Love is a warm smile shared across a tiny universe. It's the gentle feeling of faces touching. It's knowing you are accepted and seen. Safety. It's the human connection many long for, some have currently, and quite a few wish they never experienced. It's made of dizzying highs, disappointing lows, and everything in between. It's complex. But during those moments, when everything just works, it's absolute magic.
2019-12-06 14:33:27 +0000 UTC
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To say thanks, I thought I'd share some new photos of Revel when I painted him in Flagstaff! He's a super talented artist and performer, and is currently attending college up north. We had a lot of fun creating this piece in the middle of the forest! I may or may not have gotten a little dehydrated in the process. :P
It's also much trickier to paint outdoors versus a controlled studio environment. Heat, curious people, and other factors can make the process a challenge That said, I hop...
2019-11-28 20:31:41 +0000 UTC
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...surprise you! Originally I had not planned on producing one (I just finished a new book), but a lot of people have been asking for it! In fact David, a strong supporter, said he'd buy more than one! He likes to give them out at Christmas. <3
So we're doing a Tarot calendar. It's a limited batch, but I think it's going to be pretty stunning. If you want one, you can find it here!
2019-11-26 08:08:47 +0000 UTC
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Hello friends and fans, this is the debut of Seth Tucker as the Nine of Cups! First at look at what the card may mean, courtesy of The Astrology Web.
First off that's a pretty silly hat, and the original artwork doesn't really scream out at you, does it? Classics have their charm, but I wanted to try something a bit more daring. I also had an artist that wanted to collaborate with me. You see S...
2019-11-25 02:13:09 +0000 UTC
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Hello friends! Three bright individuals are looking for Sponsorship to participate. I'll share a bit about each, and I'll let you decide if you want to throw your support behind them! Thank you for the time, and enjoy the photos!
First up we have Danny Pierce from Rhode Island. He would like to be a part of the project, and can fund part of it (such as a flight) but can...
2019-11-20 03:07:03 +0000 UTC
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Thank you dearest Patrons! I would not be where I'm at without your support. To celebrate YOU, I've shared an uncensored, (mostly) unedited, behind the scenes shot of an upcoming body painting release, featuring Seth Tucker!
What has been your favorite thing I've shared on here? What would you like to see more of?
Brandon
2019-11-20 02:45:11 +0000 UTC
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Do you have Patreon notifications turned on? If you do, then you'll always be updated whenever I post new stuff! At the top of this post, there is a new photo from the Nine of Swords, featuring a happy picture of a couple.
Why is this important? A day after their body painting, they broke up. It was a difficult one, so the photo I shared of them originally reflected that. You can see that below!
2019-11-19 05:47:52 +0000 UTC
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Tyler is a long time collaborator and model over the years. Recently he commissioned me to appear as Judgement in my new Tarot series. Let's first take a look at our first painting together in 2013.
This was my first painting with him, and my second body painting ever!
Ou...
2019-11-15 03:22:00 +0000 UTC
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Featuring Brii St. James!
UPRIGHT: Painful endings, deep wounds, betrayal, loss, crisis
REVERSED: Recovery, regeneration, resisting an inevitable end
This was a dark card to do. The original card essentially has someone with ten swords in them, and they are laying dead on the ground. Here are a couple of examples from previous artists:
2019-11-13 06:04:35 +0000 UTC
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Received a special request to merge three different poses together to create one full piece. This is the little number I came up with! Featuring Dov Kol!
There's something special about neon, right?
Stay tuned later tonight for a new Tarot painting!
~Brandon
2019-11-13 03:32:03 +0000 UTC
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Hey friend! Just wanted to say we were on the radio today! Specifically Rated LGBT Radio, where we spoke for about an hour about all of the projects we are working on. Give it a listen if you'd like! You can also hear Best read one of his new poems that's featured in our upcoming book. Thank you!
2019-11-08 07:33:53 +0000 UTC
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Wow! You have to check out the latest Tarot Card, Temperance! First time model Malena Grosz and a small team of people finally came together to make it happen! This features wings by Tommy Elias, and additional face makeup by Sam Kramer. The crown was created by Malena! Photography, body art, and editing by Brandon McGill!
Included a hi-rez version for download!
Whatcha think, my dearest supporters?
Brandon
2019-11-07 06:53:19 +0000 UTC
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Two very different kinds of eye contact, featuring Justin and Sarah!
2019-11-07 02:01:00 +0000 UTC
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Jacob is an incredible friend and model. Although we've only worked on one painting together, he hosted me when I visited Colorado last year. His family even took me out to dinner. Had a wonderful time.
I thought I'd share more of our work together with behind the scenes shots that have not been published. Out of respect for the model, please do not republish these. Thanks!
