Last Ones of These ATCs

I am down to just one each of these limited edition ATCs (Artist Trading Cards). They are signed and numbered in an edition of just 20 prints, and include a certificate of authenticity. Best of all, they're just five bucks each. Email me at bryancollinsart@gmail.com if you would like one.

Mystery Drawings 005 and 006

I have two new mystery drawings to share with you. Continuing my new series of spontaneous 5"x7" pencil drawings, these two were created when ordered from my Bigcartel Shop. This means these two drawings are spoken for, but you can have me make one for you if you're up for a surprise. Just click HERE to get one.


Mystery Drawing 005


Mystery Drawing 006

God bless,
Bryan A. Collins

www.bacstudio.com
Twitter - @useeverycolor
Facebook - www.facebook.com/bryancollinsart

$1 Scratch Board Auction

Due to the closing of The Gallery Underground, I am auctioning off a few original pieces of work to keep from storing them in my studio. I do this from time to time so that collectors of any level have a chance at scoring an original piece for a price they can afford. Up for grabs now is the original scratch board piece called "Living Through Ignorance". This etching was debuted at my "Proof of Faith" solo exhibit at Art Whino. The piece itself measures 8"x10" and is framed in black. To place your bid, please search ebay for item 380330859157 or click HERE

"Living Through Ignorance"
Bryan A. Collins (2008)
8"x10" scratch board


God bless,

Bryan A. Collins

www.bacstudio.com
Twitter - @useeverycolor
Facebook - www.facebook.com/bryancollinsart

Mystery Drawings Have Commenced

People love a good surprise, myself included, and prove they do by the success of blind-boxed mini figures such as the Beast Buddies. Because of this, I thought it would be fun to start making Mystery Drawings. These are 5"x7" graphite illustrations that I make when you order them. You don't know what you will get, and at first, neither do I! These are all spontaneous pieces. For a limited time I am offering these Mystery Drawing for just $25 at either BigCartel or Esty.

All of the images are "clicky" and will take you to the BigCartel listing.










God bless,

Bryan A. Collins

www.bacstudio.com
Twitter - @useeverycolor
Facebook - www.facebook.com/bryancollinsart

Not An Angel Auction

It is time for "Not An Angel, But A Girl With Wings" to find a home to the highest bidder. This piece is being auctioned RIGHT NOW on EBAY and ends February 9th. Bidding starts at just one dollar.

Ebay item number 380313613169

God bless,

Bryan A. Collins

www.bacstudio.com
Twitter - @useeverycolor
Facebook - www.facebook.com/bryancollinsart

Pre-release of my 1st book

I am extremely excited to officially announce the pre-release of my first book, Proof of Faith - the art and emprise of Bryan A. Collins. This book features around 100 paintings and illustrations from 2007-2010, and a couple of pieces from my teen years. A few of my custom toys are also featured. Accompanying the artwork is a candid and abbreviated story of how I first became interested in art, how creativity got me through my troubled teen years, paved my way to touring nationally with a signed band, and how I now maintain a life as a full-time working artist. The book is written in a personal, me-to-you fashion, and answers many of the questions I am frequently asked about a variety of topics related to art. There is also a great deal of advice for aspiring artists, as well as motivational support for working artists.

PRE-ORDERS come with an exclusive, signed and numbered limited edition print. The number of prints in the edition will be determined by how many pre-orders are made. Pre-orders can be signed and personalized at your request. Pre-ordering is available for a limited time only. Books are scheduled to ship in late March 2011.

"Proof of Faith" - the art and emprise of Bryan A. Collins
80 pages, hardbound with dust cover, full color

Place your order now at http://www.bryancollins.bigcartel.com

Daddy Didn't Raise No Girly Girl

It has been a very long time since I sat down with my Prismacolors and dove into an illustration. I almost forgot how much I love the smell of freshly sharpened pencils. It should be no surprise that I would draw up a cowgirl, considering I just saw the film True Grit and that the band I play drums for is moving toward a western-style rock. Furthermore, I learned how to drive at 8-years-old on my dad's tractor and was taught to shoot pistols and shotguns at about the same age. I come from a long line of hunters (especially being of Apache decent) and was taught that nothing good in life comes easy. This is a concept we have pushed aside with the advancements of technology and the trend of looking to the government for handouts, taken from people who DO work hard. No one likes to think of the possibility that within a matter of moments, any given natural or man-made disaster could turn this planet back into a place where only the strong survive. Government and technology mean nothing to the distorted face of chaos. This illustration is of a lady whose "daddy didn't raise no girly girl".

