The art and novels of Bryan A. Collins
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Thank you for being on this journey with me.
Bryan
Last year I was an art vendor at the 1st annual Villain Arts Tattoo Festival for Jacksonville, FL. Villain Arts is a show that runs all year throughout the United States, with its longest running show being Philadelphia at almost 30 years. The turnout and support for year-one in Jacksonville was outstanding, and I know year-two won't disappoint.
In case you're wondering, you don't have to get a tattoo, be tattooed, or even like tattoos to attend. If you're a people-watcher (I know I am), then you're sure to have a great time. There's so much more than tattooing. There's a stage with art contests, tattoo judging, circus side show style entertainment, and more.
I hope to see you at this wild event, where I'll have brand new originals and prints debuting at this show. Come on Jacksonville. Let's fill this place up!
Jan 31-Feb 2, 2025 - Prime F. Osborn Convention Center, Jacksonville, FL
God bless,
Bryan Collins
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It's been a little while since I've created a new shirt design, and since many of you are asking for sharks, I have one going for you. This shirt will feature a black tip shark, tiger shark, hammerhead shark, great white shark, and thresher shark. At the top of the frenzy we see a fisherman who was brave enough (or crazy enough) to take his little center console out far enough to encounter all of these beasts at once. He's probably regretting it though, since his catch is about to be left in the belly of the black tip.
God bless,
Bryan
Many times when I leave my studio, I take with me a small tackle box of Sakura Micron pens, a white pencil, and some toned paper. This is one of the creations made with those materials. I do this, in part, because I like to keep a flow of small originals available, since not everyone has the space or the budget for larger works.
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Small works are also a great entry point into starting your own original art collection. With this piece, you get a signed and dated Certificate of Authenticity. The art is double matted to fit a 5"x7" frame of your choice, and arrives in a polypropylene sleeve that is braced flat for protection. If this piece is something you'd like to start with, or add to your collection, please visit UseEveryColor.com to purchase.
God bless,
Bryan
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Spanning the length of June through November, and 6 feet by three feet of canvas space, the Blue Marlin painting is complete. This is the largest painting I've ever finished (I've worked on some collaborative wall murals but my parts were small) and I learned so much about what I can do with brushes and paints.
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This piece was a commission, but through an agreement with the client, prints are available. There are options from glossy 5x7s to extremely limited edition, full-size canvases. View all of your options at UseEveryColor.com
God bless,
Bryan
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"Stalking the Banks" - 18”x24”x1.5” acrylic on canvas - Bryan Collins
Be it football or the zoo, Jacksonville, Florida has a connection to jaguars. This piece is inspired by that connection, as well as my love for all creatures that roam this earth.
This piece is intended to remind us of the beauty that exists on our planet, and that we as humans must remember our role as we share this earth with other living creatures. We are all God's creation, and as appointed caretakers, humans have a responsibility that many of us neglect.
Comes with a signed and dated Certificate of Authenticity, and an artist statement and bio.
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