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This is a photoshoot I didn't share much of!With Selene!
Patreon Exclusive Preview: Gods and Monsters AND Release Date!
Hello friends! I have great news. The official release date for my book, Gods and Monsters, is 04/20! I wanted to share a few pages (but don't look if you want to avoid spoilers)!I'll admit that this has been the hardest thing to produce because of how much research went into every deity or beast, but I think it was well worth the effort! Please enjoy the sneak peek, and let me know what you think below!
New photos of Izanami (NSFW)
Hello everyone! I've got some new art/photos to share of Izanami .The first photo is a really great portrait shot created with a 35mm lens, and my trusty Nikon camera.The photo below is a behind the scenes shot, showcasing some of the construction.It was a fun, yet complicated art piece to put together.The model was curious to incorporate a bit of eroticsm into the piece, so we explored some of that.The below is the debut piece, but I wanted to showcase some shots that featured less editing, so I hope you enjoy the other pictures. Thanks fo...
In the Studio 1/25 - 1/31
As I put the final touches on my Gods and Monsters book, I'm starting to take appointments again. I also have Pride and Phoenix Fan Fusion coming up, and I'll be painting at both!My next project Tarot has the initial paintings complete.Most immediately I'm painting Jay Ericson from the band Abrasions. Previously in Direct Collapse, and various other musical experiences. He's coming in from California.https://abrasions.bandcamp.com/?fbclid=IwAR1n7s8zpe3auHOx_J9DlOw0akkTmrNSxp5npziGwAxuDwpzh521I3e9xEMSpeaking of California, the sh...
Get Ready To Jett
Hey friends! Wanted to share a new photo of Jett Runaway. I'm currently working on his page in my next book, Gods and Monsters. You can order the Legendary Edition here:https://www.brandonmcgill.com/store/godsandmonstersWant to see additional photos of Jett? His entire set of photos is featured at the Guardians of Imagination tier! Consider upgrading to see tons more. <3Thanks for your support,Brandon
Booking It
Hey friends! Going to try to push past the flu and nausea to finish my book by next week. It's been so much work to produce this. I've been a little overwhelmed, if we're being honest, but it's nice seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. I kind of got carried away with researching the origins of each God or Monster, and sharing anecdotes about them. So far I've created pages in the book for:Cole Brackney WandelearAsher SheppardTaylor LarsenAshlyn WilsonNola YergenBrandon Jacob HayesAndrew HamiltonTyler MonzingoBennett Al...
Los Angeles with Angel Rivera from Helix Studios
Hey loves! Wanted to share some artwork I did this weekend while in Los Angeles. Much more coming, including behind the scenes video with the Blakes!Love,Brandon
Behind the scenes in LA with Blake!
Isn't he gorgeous?More coming soon...
Spring is almost here (NSFW)!
How will you celebrate? Have any fun plans?We're celebrating with a new edit of Bennett from my Bloom series!~Brandon
Flowers + Bears
Aaron and Louie were recently in my Bloom project! They helped raise awareness that curvy, furry bodies can be beautiful too! I hope you agree!Let's enjoy some new and previously released photos from these two lovely gentlemen, shall we?
First episode filmed!
Thank you to Bran Michael for helping. Best is the assistant to all future episodes, but we needed help filming this one. <3 Speaking of which, huge shot out to Kyle and Todd for sponsoring Best for his Tarot painting tomorrow. 👑Are you excited to see more? We have also upgraded to a nicer camera! This will help with quality.Thanks for your support!Brandon
In The Studio (Best, Bennett, Tris + More!)
This week's upcoming body paintings feature Best, Bennett, Tris and three models from LA!That's right, I'll be taking the show on the road and painting in sunny Los Angeles for a photographer there. I hope you are as excited as I am!Below is Bennett and Best!
Let's Make A Mess, Season 2, Filming Sunday!
We're finally here! Filming a few episodes of Season 2 on Sunday. I've included Episode 3 for those unfamiliar with the show. Who would you like to see as a guest?Love,Brandon
First Black Light Paintings - 2013
Before Neon City, I dabbled with Black Light Paintings. These ground zero! The first two body paintings I did on Josh and Tony back in 2013. I've come a long way, haven't I?
Ty Monzingo - Part One
Tyler and I have a long history together. After I did my first body painting on William in 2013, we discussed doing a piece together. We didn't have a lot of time for our first session, and I didn't have the best materials. It was a mixture of liquid makeup from Party City and acrylic paint. That means it often cracked and displayed a rough surface.Nevertheless, the piece was well received, and we went on to produce a dozen body paintings together. He became my muse for many years, so I'd like to explore some of our background toget...
Want to Sponsor Best for my Tarot Series?
