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Video Debut! Seven of Pentacles
Instead of doing a photo debut, I thought we'd make a real splash with video.Featuring Salvatore Boenzi!What do you think? Want to see more of them?-Brandon
New Let's Make A Mess Coming (With Klay)
Thanks to the recent sponsorship by Bryan, I will be painting and interviewing Klay for a special "Let's Make A Mess" episode, scheduled on a future date.This is something I've wanted to do more of, but it's been hard to juggle with Tarot (and now COVID-19). Please enjoy this previous episode with Seth Powers while we wait for Klay to join us in the studio. I really appreciate your support. Please look forward to the Seven of Pentacles, the Ace of Pentacles, and the Four of Pentacles. They will all be released sometime this ...
World Debut - Four of Wands
Featuring Kim See and Jaren Navenma! Two fantastic people I adore and enjoy spending time with. This is their second time being featured in the project. Previously Kim and Jaren joined me separately in the studio for their own Tarot Cards. I included two photos from those sessions below (but not necessarily the card edits). Interesting Covid-19 backstory, Kim works as a teacher in China and has been stranded for months because of various travel bans and quarantines. Thanks for supporting art! Have a great night!-Brandon
Going on Facebook Live in 15 Minutes To Share Art
If you'd like to tune in, I'll be on Facebook live in 15 minutes to share new art and talk about projects. Best will read poetry, and I'll be drawing some creatures! Ask us any questions you may have!https://www.facebook.com/brandon.mcgillBrandonP.S. I'm still looking at other streaming platforms! P.P.S. This is an artsy photo I took of me during the MySpace era
Happy 2000th Image Anniversary!
*This post Is very NSFW*In a weird turn of events, I managed to notice that today, of all days, I have hit 2000 images posted here! That's insane and wonderful. Many of them are exclusive to Patreon.Also I just want to say that you're important. Not just because you are an incredible human being for supporting art, but because of you, I was able to quit my full time job in Information Technology. I've been able to focus on creating art and not have to chase gigs as hard as I was.Because of you, I've been able to improve my techn...
World Debut - The Eight of Swords
Wow. So this happened. A totally unexpected last minute decision to turn a typical fabric blindfold into spikes birthed this beautiful beast of a body painting.This card can be a darker card, if we're being honest. It may deal with trauma, negative thoughts, abuse, imprisonment, or feeling like the victim in a situation. For reference, I started with the Rider-Waite deck example and then created the vision you see above!Initially I did not have such a stark color scheme in mind, but as conversations with Ben Garren (the model above) unfolde...
World Debut - Eight of Pentacles + Plus Email Update
The Art Update: April showers bring a deluge of new art! Such as the newest card to join the Pentacles Chapter. I'd like to present Cassie Anderson as the Eight of Pentacles! The beautiful confidence in this photograph portrays a woman proud of hard work and craftsmanship.According to Astrology Web, it can also mean the following:We also took a photo of her holding a hammer and hitting the pentacle, but it didn't seem as dynamic. I was really drawn to this shot of her holding the burning pentacle. I had a really positive experience with...
Video preview of new painting
Just a quick sneak peek I grabbed from my cell. Wait till you see it on the Nikon! Painted this yesterday. Still working on edits for new stuff. Thanks for your patience!Featuring Ben Garren, with assistance by Best Tardy.
The Making of the Bioshock Inspired Body Painting - Part 1
Want me to walk you through how I created this painting with the amazing Tyler Monzingo? Let's go on a visual journey together! You are in for a treat.We begin with the finished product. The photo above features the edited, finished photo that was first released. Most people saw this one since it was Facebook friendly.Now if you followed my Tumblr, you might of seen this next one.Did you see this one though? I'm fond of this, and it features feet, which I almost never show. Why? They are awkward to paint because I'm a very tall huma...
Guest on upcoming Podcast with Jacob Michael White!
