FAQ
How may I purchase original works? What is available? Do you have prints?
A selection of works is available at STORE. Please inquire if you are interested in other works, as I don’t offer all that is available online.

How long have you been doing art and did you receive formal training?
I first started drawing, from what I can remember, at the age of 4. My grandmother was and is an artist and she was a huge influence on me. I would stay at her house in Pasadena, California and would see all her gorgeous paintings in the house and on the walls. I would try to emulate her by drawing non stop. I was always attracted to the medium of graphite as I was amazed of realism and detail you could capture with pencil.
As my continued interest in art grew, so did my height and size. After high school I received a basketball scholarship to the University of Cal State San Bernardino. Only after a season and a half I focused solely on art and studies and pushed my sports days quickly to the past. While in college I started to experiment with other mediums. This is where I fell in love with photography. I was influenced by some common and not so common ‘edgier’ artists, both contemporary and of the past.

How many tattoos do you have?
Although a selection of models I photograph have tattoo work, I don’t have any.

How did you get started doing photography?
Although I took a basic photography class in college, I don’t really have formal training per say. I learned everything on my own. Once I had my style down and the look I was going for, I just went for it.

How can I model for you? What are you looking for?
I’m now on Model Mayhem. That can you give you a good description of who and what I’m looking for.

Do you pay your models?
The work done between myself and the model is done in exchange for digital files which may be used on their personal websites with permission from myself.

What kind of camera do you use?
I use and recommend Canon.

Bryan Barnes is an American contemporary photographer/illustrator. He was born in Brea, California. He attended California State University, San Bernardino for the BA program in Design/Media Arts. He currently lives in San Diego, working full-time as an artist and Graphic Designer for Disguise, the world’s leading costume manufacturer.

BRYAN BARNES OFFICIAL BIO

Born on January 20th, 1979 in Brea, California
Lives and works in San Diego

EDUCATION:

1997 – 2003, California State University, San Bernardino, California. BA in Art, Graphic Design

SOLO EXHIBITIONS:

2008
Planet Rooth Gallery, San Diego, CA. NOIR. June 14-July 13.

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS:

2011
Dirty Show Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. Motel Exhibition. June 10-11
Antebellum Gallery, Hollywood, CA. 420: Saints & Sinngers October 15-October 31

2010
Sarasota Design Center, Sarasota, FL. Tata Gala November 12
Antebellum Gallery, Hollywood, CA. 420: Cannabis as Art. April 20-May 20

2009
Dirty Show Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. Motel Exhibition. November 13-November 14.
Antebellum Gallery, Hollywood, CA. The Thin Veil. October 17-November 14
Dirty Show 10.5, Detroit, MI. September 25-27, October 2-October 3
Dirty Show 10, Detroit, MI. February 6-14
Eclectix Gallery, El Cerrito, CA. Fierce Fashion. January 16-February 22.

2008
Antebellum Gallery, Hollywood, CA. Splatter. October 30-November 30
Antebellum Gallery, Hollywood, CA. Automolove. August 2-September 6
Antebellum Gallery, Hollywood, CA. Fools for Feet. April 1-May 3
Heavy Press, San Diego, CA. Fortitude Art Show. February 29
Antebellum Gallery, Hollywood, CA. S&M. February 14-March 15
Dirty Show 9, Detroit, MI. February 8-16
District 117 Gallery, San Diego, CA. Photography Show. February 1-February 24.
Eclectix Gallery, El Cerrito, CA. Heart Attack. February 1-March 2.
DRKRM, Los Angeles, CA. Love Me. January 19-February 24.

2007
Planet Rooth Gallery, San Diego, CA. 50/50 Silent Auction & Benefit. February 8.
Night Gallery, Santa Ana, CA. Group Show. April 7-May 5.