This is your chance! I'd love to bring him on the project, and would appreciate your support. In return you will get photos and some goodies we'll put together. Because Best is a novelist, he'll send you a hand written thank you card.https://www.brandonmcgill.com/patrons-pavillion/bestsponsorAlso hello new head shots for Best! I'm hoping we can do some short films this year.As a special BEST BONUS you will receive a Tarot Card deck (featuring Best and nearly 80 others) at the end of the project! Thank you for your consideration!...
New Art with Best Coming Soon!
Best and I are working on a new art piece together next week. Here are two recent photos of him! Isn't he a cutie? Speaking of which, I'm heading to LA this month to work on a few models, courtesy of a photographer bringing me in. Would you like to see behind the scenes stuff on this? Lots planned this month! Thanks for your support. <3 B
Deep Dive: Journey Of Adam
When I met Adam in 2008, I had gone through a pretty long period of dating (and frankly finding the wrong people). I was also taking care of family and providing them housing. This was a huge financial and emotional drain, and I rarely had much of my own space. Growing up was difficult, but I was frequently one of the more stable ones. Things changed when I met an enthusiastic geek at a coffee shop. We bonded over video games and our shared passion for technology. He was shy and sheltered, but ready for adventure. So a bond formed, and we dated...
Death Smiles w/ Josh
A customer (thank you!) requested an old print of Josh from the "Death Smiles" body painting, so I thought I'd share a few more from way back then! Sometimes it doesn't feel like I've been painting that long, but this was from 2013! I believe I was using Ben Nye cream based paints (which I miss using from time to time). The models don't miss washing it off though!I'm open to exploring some of my older projects, if you guys would like to see more photos from then. Have a particular project in mind? Let me know! TAROT ...
Friday I'm In Love
What a ride this series has been! From Cthulhu to Dionysus, Pan to Oya, Midas to Anubis, we've explored the world. Celebrating rich mythology as interpreted through my art.I hope you have been enjoying this journey! I'm happy to report that the book is nearly done, and I'll be ordering copies of it to be printed on MONDAY. Let's celebrate!Once I receive the finished books, and inspect them for quality, I'll begin the challenging task of shipping everything around the globe! I'll have my team of Best and Alex to help me w...
New Trailer!
This is a film I worked on with Malakai! What do you think of the trailer?Brandon
Possible Return of Joey Suarez?
Joey and I are talking about featuring him in my next series, TAROT! What do you think, my dearest Patrons?Brandon
Don't Escape From Bennett (Part One!)
Really excited to share more of my photoshoot with Bennett. He was recently sponsored, and featured, in my Escape Room promos.The above photo really resonates with me... the look of finding something shocking.Stripped of his clothing, the light plays beautifully off of this twenty one year old's features.After our photoshoot together, I started the painting process! The project called for something especially spooky. Stay tuned for part two...Love,Brandon
Black Light at BS West
In case you missed it, here are some shots that myself or Jason took of the GoGo boys I painted at BS West for their Glow Party! Please enjoy!Sorry for the lower quality photos, but cell phones are terrible at capturing black light. That's why I use my Nikon for studio stuff!Models featured are Zack and Devon!Brandon
The Guardians! (Part Two)
Hello my dear friends! Thank you for joining me. I apologize for the lack of posts in the last few weeks. Moving Best here from out of state was a lot of work, but we're both ready to get back to work. Last time I left off with progress photos leading of "The Guardians". Check your messages, because we're sending you BOTH posts plus MORE! Fifteen photos in all. Awesome!Anyway, let's explore what the finished product looks like!The photo above is something new I ran across, and I really love how Kaylea and Seth look. We were ...
Some fun updates!
Book is nearly done!The book is about 75-80% complete. I wanted to create an experience you would want to enjoy reading as well as viewing, so every single body painting has featured text describing the art, the God or Monster, and other important elements. Where Neon City was a wonderful collection to be enjoyed in any order you desired, this has a very specific path. By the way, this is Brett from LA, a very talented actor!Best has arrived!I'm bringing on Best who is both my boyfriend and creative partner, to help with Patreon in natural ...
Researching Tarot!
Preparing to launch my new project, so I've been doing some research.What is your favorite Tarot deck?Bonus photo of Best at Meow Wolf! Best, Brooke, and Brandon!
Returning!
Traveled to Colorado this week, drove through storms, had my windshield badly crack, but will return with someone special. More on that soon! Here are some photos of myself, my boyfriend Best, and my good friend Brooke! It's been an adventure. A fun dinner we shared! The view from where I stayed! My new, silly hat!Thanks for reading! I have some fun stuff coming soon. <3 Brandon
Winter Is Coming? (Featuring new art of Karen O!)
Let's talk about Road Trips! I'm driving to Colorado tomorrow, and word is that there is snow! I'm a little worried about taking a VERY 2WD car through the mountains, so we'll see how that goes. Right now I'm considering the 70 or the 25, but I'll double check road conditions tomorrow.Let's talk Book Progress! I'm about 75% done with the core of the book. I was gunning to have it finished before this trip, but it still needs polish and I don't want it to feel rushed. I've also continued to edit more photo...
