Caffeine Illustration in Progress

It was so much fun sharing the progress of my last painting with you here on the blog I thought I'd do it again with this colored pencil illustration. This piece is one that I am doing for the "Caffeine" exhibit at Rendition. The illustration board I am working on measures 11"x14". I began by drawing out the girl with her to-go cup of coffee, tea, hot cocoa, or whatever. The next phase was writing out a list of coffee-related words and printing them from the computer. The next step was to trace them all with pencil and tracing paper, and do a reverse rubbing on the illustration board so the font would be how I wanted.

Once this tedious part was over I moved on to color. Worried about the light pencil rub fading as I worked, I started by coloring the lettering first. In this photo there is already about 7 hours of color work. This one is going to be a time monster!

Now with the background finished I am able to move on to working with the main form in the piece which is the girl holding her to-go cup of coffee. This is where the artistic challenge comes in. Since the background is so colorful, I have to make sure that she does not get washed into a psychedelic ocean of confusion. I have a color scheme planned out for her, but I won't mention it here because I want the freedom to adapt or manipulate the plan if the piece needs me to do so.

Now the roses in her hair are finished, and the hair is getting all colored up. I'm down to crunch-time now and this piece really needs to be finished today, which means all the unfinished work you see here needs to be completed in one sitting. That will probably be about 10-12 hours of work. I better get back to it.

Here is the poster for the "Caffeine" exhibit at Rendition Gallery -

I will update this same post with more progress soon. Stay tuned.


God bless,
Bryan

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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

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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

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Last Chance for Rachel

Recently I have begun phasing out some of my open edition prints from my Etsy Shop. The purpose is to increase the collectible status of open editions by making them more limited, and to create room for new upcoming prints. The latest print to be added to this list is the 5"x7" version of 'Rachel'. I have listed 10 of them and once these are gone, I will not be listing any more. They will still be available in my studio at The Gallery Underground, but no more will be offered online or through the mail so if you are not in Colorado, this is your last chance to get one, unless you're up for a road trip. Here is a direct link to the listing - http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=43486655

They are priced at just $7.00 each and they are signed. As always, I offer free shipping on any order $100 or more.

God bless,
Bryan

It Will Not Own Me

I received a few illustrations back from a gallery which means they are being offered through me for the first time at studio prices. I will be featuring them here one at a time.

This piece is It Will Not Own Me. It's an 8"x10" colored pencil drawing on cold press illustration board.

The concept behind this painting is looking for renewal and life in a time of death.

Title: It Will Not Own Me
Size: 8"x10"
Price: $325 (framed)
Purchase at: www.bryancollins.etsy.com

Judy July Coffee Girl

Due to an overwhelming number of commissions and the great task of painting my series of 100 Beast Buddies custom Dunny figures, the Coffee Girl for the month of July is a bit late, but she is now complete! Judy July is a 5"x7" Prismacolor pencil creation on cold press illustration board. She is one of just four original Coffee Girls that remain available through me.

I am offering a limited time special! Purchase either Judy July or Julliane June before October 17th and you will also get a limited edition Coffee Girl shirt for FREE (a $30 value). Purchase either or both at www.bryancollins.etsy.com

Bryan Collins Keds now available

I am excited to announce that for a limited time I have released "Rachel" and "Wallowing In It" on Keds Shoes! These are completely custom designed, limited edition, Bryan Collins series Keds. These two designs will only be available for a limited time. Get yours in woman's sizes 5 through 13 at http://www.zazzle.com/bryandrinkscoffee

Please feel free to comment. I really want to hear your feedback!

Available Coffee Girl - Miranda May

***Update - SOLD***

The month of May zipped right on by, and at the last minute I was able to complete the Coffee Girl for the month. Miranda May is a 5"x7" Prismacolor pencil piece on illustration board, and she is looking for a loving home. This is the ONLY Coffee Girl on hand that is currently available for purchase. She is $125 for the art alone, or $175 matted and custom framed with non-glare glass - both options have FREE shipping anywhere in the world.

Email art@bryandrinkscoffee.com or go to www.bryancollins.bigcartel.com to purchase.

Only 8 months left until the series is closed, and only 5 Coffee Girls left (including Miranda May) until the series is sold out. If you want to reserve one of the remaining months below, please email art@bryandrinkscoffee.com right away to arrange your deposit.

June - Available
July - Available
Aug - SOLD
Sep - SOLD
Oct - SOLD
Nov - Available
Dec - SOLD
Jan (2010) - Available

Only 6 Coffee Girls left

Reservations for Coffee Girls are still open, but there are only 6 left. In case you haven't heard, I am closing the Coffee Girls series in order to open a new series, so if you want one of the last pieces, message me right away - art@bryandrinkscoffee.com

A recap of the situation: I am making one Coffee girl each month until January 2010. Each measures 5"x7" and is Prismacolor pencil on cold press illustration board. They are $125 each or $175 matted and custom framed under non-glare glass. A $50 deposit will hold your month.

*Updated availability*
Feb - Sold
Mar - Sold
Apr - Sold
May - Sold
June - Available
July - Sold
Aug - Sold
Sep - Sold
Oct - Sold
Nov - Sold
Dec - Sold
Jan (2010) - Available

Samples of previous Coffee Girls




Message me with your email address and I will send you a Paypal invoice for the deposit. Your month is not officially reserved until the deposit is made. email art@bryandrinkscoffee.com

~Bryan
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Lots of new memo pads

I have been experimenting with ways to put my paintings and illustrations on notebooks and memo pads. These are the results. I can now offer any of my work on these 3"x5" pads and offer quality detail at the same time, all for $5 each! 70 sheets of college ruled paper inside, just waiting for your thoughts and to-do lists. Great gift ideas, too.









~Bryan

Fiona February

The first of the last 12 Coffee Girls is complete and in the hands of her new owner. To recap what I am doing: I have decided it is time to bring the Coffee Girls series to a close. I will be making one new Coffee Girl each month for the rest of the year, with the last piece being completed in January 2010. Each is 5"x7" and like always, Prismacolor pencil on illustration board. Then, a final colossal Coffee Girl will be created in an 18"x24" to say goodbye to the collection of more than two dozen pieces. By closing the series I will help perpetuate a rise in value for those loyal collectors who have been purchasing these pieces. If you want one of the last 8 available pieces, or the final colossus piece, please message me at art@bryandrinkscoffee.com to make your reservation.

"Fiona February"

Just listed on Etsy

I have just listed in my Etsy store, a whole set of limited edition trading cards. They come all together in an acid-free collector's sheet. Each ACEO (Artist Cards Editions and Originals) measures 2.5"x3.5" and is signed and numbered on the back in an edition of just 20. These are selling out so if you want any of the cards that are currently available, now is the time.




Get the whole set together, as seen in the photo above, by clicking the photo or going to www.bryancollins.etsy.com

Joe For Doe - Coffee Girl number eight

8"x10" Prismacolor pencils on illustration board. Original available.




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The Gallery of His Mind

12"x16" Prismacolor pencil on cold press illustration board. Original available, matted and framed. www.bryandrinkscoffee.com or email art@bryandrinkscoffee.com