This past weekend Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints QB, doting father, and all-around terrific guy, was at the Edgewater Mall in Biloxi, Mississippi signing autographs for anyone willing to shell out $150.  One such person was Pascagoula High School art teacher David Magee, who brought along a rather unique item for Brees to put his signature on.

The item?  A 41-inch tall painting, done by Magee, depicting Brees holding his infant son aloft following the Saints Super Bowl victory.  Magee was willing to fork out the $150 large in the hopes that Brees’ signature, along with a sticker of authenticity, would make the painting worth more when Magee went to sell it.

Only thing Magee didn’t count on was Drew Brees.

Brees was so enamored with the artwork, he bought it off Magee on the spot.  The artist declined to say how much Brees paid for it, but did disclose that the sale price included some autographed memorabilia and tickets to a Saints home game.

“He actually bought it,” Magee said. “I’m still in shock! My painting, my work is going to be a family heirloom for the Brees family.”

Brees told Magee that he was going to give the painting to his son, which is quite touching, although I’m sure the kid would prefer a poster of Dora the Explorer to hang on his wall.

As for Magee, maybe he can turn his love of painting athletes into a full-time gig…I’m sure A-Rod is always looking for another representation of himself in centaur form.

[Gulf Live]