, but either way, I hope they invoke a feeling for you.

(If you share my posts, please tag  #20×20 #drewbrophy #SurfArt #20Pieces20Days)

Today’s Painting is #13 of 20 in this #20×20 Series, titled TINY TUBE,  6″ x 9″ on Canvas Board, medium Uni Poscas Paint Pens.

I started this painting late in the day today, just after painting two Riviera Paddle Surf Paddles and then delivering them to Riviera at the Battle of the Paddle event.  After that, I managed to sneak in a surf, then had to start this painting before heading out for my friend Heather and Josh’s wedding.

Besides the challenge to paint 20 pieces in 20 days, my other goal is to surf every single day.  It’s amazing how much better my life is when I make the time to go surf every day.

Everyone needs a ‘tiny tube’!

Life is Good,

Drew

This painting sold to JR G from Carlsbad.  Thanks, J.R.!

If you wanted this one but missed it, and you want to consider the next #20×20 painting, email info @ drew brophy dot com and we will put you on the “#20X20 PAINTING PREVIEW” list, in line for the next one.

*I’m accepting 20 commissions to follow on the heels of this 20×20 series, at excellent prices!  Email info@drewbrophy.com for the commissioned 20×20 pricing.

WHEN EMAILING to BUY ANY OF MY ART, or to Commission me to paint one special, just for you:  email info @ drew brophy dot com with your  phone# and shipping address.