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. 

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

Daily Drawing 30

‎"Feel" (daily drawing 30) - watercolor, ink, and pencil on 5"x7" bristol.


I am really enjoying working on these watercolored papers. Making the watercolor backgrounds is fun and a different kind of expressiveness than I am used to employing in my work. I feel I am learning a great deal from these mixed media techniques.

God bless,

Bryan

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Daily Drawing 29

Working again with this idea and theme that I started on yesterday's daily drawing. I want to see where this goes when I get ready to move these brainstorms to full-blown paintings.

"Lost Thought" - 5"x7" watercolor, ink, and pencil on bristol

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God bless,
Bryan

Skeleton Boy with Eggs

I just finished this painting for a collector who requested a unique version of the "Skeleton with Bird" piece I made for the "It's ALIVE!!!" exhibit at Rendition Gallery. It's has been painted on pine, cut from the same board that I salvaged from a home improvement project. (My dad and I turned a window into a door in my house, the pine was for exterior trim.) I've actually been enjoying painting on the wood so much that I will most likely purchase more when I run out of what I have.

To prep the wood I cut a piece in the desired length. The width of the board is 3.5". This painting measures 6" top to bottom. I then use 150 grit sand paper to round the corners and soften the edges by hand. The surface to be painted gets a coat of gesso which dries for twenty-four hours, then a second coat to dry another twenty-four. After painting the piece with acrylics I gave it two coats of archival gloss varnish.

If you would like to add a Skeleton Boy painting to your collection, please reach out to me at bryan@bacstudio.com

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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Lust/Love Original Painting Auction

Available now through an eBay auction is my original painting, "Kill the Lust, Keep the Love". This piece measures 4"x6", is acrylic on panel, and is framed. More details are in the auction listing at eBay item 380279151546

If you have any questions about the painting or the auction, you can message me through the eBay listing, or email art@bryandrinkscoffee.com

God bless,
Bryan Allen Collins
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