Anchored Heart Shirts

The "Anchored Heart" tees are about to start shipping and I am giving away the original blue-pencil sketch used to create this design to one person who orders the shirt before Feb 28th. Each shirt ordered enters your name into a random drawing, so order three shirts and your name goes in three times. Consider giving these as gifts to increase your odds of winning. The shirts are printed on light heather grey cotton/polyester blend unisex tees and are just $15 until Feb 28. They will be $18 thereafter. These are very limited edition shirts with only 100 total being made, so sizes are limited to about 20 or so each. Don't delay, order today - www.bryancollins.bigcartel.com



Win the sketch below

Last Chance on Four ATCs

I just got back from the Big Bang Bazaar in Maitland, FL and I am doing inventory on limited edition ATC (Art Trading Cards). There are currently four cards which are down to the very last one in the edition. They are as follows:


Randall's Robot


Curiosity Permanent


The Gallery Of His Mind


I Blame Picasso

The prints above are signed and numbered on the back in an edition of 20, they come with a signed and numbered corresponding certificate of authenticity, and are just $4.95 each. Click the titles to go directly to the listing.

New ATCs will be released as each of these sells out, so grab them all while you still can.

Bryan Collins
www.bryancollins.etsy.com

Outside In at Art Whino

"Outside In"
Two Man Show Featuring
Aaron Jasinski & Bryan Collins
June 23rd 8-11pm

Outside vs Inside. We experience things quite differently depending on if we are observing them or a part of them. Viewing a challenge, such as attending college or approaching an attractive person, can seem like a big, intimidating thing. By the time you are in your 2nd or 3rd year of college or have become good friends with that good looking person, the previously daunting situation no longer feels so menacing.

Further, there are some who find solace in living as outsiders and prefer to rarely engage in socially inclusive circumstances. Punk rockers, anarchists, artists, musicians, scientists, mathematicians, bookworms, and video gamers are just a few examples of chosen lives and identities that comfort those who prefer the outsider lifestyle. This exhibit seeks to tell some of these stories in the whimsical fashion that Aaron Jasinski and Bryan Collins are known for.

Saturday, June 23rd, from 8-11pm
Location:
Art Whino Gallery 
120 American Way
National Harbor, MD 20745 

Reception begins at 8pm

Show end date: August 11th, 2012

The event is FREE and open to the public. 

Daily Drawing 77

"Sailor" (daily drawing 77) - 5"x7" watercolor, acrylic, and ink on watercolor paper - Available at http://www.etsy.com/listing/94273824/sailor-original-5x7-mixed-media

On this piece I decided to play around with more shading than usual. Even though it's a "daily drawing" and intended to be completed in an hour or less, I've been wanting to learn how to achieve the same contrast and emotion in my quick drawings as I do in full paintings and illustrations taking days or even weeks.

As I train my hand and eye to spot the sections that need more working and develop a responsive instinct for this, I should be able to become more prolific when I get back to larger sized pieces of art.

This illustration is also another idea that I am considering for an upcoming painting to be shown at Art Whino in the near future. This subject is heavily inspired by the fact that I am moving back to Florida in less than two weeks and will reside next to the ocean. After 7 years in the land-locked mountains of Colorado, I am eager to smell the salty sea air again.

To see the selection of available daily drawings, please visit the Daily Drawing Section of my Etsy shop.

God bless,
Bryan

Daily Drawing 65

Daily Drawing 65, a photo by BryanACollins on Flickr.

Today I decided to tackle one of my weaker areas, which is portraits. I haven't done many of them and frankly I purposely avoid them. I've been feeling convicted about that lately because even as a "whimsical surrealist", I know there is room for me to learn from realism.

For my daily drawing, I pondered a moment over who I think has been an encouraging influence in my life and C.S. Lewis came to mind, so I took a crack at drawing him.

5"x7" watercolor, ink, and colored pencil on watercolor paper.

Purchase daily drawings and other art at www.bryancollins.etsy.com

God bless,
Bryan

Daily Drawing 64

Daily Drawing 64, a photo by BryanACollins on Flickr.

5"x7" watercolor, ink, marker, and pencil on watercolor paper.

Purchase daily drawings at www.bryancollins.etsy.com

God bless,
Bryan

Daily drawing 39

Daily drawing 39, a photo by BryanACollins on Flickr.

Hobo (daily drawing 39) 5"x7" watercolor, ink, marker and pencil on bristol.

Inspired by this poem:

Hobo
along the tracks
waiting
for a ride
enjoys the stars

See the author's blog at http://redpicnictable.tumblr.com/

God bless,

Bryan

Daily Drawing 10

I hit double digits with this one. Daily drawing 10! I thought the painted area on my first daily drawing looked almost like a bandana on a skull, so I decided to do that intentionally. 5”x7” ball point pen, acrylic paint, and permanent marker on bristol. God bless,
Bryan

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Monster Paintings for It's ALIVE!!!