You may have seen my work with Jacob Michael White! He's working on a new podcast and asked for me to be the first guest. I'll have more information on our talk soon. If you have any questions you want me to answer "on the air" please ask in the below comments!Want to follow the show? https://open.spotify.com/show/37ll5xF5tOZ6hy9QvfrQ18
Happy 4/20 (with nature themed body art)
I thought I'd celebrate the day with some beautiful nature themed body paintings. Plants and flowers tend to put me in better spirits, which is why much of my art explores this. The first picture features Revel Craig. A new photo of him is below! Please enjoy the art (some old, some new), and stay safe out there my friends.James Beard Nominated Chef Rob ConnollyRevel CraigTaylor DavisKelly DunlapMichael LaRocque-WolfeSeth Powers and Kaylea PayneCole BrackneyAlexander DanielliAlexander DanielliDavid BenitezLouie CookJessie Thomas FosterJessi...
Check out this exciting release schedule!
04/20 - Monday - A collection featuring my favorite green body paintings. Tiers: Protectors, Defenders, Guardians, Sentinels, Keepers, Wizards, Paladins (ALL)04/21 - Tuesday - The deconstruction of Alice and Jack, a Nightmare Before Christmas body painting portrayed on Seth Powers. I've never released uncensored photos from this body painting show. Tiers: Guardians, Sentinels, Keepers, Wizards, Paladins04/22 - Wednesday - The Making of the BioShock (inspired) body painting featuring one of my early muses, Tyler Monzingo. He's the photo ...
Feeling green?
Featuring new photos with Trevon Champion!Just paint this time! Sometimes I prefer that. :)
World Debut: Three of Swords!
Good morning Patreon! I have new art to share, this time the Three of Swords with Elizabeth London Stokes. I sponsored her for this body painting session because her story really resonated with me.It can mean:Here are two versions! Why? Because I'm honestly not sure if I'm done editing it. This painting was done before the move, and I'm getting back into the editing flow. Plus there is this other photo of her that's really speaking to me... That said, I hope you enjoy the art!Love and Paintbrushes,Brandon
Happy Easter!
Had a surprise dinner with our wonderful friend Jerome. I actually can't remember the last Easter I had. It feels like it's been at least 4-5 years. I missed the food. 10/10. Really a delightful day. Back to work tomorrow! Oh! I should mention I created a real life quest for Best for his birthday! He had a blast. How was your weekend?
Happy Birthday To Best!
A huge happy birthday to the most amazing human I know. Best Tardy. A marvelous writer, thoughtful friend, and my fiance! We've been on such a journey together during the year and a half we've been dating, and it culminated with our first painting on each other last night. It was certainly an experience!Best was nervous throughout the process, but I thought he did a great job! We did it on Facebook Live, no less (a few of you might of caught it)! It was fun, chaotic, and a tad stressful. We also had to keep it pretty censored, but we ca...
Art can brighten your day!
Hey friends! I hope this art post brightens your day a little. Look at those smiles! <3 This photo came from an experiment using a new technique. Best and I are going to try this method today on each other later today!I was planning to work with Garrett again (on the right), but COVID-19 has understandably delayed the session. I thought I'd share more from his session with Bennett (on the left).Thanks for the support!Brandon
Does it spark joy?
Let's get to know each other! What are your joys in life? How do you make your gloomy days bright? Feel free to answer any of these in the comments below. My favorite tea or coffee: Mint Tea, Rose Syrup, Oat Milk, Honey, Hot waterMy favorite artist: Salvador Dalí. My art is like Burton and Dalí made love on top of a stained glass window. My favorite experience: Meow Wolf. I've done this twice in Sante Fe. Weird and wonderful.My peaceful place: West Fork Trail, Oak Creek Canyon AZMy favorite body painting: (David and Taylor)
Let's have a chat!
How have you been adjusting to all of the changes?Are you in a community affected by COVID-19?Going to the grocery store is really stressful lately. One wild eyed fellow checking out next to me said loudly he wished he was a bull with horns. Why? So he could charge through everyone and attack the virus. I guess that's just how science works! Thankfully everyone else seems like they are trying their best to manage. I'm seeing lots more masks.Posting lots of new body paintings starting tomorrow. Sessions that I did before the move. As you...