God bless,

Bryan A. Collins

www.bacstudio.com
Twitter - @useeverycolor
Facebook - www.facebook.com/bryancollinsart

Olexa October $1 Drawing Auction

It's time for another $1 original drawing auction. Right now on ebay you can place your bids for the original pencil drawing called "Olexa October" from my Coffee Girl Series. This is a 5"x7" graphite drawing on 8"x10" drawing paper. More details are included in the listing at http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380306816054

Feel free to comment below or message me at bryan@bacstudio.com

Happy bidding!

Bryan A. Collins

www.bacstudio.com
Twitter - @useeverycolor
Facebook - www.facebook.com/bryancollinsart

Seeking Solace limited edition prints

I have released a very limited edition run of just ten prints of my illustration "Seeking Solace". These are 8"x10" with a 5"x7" print area (same size as the original piece) and are printed on bright white acid-free card stock. Priced at just $18 and available in MY ETSY SHOP.

Only 10 people in the universe will get one of these prints, so don't waste time. Click the pic and add one to your collection.

Bryan Allen Collins

www.bacstudio.com
Twitter - @useeverycolor
Facebook - www.facebook.com/bryancollinsart

$1 Original Drawing Auction

Here is another chance to make an addition to your art collection for just one dollar. Up for auction is the original line drawing used to create the illustration called "Intervention". All of the details are at http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380299721959

Ebay item number 380299721959

As always, please feel free to comment below, and God bless.

Bryan Allen Collins

www.bryanallencollins.com
Twitter - @useeverycolor
Facebook - www.facebook.com/bryancollinsart

New Available Drawings

One of the things I try to be conscious of is to provide original art in all price ranges. In keeping with this, I've just released a few drawings, all under $50. These are each graphite pencil drawings. Details are listed under each piece.


Unit 9 Pilot - 5"x7" graphite on drawing paper - $45 Available HERE


Unit 9 Pilot ACEO - 2.5"x3.5" graphite on illustration board - $20 Available HERE


Furry Monster ACEO - 2.5"x3.5" graphite on illustration board - $20 Available HERE

Please let me know if you have any questions, and God bless.
Bryan

www.bryanallencollins.com
Twitter - @useeverycolor
Facebook - www.facebook.com/bryancollinsart

Journey Lost

I have released a limited edition run of just FIVE prints of the illustration "Journey Lost". The original piece is colored pencil on illustration board and measures 4"x6". The prints are 5"x7" and the printed area measures the same size as the original in 4"x6".

These prints are bold, vibrant, and colorful and I am very pleased with how they represent the original. Each one is printed on acid-free, bright white 110lb card stock, each is signed and numbered in the white area below the printed area, and each comes with a signed certificate of authenticity.

If you would like to add one to your collection, use this direct link to view the listing on Etsy. http://www.etsy.com/listing/60530439/journey-lost-limited-edition-prints

God bless,
Bryan

www.bryanallencollins.com
Twitter - @useeverycolor
Facebook - www.facebook.com/bryancollinsart

Octopus Dunny in Progress

I am currently working on a series of pieces for a collector, all based on his diving adventures in Thailand. There will be 5 Dunnys: An octopus, a lionfish, trigger fish, sea turtle, and diver. There will also be an 8" Munny customized as a whale shark. The above photo is the work in progress on the octopus. I will try to keep posting updates on the whole collection as I am working on them. As usual, your comments are welcomed. Thanks for checking it out.

