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Olivia & The Five Elements
Did you ever see the Sci-Fi classic "The Fifth Element"?It turns out that Olivia's boyfriend is a HUGE fan. I found this out about 30 minutes into the painting, when the design started to feel like Leeloo's infamous outfit designed by Jean Paul Gaultier. It wasn't intentional, but I remarked on it.She said, and I quote "If you paint me as anything from Fifth Element, you're going to give my boyfriend a huge erection". Well gosh. I'd hate to disappoint, so we leaned in heavier in that direction.However Olivia ...
You're my Supernova
Did you know that Kylie Minogue has a song called Supernova? During a recent session I was made aware of it, and wonderfully, it's also a banger. Perfect way to kick off this post featuring TJ."Shining like a supernovaBrightest of the stars (the stars)From another galaxyLike Jupiter and MarsBaby, all I needIs just a little bit of your starlightYou're my supernova"-Kylie MinogueBefore we jump into more of the finished work, let's take a look at a couple exclusive behind the scenes photos, shot by Dylan Riggs. We've been i...
World Debut: Josh and Derek / Supernova
Hello friend! Thank you for supporting my art. You matter to me, and with your assistance, I'm able to continue creating imaginative art! Just wanted you to know I appreciate that. 🎨 🔮I hope you have been enjoying the regular updates on Patreon! Lots of new content I'm still catching up with, so there is plenty of stuff to share! <3 🧙♂️Some video is next, I think! My keyboard decided to do that weird "123" thing where it types over and over again, so this post is going to be smaller, as I'm fighting with it n...
Mega Supernova Debut of Sébastien and Nick
Hello gorgeous! Welcome back to another exploration of art and magic. Kicking things off with the galactic debut of Sébastien and Nick. Seb knew immediately he wanted to be painted with his partner after seeing my work on Twitter.Working with them was a pleasure, as they were both fun and animated during the shoot. The lovely Dylan, who assisted with painting and behind the scenes photos, also commented on their chemistry! Warmed our hearts.Also extra big shout out to Dylan for grabbing some great shots every time. All of my clients have been ...
Keeping Things Weird
I love this new debut photo featuring Ryan and Olivia. The framing, composition, and lighting are quite eye catching. But life is unpredictable, and sometimes your models aren't interested in taking serious photos. Sometimes they just want to have fun!Lots of laughter during this photoshoot. Huge shout out to Leigh Zagorin for helping during this session. He assisted with getting the studio ready, and filling in areas that need color.I've actually never seen Ryan so animated! We like to see people have a good time. :)A bunch of goofball...
Twitch Hangout
Hey friends! Want to watch me work? I'll be streaming on Twitch in about an hour! Just a chill time while I work on the Magician Card for my upcoming Tarot Deck. Mostly focused on the shoulder and chest at the moment.8pm Arizona Time.It's a low pressure hang out. <3https://www.twitch.tv/bodyartbrandon
Adventurous August + Anthony's Debut
Hello friends! We've made it to August, which kicked off with me completely redoing the studio. New lights, new atmosphere, and even new paint! I needed to create a space that I could thrive in, and to put behind previous memories. If you check out my Snapchat Photoreceptor you can see progress videos throughout the night. I feel like it's a pretty cozy space. The paint on my arm even matches the door! Coincidence? I think not!Speaking of create, did you see the first image at the top? Anthony's headline photo is just so WOW. <3 But...
Colin's Supernova Debut
Welcome back to another debut, this time we're joined by Colin for the Supernova series!I am really vibing with this piece!Colin has been a fan of my work for awhile, and we scheduled his session over Snapchat. I get bookings from all sorts of places though! From Tumblr in Taiwan, to cuties in Costa Rica, we are worldwide loves!Lets get into it! Starting out, Colin looks innocent enough...but wait until we add some more artwork!This neon blue is particularly fetching, don't you think?Huge shout out to Dylan Riggs for these behind the sc...
The Power of Theatre
Not only is it a supreme joy to work with Theatre actors, they genuinely bring my artwork alive in ways most others just...can't. Take Kayla for example... She's absolutely electric!The thing is, most Theatre actors are like this in the studio. Full of life, great expressions, and big movements. It helps that Kayla is also super talented. She was also this legendary painting from Neon City:Wowowoww! Still so vivid! So of course I was expecting pretty amazing things....Oh damn. Yeah I'd say we had a great time. More of Kayla Cook (su...
The Chef Returns - Mega Post
Not only did he return, but we slayed this body painting sponsored by Paul! Thank you kindly for your support over the years! I'm eager to share more, but there are literally hundreds of cool photos! Let's dive in and explore Nathan's return to the studio. So who is Nathan? Well he made a big splash on Season 7 of Masterchef!At age 20, he got to 7th place in the competition! And if we're being honest, he probably did a lot better than most of us would manage on a crowded reality TV cooking show. Heck, I once signed the papers fo...
