My Interview with Megan

Hello everyone. Just wanted to post up a quick message about a really fun interview I did with my friend and fellow artist Megan Belcher. Megan asked some pretty cool questions and I had fun doing the lil interview with her. Check it out for an inside scoop on my inspirations, my drive, and what my favorite movie is. On a side note, I’ve been busy,busy,busy. I am working away on some new paintings, sketches, and t-shirt designs. I know, I know, I know…here I go with the t-shirt thing again. I know I’ve been slack with the silk screening thing…but, I’m really getting motivated to do more work. Some new eBay paintings should be available by next week so stay tuned to the site. Peace out!

My interview with Megan Belcher

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SOLD

Looks as if eBay has been good to me lately. Just sold one older piece and a few new smaller pieces on eBay this week. EBay is a funny thing for sure and you gotta know what to expect from eBay. You may have a hard time selling high dollar art work on their but, if you price your work fairly, keep it small, and keep it affordable, it can really help to get more of your art work out there to folks who really love what you do. Thanks to all of my new eBay friends, you all rock. I’m working on about 4 more smaller pieces for eBay to come up next week. WOOT WOOT!!!

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New painting up on eBay!

Got a new painting up on eBay right now. This one I titled as “Love Me?”.  This one is of one of my favorite characters, the skull bunny. The painting is all acrylic, signed and dated, on wood. Its set as a five-day auction and opening bid is just 6 bucks!  Check out the auction here on eBay….I also listed a few older paintings as well. Peace out!

UPDATE: Painting has been sold. Thanks for everyone who made a bid. Ill have a few more paintings on eBay shortly.
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New painting up on eBay- NOW

Lonesome- 9×12 – Acrylic on Wood

Got a new painting up on eBay right now. Its set as a five-day auction and opening bid is just 9 bucks! I know its been a looooooooooooong time since I’ve painted anything, but, after exorcising a few demons I feel I’m back to picking up my brushes again. I know this is just a simple painting but, it felt great to be painting again. I’m definitely motivated once again to produce more work. I really feel like I’m back up on the horse and ready to create. I’m also working on two other paintings right now that will also be sold only on eBay. I might be doing an upcoming show in L.A. sometime around November as well. Feels good to get back to what I love. Check out the auction here on eBay….I also listed a few older paintings as well. Peace out!

 
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UPDATE: Painting has been sold. Thanks for everyone who made a bid. Ill have a few more paintings on eBay shortly.
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Shinigami – New Sketch!

Shiningami - 8.5x5.5 - Pencil - On Paper

Shiningami - 8.5x5.5 - Pencil - On Paper

 Shinigami-
(death god” or “death spirit”) is the personification of death in Japan. It’s unclear when the concept entered Japanese culture; it may have been imported from China (where there are several psychopomp deities), or possibly been imported from Europe during the Sengoku era—that period in European history featured a common motif of the Grim Reaper gathering souls. The term appears twice i…n the play The Love Suicides at Amijima by Chikamatsu Monzaemon (1721). The term shinigami may also be used more loosely to refer to any death deity. It seems to be a recent term, however, as it belongs to no specific Shinto deity and is rarely used in folklore. Today, the use of shinigami for psychopomps and other supernatural beings associated with death in Japanese manga and anime is common. For example, the series Ballad of a Shinigami, Bleach, Death Note, Full Moon wo Sagashite, Soul Eater, and Kuroshitsuji use shinigami as a major plot device.


What up peeps. Sorry for the lack of posts on the ol’blog here. Just been busy with different projects and life in general. I based these drawings off of old Japanese folklore. I’m having fun drawing and kind of getting back to the fundamental things that I have always enjoyed as an artist. I’m tired of random art show, rushed deadlines, and trying to make everyone happy. Now I’m in a position where I’m creating work for myself and what makes me happy. I hope you all enjoy some of my latest ideas. Hopefully some of these drawings will turn into large-scale paintings or maybe even into a book or something. I’ve also been working on prints and some screen printing on clothing. Hopefully I will have a few designs ready by the fall. Stay tuned for some examples of what I got cooking on the back burner for that one. Sometimes all ya need to reinvent yourself is to step away from the spotlight for a minute and try to focus on the simplicity of just pencil, paper, and an eraser and just have fun creating without the pressure of deadlines and other people’s agendas. Stay creative!- B.

PS -I will be selling these drawings after I frame them and all….should be by sometime next week or so.

SOLD @ Avondale Art Works

Thanks to the lady who bought this painting for her daughter who according to the story really, really, really, wanted this piece. Thanks for the love and thanks for giving one of my paintings a new home.

-BG

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S O L D

Shipping off to CA yesterday. Got a few more paintings Im gonna auction off on eBay later next week. Keep them eyes peeled or better yet…join my mailing list on the right hand side and keep informed. Thanks to the folks who have also bought some prints from me over the past few weeks too. Much love.Peace out!

9 Paintings on eBay…NOW!

I have put up a total of 9 paintings up for grabs on eBay. I have kept the opening bids on all of these pieces very,very, low compared to what these paintings would cost via my website or in a gallery setting. Why am I selling off my original paintings so low? Well, it’s a new year and I need to get out with the old to bring in the new. Plus I need some start-up money to begin screen printing! This will give me the extra income necessary to buy all the supplies I need to get things going. If you have ever bought some of my work now would be a great time to buy a painting from me. This is a really good deal on some of my original paintings. I will also be posting up 3 more paintings on Monday to add to the list. This is a win/win situation…Im selling some originals at a low starting price to all my peeps and from the sales I can begin diving into some serious screen printing. Check out the auctions here and thanks for all the support folks. Check it out-

http://myworld.ebay.com/briankell/

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eBay sale….soon.

Sorry for jumping the gun last week about my big sale on eBay. Im getting a few things together still and havent put anything up on eBay…yet. I should get it done tonight though! Ill keep you all posted with the link as soon as I get it up and running. Sorry for the delay folks.

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Where to Find Me

Avondale Artworks Gallery - Jacksonville FL. Avondale Artworks is located at 3562 St Johns Ave in Jacksonville FL in the heart of Avondale. Stop by www.avondaleartworks.com for hours of operation and up to date info about up comming events. First Fridays of each month the gallery will host an artist reception from 5-9pm and more than likely I will always be there to say hello.

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NEXT SHOW – T B A

Taking a break from art shows, deadlines, and galleries for a bit.

CURRENT PROJECTS-

I am seriously getting into some screen printing. That is why I havent painted anything new for 2011...yet. Ive been wanting to get into printing for a loooooooong time now. I will have shirts,totes, and a few goodies coming really soon. Keep them eyes peeled...im taking over the world soon.

Contact Brian

Got a question about my work? Looking for something special? Want to commision me? Looking for someone to jump out of a birthday cake? If so feel free to drop me a line anytime. I can be reached best by email at bgrayart@bellsouth.net

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