Kickstarter: Shore Lore Apparel by Bryan Collins

Artist Bryan Collins needs everyone's help to get a current Kickstarter funded, with only a little over 2 days left. Bryan launched a Kickstarter to help fund Shore Lore, a nautical inspired apparel and conversation project. Through Shore Lore, Bryan hopes to bring awareness to our oceans and the creatures inhabit these big bodies of water. The Kickstarter is straightforward, with the main rewards revolving around receiving one or all of the three designs currently created. Shown are the three designs, the Mermaid, Diver and Whale and Fisherman designs can be chosen individually as a reward for $28 plus shipping. Backers can also choose to have all three designed shirts for the $75 plus shipping reward tier. With reward tiers starting at only $1, there is definitely a reward for everyone out there. Be sure to check out the Kickstarter video and follow Shore Lore on social media, as Bryan moves forward with this great project. Make a pledge and spread the word to help get this project funded. With a few hundred more dollars til the funding goal of $1850, a bunch more shirts and rewards to be pledged for to help make this happen.

- Mark-Anthony

Google+

Bryan A. Collins Qee to the Moon Mini Qee custom

We have this sweet 5" custom Mini Qee Bear by Bryan A. Collins titled "Qee to the Moon"- see more pics and purchase the piece here. 

We've also got a full, thematic custom series coming soon from Bryan- he's working on it right now! Look for more news on that here on this blog. You can follow Bryan on his website, Twitter and  Facebook, and you can purchase his book here.

Proof of Faith, a book by Bryan A. Collins

Bryan A. Collins, artist extrordinaire, is releasing his first book, entitled "Proof of Faith". You can purchase his book at either Etsy or Bigcartel. 

When you purchase, please specify if you would like your copy signed or not. 

 I'm excited for Bryan's book for many reasons. One small reason is that he talks about me and Tenacious Toys in there somewhere! I am so honored to be a part of Bryan's journey. Bryan and I have executed several successful projects together in the art toy world, with another one in the works right now. Bryan's banging out some custom toys, to be sold exclusively at Tenacious Toys.

The bigger reason I'm excited, though, is to get a better glimpse into what makes Bryan tick. An interesting guy, his work has depth and endless possibilities. It's more ephemeral than the character-based illustation which is so common these days. I get the feeling Bryan has purpose and real "meat" behind his artwork and I hope this book shows us whence that inspiration flows.

130 paintings, illustrations, and custom figures to accompany the candid story of my failures and successes on the road to becoming a full-time artist.

In this book I share some personal struggles and secrets. I discuss what happened to me during the times I had no creative outlet, and why I now have no choice but to make art. You will read about the first time I fell in love with art and the first time I decided I hated it. You will also hear about why I'd rather be poor and happy than rich and unhappy, and what that sentiment really means. 
Enjoy the book and please post your comments and reviews when you get your copy.

God bless,
Bryan A. Collins

www.bacstudio.com
Twitter - @useeverycolor
Facebook - www.facebook.com/bryancollinsart

SNEAK PEEK: Ratio cards for our Custom Marshall blind-box series

The final piece of the puzzle: now that we have these sweet double-sided ratio cards printed (big thanks to Bryan Collins!) I have everything I need to pack up our Custom Marshall blind-box series!

After I add one of these ratio cards to each box, I'll apply our stickers, seal the boxes and mix them all around. Will post up images and/or video of those steps this week as we prepare for the release of this series next Sunday, September 26th at 9pm EST.

Bryan Collins "Get Off My Cloud" shirt $10, Mon Feb 8th only

Bryan Collins just announced that one of his t-shirt designs will be available tomorrow, Monday February 8th on the RIPT Apparel website. "Get Off My Cloud" is a limited-edition 4-color design that will be printed onto a soft ring-spun cotton t-shirt (men's or women's). RIPT sells one t-shirt design per day.

It will be available for order tomorrow ONLY, make sure you go there on Monday! $10 is a fantastic deal for a limited t-shirt design.