Welcome back to another installment of Tales from Tarot, an exclusive feature on Patreon.
Today we're joined by Joshua Michael King and Derek Archer! A couple that has been featured before, from projects such as Gods and Monsters and Bloom!
It is with great enthusiasm...
2021-04-07 06:18:47 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello friends! Thank you for joining me for a much deeper look at the Tarot series. One by one, I'll be talking about each and every card painted giving you a complete snapshot of the journey. This is Tales from Tarot, and will lead to the launch of the physical deck!
Our first card featured is the Ace of Cups with the amazing Kaylea Payne!
2021-04-06 06:24:02 +0000 UTC
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This is a PATREON exclusive announcement.
My next series will be called...
This dazzling announcement features Bennett Allen Wood and Spencer Llewelyn!
I've also received my first vaccination appointment! This series will not officially begin until after I'm fully vaccinated. For both my safety, and the safety of who I work with.<...
2021-04-05 03:32:23 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey friends! On top of body art, and producing a book with Best, and a new Tarot Deck, I've been working on a video game!
The city scene is taking a little bit longer than I expected. Thought I'd share a progress shot! Zoom in to see all of the details! Or download it using the link (at a higher resolution than the game), a Patreon exclusive!
I was also able to get the game running in the engine, and had some characters interact on the screen. I...
We've all been feeling the forces of a collective pandemic, but hope seems to be around the bend. Like a burning old bird (thanks Best), the Phoenix rises above the destruction.
I believe in you, and know that you too will rise above the difficulties of 2020 (and the myriad of challenges in obtaining a vaccine in 2021). Let's not just survive, but THRIVE!
2021-04-03 00:47:49 +0000 UTC
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Ok.. just the one... Best as "The Fool Card" from my Tarot series!
And little Van Gogh, his co-star! Speaking of which, our little guy is 5 years old now!
And suddenly this post became about Van Gogh! *gasp*
Speaking of Tarot! With the series coming...
2021-04-02 06:39:14 +0000 UTC View Post
I have a feeling they're related to an upcoming game...
Can we also talk about how gorgeous M's body is wearing the body art?
Believe it or not, they've been on their own journey with their body, and has struggled with confidence. When I work with people, it's my goal to lift the...
2021-03-31 10:05:51 +0000 UTC View Post
I recently started preparing for my next series, while I wrap on Tarot. This gave me the opportunity to work with some new people, which you will see more of shortly!
As far as M, featured above? I'm still deciding on which photos to share, but I still wanted to give you an early look. It was a really interesting photoshoot, but I'll save that for another discussion!
On a personal note, this week has felt like a series of cruel tests, and yet I persist. Got sick at the start...
2021-03-26 14:03:19 +0000 UTC View Post
Featuring the incredible Spencer Llewelyn and Bennett Allen Wood! Would love to hear what you think in the comments below, and as a bonus thanks, a couple behind the scenes mask 4 mask action shots. So scandalous! :P
Seriously though, I plan on featuring a much larger post with this card in the future, as well as a short video post. I just wanted to get this card out because...
I'm kind of speechless. This was such a fun painting AND vibe! It's also the first prototype for my upcoming Neon Series... debuting on Patreon first of course!
I've gotta say though...
Garrett (a recent college graduate) SLAYED the session. We got easily over 500+ photos, tons of video, and collaborated the hell out of each and every pose. Having the same taste in music also helped, making it feel like a much shorter time.
...which is a shame t...
2021-03-17 05:01:58 +0000 UTC View Post
What Is It?
"Camouflaging" in the Body Painting industry means blending people into the background using art. It's wildly popular, but I do not enjoy the experience as much. Why? Because the model disappears, and they become a prop can only be viewed from one specific angle, that has been lit as flat as possible.
It's less about them, and more about the "Ah Ha" moment.
Yet the success of the format cannot be denied, and years ago when I was asked ...
2021-03-15 18:12:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Featuring new photos of Kevin Cummings as the Two of Pentacles! Only there is a LOT more to this story. Shall we begin?
I knew this tea pot would come in handy...
Let's all give a warm welcome to Randall Alexander! He first spotted my work at Phoenix Comicon, where I painted Tyler Monzingo on Stage! I'm imagining him watching like below!
Did you ever see this painting on Tyler?
Well we brought back some of those beautiful colors for Randall's debut paintin...
2021-03-11 05:36:50 +0000 UTC View Post
These new photos of Angel Herrera are pretty mesmerizing, but I'll let them do the talking!
Those blues! Th...
2021-03-05 17:12:53 +0000 UTC View Post
The warmth of Spring is coming! I hope your month is beautiful. I certainly appreciate your support, and plan on sharing lots of new art with you this month. Thank you!
Love,
Brandon
2021-03-02 20:04:11 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello friends! I'm really excited to share my latest painting featuring Angel.
