The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel – Annual Holiday Surfboard Auction - A Benefit for Surfers Healing
Auction Ends: Jan 1, 2024 03:00 PM PST

Art

"Chompy" by Brady Smith

Item Number
108
Leading Bid
650 USD

The winning bid will go to FrontStream Global Fund (tax ID 26-3265577), a 501c3 nonprofit organization, which will send the donation to The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel on behalf of the winner.

Number of Bids
2  -  Bid History

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Item Description

Brady Smith, a Texas native, started acting ten years ago after moving to Los Angeles. Soon after arriving, he landed a series regular role on the pilot, Courting Alex: Everything I Know About Men (2006). He has appeared on numerous television shows and feature films.

 Brady's creative talent emerged at the age of three when he sat next to his father at a drafting table. Today, his work can be perceived as anything from modern to abstract. His current style conveys a new and exciting technique that surfaced through expressionist experimentation. His work embodies a unique vibrant and festive feel. His art has been featured in publications including Orange Coast Magazine, Texas Monthly, Surfing Magazine and Inside Houston. Brady's journey into the art realm officially began by earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. After college, he lived and worked throughout Europe for six months, building his fascination and appreciation for cultures outside of the U.S.

Brady has studied for the last several years at Playhouse West, the renowned acting studio founded by Jeff Goldblum and Robert Carnegie. In addition to acting, he enjoys surfing, writing, painting, and is an avid shark diver. He currently resides in LA with his wife, Tiffani Thiessen and his two children.

You can find more of Brady’s work on Instagram @bradysmithhere.

The board is titled “Chompy”.

Item Special Note

Kindly note, that packing, shipping, and handling are not included - winning bidders are responsible for pick up and/or shipment of their board, including costs to package/ship. Boards can be picked up at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel or the purchaser can arrange for shipping. If shipped, we often work with a local UPS in Dana Point as the carrier. They have years of experience packaging/shipping our surfboards and do a wonderful job. Before you bid, you may inquire with our UPS Partner at (949) 248-9150 ext.0 to get a quote of how much shipping to your address will cost, as price varies due to location. If you arrange shipment with our UPS partner, we will handle the pick-up arrangement with them but will need to know your shipping address and phone number. They will be in touch directly to confirm packaging/shipment costs. The hotel does not manage this. If you prefer to use a different carrier, you will need to arrange pick up directly with the carrier from the resort and next steps.

Boards will be available for pick-up and shipping beginning Monday, January 8, 2024. Boards must be picked up no later than Wednesday, January 31, 2024.