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King of Hearts
Hello friends! It's the eve before Valentine's Day, and I'm 24 hours away from painting in front of a live audience. Lately I've been behind the scenes, working on 4 different Drag commissions, and a handful of canvas commissions. To add to the pile, I've been painting every day since Monday! I'm grateful and humbled, and appreciate people continuing to believe in my work. SO... if you want to see me live, find more information here:Shall we look at another photo? Let's change the tone COMPLETELY. With this gorgeous...
Playful Pup Preview
Featuring Pup Ara!What do you think?Pretty unique body art!
Weekend Warrior
Hey friends! Last post for the night. Wanted to let you know that I'm reviewing the Birthstones and Beyond applications, and will start scheduling more people soon! A lot of friends and models expressed interest in the series, so I've been painting up a storm! Like this photo of Justin, featured above!On Saturday, I'll be painting someone doing a Pup themed body painting! On Sunday, I'll be painting someone while they are wearing clothing (and they will later be using the design in a Pageant)! Tuesday I have a Pink Rose themed ...
Falling Into You
Hello friends! Apologies for the late night post, but I promise the artwork is worth it! Starting off with the very first photo, we have Brian falling into a bed of clouds! My goodness!What a gorgeous shot of this handsome human, don't you think? But what happens when you land? Even on a bed of clouds, it must hurt a little... ;pBrian is checking things out to make sure everything still works after landing! Now the next challenge... how do you stand on a cloud?Well, let's give it a shot!After a few wobbles, he seems to have gotten the h...
King of Broken Hearts
Welcome back to another beautiful post filled with queer joy and artwork. Something needed now, more than ever during these times. Make sure you tell your friends about your favorite Patreon artist, whomever it may be! We could all use the extra support... now on to the art!I'm excited to announce that I've chosen SAINT(who also won the title of best "Drag King" at BS West) as my "King of Broken Hearts". To celebrate, we did a photoshoot and mini painting.We've got an enticing journey planned for you during this even...
World Debut: Diamond Birthstone
Hello friends! I know the world isn't always the brightest, but I hope my artwork brings you some light. Please enjoy the debut of Brian as "Diamond" from my Birthstone and Beyond series! The diamond is the birthstone for April and is a symbol of strength, clarity, and everlasting love. The word "diamond" comes from the Greek word adamas, which means "invincible".I also am happy to announce I bought a new computer! Thanks to a few commissions, and a super supportive friend (thank you!!) I was finally able to replace ...
Head In The Clouds
Hello friends! I'm back with another debut teaser, this time Peal, Turquoise, Blue Zirconia, and more join us on this journey, but I wanted to begin with a few teasers!I'll have lots more art to share, but look how cute they look here:Here is Trevan and Dylan resting comfortable on the "clouds"! :PAre you ready to see more of this sweet couple? Dylan has modeled for me for 10+ years (and amazing friends through all that) and Trevan is his partner of 2+ years!Let me know what you think of this tease! Working on LOTS more edits an...
Birthstone Experiment
Four new body paintings are coming this week! Featuring Dylan, Trevan, Topher, and more! Recently I was joined by my good friend M in the studio, and we practiced a few techniques for my new series, Birthstones and Beyond. He's a Diamond, so I was trying to capture some of those vibes here:We only had about 40 minutes to work, so think of this as a fun quickie! I even threw him into a pair of my favorite underwear, co-designed by myself and Vera Saucy. I think the blue sparkle really stands out here, don't you?Are you ready for a week f...
B&B: Opal + Watermelon Tourmaline
Hello friends! Thank you for your support on my Patreon! In the midst of an uncertain political climate, it's important that we show up for artists! I'm supporting at least a half a dozen other pages on here, so your dollars go to lift up others too!And if you REALLY want to help, please enjoy this beautiful artwork I made for YOU! It's the gorgeous debut of Opal + Watermelon Tourmaline!Featuring Fan Favorite Bennett + new Favorite Justin! We loved Pink Tourmaline, but for some reason the addition of green to create the watermelon e...