We're All Dreamers Here
Open up the veil and dream a little today. What have you always wanted to do in life? A hobby you've desired to explore? I'd love to get to know you better, so chat me up in the comments.Speaking of comments, I'll be streaming again on Twitch thanks to the amazing webcam from Dave (thank you), and the supportive chair from myself (also thank you)! I don't have a specific time frame of when that's happening, as I'm trying to queue up tons of new content! Actually this post is a queued post. So was yesterday! You are in......
Posing with Peppermint
Recently I had the pleasure of working with Peppermint. When I say recently, I use that that term loosely, as she was painted in secret BEFORE I had launched Supernova. Surprise!Then my life got jumbled up due to illness, deaths, and a breakup (Do I get fries with that?). So although I released a photo or two, I didn't have a chance of properly discussing this session. Now is the chance to do so, but first, let's watch her balance candles on her arms! Very carefully...We had a lot of laughs with this one, as I kept cracking her up so sh...
Collection Of Fans
Thank you for being fans of my work! I really appreciate it. Devon Battilega (a former YouTube content creator, who is now a public advocate for those also affected by Hemophilia A and Type 1 Diabetes) recently started an Only Fans. Although I don't see my artwork as intrinsically sexual in nature, it compliments communities that actually do sex work.So while I'm not here to plug something, I am fully supportive of those who want to use it as a means of commerce. Life is hard enough without people judging how one earns a living. Sex wor...
Lost in the stars
After having some back issues the last few days, spending time stretching it, massaging it, and resting it... I'm able to edit in a chair again! Speaking of chairs (before I get into the meat of the post), I also got a new one!I know you didn't come here to read about chairs, but having proper support is important. <3 I even managed to create new artwork on Seb and Nick on Saturday, with Dylan Rigg's help.Now on to Lisa... glorious and powerful.I love the star freckles, but she looks fabulous without the makeup too!She has a backgro...
Space Ghost from Coast to Coast
Hello friends! I come with gifts. First is a large post featuring artwork from Tannor Reed and River Wilks. I've mostly focused on Tannor this time, but I still included a few of River.Second, I'm working on a new playlist for Supernova! It's not quite finished, but if you'd like to sample some of the tracks, and have Spotify, please go here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Dty0r9RkKc2hS0YQmqfTf?si=7278fec29f5646ecFinally, we had our first team meeting as a new crew. Both Dylan and Leigh are doing a fantastic job, and I apprec...
New Art + New Hair
First Art: Let's start this post off casually with the DEBUT of Anthony Pool in Supernova! Only there is nothing casual about this incredibly detailed artwork, featuring a vividly painted neon sword.In Randall's recent piece, I opted to keep the two blades he brought as natural as possible. The red lights created the cool effect you see. Assisted by Dylan Riggs.Both paintings are a cut above the competition! :P Let's talk about my new hair next.Next Hair: These were the vibes I was putting off this morning. A little disheveled, but ...
Supernova Preview of TJ
Here is your Friday night (or Saturday morning) preview of TJ's Supernova Painting!These shots were captured by the lovely Dylan Riggs!I think he did a great job of capturing our progress!I look forward to you seeing the finished results!Look how happy he is! <3 Ready to see more?And thanks again to Dylan for snapping these photos. Love and Paintbrushes,-Brandon
In The Studio - July 12th - 18th
Hello friends! Just finished working with Josh and Derek this weekend, assisted by the always helpful Dylan Riggs. I have lots of cool progress shots to share, plus I'll be announcing who will be joining me this week in the studio.It's actually a pretty busy week, with four separate days booked. Before I get into each, enjoy one more behind the scenes shot from Dylan!On Tuesday I'll be joined by the lovely Anthony Pool!On Thursday I'll be joined by body art newcomer TJ Whitson!On Friday I'll be joined by Olivia, who was last...
World Debut of "The Magician's Hat"
It's here! I'm proud of it! It will be perfect for my body painting.Thank you for your patience and support. Shoulders are next!Honestly this took a long time to make, but I didn't expect a break up, a death in the family, and everything else that knocked the wind out of me this year. I'm still standing! Making art!Thanks to Jerome Burns (my roommate) for filming the shots of me with the hat on. He also suggested one of the cool poses. What a great friend!I'll be back to editing photos soon, but I'm painting Joshua and D...
