New Nautical Illustrations

The Atlantean Relic :: 10"x10" colored pencil on wood


Blow Your Boat :: 5"x7" colored pencil on wood

It's already February and I am releasing these two new nautical illustrations. I started a commitment in October of last year to release new work on the first of each month and I've held fast so far. These pieces remain in the nautical theme I've been exploring, and I've gone both above and below the ocean's surface to broaden the scope of sea-themes.

The work has been made available through www.bryancollins.bigcartel.com until they are sold. If the piece you are looking for is not in the online shop, it has found a home. Feel free to message me with any questions and God bless!

Bryan

Warriors of the Wind now available

"Rose of the Moon" :: 5"x7" Colored pencil on wood :: Sold

"Chief Starhunter" :: 5"x7" colored pencil on wood. Available HERE.

"Princess Prophetess" :: 5"x7" colored pencil on wood :: Available HERE.

"Sun Prince" :: 5"x7" colored pencil on wood :: Available HERE.

The Warriors of the Wind series is now available. These four 5"x7"x1.5" colored pencil illustrations on wood are my first pieces with this particular combination of media and substrate. You can see more photos of the available pieces by clicking the photo or the link in the description. Each one is under $100.

God bless,

Bryan

Custom Raffy Available

"Sparkle Stripe" is the first piece I've created on the Kidrobot Raffy platform. It was made for a custom toy exhibit at the Jarvis Rockwell Gallery in North Adams, MA. Part baby giraffe, part psychedelic pony, this whimsical beast is painted with metallic and pearl acrylics and measures approximately 4.5"x5".

This piece is now available in my Etsy shop.

God bless,

Bryan Collin

SCDD Commissions

"Helghast" Munny from the Killzone video game on PS3

If you are like me and cannot make it to San Diego Comic Con but don't want to miss out on the festivities, then this post is for you. From now until July 15th I am offering a 25% discount for comic book and video game character commissions. This includes paintings, illustrations, and custom toys. Just send an email to art@bryandrinkscoffee.com with the character(s) you want to commission and what platform or media you would like them in and we will go from there.


God Bless,
Bryan Collins
http://www.bryandrinkscoffee.com

Red Leopard Saber Tooth Dunny

Since February 2009, every custom toy I have made has either been a blind-Box (Beast Buddies), a commissioned piece, or for a particular exhibit. For the first time in over three years, I am releasing this single custom Dunny available July 9th, 2012 at 5pm EST through my Etsy shop.

The Dunny will come as seen in the photo, with it's own "Color Chemist" box, three pin-back buttons, and a sticker. This is the only piece I plan to make under these circumstances for a while since I still have commissions and exhibits on my plate. I had actually started this piece last year and put it on the back burner. In order to clean up some unfinished projects, I got up extra early a few days in a row and got this piece finished.

Remember to check www.bryancollins.etsy.com at 5pm EST on July 9th, 2012 to grab this piece.

God bless,
Bryan "Color Chemist" Collins

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. 

Pajama Painting Progression

Here we go with another painting progression of a piece for my "Inside Out" exhibit with Aaron Jasinski at Art Whino. Like the other three I've completed so far for this exhibit, this one is 11"x14", acrylic on gessoed basswood. The story here is the proverbial dream some folks have about coming to school in pajamas. If you've had the dream yourself, you know how troubling it can be. If you haven't had it, I'm sure you can image the awkward feelings a dream like that can produce.

I approached this piece "coloring book style" where I drew it all out directly on the gesso and painted everything piece by piece. This process is more tedious than painting the whole background, establishing an under-painting for the subject and foreground, and gradually layering details, but since I have very specific ideas for this show, I want to make sure each piece comes through exactly as planned.

The chalkboard has a list of things I really got in trouble for during my years in school. If you can't read the list you will just have to come to the opening at Art Whino on June 23rd to see the painting in person.

God bless,

Bryan Collins

Purchase Bryan Collins originals, prints, and more at www.bryancollins.etsy.com

Inked in Pink painting progression

Here we go with the second painting for the upcoming "Outside In" exhibit at Art Whino. This one is being called "Inked in Pink", as she will have pink tattoos covering her arms. The cherry blossoms and airplanes are being painted pink as well.

For these "Outside In" paintings I am using a technique different than my usual one where I paint the entire background first. Since I am doing all of these pieces on gessoed basswood, I am making somewhat detailed pencil drawings on the wood first and painting over top of the drawings. So far I am pleased with this process as it allows me to really plan out a piece in advance of attacking it.

This process is also much closer to what I am used to as a dry-media artist. I have been working exclusively in pen-and-ink and colored pencil for nearly my whole life, and just really started using paint in 2006. This cell-shading style of getting the paint on the board is much more like I am used to and seems to have me painting much faster.

You may notice a slight change to her wardrobe in the above photo. Once I started adding the tattoos to her arms I really wanted to have some across her chest as well, so I painted over the dark grey tank top she was wearing under the blue and black stripped one. Now she is "Inked in Pink". Time for a background.

Now that I am laying in the background and adding all the special details, this will be the last preview I will show until the opening night of "Outside In". I have to save some surprises for the exhibit!