Legends in the Forest
Check Out These Brand New Edits + Story, Exclusive to your Patreon membershipOnce upon a time, two names were synonymous with my work: Tyler and Michael.They starred in many important projects, and for this photoshoot, they were asked to model together! I handled all of the painting, my friend did the photography, and we drove up North to capture this transformation in the woods. Some background on Tyler:He could rattle off a series of facts about my work, at any event we attended, and later became my assistant. He was the early face to my work...
Nausicaä Preview
Hello friends! I know today is A LOT. Too much to process here, so I'm going to focus on the art stuff. That's the best thing I can offer right now... artwork... hope... And Eggplants!Big thanks to Jason Jett for modelling here, and for gifting me this beautiful book! Have you seen the film? I have not, but I created the body painting based on photos he shared.After I read the Manga, I'm certain to watch the film! It's very interesting to see how it will translate to the screen. Luckily Jason's smile didn't need to be tr...
The Season for Creativity
Please enjoy this hype video featuring recent artwork, including unreleased stuff! I've been so busy with new artwork, including a lot of Drag Pageant stuff! Dresses! Jackets! Pants! Backdrops! I'm painting it all. Feeling fortunate- though I remind myself it might not last. The future is super uncertain, but I've been appreciating all the extra business in the meantime.I have an amazing show I'll be involved in on Valentine's day that you should totally go to! At the Alwun House, here in Phoenix.I know tomorrow is going t...
New Birthstone Tease
Here is a little teaser of Bennett and Justin from my new series! Both photo and video coming, including a much requested painting video!A longer teaser is coming tomorrowI might ALSO be doing a brief painting tomorrow!What do you think?💛
B & B Debut: Topher!
Hi friends! I'm back with another update, this time featuring Topher "The Nude Yogi" from Instagram! That's right, a NUDE yoga instructor! How cool is that? Here is an example:He teaches his practice, here in Phoenix, and I've always wanted to explore his sessions! Check him out at "thenudeyogi" on Instagram! I'm really trying to dazzle you with this series... so here's another Emerald for you to collect:And we didn't forget the backside either, here's a peek at some of the artwork there! O_OThe next ...
Birthstones and Beyond - Debut
Featuring Singer / Songwriter Adam Smith!Emerald’s name is derived from the Greek word smaragdus, meaning “green gem.” And the rarest ones? They have a touch of blue in them of course! Adam and I have been friends for a long time, and models the artwork here beautifully, don't you think?Are you ready to be transformed? And one more!
Exclusive Peek at Birthstone Body Painting
New series means new art. Officially coming on 1/11! BUT you get an early look, being my Patron! It's Emerald with Adam! We had so much fun 💚Here are some behind the scenes selfies from today. Want to see the complete painting? I'll be posting it soon! Want me to tide you over? Ok!Here is a progress shot, a couple of hours into the session, with the adorable Adam!
Birthstones - Application Out!
Hi folks! The application for my new project has dropped like a secret Beyonce album! Want to be painted as your favorite birthstone? Here you go:https://forms.gle/Q6YxdWFaCB3TAkY79
New Series - Birthstones and Beyond
I'm still workshopping the title, but it's a project celebrating... you guessed it... the beauty of birthstones! I have Dylan scheduled to help me debut it, but I wanted to get the ball rolling by testing the waters on myself.To get things started, I did a painting by myself with the "Garnet" stone in mind. I don't know if I'd consider this "Official" but the first image is pretty cool right?Here's another of the makeup:And without the head scarf:You're probably wondering how long the painting is? Well, l...
NYE SHOW PREVIEW
Welcome to 2025! Here is a preview of my NYE production with multiple venues! Do you spot someone you know? This was a HUGE undertaking that required the last month to focus. I think it paid off, in the end, but would love to hear your thoughts below... or your goals for this year!New body art coming soon!