Jacob is a s...
2019-11-05 11:26:19 +0000 UTC
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To celebrate the launch of the next chapter, I want to share a MEGA post featuring Seth Powers as the King of Wands! Let's give you some back story.
We spent time with Seth in Seattle during a Tarot Tour. We briefly proposed painting him on the trip, but he suggested that Seattle be our rest spot. A place where we could recharge from the insanity of the trip. It turns out it was much need...
2019-11-01 21:44:41 +0000 UTC
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Here is a sneak peek at one of my latest Tarot Cards. This features the amazing Brii St. James who got back into drag for this series, after a brief hiatus. The deck is really coming together. I'll be revealing the full card soon, but please look forward to KING OF WANDS tomorrow!
THANK YOU! <3
Brandon
2019-10-31 05:34:26 +0000 UTC
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Hello friends! As promised, this is the debut of Seven of Swords! Featuring Wade! You might remember him as Captain America, a couple years ago:
Super wonderful to have him back. He also supports this Patreon! As a thank you to everyone, here is a bonus Progress Shot:
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2019-10-30 05:46:40 +0000 UTC
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Featuring talented model and financial guru, Lauren Perry! She joins the King of Swords, Matthew Houston! What do you think of the pair?
2019-10-29 03:47:31 +0000 UTC
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This Week's Release Schedule:
10/28 Lauren Perry - Queen of Swords
10/29 Wade Zolko - Seven of Swords
10/30 Brii St. James - Ten of Swords
10/31 Seth C. Powers - King of Wands
11/01 Malena Grosz - Temperance
11/02 Seth Tucker - Nine of Cups
11/03 Nathan and Justin Knight - Neon
Sneak peek photo is an unfinished, in-progress shot of Nine of Cups! Featuring the uber talented Seth Tucker! This was our ...
2019-10-28 21:18:07 +0000 UTC
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Here are a few people that I miss working with. Some of these haven't seen a lot of screen time, so I thought I'd share them. Paul is at the top, as Greed in my Seven Deadly Sins series.
Abraham above in Heroes and Villains. I'd like to work with him again some day.
Jarrod is super pretty, with w...
2019-10-24 20:49:00 +0000 UTC
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Please be kind to the models featured here. They do it for art, and we share the fruits of our labor. I've received reports that one of my models is being harrassed, and the person doing it happened to locate some of the images here. That is not what this page is for. We're creating art, nor pornography. I am very uncomfortable with anyone shaming someone for the body paintings we work on together.
Question: Can I be a fan of someone on here? What if I want to fo...
2019-10-24 20:20:14 +0000 UTC
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Featuring Dakota and Usagi!! My body art debuts here first, before anywhere else. Plus you get notified by email, if you have it turned on! If you remember before my trip, I included a sneak peek of Dakota.
I'm back, and wanted to share a bit more.
My inspiration was a bit of Tim Burton meets Brandon McGill. Do you like the art style?
-Brandon
2019-10-21 22:34:35 +0000 UTC
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Featuring Alan Khoutakon!
2019-10-17 18:14:05 +0000 UTC
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Alex Black and I have a new photoshoot coming up in a few weeks for his new album.
When I did this edit today I laughed and said "This probably looks like what bees see!".
Turns out Bees see a totally different color spectrum!
Jakunai from Reddit took this photo of a flower to show you an example of how they see colors!
2019-10-13 16:48:44 +0000 UTC
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Hey friends! Recently I had the pleasure of working with Usagi and Dakota! Thought I'd share a sneak peek of Dakota holding a prop we were creating for the card. Are you ready to see the entire painting, finished, with both people? It's really quite amazing, and I had so much fun.
Just a small reminder that you guys are seeing uncensored artwork only because of your amazing support! Thank you for being a part of my Patreon.
Brandon
2019-10-08 22:33:59 +0000 UTC
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Lightning crashes while an empire burns,
from these ashes, a new life returns,
Plastic wastelands release toxic fumes,
from outer space, we watch it consume,
Withered armies fight tanks and bombs,
this future was predicted without palms,
Tragedy tattooed onto this earth,
A scar that began upon his birth,
The shameful spectacle on TV,
was just bitter tasting entr...
2019-10-07 17:31:33 +0000 UTC
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Featuring Best Tardy!
2019-10-03 15:32:06 +0000 UTC
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Here it is! Judgement with Tyler Monzingo! With assistance in the building process by Best Tardy and Tyler Monzingo! They worked on the floating sun wristband. The horn was super fun to make, as were the wings!
Would you like to see more from this set? I'm posting video for 22.22+ tier next!
-Brandon
2019-10-02 01:36:42 +0000 UTC
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