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Surf artist Phil Roberts auctions paintings for Hermosa Beach fundraiser June 30, 2008 Source: Transworld Business Announcing a special art auction to raise funds for Hermosa Beach Bronze Fountain of Dewey Weber. Phil Robert’s painting of Dewey and Leroy Grannis for auction, as well as other iconic Phil Robert’s paintings. Included in the auction is a special oil portrait of Leroy Grannis taking that famous shot of Dewey cranking that heavy cutback at 22nd Hermosa, painted by Phil Roberts. Leroy Grannis signed the back of the painting. “I see the artwork as a collaboration and it’s a real honor to have Leroy sign the painting. If it wasn’t for Leroy’s photography of those iconic moments I / we wouldn’t have the great imagery captured to inspire other artist paintings and sculpture.” says Phil Roberts.” This is a rare painting for any collector.”