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My Paintings Get Lynch’d

Brian Colin — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:34:21 +0000

Alcove Gallery is about to have it’s 6th anniversary show and the theme is David Lynch. I created 2 that were inspired by Dune and 1 by Twin Peaks.

I started experimenting with a new technique for these pieces. Up until this point I had used cut paper to created the layered dimension that my canvases are known for. With these I began to use the two part epoxy that I work with when sculpting toys. It seemed like a natural progression from the toys to the canvas.

I like the possibilities that can occur from using the epoxy, but after doing these pieces I think I will use a combination of the cut paper and the sculpting. If you are in the Atlanta area please try to come out to the show so you can see the depth that is in these pieces.

Small Lego Zombie Canvases

Brian Colin — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 03:35:20 +0000

I wanted to make some small canvases that would be affordable pieces for the upcoming Art-B-Que festival in Avondale (just outside of Atlanta). I decided to do a series of Lego Zombie pieces. Each one is 4″ x 3″. These will go on sale at 10am at the festival on June 13th. If you’re in the area it should not be missed. You can now buy them here.

Finishe Pics of my latest Canvas

Brian Colin — Wed, 20 May 2009 13:23:12 +0000

I finished up “Under the Shroud of Darkness” last night for the upcoming Into the Darkness Show at 1:am San Francisco and took a couple of pictures before work today. I wish my buddy Drew could have shot it with his nice SLR camera but he’s over in Italay celebrating his honeymoon. So hopefully you’ll get the overall mood of the canvas.

If you’re in San Francisco be sure to check this out June 5th at the opening. I’ve booked a ticket there and would love to chat some people up.

My Latest Canvas WIP

Brian Colin — Fri, 08 May 2009 10:39:53 +0000

I wanted to share more work-in-progress pics of my canvases. I’m currently workin on a piece for “Into the Darkness” to compliment my Teddy Trooper. This group of photos takes it from the point of having the finalized drawing to about half way through the painting process. I won’t be showing final photos of the canvas until after the show opens on June 5. Speaking of the show, it looks like I’m gonna be heading out to San Francisco for it! Anyone that lives out that way and can make it to the show, I’d love to chat with some folks at the event.

New Hatchling Custom & Hatched Canvas photos

Brian Colin — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 01:06:07 +0000

Big thanks to Drew for bringing his camera over this evening to take some new shots of my pieces getting ready to be shipped out to California for the I.W.G. Custom show.

Cartoon Madness This Friday

Brian Colin — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 23:57:56 +0000

My buddy Drew took photos of two of my three pieces for the upcoming show at Alcove. Clown Life and The Sweet Side of the Circus. One is a 16″ x 12″ canvas with frame the other is a Circus Punk. Hopefully I’ll get the last canvas I’m doing done between tonight and tomorrow when I drop these off. Come see the show if you’re close by.

A Shot In The Dark – New Canvas

Brian Colin — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 12:47:51 +0000

I was inspired by an upcoming show in LA titled Cowboys & Samurai to revisit some of my sci-fi western themes. This is a 10″ x 8″ canvas with frame. It may be hard to see the layers in it, but there is cut paper that is elevated off of the canvas in different levels to add a unique sense of depth. I hope you enjoy it.

Scowly the custom Munny – 5.13.08

Brian Colin — Tue, 13 May 2008 17:13:38 +0000

I finished this custom 8″ Munny last Friday night, but just got the chance to take photos of him.

He is going to be migrating up north to NY for the upcoming APW Munny show.

Originally more owl-like creature than cyborg he has endured many hardships traveling back and forth from the mainland to the dessert wasteland. After nearly loosing his life on a quest to bring the Molars important news of a change in government on the mainland, the Molars infused technology into Scowly to increase his odds of surviving his journeys.

Click On the thumbnail to see all the views.

Worm Rider Painting Finished – 5.07.08

Brian Colin — Wed, 07 May 2008 12:01:52 +0000

The hiss of combustible air sizzles through the valves of the giant balloons, much like the pressure of excitement which has built up inside of me anticipating this glorious annual event. Tonight is the anniversary of my people’s exile from the greener pastures of our great world, and not just any anniversary, it is the centennial! One might think that being forced from their home would not be something to raise a glass to. For us it was not exile, no, it was the opportunity to have free reign over an entire desert. We would no longer have to ask permission to conduct our scientific experiments, and thankfully so I might add. If it were not for coming to this wasteland we may never have been introduced to such a wonderful specimen as the Giant Worm. Not only is it extremely fun to lasso one up and ride, but we can also extract combustible gas from it’s waste to power our giant flying balloons. I mean, imagine never having seen the world from the view of a bird’s eye!

Come, join me and every Molar that inhabits this vast wasteland as we are out in the air or riding the worm in joyous celebration!

I finished my Worm Rider painting over the weekend. Be Sure to click on the thumbnails to see the full image.