NOT COT
Cool super pale photography by Bryan Barnes. #20760

SF Indie Fashion, February 2009
SF Indie Fashion

Oakland Tribune/Contra Costa Times, January 2009
Art Feature

GoreGirl.Net, January 2009
Artist Feature
www.goregirl.net

I was interviewed with Reviewer Magazine recently at my solo show Noir at Planet Rooth Gallery
in San Diego. In it, I discuss works in the show, while some special model guests stop by.

Reviewer Magazine at Planet Rooth Gallery
San Diego, June 2008

Bizarre Magazine
April 2008
www.bizarremag.com/

Princess Jolene Goes to Hollywood
(Interviewed for S&M Group Art Exhibit at Antebellum Gallery, West Hollywood)
February 2008

Happy S&M, er, Valentine’s Day from artist Bryan Barnes
Friday, February 1st 2008

I was first drawn to the art of Bryan Barnes because it’s so strikingly dark. Being a Princess of Darkness I enjoy art that explores the morbid side of life. Also, I was excited he is exhibiting something in an S&M exhibit for Valentine’s Day. I can’t think of a better place to go on Valentine’s Day. Fuck love! Show me some S&M! Hope you enjoy this question and answer session with Bryan. I look forward to getting a photo with him in person at his exhibit in a couple of weeks. And hopefully all of you in the Hollywood area stop by to see what it’s all about…and to say hello to Bryan and me.

Such dark art in San Diego. How did that happen?
I love the Southern California lifestyle, but yes my art my art may be a little dark for sunny San Diego. That’s ok, there has always got to be one black sheep in the herd, right?

According to your bio, you’re from Southern California. Have you ever lived outside or California?
I’m born and raised in Southern California, dude! I’ve never lived outside of California, although I love road trips to Vegas. Does that even count for anything?!

How did you get involved in the whole art thing? Were you always creative?
I’ve been drawing since I was really young. It’s weird because even from an early age I somehow knew art is what I was going to do in life. I would always enter art shows and be a part of art clubs in school. My family always supported what I did, which I thought was pretty rad. I grew up with more of a painting and illustration background and got more serious into photography sometime in college.

Do you consider your art morbid?
I just create art that interests me. I’m my best and worst critic. I have a clear focus and direction on what I want to communicate and how I want to execute the art. I never go into a piece with the intent for it to be morbid. That is just the end result. It may be nearly impossible for me to create something that is pop though; it just seems to turn to black in the end.

What do you enjoy most about your work?
Simply that I create art for me and I’m not influenced by what is ‘popular’ for the moment.

Do you have a favorite place to exhibit or what was your favorite exhibit of yours?
Whatever shows or exhibition I’m a part of it, I’m always very excited and happy to be a part of it. It’s always very cool for people to pick up on the vibe on what I’m going for in my work.

Have you ever suffered from insomnia?
Sometimes I feel there just not enough time to sleep. There are always ten thousand things to do and sometimes I forget that I actually have to dedicate time to sleep. I really need to dedicate an entire series to the concept of insomnia.

Talk about your Hollywood Valentine’s Day exhibit.
Valentines’ Day will mark the opening of S&M: A Comprehensive Exhibit of S&M artwork at the Antebellum Gallery in Hollywood. The amazing Rick Castro runs the Antebellum Gallery. There will be some cool artists there, and I’m happy to be a part of this exhibition. I will have a piece in the exhibit called ‘Cancer of the Larynx.’ Art was never meant to be safe. This show will make porn stars look like Volvo-driving soccer moms.

Do you think I should go to the exhibit and why?
Of course you should go! If you don’t go, I’ll have to do a piece on how upset I was that you didn’t attend. It could be like some kind of avant-garde-art-emo thing. So, um…like you’re going right? Ha!

You are a very tall fellow (6’8”). Are people ever scared of your size?
Some people might be scared of it, but I’m a pretty chill guy. I mean I’m a pretty strong dude, but I’m not going to arm-wrestle someone into a friendship or something.

Any influences to speak of?
I think early on in college different darker artists influenced me, but now I make a conscious effort to distance myself from other artists’ work, as I don’t want my work to be tainted or influenced. Just like anything, the art world can be very trendy and I’d rather not get caught up for which artist or style is ‘hot’ for 15 minutes.