Blue Fuzzy Monster (Untitled) - 3.5"x3.5" acrylic on 3/4" thick pine
AVAILABLE at $45


Funky Monster (Untitled) - 3.5"x3.5" acrylic on 3/4" thick pine
AVAILABLE at $45


Skeleton with Bird - 3.5"x6" acrylic on 3/4" thick pine
SOLD


Sasquatch with Fawn - 6"x10" acrylic on panel (Framed with Gold custom frame.)
AVAILABLE at $195

Lately I've been back into monsters, especially since I am showing work in the "It's ALIVE!!!" exhibit at Rendition Gallery. I love monster portraits because their expressions are so interpretive and the ability to play with color on them is limitless. Three of the four pieces above have been painted on upcycled wood from one of my home improvement projects! The above pieces are available for pre-purchase, meaning they may be purchased now, exhibited at Rendition for "It's ALIVE!!!" as SOLD work, then shipped to you after the show. Each sold piece will be shipped after November 2nd. To purchase, email bryan@bacstudio.com and ask for a Paypal invoice for the piece(s) you like.
God bless,
Bryan A. Collins

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Free Drawing

As promised, I am giving away a free original drawing for breaking the 1,000 people mark on Facebook. All you have to do to enter is leave a comment on the Free Drawing post and make sure you 'Like' the page. (Facebook doesn't do 'Become A Fan' any more.)

The drawing measures 6"x8" and is graphite on acid-free drawing paper. This is the piece I am using for the box-tops on my Beast Buddies boxes. The winner will be chosen on Monday, May 10th by Random.org. The drawing will be shipped to you in a removable polypropylene sleeve and braced flat.

Only one comment per person. Please email me if you have any questions - art@bryandrinkscoffee.com





Go leave your comment now at www.facebook.com/bryancollinsart

~Bryan

What I'm doing today

Yes, the title sounds so profound, but I just want to give a quick update of what's happening at the moment. If you are one who has subscribed to my Youtube Channel then you may have noticed I didn't do a video blog Monday or Tuesday. I am going to wait until Monday Jan 11th so I can finish up a few projects I'm working on.

Today I am hoping to finish a T-Shirt design I am creating for Ript. They are an online company that releases T-shirts for just 24 hours on each design. This makes the shirts exclusive and extremely limited edition. Please make sure you are following me on TWITTER, or at least signed up on my mailing list (top right of this blog) so that you will be notified when the shirt is available.

I am also working on a couple different skateboard designs with a few different deck companies. These boards will be available for purchase in limited runs so even if you don't skate, you can hang one on the wall as a unique way to own a limited edition print. There are out-of-print skateboards from the '90s I've seen selling for over a grand that were only $50 at the time they were in stores. That's better than the stock market.

I'm setting up an exhibit in Los Angeles with a gallery I have not show with before. Plus, in video blog 5 I will announce a huge event taking place in October, so make sure you are subscribed!

There are a few new things in my Etsy shop, so I will leave you with that.

God bless,
Bryan

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Mad Scientist $1 Drawing

I've posted the original 8"x10" graphite drawing of Mad Scientist on ebay starting at just $1. Details are in the auction desciption at http://cgi.ebay.com/ORIGINAL-drawing-sketch-Mad-Scientist-by-Bryan-Collins_W0QQitemZ380189879346QQcmdZViewItemQQptZArt_Drawings?hash=item5885152c32



Bryan
www.bryandrinkscoffee.com

FREE shipping

As a small way to thank you for your continued support and to help your money go farther this Christmas, I am offering free shipping on absolutely everything. No matter how big or small, your order ships free within the USA between now and December 31st, 2009.

Etsy: Your place to buy & sell all things handmade bryancollins.etsy.com

Art Wanted!

If you are an artist or photographer, you can start a free portfolio at Art Wanted. No such thing as too much exposure, right?

Visit ArtWanted.com!

Updated Limited edition ACEO ATC inventory

This is a current, updated list of my limited edition Artist Trading Cards.

I have released 20 of each piece below as a limited edition trading card. The cards measure 2.5"x3.5" and are printed on thick, Kodak Ultra Premium 10mil 74lb high gloss photo paper. Each is signed and numbered on the back. They are available individually or as a set at my website under the 'Shop' link.



Curiosity Permanent - 19 of 20 left



The Third One in This - 10 of 20 left



Oh, Grow Up - SOLD OUT



I Blame Picasso - 12 of 20 left



The Hiker - 7 of 20 left



Rachel - 4 of 20 left



Mad Scientist - 8 of 20 left



Dark - 9 of 20 left



Watercolor Koi Fish - SOLD OUT



The Gallery of His Mind - 16 of 20 left



Light - 15 of 20 left

Get one in the Cartfly window below. Thanks for all the support!

Bryan Collins

Down and Wonder - New Coffee Girl

"Down and Wonder" is the ninth addition to my collection of Coffee Girls. This piece is 8"x10" prismacolor pencils on illustration board. The black outline is ink.

Original SOLD

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Sand Doll - Hand painted Munny

"Sand Doll", from my original work, "Oh, Grow Up". Hand painted with acrylics on a Kidrobot blank vinyl Munny. Stands 4" tall. This one-of-a-kind collector's toy will not be duplicated, and is available through my website at www.bryandrinkscoffee.com under the 'Shop' link. Comes with the original Munny box and a signed name card.

Video Interview by ZAF622

I have recently been interviewed by Fort Collins webzine, ZAF622. Check it out at http://www.artpalaver.com/2008/03/26/zaf622-episode-001/

"The Third One in This" limited edition prints

"The Third One in This"
20"x16" Giclee on watercolor paper
Limited Edition of 25, Signed and numbered
$150 at www.bryandrinkscoffee.com

25 limited edition prints of "The Third One in This" have been released. The prints are giclee on archival watercolor paper. They measure 20"x16", plus a 1/2" white border for matting. The original acrylic painting also measures 20"x16" and is available. Each print is hand signed and numbered. You may message me or visit www.bryandrinkscoffee.com to purchase one.