{"id":5047,"date":"2012-06-01T09:20:04","date_gmt":"2012-06-01T17:20:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/drewbrophy.com\/?p=5047"},"modified":"2012-06-01T09:20:04","modified_gmt":"2012-06-01T17:20:04","slug":"press-release-lifestyle-artist-drew-brophy-launching-new-art-categories-at-license-expo-june-12-14-2012","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drewbrophy.com\/press-release-lifestyle-artist-drew-brophy-launching-new-art-categories-at-license-expo-june-12-14-2012\/","title":{"rendered":"PRESS RELEASE &#8211; Lifestyle Artist Drew Brophy Launching new art categories at License Expo June 12-14 2012"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 id=\"hd\">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:<\/h1>\n<div id=\"sm\"><strong>ANNOUNCEMENT: \u00a0Surf Lifestyle Artist Drew Brophy is launching newly developed art categories at Licensing Expo, June 12-14, 2012, in Las Vegas. <\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>At Show Events: \u00a0Drew will have a poster signing and live painting demonstration in booth #4811 daily at show!<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div id=\"bdab\">\n<div id=\"bd\">\n<div>\n<div id=\"im0\">\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" title=\"Drew Brophy holding his Licensed Products\" src=\"http:\/\/www.prlog.org\/11882013-drew-brophy-holding-his-licensed-products.jpg\" alt=\"Drew Brophy holding his Licensed Products\" width=\"250\" height=\"157\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.prlog.org\/11882013-lifestyle-artist-drew-brophy-to-reveal-new-art-categories-at-licensing-expo-gives-away-posters.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>PRLog (Press Release)<\/em>\u00a0<\/a>&#8211;\u00a0<em>May 22, 2012<\/em>\u00a0&#8211; The economy has turned upward, and Artist Drew Brophy is celebrating by revealing all new art at the Licensing Expo in Las Vegas. \u00a0The show, to be held June 12-14, 2012, is where the world\u2019s popular brands exhibit their latest creations to manufacturers.<\/p>\n<p>Drew Brophy properties are represented by agency Son of the Sea, Inc.<\/p>\n<p>Known for <a href=\"http:\/\/drewbrophy.com\/seizing-the-day-pushing-over-the-edge-and-just-showing-up-a-surf-trip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">surfing<\/a> big waves and <a href=\"http:\/\/drewbrophy.com\/adventure-and-challenges-highlights-of-2011\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">adventuring<\/a> the globe, Drew Brophy\u2019s art has been represented in the niche of surf art and action sports for over 25 years. \u00a0He has licensed his art to many big brands, including K-Swiss, Converse, Wham-O, Sigg, Walter Foster and Hard Rock Casino.<\/p>\n<p>Now, <strong>Drew Brophy will reach a broader demographic through newly created art, which will be revealed for the first time at Licensing Expo.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>His new creations include an Epoch Earth line, sun &amp; fun theme for kids and \u00a0his inspiring brand dubbed &#8220;IYI&#8221; which stands for &#8220;Inspire Your Imagination.&#8221;<wbr><\/wbr><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariabrophy.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maria Brophy<\/a>, CEO of Son of the Sea, Inc., attributes over 60% of their licensing success to first contact at Licensing Expo events.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>Licensing Expo allows us to meet the \u201cwho\u2019s-who\u201d<\/em><wbr><em>\u00a0in licensing. \u00a0With each exhibit, we walk away with at least five or six new deals that we otherwise wouldn\u2019t have.<\/em>\u201d \u00a0Maria Brophy says.<\/wbr><\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>This year, we will double that, as we are launching new art categories designed specifically for mainstream tastes. \u00a0Drew\u2019s surf-themed art will always be available, but we wanted to broaden our reach beyond the niche.<\/em> \u201d<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>The Brophy&#8217;s have a few &#8220;not to miss&#8221; events at their booth #4811 at Licensing Expo:<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5048\" style=\"width: 210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/drewbrophy.com\/live-event-painting\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5048\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5048\" title=\"drew-brophy-live -painting\" src=\"https:\/\/drewbrophy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/drew-brophy-live-painting-200x125.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"125\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5048\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Drew Brophy live surfboard painting<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Poster Signing and Giveaway: \u00a0<\/strong><\/span>Drew will be signing quality posters of his popular painting titled \u201cSunrise\u201d at his Licensing Expo Booth Number 4811 daily from 12\u20134 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Live Surfboard Painting Demonstration:<\/strong><\/span><wbr>\u00a0\u00a0Drew will demonstrate how it\u2019s his job to \u201cmake things look cool\u201d by painting in his Booth Number 4811 daily from 12-4 p.m. \u00a0Attendees can watch as Drew paints on a surfboard and other fun items live!<\/wbr><\/p>\n<p>Manufacturers should schedule appointments to review Drew Brophy\u2019s portfolio at the show by emailing info@drewbrophy.com or calling 949-678-8133.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Brophy will be in booth #4811 from 10 am to 5 p.m. on show days.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Learn more about Licensing Expo at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.licensingexpo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.LicensingExpo.com<\/a>.<br \/>\nLearn more about Drew Brophy at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.drewbrophy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.DrewBrophy.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5049\" style=\"width: 210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5049\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5049\" title=\"Drew Brophy HAPPY HEARTS and SUN and Fun paintings May 2012\" src=\"https:\/\/drewbrophy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Drew-Brophy-HAPPY-HEARTS-and-SUN-and-Fun-paintings-May-2012-200x149.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"149\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5049\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Paintings in Studio for new Sun N Fun Collection<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: ANNOUNCEMENT: \u00a0Surf Lifestyle Artist Drew Brophy is launching newly developed art categories at Licensing Expo, June 12-14, 2012, in Las Vegas. 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