What do you do with your time besides your art?
I’ve taken this new hobby of drinking martinis. Joking! Well, um sort of. I like to stay pretty fit, going to the gym. I donated my television to charity to solely focus on art and not be influenced by mainstream appeal, so when I’m at home I play guitar, write and read. I have a rad cat, so he is there too. Going out with friends is always fun too.

Do you have a lot of people wanting to model? Male or female? Would you like me to model for you?
I have a lot people (male and female) approach me for modeling, but I’m very precise on the direction I want to go. I’ve had some bigger names want to be photographed and work with me. I’m flattered by the attention I get, but to be honest I don’t do art for someone’s personal gain. There is a clear vision on what I want to communicate and express. And yes, I would love for you to model for me!

Your art has the possibility of giving me many nightmares. How am I supposed to deal with these nightmares?
Well, I suppose I can give you like a big 6’8” hug or something? Nightmares can be sexy if you know where to find them. I never really have nightmares, and if I do they are probably just inspiration for a future artwork. Even when I watch horror movies, there is never a moment when I’m scared or looking to get scared. I watch them because I love the genre and to study the cinematography. I would love to break into the Hollywood scene. It’s something I’ve wanted to do for a while now.

Say anything you want…just because.
I dig art, sexy tattooed girls, pretty things that smell good, Persian cats, death metal, horror movies, ranch dressing on pizza, Jack n Cokes and you, Jolene!

Revenant Magazine, Jan 2008
Interview

By Geoff Bough

Often times we seek out art and when art seeks us out, we’re usually amazed at what is brought to our attention. Such is with the incredible artwork of San Diego artist Bryan Barnes whose artwork and imagery find beauty in the darkness.

We spoke with Bryan about his art and how he got started:

Rev: Hello Bryan, When did you first start really getting into art and when did you start to develop your more signature style?
Bryan: I’ve been drawing since I was about four years old. When I was younger I was really into skateboarding and would illustrate the decks and shirts I had. My grandmother who is a painter was a big influence on me as well. I would always draw when I would stay with her. I started to develop my more signature style though, probably sometime in college. Everything just seemed to come together.

Rev: Did you study photography or was that an art that naturally found you?
Bryan: I had always been so into illustration, that it wasn’t into college that I took a deeper appreciation and interest photography. As with the pencil illustrations, I was really drawn into black and white photography. It seemed to capture such timeless images

Rev: With your fondness for being behind the lens, is film something that you’d like to venture into? Do you think your style would transfer well to that medium?
Bryan : I think my style would fit pretty well into film. It’s actually pretty hard for me to watch movies without art directing them. I’m pretty locked into my photography and illustration right now, but who knows, perhaps I’ll get into film one day. But then again, I watch the classic Nosferatu and even a more contemporary film like 30 Days of Night and that makes me want to get into Hollywood.

Rev: Your work portrays the darker, more macabre aspects of life and art. Is there anything in particular that you are trying to invoke from your audience?
Bryan: I always want to push the limit and present the viewer with art that is sincere and real. Of course my imagery shifts dark as I think it is nearly impossible for me to conceive anything artistically that would be considered pop and trendy

Rev: Where did you study art?
Bryan: I originally got a basketball scholarship to Cal State San Bernardino, but after only a year, l left the team and sports forever. I wanted to focus solely on art and my studies. That is where I got a degree in Graphic Design. I always had to focus on sports up until that point. After I left the team, I was ecstatic to finally dedicate all my time and energy into art. I’ve never looked back.

Rev: Throughout your life and work, who has been the most influential person?
Bryan: I guess it would be my friends and family who have always supported what I do and me. It would be hard to name just one person. I would need to give respect to the ones that are closest to me.

Rev: Your work has been shown in many art galleries, is there a showing that you are most particularly proud of? What about a piece of your work that you are most proud of?
Bryan: I enjoy all the exhibitions that I’m a part of. It’s been an honor to be able to show my work with some of my idols. I want to continue to show heavily, but of course still focus on new photography and illustration.

