The Art of Bryan Collins

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bryandrinkscoffee — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:15:59 +0000

I am moving this blog to http://www.bryandrinkscoffee.blogspot.com

Please go there for current posts, and also see my daily sketch blog at http://www.astheysleep.blogspot.com

Thank you!

Bryan Collins

Fiona February

bryandrinkscoffee — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 05:46:12 +0000

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”

work in progress II

bryandrinkscoffee — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 01:40:33 +0000

Day three on this new painting. This photo shows about 4 hours of work since the last photo. Basically I began darkening and lightening various areas so I can begin to see where my contrasts need to be and what colors will help bring them out. I chose to only work on the old turtle man first and not do anything to the girl on the right. I find that when I have too much partially finished work on the same piece, I have a hard time concentrating on any certain area. My eyes are all over the painting and I get overwhelmed trying to focus on what needs to get done. I will continue working the turtle until I am fairly clear on how he will look when finished, then I will work on the girl, occasionally going back to the turtle to compliment how the girl begins to turn out, then back to the girl. I want both characters to work with each other, of course, in regards to lighting, colors, and textures (illusions of texture, not actual). I will be working on this piece tomorrow night at the open house at Gallery Underground in Ft Collins, CO. Come by from 5-9 to watch, if you want.

work in progress I

bryandrinkscoffee — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 02:12:28 +0000

I just started this painting yesterday (March 17th) and decided to post it as a step-by-step work in progress just for kicks. I started out with a 16″x20″ piece of hardboard panel I picked up at Jerry’s Artarama, which is about two blocks from my downtown studio in Fort Collins, CO. I began by applying two coats of gesso to take the slickness off the panel. I stared at the panel for about 10 minutes, a common way I start a new piece of work, then decided to throw down some oranges, pale pinks, and yellow ochre. At that point, I still had no clear vision of what I wanted for a subject, so I just kept painting the background for hours, day dreaming in the process. Today I went back in and worked on the background some more, to hush some of the oranges that were too bright, then started pencil sketching the characters in the foreground. The last hour or so was spent putting a little green and black in the area that will become a tortoise shell. That’s it for now.

$1 Original robot drawing on Myspace

bryandrinkscoffee — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:28:34 +0000

$1 ORIGINAL drawing and signed print auction going on at my Myspace blog at http://www.myspace.com/godstattooguy

This is a new Myspace blog auction for the original drawing, “Alpha Seven”, and a 5″x7″ signed print of the finished painting. This drawing measures approximately 10.25″x13.25″ and was made with graphite on archival, acid-free drawing paper. Due to the strange size of this drawing, I will personally mat it to 16″x20″ if you want. This will be a $15 addition to the winning bid if you want it done. A frame shop will charge quite a bit more. I will mat it in black unless you prefer another color.

This drawing was too big for my scanner, so the graphite reflected the lighting a bit when I took the photo. The drawing itself is darker than you see in the photo. It’s nice, I promise

Bidding starts at just $1. To bid, enter your comment in my Myspace Blog with the amount of your bid. To outbid the person above you, please make your bid at least $1 higher. Winning bidder agrees to pay $4.00 shipping, and complete payment within 5 days of the auction’s end. Paypal or money orders are accepted. Please message me if you have
any questions.

Bidding ends Wednesday, March 18th at 9pm mountain time (11pm east coast, 8pm west coast). Have fun bidding!

Alpha Seven

Reservations for upcoming Coffee Girls

bryandrinkscoffee — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 23:30:54 +0000

First of all I want to thank everyone who is helping to make my series of Coffee Girls a huge success. Every one I have made so far is sold. So, for the rest of this year I will be making one Coffee Girl each month, named and themed for the month. I have just completed “Fiona February” and she is sold, but I am opening up deposits for the remaining 11 pieces that are coming up. Each one measures 5″x7″ and is Prismacolor pencil on cold press illustration board.

If you want to reserve a Coffee Girl for a particular month, please message me. I will take a $25 deposit (through Paypal) to hold the piece for you and you will be guaranteed to own the Coffee Girl for the month of your choice. THESE ARE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE and no month will be duplicated; just one piece per month. The final price for the art by itself is $125 or I will have the piece custom matted and framed with non-glare glass for a total of $175. Payments can be made during the time you are waiting for your piece to be complete, so the farther out your month is, the more time you will have to pay.

Please message before you send a deposit, just to make sure the month you want is still available. Since this series has started in February, January of 2010 will be the last piece. This means March ’09 through Jan ’10 are available NOW. I will post updated bulletins when months are claimed. Message me NOW if you want your birthday month or some other special month reserved.

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

Bryan Collins – art@bryandrinkscoffee.com

http://www.bryandrinkscoffee.com

Here are samples of previous Coffee Girls…

Bowling for…Customs? 7-10 Split Dunny

bryandrinkscoffee — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 23:37:43 +0000

For the bowlers out there. I was looking at this 3″ vinyl Dunny, brainstorming some ideas and themes, and it occurred to me how much the extensions from its head looked like they could be bowling pins. Then I realized how the head could look like a warped bowling ball, and being a bowler, I thought it would be great to give a tribute to the infamous 7-10 split.

This custom Dunny is hand painted with acrylics (including some glittered and iridescent pearls), and heavily cleared with three smooth coats. If you want this Dunny in your collection, check it out at www.bryandrinkscoffee.com under SHOP. Just $55+shipping.

Bryan Collins 7-10 Split custom Dunny

Bryan Collins 7-10 Split Dunny

The Great Horned Owl custom Dunny

bryandrinkscoffee — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:08:46 +0000

My first custom 3″ Dunny is now available. This is a one-of-a-kind, hand painted Kidrobot Dunny. I wanted to create a custom loosely based on the Great Horned Owl, and here it is! Painted with acrylic paint on vinyl figurine, then smoothly covered in three coats of glossy clear, this designer toy has been created to last for generations. Remember, there is only ONE of these, so if you think you want it, go to www.bryancollins.cartfly.com or www.bryancollins.etsy.com to make the purchase.

www.bryancollins.cartfly.com or www.bryancollins.etsy.com

Art Trading Cards inventory

bryandrinkscoffee — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 23:27:56 +0000

Rachel – 3 of 20 left

Mad Scientist – 7 of 20 left

The Hiker – 6 of 20 left

Dark – 7 of 20 left

I Blame Picasso – 11 of 20 left

The Gallery of His Mind – 15 of 20 left

Light – 14 of 20 left

The Third One in This – 7 of 20 left

Curiosity Permanent – 18 of 20 left

Oh, Grow Up – SOLD OUT

Watercolor Koi Fish – SOLD OUT

Each is 2.5″x3.5″ standard trading card size. Signed and numbered. Printed on Kodak Ultra Premium 74lb 10mil high gloss photo paper.

$3.50 each or all 9 ATCs for $28

Thirteen Minus One – Custom Munny

bryandrinkscoffee — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 03:52:04 +0000

His name is “Thirteen Minus One” because he has twelve eyes. This is a 4″ custom vinyl Munny, painted with acrylics. Part of my solo exhibit, “Proof of Faith” at Art Whino.

SOLD

Email art@bryandrinkscoffee.com to discuss getting a custom Munny of your own!