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. 

New Art Whino Website

If you haven't been to ArtWhino.com in a while, now is the perfect time to go check it out. They have just made some major changes and updates, particularly to the 'Available Artwork' section and they have added a 'Store' where you can grab some limited edition artist's vinyl, DIY vinyl, and more.

The 'Available Artwork' section includes work by folks such as Caia Koopman, Dust, Graham Franciose, Paul Chatem, Ken Keirns, Mike Giant, and your's truly.



The new site has a link to their blog where you can keep up with what's new for the Art Whino artists and the gallery itself. The exhibit listing is easy to find and well laid out. Tweets from Twitter are on the 'About' page, along with gallery hours, phone, location, and submission processes to name a few. Check it out and feel free to comment here about what you think of their new site, and be sure to follow Art Whino on Twitter @artwhino

www.artwhino.com

~Bryan
www.bryandrinkscoffee.com

The Gallery Underground 2 year anniversary

THIS FRIDAY, Fort Collins, CO



Press release from The Gallery Underground...

Come celebrate two great years of outstanding art with us for our biggest show of 2009, First Friday, September 4th from 6-10pm. To help us mark this stupendous occasion we will be displaying guest artist Evan Levin for one night only. Evan is coming all the way from Florida to share his amazing body of work. Evan's paintings embody the original look and unique approach that has been the trademark of The Gallery Underground over the past two years.

We are brightening the place up a bit as well with a fresh coat of paint and some new lighting. You won't want to miss this show!

New work by artists - Kieth Van Eron, Andi Rose, Reindeer, Chelsea Glanz, Travis Parry, Bryan Collins, Ryan Gualaume, Forrest Gerke, Oscar Woodruff, Cody Kuehl, Rolfe Bautista, Kirsten Savage and Darren Mahuron.

Into The Darkness group toy show

Here's the flyer for an upcoming group show at the 1:AM (1st Amendment) Gallery in San Francisco, California. Participating artists include - 64 Colors, ADDEccenteric, Aeirsick, Albert Art, AttemptedArtistry, Ayleen Gaspar, Boompooper, brainstrikers, ARTDENKA, Brian Colin, BrownKidd, Bryan Collins, Catherine J. Cruz, Collin David, Cris Rose, D-LuX, DrilOne, Flyin Bear, George Gaspar, Hariken, InfamousAdam, Jenny Wolf, Jon Paul Kaiser, KaroGaro, Kat Brunnegraff, Keith Poon, Kel7alpha, Kelly Vetter, Leecifer, Leonard Amaral, Lily Black, Lunabee, Lysol, Max Bare, MeSmithy, Mike Maraldo, Nathan Lumm, Nerviswr3k, OsirisOrion, Patrick Francisco, Phoneticontrol, Pretty Poopie, RazhoR, REdYOdA, Robot Octopus, rustedhalo, Three, TIBONG, Trevor Zammit.



Here's the concept drawing I created for the piece I am sending to the show. He's called "A Few Loose Screws". I am literally applying a few loose screws to his head. And, since the show is called "Into The Darkness", I decided to write down all the things that scare me, cut them into little slips of paper, and insert them into the toys head. They are incredibly difficult to get back out without damaging the finished toy, so I am hoping they will stay in there forever.



If you are in San Francisco on June 5th, swing by the show. There are a lot of great artists participating and some of the toys should be extremely impressive.

~Bryan
www.bryandrinkscoffee.com

Proof of Faith Manifests in City of Hope

As an estimated 4 million people gather together in Washington DC to share in dreams of a better nation and a better world, Bryan Collins reveals his "Proof of Faith" exhibit at the Art Whino gallery in National Harbor, Maryland. The nearly 60 piece show opens January 24th, 2009 from 6pm-midnight, and offers a glimpse into the struggles and inadequacies faced by every human being on the planet. Even when dealing with topics of death, heartbreak, physical insecurity, fear, and addiction, Bryan maintains his whimsical and vibrant style to show the hope of redemption from these situations.




Originally slated to create 60 paintings for this exhibit, Collins decided to stretch the span of media he uses and opted to include not just his acrylic paintings, but colored pencil illustrations, scratch board, pen-and-ink, custom vinyl toys, and even graphite sketches. Most of Bryan's work begins with pencil drawings which are then transferred to another substrate such as panel, canvas, or illustration board. By including some of these preliminary drawings in the exhibit, he reaches for a goal of more intimacy with the viewers, fans, and collectors of his work. These drawings establish more understanding into the processes of Collins creations.




"Proof of Faith" is Bryan Collins' 30th show in just two years. He has been blessed with numerous magazine features, blog reviews, website showcases, newspaper articles, and group exhibits all around the globe. Collector Alert! - This is Bryan's first major gallery solo show and will certainly prove to be a springboard for many more. No piece in this exhibit is larger than 32 inches, and none are priced over $1,000 making it well within the range of even a moderate collector to own a piece his work.




The exhibit runs through February 15th. More more information, please contact:

Art Whino
173 Waterfront Street
National Harbor (Oxon Hill), MD 20745
www.artwhino.com

Bryan Collins
art@bryandrinkscoffee.com
www.bryandrinkscoffee.com

Interview and shop feature by Cartfly.com

My shop The Art of Bryan Collins was featured today on the Cartfly Blog! They did a nice interview you may like to read. Please check out the article and feel free to do some shopping while your at it.

Thank you for your support!