The piece I’m most proud is a graphite piece titled ‘Mother’. That piece was the groundwork for all of my art and style to come. It just has an eerie macabre vibe that set the tone for all future works. Another one that I really dig is a new piece called ‘The Devil of Ed Gein Wears Prada’. It’s a pretty popular piece right now. What I like about it most is that it is not just a gore piece. It was a strategic commentary against the fashion industry and media. It’s sad that attention can be given to things with no depth behind it all. Such is life, I suppose.

Rev: How do ideas for your work strike you? Do they just tend to come out of no where or are they more processed?
Bryan: All works are well thought out and planned out before I begin any work on them. I have a clear focus and direction on what I want to communicate and how I want to execute them. My mind is constantly moving a thousand miles per hour and I just hope to capture the ideas all down on paper.

Rev: Do you listen to music while you work? If so, what’s tunes are rockin recently?
Bryan: There is never a time that music is not playing in my house. There is a San Diego band called Cattle Decapitation that I dig a lot. Pig Destroyer, Dying Fetus, Slayer, Jesu, Hum and Alkaline Trio are pretty cool. And of course, a thousand other guitar driven bands as well.

Rev: What are some of your favorite films? Have any films impacted or inspired your work?
Bryan: I tend to only watch horror films. 30 Days of Night, Devil’s Rejects, Amityville Horror, Nosferatu, Freaks, 13 Ghosts, The Grudge, Event Horizon and Dawn of the Dead are all favorites of mine. I was highly influenced by the suicide girl character in 13 Ghosts. I really liked the combination of mixing a gorgeously traumatic girl with a sweet innocent morbid approach. And the entire cast from Devil’s Rejects was simply amazing.

Rev: If you could design artwork for any musicians next release, who would you like to work with?
Bryan: I’m really into death metal, grind core and really just metal in general. Of course to work on a Slayer record would be pretty cool just for the simple fact that Reign in Blood brought me into the metal genre and that is my favorite record of all time.

Rev: What is the best compliment or acknowledgment you have received from a fan?
Bryan: Really the best compliments to me are the people that just pick up on the vibe I’m going for in my work. I’ve heard a lot of flattering compliments and I’m glad that people dig my style. Each year I want to top the previous years work and continue pushing myself. I’m thankful for all the support I’ve had.

Rev: What does the future hold for Bryan Barnes?
Bryan: Hopefully a martini with a sexy tattooed girl!

Fatally Yours – For the Love of Horror, December 2007
Interview

Bryan Barnes is an up and coming artist from San Diego, California who specializes in photography and illustration. His morbid, gritty and gruesome works of eye-catching art are interesting and stimulating, especially for people of the more macabre persuasion. His works depict stapled throats, bloodshot eyes, skin crisscrossed with dark veins and stitches and lots of blood splatter. Barnes photographs are eerily reminiscent of crime scene or autopsy photos in their starkness.

Fatally Yours recently got to chat with Bryan about horror movies, how dead girls can be sexy, his grandma and his artwork.

Fatally Yours: Bryan, how long have you been working in art?
Bryan Barnes: For as long as I can remember. I started drawing around age 4. It seems I’ve always been surrounded and attracted to the art realm.

FY: How did you first get started making art?
BB: When I was kid, I would stay at my grandmother’s house in Pasadena, California. She is a painter. When I would stay at her house I would see all of her paintings on the wall and want to emulate her and what I saw. I remember she would be cooking and I would be in the kitchen with her drawing. Although, my style is vastly different from hers, she was a huge influence on me in my early development. So, I guess art is in my blood. Also growing up skateboarding, I loved all the skull graphics I saw. Not only would I try to practice to be like the pros with tricks and launching off ramps, I would draw in the style of the skateboard decks and stickers I had.