The Rise of Justin
Recently I've had the good fortune to work with Justin! They are an artist, a dancer, a drag performer, and much more. They will be starring as "John Lennon" for my New Year's Eve event, coming up in just a couple of days. This creative force made a big impression in the studio, and the time together felt like a dream. Do you like the ambiance we created?This next photo, they said was their favorite. What do you think?A gorgeous human, inside and out! They said they are looking forward to working with me in the New Year! What d...
Catch Me If You Can
Hello friends! Thank you for your support this month. My next post following this will feature Justin, who a LOT of you seem to like!If you're interested in sponsoring him for a future body painting, let me know! He's a fresh new artist, and our test photoshoot was electric!However I'd like to talk about my upcoming events! 12/31:Find my artwork at 5 different Casinos and a Silverleaf Country Club in Arizona! I'm painting between 8-10 people at Wild Horse Pass Casino, then they will drive to their modelling location where they w...
New Debut Painting Complete!
Wow! I have a half a dozen more paintings to go, before the end of the year. BUT! Here is a sneak peek at Justin. I loved working on this with him!What do you think? New model!
Merry Christmas Eve 🎄
Hello friends! I know this is a weird time of year for many (including myself), but please know you aren't alone. We can be awkward together! 💚I want to share a present with you... a dozen behind the scenes photo from a new commercial I'm in for WIZARD TAG! Surprise!The crew called me the Headmaster. What do you think of my look?Want to know something else crazy? I painted someone for a Theatre show last night! It was wild, and so very cool to see my art brought to life... moments after I finished.Thankful for you, dear patron, and t...
Wizarding Vibes
As promised, new photos from my Wizard of Christmas set, photographed by Leif! In addition, your first BTS photo of me on the set of the Wizard Tag commercial!That's right, I'm a star! ;p Or something like thatMore information soon! Enjoy the photos until then xoxBrandon
Tales of a Neon Dreamer
Recently one of my supporters requested to order more prints of Mikee, but wanted to see if there were other pictures besides the headshots. If you remember, it was primarily created as a film, but I did manage to capture a handful of photos.Here are a few new ones to enjoy!The glow is so vibrant here! We also used a liquid material that was ALSO neon.And the original portrait that intrigued him!Do you enjoy my Neon artwork?Love,Brandon
The Wizard of Christmas
Brand New Photoshoot and Video Series coming to Patreon and OF on 12/20/2024! It's "The Wizard of Christmas", photographed by Leif. Here is a mega preview!We used a 35mm lens here, which is great for portrait photography.Why do this? It's a chance to show off some of my makeup skills, colorful clothing, and my modelling skills. You know me... I'm always challenging myself! This set will be slightly spicy on Patreon, and exceedingly spicy on OF. That doesn't make one better than the other, as there will be unique content ...
Happy Friday!
Hi friends! We're about to head into a busy weekend, and I wanted to share some recently completed artwork, featuring the sweet Nik! He's a new model, and this is his first painting! What do we think of the artwork?About to go to a play!Love,Brandon
Statue Test with Aussie
Sneak peek at today's amazing shoot with Aussie, assisted by Brandi and Rodrigo taking photos (more soon!!) What do you think so far?❤️
New sketch, paintings, and more!
Hi friends! I'm back with another packed post! This time featuring some of my hand painted art...That's right, a Dolphin, Orca, and a playful Puppy!I've also did a little sketching on my ipad to figure out today's design on Nick! First time model. Which one do you like the best?Finally, here is our Christmas tree! We're not sure if we are going to light it this year, but it also looks a tad lifeless without them. What do you think?Hope you have a great weekend! I'm painting someone in... one hour! Wish me luck!Love + Ar...
Are you feeling blue?
Hello friends! I know it feels like there is a lot going on in the world... pretty much every day. I hope my art provides a small comfort.Please enjoy!I'm back with another art filled post, this time featuring Brian from our Avatar session together! There's a couple progress photos above, and more below in the post. 💙This was basically a dream situation because he had all of the gear and prosthetics to make it come together, I just had to work my makeup magic! It wasn't a walk in the park though, as I also painted his boyfriend! ...