THANK YOU
Hey friends! I want to share my appreciation for you. We can all agree things are weird right now in the world. The fact that you stuck around another month means the world to me. Artists everywhere are being impacted, and websites like Patreon help us survive (and sometimes thrive).I took a couple silly photos in the new studio, but very soon Best and I will be painting each other for the first time! I'm trying to see if I can stream some of it...
This Year's Creatures Will Be...
This year I would like to create two creatures. Initially I was set to do Mandusa for Phoenix Fan Fusion, but that's been rescheduled to October. I also had a Sci-fi movie I was hired for, but that's also been postponed. What's an artist to do?Design an Anglerfish Headpiece! I've been dreaming of making this for months, and I shall now start creating it!Fun Fact: Cthulhu, pictured above, is built on top of a bicycle helmet!
Finished Moving (House and Studio)! Two New Edits!
Hey friends! Thank you for your support this month. Lots of things happened during the month of March. Though it was hard to tell with the new COVID-19 Pandemic, we also made the move to a new home (and studio)! We're trying to get everything ready to share (I can't wait to show you) but in the meantime here are two new photos! The first is a new picture of Lauren Perry, the Queen of Swords! She's a wonderful friend, and I miss the heck out of her. We recently had tea together (before Songbird shut down) and I promised her some new ...
Taste of Nathan
Recently I had the privilege of working with Nathan from the show Master Chef! He was featured in my (very small) series "Milk". Here are a few more photos!The full painting will be revealed this weekend!P.S. His favorite thing to cook at home is Lasagna!
I've moved! (NSFW)
Mostly anyway. Still a few more loads to go! To celebrate the last place I moved to, I took this photo of me brushing my teeth. Should I recreate this moment for you at the new place?
Trapped indoors? Feeling like a Hermit?
A lot of you might be working at home, or staying home because of quarantine. Let me add some color to your day! I hope this new photo of Lauren Bishop as the Hermit will help cheer you up! Sending all of you strength, love, and compassion today.
Caption This!
I titled the photo above "For Our Next Trick", but I'm sure you could come up with something better! Would love to hear your best idea below! ;-)Featuring Eli and Johnny! A darling couple.BrandonBonus Photos:
Best's Pink Journey (New Photos)
One day, my darling Best told me he really wanted Pink hair.He looks stunning with his natural hair, but wanted to try something more feminine.I took him to the "Boyz Do Hair" to explore this together! I've always had a great experience with them, and knew he would be in good hands.They are wizards with hair, and were able to transform him with a lot of pink dye and magic!Honestly it came out looking absolutely stunning. Look at that adorable face!Best is such an amazing person, and has been through so much in his life. Unimaginable...
Milk + Virus /nsfw/
First, let's explore all of these beautiful new photos from the series I started with two 22 year olds: Garrett and Bennett! We took hundreds of beautiful photos, and right now we can use some art in this world! Please enjoy!Second! I've been keeping an eye on the news (as many are) and it's been an interesting terrain to navigate. I've had a few cancellations, but for the most part, things are continuing. The Sci-Fi movie I was doing was delayed, some festivals were postponed, but people seem interested in finishing Tarot.Becau...
Behind The Scenes: Michael McDonald
Turn a handsome man into a Spooky McSpookerton using the following easy-to-use steps. First, kindly help the adorable (and very straight) Michael find a stool for him to sit on. Seriously though, he's a really nice guy! Paint his body carefully, including his face. We aren't going for cute! Add a dash of adventure. Watch his face light up when he's done! Did any of you attend this show? This place looks familiar... What a fun painting! Thanks for reading!
World Debut - Knight of Wands
Featuring the incredible Kim See! Where have you seen here before? You might remember her as Captain Marvel from my Heroes and Villains series!She also had a turn in Heroes and Villains!Kim and Jaren also made an appearance in Neon City, as well as the super fun Let's Make A Mess series! I'm trying to wrap up Tarot so I can get back to making episodes, but man this project is giant. If you want to see their episode, go here: https://youtu.be/A3b-0gwyQ3kI hope you are as happy as I am to have her return as the Knight of Wands!Thank you f...