FY: What is your favorite medium to use?
BB: My favorite mediums are graphite and photography. Both are challenging and rewarding in their own unique ways. I was originally brought up in illustration and painting, but over time I developed an appreciation for work behind the lens. My head is always spinning with one thousand ideas and concepts. Hopefully I’m able to capture as many of them as I can through one medium or another.

FY: Is there any specific message you wish to convey with your artwork?
BB: My artwork is a dark sexy traumatic rollercoaster ride through visions of vanity, insecurity, obsession, eternity and lust. Constant themes held within the artworks are symbolisms of hope, spirituality, optimism, power of self and the beauty of the divine. It’s my goal to make the viewer of the artwork take a step back and sincerely think what is presented in from of them.

FY: Where do you get your inspiration for your artwork?
BB: Inspiration is drawn together by what I’ve witnessed, experienced and felt through my years. It’s almost like real life thrown up on a canvas, so to speak.

FY: Who are some of your favorite artists and influences?
BB: I tend to only surround myself in a dark shotgun shell of my own work. I feel by viewing other artists and their work; it could taint my own work. I rather not be influenced by outside influences. There are probably only a handful of artists that I truly have an admiration for. I really dig the vibes of both Paul Booth and Michael Hussar though. They have some macabre visions that I dig.

FY: What is a memorable experience that has shaped your work?
BB: Probably one of the most memorable experiences came in college. As my style developed and began to take form, I realized that following what is safe and mainstream will never be for me. I create imagery for me. Hopefully people can pick up on the vibe I’m going for and appreciate it. Hopefully become a fan of it.

FY: Where did you receive formal training?
BB: Originally, I received a basketball scholarship to the University of Cal State San Bernardino. Only after a year or so I focused solely on art and studies and left sports for good. While in college I took up a greater appreciation for photography. This was also the time when I began to develop my style of artwork. I was attracted to a more realistic approach with darker and deeper concepts. I absolutely loved studying about Goya and Hieronymus Bosch. I finished and received my BA in Art (Graphic Design).

FY: What made you want to pursue a career in art?
BB: Artwork has always highly interested me. It is a true gift to have the beauty of creation. I would not change what I do for anything.

FY: So far, what is your favorite piece of artwork that you’ve created?
BB: One of my favorite pieces recently is the photography piece “The Devil of Ed Gein Wears Prada.” It deals with how the fashion industry, and media in general, creates pieces of meat that kill you with their outward faux appearance of beauty while consisting of rather no depth at all. It is one of the more graphic and gruesome pieces.

FY: Do any horror films/literature/comics influence your work?
BB: Yes, of course! When I watch films, especially horror, I study the cinematography, make-up and things that stick out in my mind that are new and innovative. The only problem is, it can be very difficult for me to just “watch” a film without constantly art directed it to how I believe the film could work better. That goes back to my design background where my eye is watching every inch of detail on the screen. Some of my most recent work can be seen to have influences from Dawn of the Dead and even 30 Days of Night. I loved the characters in 13 Ghosts, especially the Suicide Girl character. Sexy and dead, love it! Of course how can I not love The Shining, The Grudge, the remakes of Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Amityville Horror. Gritty, dark, ominous films always keep my full attention.

FY: If you could design the artwork for any horror film what would it be and why?
BB: I’m a huge fan of Rob Zombie, especially for this work on Devil’s Rejects. I thought the film worked so well on so many levels. It had a cool retro vibe while mixing violence, sarcastic humor, an interesting story and the oh so lovely Sherri Moon Zombie. What was not to love! But yes, I would love to have the opportunity to work with Zombie on his some of his future projects. He is truly a legend. I also dig Eli Roth’s work from Hostel as well; he seems like a pretty cool cat.

944 Magazine, Sept. 2007/Issue 6.9
Feature (Shades of Gray)

Pit Magazine, No. 57, Feb. 2007 ‘Artist of the Macabre’
Interview
www.pitmagazine.com

Art Rocks Radio!
Interview
Artivism: “Humanure,” The Art Show from 5/31/2006
Description: Artists Kelly Hutchison, Bryan Barnes & Coleen DiMaggio
Art Rocks Radio Interview

2.23.2012
Dirty Show 2012, the 13th edition of Detroit’s premier erotic art exhibition will be extended for one final!

It’s been a very successful show and I’m always super excited to showcase in this exhibit. This is I believe my 7h time showing with them.