God bless,
Bryan

www.bryanallencollins.com
Twitter - @useeverycolor
Facebook - www.facebook.com/bryancollinsart

Boy at Playground Sketch

I hang out at a lot of playgrounds now that I am a father of two. To be honest, I don't think I ever really stopped visiting the playground. Who doesn't love to fly forward and back on the swings or cram their adult-sized body through a kid-sized tunnel slide? Anyhow, due to more frequent visits I am becoming inspired by the parks and how it feels sometimes to be too grown up. The kid in this drawing realizes he's not having as much fun as he used to, because now he's expected to be "mature". He's supposed to start thinking about how to make money and give it to the government so he can have health insurance. No more trips to outer space. Something should be done about this.


God bless,
Bryan Allen Collins
www.bryanallencollins.com
Twitter - @useeverycolor
Facebook - www.facebook.com/bryancollinsart

New Things on Etsy

I have listed and relisted a few things in my Etsy shop that I would like to share with you. Please email me at art@bryandrinkscoffee.com if you should have any questions. God bless.

Bryan Allen Collins

When I Feel I'm Gone

This is the ORIGINAL acrylic painting, "When I Feel I'm Gone", created for my 'Proof of Faith' exhibit at Art Whino in Washington DC. For me, this piece is about internal struggles with loneliness in a society filled with 'dead-minded TV heads' who live in a robotic fashion. The girl in the stained white dress just wishes someone could connect with her soul, yet she is failed again and again. The bold colors hint that there is hope in her situation, and that no matter what predicament she is in, tomorrow may bring healing.

The painting is 12"x12" acrylic on canvas and is framed as seen in the photos. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have regarding this painting. I am always glad to discuss the work with anyone.

Title: When I Feel I'm Gone
Size: 12"x12"
Price: $650 framed
FREE shipping worldwide


More images at the Etsy listing.

Tiny Little ACEO Drawings

A while back I decided to personally challenge myself with a 'daily drawing' blog. I had seen other artists doing it either within groups challenging each other or just going solo. Fellow Gallery Underground studio mates Oscar Woodruff and Rolfe Bautista were two of them. After just a few short days I realized I would not be able to produce a finished original drawing each day without significantly increasing the amount of time it takes me to complete commissions and custom requests. As some of you know, I create constantly but not quickly. I ended the daily drawing blog and went back to completely focusing on commissions and shows.

The urge to create something without pressure is always in me. A great deal of what I am painting and drawing right now is specifically for someone or for an exhibit, so I sometimes miss drawing with no purpose other than the act of drawing. So, since the daily drawing thing is too large to tackle at the moment, I decided to occasionally make original ACEOs (Art Cards Editions and Originals). They measure 2.5"x3.5" which is standard trading card size. I am numbering them on the back for archiving purposes. They are available through Etsy at www.bryancollins.etsy.com for around $15 each.

These will come out sporadically, but I'd like to try to produce at least one per week. Since they are taking me around two hours to finish, I can't sacrifice that much time too often. They will have no connecting theme, just whatever I'm inspired to make at the moment I make it.

Feel free to send a message if you have any questions about anything. Doesn't even have to be art related. I'm a wealth of strange information.

~Bryan

Lift Detroit presents Handplant

A custom skateboard deck art exhibit, sponsored by Pigeon Skate, is opening September 11th, 2010 at Lift. The opening reception is from 6pm-10pm. I will have a hand painted deck available at this show.

Lift
228 West 4th Street
Royal Oak, MI 48067
www.liftfootwear.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.

New prints, process

I am glad to finally release some new prints, and with a new process as well. I have been experimenting with many print processes over the past year, and working hard to come up with the highest quality prints at the lowest cost. This effort means that I can now offer limited editions at the lowest prices possible. Wisdom (5x7) is just $12 and As You Know (8x10) is $25.

These prints have been released in an edition of just 25 each. Hopefully they will sell out quick at these prices so you will get a higher, quicker return on your investment.

Each print is made with the highest quality HP inks from huge files, and printed under maximum dpi settings. Instead of photo paper, these are on bright white 110lb premium cardstock. A white border provides easy matting without losing any of the print area under a mat or frame. Signed and numbered at the bottom in the white area.

Prints arrive to you in a removable polypropylene sleeve and braced flat. I never roll prints. Please message me if you have any questions!

Purchase at
www.bryancollins.etsy.com or www.bryandrinkscoffee.com in the SHOP. I accept credit cards through Paypal. ~Bryan