We've talked for months about creating art together, and after waiting patiently for COVID-19 numbers to creep down, we took the plunge.
More coming soon, but I wanted to share a few behind the scenes photos befo...
2021-03-01 00:10:23 +0000 UTC View Post
Have you always been mildly curious about what Brandon and Best's room looks like?
Where does the magic start?
They are both gamers, Best loves Anime, and Brandon....? A lot of scarves. Please enjoy this escape into the weird and wonderful world of B and B.
2021-02-27 19:35:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello friends! Welcome back to another look into the world of my work. As you may know I have multiple projects I'm working on. Like making posts on Patreon! Or the book with Best Tardy, the Tarot Deck made entirely out of body art, concepts for Poorly Timed Games, assisting a mod team for Stardew Valley, sending merchandise and shipping, cultivating new art locally, and working on a new, independent game. 2021-02-27 01:23:07 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello friends! How is your week going? I hope Monday treated you with kindness and respect, because I think you're pretty neat.
Thank you for supporting my artwork! I literally would not have survived the pandemic without you. I'm continuing to survive it BECAUSE of you. Bookings are VERY slow, which is completely understandable. I'm also not super vocal about my availability.
...
2021-02-23 07:41:41 +0000 UTC View Post
Are you ready for a good night? I hope so. <3
A time for celebration?
I've finally painted the Three of Cups!
Oh goody, and I'm sure that's real wine, but is it tasty?
I love your curiosity. But the world is riddled with questions, and just like Wanda, I don't have all of the answers! Zip! Zilch! Nada!
This painting features Cole and Klay Brackney-Wandelear, with their partner Clinton Slay! He's featured on the far left. This is a polyamorous couple t...
Recently Best flew to Colorado to take care of some health problems that we couldn't fix here. He's not out of the woods yet, and needs to go back to uncover the origin. But for now, he's back home. Which is wonderful! We have had time to catch up, and tomorrow it's back to work for both of us.
I'll be debuting The Three of Cups on Friday.
The Three of Pentacles had to postpone Saturday's session.
I'm considering doing a handful of Oracle cards. These can b...
2021-02-19 06:04:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello my loves! Today has been sort of an odd day to celebrate, because Best and I are separated by nearly 850 miles. But do you know what makes everything just a bit more lovely? Some new art! Here is the second official debut of Spencer Llewelyn's stunning photoshoot.
This was painted while both Spencer and I wore masks, though we did have to remove his at the very end for th...
2021-02-15 08:49:45 +0000 UTC View Post
Finished a lovely painting last night, but before I run errands, I wanted to share just a pinch of Spence! In this somewhat monochrome wonderland.
Weirdly enough, his favorite colors are black and white, and came with his finger nails painted that way. It was like this design was fated!
In fact, Spencer Llewelyn and I had such a great time working together, he said he definitely wan...
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Live streaming on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Twitch. Hope to see you there! I'll be talking about my upcoming projects.
P.S. Here is an early, work-in-progress photo of Character #2! 
P.S.S. Working with Spencer tomorrow!
Friends! It's finally here! Before I begin, don't fret, I'm still painting bodies. That's not my only project though. <3 I've decided to share some EARLY progress of the NEW game I'm developing. Specifically some of the creative elements!
I'm exhausted, I pushed myself too hard, but I've finished the character design. I'm not ready to talk about him, or his fantastical powers just yet, but I hope you enjoy the artwork. Zoom in. Check out the details! It's very rich wit...
Hey folks! I'm slowly opening the studio back up. I'll be wearing multiple masks, including a hard protective helmet w/ plastic visor. Models will wear masks unless their faces are being painted, they are snacking/drinking, or they are being photographed.
Cole, Klay, and Clint (all together) are scheduled (finally) to become the Three of Cups. I was going to paint them in January, but Covid numbers were too high, so we pushed it back a month. You may remember Cole...
2021-02-04 15:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
It's not finished, but I'll let the work speak for itself.
This has been such a joy to create.
Hello friends! Although I don't have a crystal ball, I wanted to talk to you about what 2021 looks like. The United States is still gripped by a pandemic, so a lot is in play.
A year ago I was only months away from finishing my largest project ever. A gallery had offered to display my Tarot Series, I was talking with manufacturers about card production, and I was ready for a break. ...
2021-01-26 07:36:57 +0000 UTC View Post
Thank you for joining me for Part Two of A Tale Of Two Kings. Yesterday we learned more about Anthony Pool, and his Tarot Card, The King of Cups.
This time we're joined by Seth Powers, who has been both a muse and a heavy collaborator over the years. We've worked on music videos together, stage shows, magazine covers, and more. Please enjoy The King of Wands and thank you for your support!
2021-01-26 06:05:39 +0000 UTC
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