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Video Debut! Seven of Pentacles
Instead of doing a photo debut, I thought we'd make a real splash with video.Featuring Salvatore Boenzi!What do you think? Want to see more of them?-Brandon
New Let's Make A Mess Coming (With Klay)
Thanks to the recent sponsorship by Bryan, I will be painting and interviewing Klay for a special "Let's Make A Mess" episode, scheduled on a future date.This is something I've wanted to do more of, but it's been hard to juggle with Tarot (and now COVID-19). Please enjoy this pre...
World Debut - Four of Wands
Featuring Kim See and Jaren Navenma! Two fantastic people I adore and enjoy spending time with. This is their second time being featured in the project. Previously Kim and Jaren joined me separately in the studio for their own Tarot Cards. I included two photos from those sessions below (but not nec...
Going on Facebook Live in 15 Minutes To Share Art
If you'd like to tune in, I'll be on Facebook live in 15 minutes to share new art and talk about projects. Best will read poetry, and I'll be drawing some creatures! Ask us any questions you may have!https://www.facebook.com/brandon.mcgillBrandonP.S. I'm still looking at other stream...
Happy 2000th Image Anniversary!
*This post Is very NSFW*In a weird turn of events, I managed to notice that today, of all days, I have hit 2000 images posted here! That's insane and wonderful. Many of them are exclusive to Patreon.Also I just want to say that you're important. Not just because you are an incredible human b...
World Debut - The Eight of Swords
Wow. So this happened. A totally unexpected last minute decision to turn a typical fabric blindfold into spikes birthed this beautiful beast of a body painting.This card can be a darker card, if we're being honest. It may deal with trauma, negative thoughts, abuse, imprisonment, or feeling like ...
World Debut - Eight of Pentacles + Plus Email Update
The Art Update: April showers bring a deluge of new art! Such as the newest card to join the Pentacles Chapter. I'd like to present Cassie Anderson as the Eight of Pentacles! The beautiful confidence in this photograph portrays a woman proud of hard work and craftsmanship.According to Astrology ...
Video preview of new painting
Just a quick sneak peek I grabbed from my cell. Wait till you see it on the Nikon! Painted this yesterday. Still working on edits for new stuff. Thanks for your patience!Featuring Ben Garren, with assistance by Best Tardy.
The Making of the Bioshock Inspired Body Painting - Part 1
Want me to walk you through how I created this painting with the amazing Tyler Monzingo? Let's go on a visual journey together! You are in for a treat.We begin with the finished product. The photo above features the edited, finished photo that was first released. Most people saw this one since i...
Guest on upcoming Podcast with Jacob Michael White!
You may have seen my work with Jacob Michael White! He's working on a new podcast and asked for me to be the first guest. I'll have more information on our talk soon. If you have any questions you want me to answer "on the air" please ask in the below comments!Want to follow the show...
Happy 4/20 (with nature themed body art)
I thought I'd celebrate the day with some beautiful nature themed body paintings. Plants and flowers tend to put me in better spirits, which is why much of my art explores this. The first picture features Revel Craig. A new photo of him is below! Please enjoy the art (some old, some new), and st...
Check out this exciting release schedule!
04/20 - Monday - A collection featuring my favorite green body paintings. Tiers: Protectors, Defenders, Guardians, Sentinels, Keepers, Wizards, Paladins (ALL)04/21 - Tuesday - The deconstruction of Alice and Jack, a Nightmare Before Christmas body painting portrayed on Seth Powers. I've never re...
Feeling green?
Featuring new photos with Trevon Champion!Just paint this time! Sometimes I prefer that. :)
World Debut: Three of Swords!
Good morning Patreon! I have new art to share, this time the Three of Swords with Elizabeth London Stokes. I sponsored her for this body painting session because her story really resonated with me.It can mean:Here are two versions! Why? Because I'm honestly not sure if I'm done editing it. T...
Happy Easter!
Had a surprise dinner with our wonderful friend Jerome. I actually can't remember the last Easter I had. It feels like it's been at least 4-5 years. I missed the food. 10/10. Really a delightful day. Back to work tomorrow! Oh! I should mention I created a real life quest for Best for his bir...