Curiously Colin
This was supposed to only be a 2 hour body painting session, but I was really enjoying the artwork and wanted to teach Dylan more body art. As usual, if I go over, I don't charge the client extra. I should probably be more mindful though! :P The extra time did lead to a much more impressive final result!Not only did Dyl assist with the painting, but he also shot these wonderful photos of me working. Like this shot here:Or when I was photographing a progress shot! Look for the completed artwork s o o n.love and biscuits,Brandon
Behind the Scenes + New Photos
Check on these new photos of Randall, taken by Brandon and Dylan during his recent session for Supernova! Lots more to share and talk about, but until then, enjoy the art!Some really great angles from Dylan. I am so happy he started doing this on his own.Radiating that positivity. I want people to feel good during their studio sessionsIf you look closely, it's not a special effect, the whites of his eye are lit up by a red light.The wings were brought to the studio by Randall, and later modified by me for his session. They are available for...
Studying Magic + Art
Lately I've been having a number of conversations about magic and art, and how the two may intersect. I've learned that some infuse their art pieces with words of intent such as "Buy Me" or "See Me" when trying to lure prospective buyers.That's wild! For me, it's always been about the connection to the art, and more recently the person I'm painting. Like Tamira Burns here. Being able to channel that energy is unlike any feeling I can describe. Especially when everything just WORKS.In Tamira's case though,...
The Dramatic Debut of Randall in Supernova
Wow! This one has me speechless. Look for a special post later this week, breaking it down each step of the way! This is the second time I've worked with Randall Alexander, and the second painting that Dylan Riggs has assisted with!Speaking of which, I've brought on Dylan Riggs and Leigh Zagorin as my two new assistants! More on them later as well. <3Love,Brandon
Supernova Steven
Hello friends! Here is a little peek at Steven, sponsored by Randall, for my Supernova Series. You may remember Randall from this project:Most of my business is word of mouth, so I'm happy for the referral! Randall was there during Steven's session, and provided him morale support (and years of friendship).They are both passionate about playing cards, such as Pokemon and Yu-gi-oh!More Like Yu-Gi-Oh-My!In the middle of editing tonight my Computer/Keyboard/Photoshop were all acting up. I managed to get new photos of Bison and Steven, desp...
Does heartbreak birth great art?
An hour before my client's appointment, Best broke up with me during a short phone call from Colorado. This was not the first time a stressful interaction took place moments before a client was seen. Nor will it be the last. I try hard to not let my personal baggage impact their session, but I usually wear my heart on my sleeve. I just try to be open about it, and let the person know that I'll still do a great job.Thankfully I had Dylan Riggs on hand during much of the session. He's been assisting me since Best's departure a few...
Past Realities
Flowers float by as I stare at the screen, illuminated pixels illustrating past realities. I feel the world's weight quietly coming to a stop. The anxiety medication slowing my heart, while I process new information. Life is a constant cycle of beginnings and endings.I share much of myself, through art, deep conversations, and building meaningful connections. Sometimes those connections come to a conclusion. It's harder when it's someone you love, respect, and admire.Best and I fed off each other's excitement and creativity, whi...
The Bishop Moves Diagonal
Recently Bishop (that's his name, cool right?) joined us in the studio for Supernova! He used to model when he was younger, including having his picture hanging in a Museum.Now he's a father of four, and raising foster kids with his partner. Although this brings him a lot of joy, he missed modelling in his youth, and wanted to experience the joy once more.I think we brought something out of him! <3 What do you think?More of Bishop soon! I also recently painted Lisa and Nathan. Dani is coming on Monday, and Randall on Saturday. Things ar...
Supermassive Project
While I put the finishing touches on Tarot, I started a smaller series called Supernova. Only in the next 30 days, I have nearly a dozen bookings! Massive improvement. Things are starting to pick up, which means posts like "In The Studio" will be coming back. This project will help fund the marketing for Tarot, so I'm happy it's doing so well!Neon Rain? It will make more sense in a few weeks.This week I'll be joined by Nathan and Tamira!I also signed up for a counselor with Better Help to help me through stuff. It's been...
Oceans of Space
Welcome back to another post, full of new content! This time we're taking a look at Tannor and River, showcasing some never before seen photos.Did you notice the mountain range I built on River's chest?I love this photo of them looking off into the distance.And concluding with this super cool photo of Tannor that I had to share!I just moved the footage off the Go-Pro! I'm going to start working on sorting the video content, and cutting together some edits of the session! Hope you are also looking forward to that, as we managed to ca...
The Supernova Debut of Taylor!
First there was Tannor, now I bring you Taylor! I know, I know, I don't choose the names around here. We just happen to have back to back T Names, which may cause you a T-Pain, but nothing about this art is T Plain!I know this project is called Supernova, big colors and dazzling lights, yet sometimes I just love black and white vibes. And this photo felt the best channeling that mood.This is Taylor's first time modelling body art, so let's make him feel extra welcome! <3I think he's really enjoying the session by the look on his...
