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
2020-05-08 02:53:28 +0000 UTC View Post
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 previous episode with Seth Powers while we wait for Klay to join us in the studio. I really appreciate your support. Please look forward to the Seven of Pentacles, the Ace of Pentacles, and the Four of Penta...
2020-05-06 02:07:40 +0000 UTC View Post
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 necessarily the card edits).
Interesting Covid-19 backstory, Kim works as a teacher in China and has been stranded for months because of various travel bans and quarantines.
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2020-05-05 07:23:02 +0000 UTC View Post
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.mcgill
Brandon
P.S. I'm still looking at other streaming platforms!
P.P.S. This is an artsy photo I took of me during the MySpace era...
2020-05-02 02:14:19 +0000 UTC View Post
*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 being for supporting art, but because of you, I was able to quit my full time job in Information Technology. I've been able to focus on creating art and not have to chase gigs as hard as...
2020-04-30 17:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
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 the victim in a situation. For reference, I started with the Rider-Waite deck example and then created the vision you see above!
2020-04-27 14:57:47 +0000 UTC
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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 Web, it can also mean the following:
We also took a photo of her holdin...
2020-04-27 06:33:25 +0000 UTC View Post
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.
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 it was Facebook friendly.
2020-04-23 05:58:19 +0000 UTC
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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?
https://open.spotify.com/show/37ll5xF5tOZ6hy9QvfrQ18
2020-04-21 02:00:01 +0000 UTC
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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 stay safe out there my friends.
James Beard Nominated Chef Rob Connolly
2020-04-20 22:46:35 +0000 UTC
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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 released uncensored photos from this body painting show.
Tiers: Guardians, Sentinels, Keepers, Wizards, Paladins
04/22 - Wednesday...
2020-04-19 22:31:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Featuring new photos with Trevon Champion!
Just paint this time! Sometimes I prefer that. :)
2020-04-16 08:35:17 +0000 UTC
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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. This painting was done before the move, and I'm getting back into the editing flow. Pl...
2020-04-13 15:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
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 birthday! He had a blast. How was your weekend? 
2020-04-13 02:22:16 +0000 UTC
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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 an experience!
Best was nervous throughout the process,...
2020-04-11 08:12:22 +0000 UTC View Post
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 understandably delayed the session. I thought I'd share more from his session with Bennett (on the left).
Thanks for the support!
Brandon
2020-04-09 20:55:41 +0000 UTC View Post
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 water
My favorite artist: Salvador Dalí. My art is like Burton and Dalí made love on top of a stained glass window.
My favorite experience: Meow Wolf. I've done this twice in Sante Fe. Weird and wonderful.
My peaceful place: West Fork Trail...
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 virus. I guess that's just how science works! Thankfully everyone else seems li...
2020-04-06 00:32:30 +0000 UTC View Post
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 silly photos in the new studio, but very soon Best and I will be painting each other for the first time! I'm trying to see if I can stream some of it...2020-04-02 07:05:41 +0000 UTC
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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 been dreaming of making this for months, and I shall now start creating it!
Fun Fact: Cthulhu, pictured above, is built on top of a bicycle helmet!
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 the meantime here are two new photos!
The first is a new picture of Lauren Perry, the Queen of Swords! She's a wonderful friend, and I miss the heck out of her. We recently h...
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!
2020-03-27 00:36:28 +0000 UTC
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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?
2020-03-26 08:25:56 +0000 UTC View Post
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.
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.
Brandon
Bonus Photos:
2020-03-22 22:31:00 +0000 UTC
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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 ...
2020-03-19 04:21:02 +0000 UTC View Post
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!
2020-03-17 13:25:50 +0000 UTC
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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!
2020-03-16 10:57:31 +0000 UTC
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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 tr...
2020-03-14 12:26:39 +0000 UTC View Post