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b. 1971 -

Drew Brophy, an American artist born in 1971, is a self-taught, professional illustrator and fine artist. Brophy is globally known for his surfboard art and distinctive style of surf-inspired paintings. He is credited as the artist who changed the way that surfboards were painted worldwide, in the 1990s, using painting techniques that he developed with opaque paint pens.

Brophy grew up surfing in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He left the area in his early 20s to experience surfing throughout the world while creating art inspired by his travels. He currently resides in San Clemente, California.

Brophy’s art has a distinctive style of bright colors and exaggerated features and is a direct expression of his love for surfing and nature. His images, which have become ubiquitous in surf culture and beyond, capture the emotions of having fun at the beach and a love for the ocean. Through his travels, Brophy has been able to reach a global audience. His art has been featured in mainstream magazines, such as Spin and Playboy, and have graced the cover of several surf-culture magazines, such as Surfing Magazine and Longboard Magazine. He has been commissioned to create surf-inspired works for tech companies such as Google, IBM and Western Digital. Brophy’s designs have adorned hundreds of beach lifestyle products, including skateboards, surfboards, bodyboards and apparel.

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    • Vintage Surfboard Art FIRE SERPENT DRAGON Drew Brophy
      Aug. 26, 2019

      Vintage Surfboard Art FIRE SERPENT DRAGON Drew Brophy

      Est: $200 - $300

      FIRE SERPENT DRAGON. Original vintage painted wood surfboard art created and signed by the artist, Drew Brophy. Drew Brophy (American, b.1971. Medium: Uni-Posca water-based paint pens on wood surfboard. Approximate dimensions: 40 in. x 20 1/2 in. Condition: good original vintage estate condition, age appropriate, no cracks or repairs. Provenance: Brooklyn, New York estate.

      Kensington Estate Auctions
    • Vintage Surfboard Painting SEA DRAGONS Drew Brophy
      May. 20, 2019

      Vintage Surfboard Painting SEA DRAGONS Drew Brophy

      Est: $200 - $300

      Drew Brophy (American, 1971-) surfboard artist. Original vintage painted wood surfboard SEA DRAGONS signed by the surf artist, Drew Brophy. Medium: Uni-Posca water-based paint pens on wood surfboard. Dimensions: 40 in. x 20 1/2 in. Condition: good original vintage estate condition, appropriate for age and use, light scuffs no cracks or repairs. Provenance: private estate.

      Kensington Estate Auctions
    • Serpent Dragons Hand Painted Skimboard Wall Art DREW BROPHY
      Aug. 06, 2018

      Serpent Dragons Hand Painted Skimboard Wall Art DREW BROPHY

      Est: $200 - $300

      Original hand-painted wood skim board wall art, painted by SURFBOARD ARTIST Drew Brophy. Drew Brophy (American, 1971). Surfboard wall art image: Fire Serpent Dragons in pursuit. Signed Drew (Brophy). Dimensions: length 40 in x 20.6 in. Acrylics & water-based Uni Posca paint pens on wood. Condition: bright colors, no repairs noted, general wear, age appropriate (view photos). Provenance: Long Island, New York estate

      Kensington Estate Auctions
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