"Outside In" will be a two-man show with Aaron Jasinski and opens June 23 at Art Whino.

God bless,
Bryan

Original art and prints available in my Etsy Shop.

Skunk Punk progress 2

Day 2 of this painting and I have most of the difficult detail out of the way. Being that this is just an 11"x14" piece, the lettering in those patches almost made my eyes burst.


"Skunk Punk" - acrylic on 11"x14" cradled basswood


For my 2-man show with Aaron Jasinski. "Outside In" at Art Whino - opens June 23th, 2012

Originals, prints, and more at www.bryancollins.etsy.com

God bless,
Bryan

Skunk Punk in progress 1

Last night I began drawing for this painting which will be one of 20-30 for an upcoming exhibit with Aaron Jasinski at Art Whino. The official press release for the show will be sent out soon, but for now I will posting progress pics of my work as it comes along. This one will be called "Skunk Punk" and is acrylic on 11"x14" cradled wood.

Originals, prints, and more at www.bryancollins.etsy.com

God bless,
Bryan

Steampunk Sheriff Dunny

For this commission I was asked to create anything I wanted as long at it was on the Chuckboy Cyborg Dunny platform. I had only worked on this platform once before when I made the seafaring Scuba Dunny. A month ago I beat the PS3 game Rage and have since been wanting to do a steampunk themed custom. When I was striping and priming the Chuckboy cyborg it hit me that this was the perfect platform to take in a steampunk direction. I had a blast creating this little sci-fi western sheriff and hope to do more in this theme soon.

You can order custom Dunny figures at www.bryancollins.etsy.com or email me to discuss something specific - info[at]bryancollinsgallery.com

God bless,
Bryan

Art Whino G40 in Richmond

Art Whino returns in 2012 for the third edition of G40. Following the mission of G40s past, they will once again bring exposure to lowbrow’s many faces and, as always, present what new facets emerge within this ever growing movement.


I will have two new paintings in the exhibit of more than 500 artists. For more information, including a full roster of participating artists, event schedule, and locations, see http://artwhino.com/exhibitions-1/2012-g40-richmond

God bless,

Bryan

Coffee Girl in Progress

Although I closed my series of "Coffee Girls", I did agree to accept a commission for one. It will be an 8"x10" colored pencil piece. Here is the initial idea sketched out in blue drawing pencil.

I went to my local Hobby Lobby to get some illustration board for this piece. It was my first time in the Saint Augustine store. The family is still getting settled in to our new place and finding our way around. When I lived in Gainesville, FL I made frequent trips to St Augustine, but usually just hung around St. George Street and then over to Villano Beach. Now that I live here I will need to figure out where to purchase all of my art supplies. I must admit, I will always have a very large place in my heart for Colorado, but it sure is nice to cruise over to the beach whenever I want. It's only about 15 minutes away.

I will post more pics of this Coffee Girl in progress as I move along with it. Coffee Girl merch and prints are available at www.bryancollins.etsy.com
God bless,
Bryan

Daily Drawing 83

Daily Drawing 83, a photo by BryanACollins on Flickr.

"Sea Turtle" (daily drawing 83) - 5"x7" watercolor and ink on watercolor paper.

Daily drawings are available at http://www.bryancollins.etsy.com

God bless,
Bryan

Daily Drawing 81

Daily Drawing 81, a photo by BryanACollins on Flickr.

"Praying Girl" (daily drawing 81) - watercolor and ink on watercolor paper - Daily drawings can be purchased at http://www.bryancollins.etsy.com

God bless,
Bryan

Daily Drawing 80

Daily Drawing 80, a photo by BryanACollins on Flickr.

I don't really watch much TV, but there are a few shows that I do enjoy listening to while I draw. One is "Lockup RAW", the MSNBC show about life in prison. Friday night I watched one where an inmate had practically filled his cell with various origami creations. The contrast of something so peaceful in a tumultuous place as prison really interested me. The poignancy inspired this daily drawing.

‎"Origami Man" (daily drawing 80) - 5"x7" watercolor and ink on watercolor paper. Daily drawings can be purchased at www.bryancollins.etsy.com

God bless,
Bryan

Daily Drawing 79

Daily Drawing 79, a photo by BryanACollins on Flickr.

"Robot 79" - 5"x7" watercolor, ink, and colored pencil on watercolor paper.

Daily drawings can be purchased at www.bryancollins.etsy.com

God bless,
Bryan

Daily Drawing 78

Daily Drawing 78, a photo by BryanACollins on Flickr.

"Girl with a Bird" (daily drawing 78) - 5"x7" watercolor, acrylic, ink, marker, and colored pencil on watercolor paper - Email bryan[at]bacstudio.com for availability.

God bless,
Bryan

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 73

Daily Drawing 73, a photo by BryanACollins on Flickr.

Yesterday's robot was so much fun, I decided to drawing another one.

"Bad Robot" (daily drawing 73) :: 5"x7" :: watercolor, acrylic, ink, marker, and colored pencil on watercolor paper.

Daily drawings can be purchased at www.bryancollins.etsy.com

God bless,
Bryan