Happy Birthday To Best!
A huge happy birthday to the most amazing human I know. Best Tardy. A marvelous writer, thoughtful friend, and my fiance! We've been on such a journey together during the year and a half we've been dating, and it culminated with our first painting on each other last night. It was certainly a...
Art can brighten your day!
Hey friends! I hope this art post brightens your day a little. Look at those smiles! <3 This photo came from an experiment using a new technique. Best and I are going to try this method today on each other later today!I was planning to work with Garrett again (on the right), but COVID-19 has underst...
Does it spark joy?
Let's get to know each other! What are your joys in life? How do you make your gloomy days bright? Feel free to answer any of these in the comments below. My favorite tea or coffee: Mint Tea, Rose Syrup, Oat Milk, Honey, Hot waterMy favorite artist: Salvador Dalí. My art is like Burton and Dal...
Let's have a chat!
How have you been adjusting to all of the changes?Are you in a community affected by COVID-19?Going to the grocery store is really stressful lately. One wild eyed fellow checking out next to me said loudly he wished he was a bull with horns. Why? So he could charge through everyone and attack the vi...
THANK YOU
Hey friends! I want to share my appreciation for you. We can all agree things are weird right now in the world. The fact that you stuck around another month means the world to me. Artists everywhere are being impacted, and websites like Patreon help us survive (and sometimes thrive).I took a couple ...
This Year's Creatures Will Be...
This year I would like to create two creatures. Initially I was set to do Mandusa for Phoenix Fan Fusion, but that's been rescheduled to October. I also had a Sci-fi movie I was hired for, but that's also been postponed. What's an artist to do?Design an Anglerfish Headpiece! I've bee...
Finished Moving (House and Studio)! Two New Edits!
Hey friends! Thank you for your support this month. Lots of things happened during the month of March. Though it was hard to tell with the new COVID-19 Pandemic, we also made the move to a new home (and studio)! We're trying to get everything ready to share (I can't wait to show you) but in ...
Taste of Nathan
Recently I had the privilege of working with Nathan from the show Master Chef! He was featured in my (very small) series "Milk". Here are a few more photos!The full painting will be revealed this weekend!P.S. His favorite thing to cook at home is Lasagna!
I've moved! (NSFW)
Mostly anyway. Still a few more loads to go! To celebrate the last place I moved to, I took this photo of me brushing my teeth. Should I recreate this moment for you at the new place?
Trapped indoors? Feeling like a Hermit?
A lot of you might be working at home, or staying home because of quarantine. Let me add some color to your day! I hope this new photo of Lauren Bishop as the Hermit will help cheer you up! Sending all of you strength, love, and compassion today.
Caption This!
I titled the photo above "For Our Next Trick", but I'm sure you could come up with something better! Would love to hear your best idea below! ;-)Featuring Eli and Johnny! A darling couple.BrandonBonus Photos:
Best's Pink Journey (New Photos)
One day, my darling Best told me he really wanted Pink hair.He looks stunning with his natural hair, but wanted to try something more feminine.I took him to the "Boyz Do Hair" to explore this together! I've always had a great experience with them, and knew he would be in good hands.They ...
Milk + Virus /nsfw/
First, let's explore all of these beautiful new photos from the series I started with two 22 year olds: Garrett and Bennett! We took hundreds of beautiful photos, and right now we can use some art in this world! Please enjoy!Second! I've been keeping an eye on the news (as many are) and it&#...
Behind The Scenes: Michael McDonald
Turn a handsome man into a Spooky McSpookerton using the following easy-to-use steps. First, kindly help the adorable (and very straight) Michael find a stool for him to sit on. Seriously though, he's a really nice guy! Paint his body carefully, including his face. We aren't going for cute...
World Debut - Knight of Wands
Featuring the incredible Kim See! Where have you seen here before? You might remember her as Captain Marvel from my Heroes and Villains series!She also had a turn in Heroes and Villains!Kim and Jaren also made an appearance in Neon City, as well as the super fun Let's Make A Mess series! I'm...
