Brian Colin's Paintings, Custom Toys, and Graphic Design » custom http://briancolinart.com Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:39:44 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Custom Vimobots Heading to SDCC http://briancolinart.com/2009/06/23/custom-vimobots-heading-to-sdcc/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=custom-vimobots-heading-to-sdcc http://briancolinart.com/2009/06/23/custom-vimobots-heading-to-sdcc/#comments Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:44:32 +0000 Brian Colin http://briancolinart.com/?p=339 Continue reading Custom Vimobots Heading to SDCC

]]> Drilone is curating a custom Mimobot show at San Diego Comic Con in conjunction with Mimoco. One of these pieces will be for sale and one will be up for a raffle. Be sure to stop by their booth if you’re at SDCC.

Killer Cactus Vimobots Killer Cactus Vimobots

The artist list is awesome and I’m proud to be a part of the group: 64 Colors, Gatchabert, Betso, Brian Colin, Cris Rose, Dlux, DrilOne, George Gaspar, Jenny Wolf, Jeremiah Ketner, Jesse Hernandez, John”Spanky”Stokes, Kat Brunnegraff, Leecifer, Leonard Amaral, Lunabee, Motorbot, Paul Kaiju, Phoneticontrol, Reactor-88.

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]]> With a busy weekend behind me I was ready to share my latest sketches for the commission concept with the guy that is getting the mini munny. After i sent these on the original sketch was picked for moving forward with the sculpting. Should have Pt. 3 before long. Time to pick out a cool eye for the belly! I’m thinking artificial boar eye.

Concept Sketch for Commision 2 Concept Sketch for Commision 3 Concept Sketch for Commision 4

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]]> Last week I was asked if I do commissions, and I thought that I really don’t promote how much I enjoy doing pieces specifically for someone. So I am going to do a series of posts (with the permission of the guy buying the piece) going through the process of buying a commission from me.

This is how I responded to his inquiry
“Thanks, I’m glad you like my work. I’m always up for taking on customs for folks. What platform toy would you want me to work with and which pieces of mine are you more fond of?

From here I usually try and get a better idea of what you like in customs (subject matter, colors, things like that). Then we agree on a price, I do up some sketches and send them your way. Then once you are happy with that I dive in.”

I found out that he really dug my Teddy Troop and likes elements of masks and the moon. Below is my first sketch.
Concept Sketch for Commission

Usually I check and see if there is a specific deadline that it needs to be done by. Between work, shows that I have going on and other projects, I want to ensure that I will be able to get things done in the timeframe they are looking for. I am going to do a few more sketches and see where it takes us.

Stay tuned for the next installment of Commission Process

]]> http://briancolinart.com/2009/06/10/commission-process-pt-1/feed/ 0 Big Thanks to Flying Fortress http://briancolinart.com/2009/04/29/big-thanks-to-flying-fortress/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=big-thanks-to-flying-fortress http://briancolinart.com/2009/04/29/big-thanks-to-flying-fortress/#comments Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:23:49 +0000 Brian Colin http://briancolinart.com/?p=296 Continue reading Big Thanks to Flying Fortress

]]> It was really cool of Flying Fortress, the creator of Teddy Troops, to take a liking to my custom and post it on 3 sites! Be sure to check out his sites and support a great artist!

http://www.teddytroops.net/

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Teddy-Troops/65798786552

http://flying-fortress.blogspot.com/

]]> http://briancolinart.com/2009/04/29/big-thanks-to-flying-fortress/feed/ 0 Finished Vulture Portion http://briancolinart.com/2009/04/25/finished-vulture-portion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=finished-vulture-portion http://briancolinart.com/2009/04/25/finished-vulture-portion/#comments Sat, 25 Apr 2009 14:08:35 +0000 Brian Colin http://briancolinart.com/?p=284 Continue reading Finished Vulture Portion

]]> Last night I finished the vulture section of my custom teddy troop. Time to move onto the teddy.

FInished Teddy Troop Helmet Detail FInished Teddy Troop Helmet FInished Teddy Troop Helmet Front FInished Teddy Troop Helmet Left Side FInished Teddy Troop Helmet Back FInished Teddy Troop Helmet Right Side

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]]> Last night and Monday I made a good bit of progress on the hat portion of my teddy troop. Still has a long way to go, but wanted to post a few more pics along the way.

Vulture Teddy Troop WIP Vulture Teddy Troop WIP Back Vulture Teddy Troop WIP Chest Detail Vulture Teddy Troop WIP Feather Detail

]]> http://briancolinart.com/2009/04/23/progress-pics-of-teddy-troop/feed/ 0 Nesting: The Russian Dolls Show http://briancolinart.com/2009/02/26/nesting-the-russian-dolls-show/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nesting-the-russian-dolls-show http://briancolinart.com/2009/02/26/nesting-the-russian-dolls-show/#comments Thu, 26 Feb 2009 12:13:10 +0000 Brian Colin http://briancolinart.com/?p=186 Continue reading Nesting: The Russian Dolls Show

]]> April 3, 20096:00 pmto10:00 pm

A.Okay Official in Chicago is putting on a Nesting Doll show that I will have a set in.

Opening Reception April 3 from 6-10pm

A.Okay Official Gallery
3270 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60657
Main: 773-248-4547

Gallery Times:
Monday – Friday 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

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]]> I finished up this custom mini munny a couple weeks ago but had to hold off on shipping him until he made it to his home in California. Edgar is based off a character in my painting “Journey through the forest of the dead.” He was fun to sculpt, I hope you enjoy.

Edgar Frontal Edgar 3 Quarter Staff Side

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