Check out some of the previous night exhibit photos and see if you can spot my piece ‘Bad Cop’ in the photos!

Cheers!

Bryan

FEBRUARY 25, Saturday Evening – ONE LAST NIGHT!

7:00pm – 2:00am | 18 & Over | Tickets $20 Advance – $25 At Door | Cash bar
Online Sales END at 4:00PM, On Feb 25th.

Bert’s Warehouse Theater • 2739 Russell St. Detroit, MI

2.19.2012
Finally got to meet painter Josh Agle aka SHAG in Palm Springs yesterday! Super nice guy, been a fan of his work for a long time!

2.12.2012
Valentine’s Day Art Exhibit @ Antebellum Gallery – This Tuesday!

I’m a part of ‘Fuck Love’, a mixed media group art exhibit that opens this Tuesday on Valentine’s Day at the Antebellum Gallery in Hollywood!

I’ll have some special lovely provocative photography on display showcasing models Amanda and Natalie Rose.

Hope you can make it, Happy Valentine’s Day!

Love art. Buy art.

Bryan
xoxo

FUCK LOVE
MIXED MEDIA GROUP ART EXHIBITION DEPICTING
LOVE-SEX-ROMANCE-LUST

FEBRUARY 14TH
7PM TIL 9PM

FEATURING:
BRYAN BARNES
GEORGE QUAINTANCE
DANIEL NICOLETTA
LON OF NEW YORK
DENNIS HOPPER
JOHNNY HELLION
EMMA ESCAMILLA
BARRY MORSE
CARLOS BATTS
RICK CASTRO
JAN KLESSE
KELLY SMITH
PETER BERLIN
BILLY PACAK
$EX ARTISTE
MATT PIPES
DAVE NAZ

LIVE PERFORMANCES BY:
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Fuck Love

2.8.2012
DIRTY SHOW 13…OPENS THIS FRIDAY!
Be sure to catch my piece ‘Bad Cop’ in the exhibit!

DIRTY SHOW 13 – FEB 10-18 – DETROIT
EROTIC: ART • PERFORMANCE • DANCE • PEOPLE

February 10-18, 2012 • Bert’s Warehouse Theater • 2739 Russell St. Detroit, MI

GET DETAILS & TICKETS NOW! WWW.DIRTYSHOW.ORG
Advance Tickets online from BrownPaperTickets.com
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Bad Cop

EXHIBITION SCHEDULE:
FEBRUARY 10, Friday Evening OPENING NIGHT!!!
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FEBRUARY 11, Saturday Evening
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FEBRUARY 12, Sunday DAYTIME Viewing
No performance schedule on this day.
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FEBRUARY 14, Tuesday Evening “VALENTINE’S DAY“
Full performance schedule on this night… Starts Early.
7:00pm – 12:00am | 18 & Over | Tickets $20 Advance – $25 At Door | Cash bar
Online Sales END at 4:00PM, On Feb. 14th.

FEBRUARY 17, Friday Evening
7:00pm – 2:00am | 18 & Over | Tickets $20 Advance – $25 At Door | Cash bar
Online Sales END at 4:00PM, On Feb 17th.

FEBRUARY 18, Saturday Evening
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1.20.2012
Today is my birthday and I have some exciting exhibits to announce coming up!

Upcoming in February I will be showcasing artwork in the World Famous International Erotic Art Exhibition DIRTY SHOW in Detroit! I’ve showcased work for several years now in the DIRTY SHOW and had a blast last time I showed with them at the Motel Show in Los Angeles last summer.

Also in February I’ll be showcasing artwork at Rick Castro’s Antebellum Gallery in Hollywood for an exhibit called FUCK LOVE.

Full dates and info to be posted soon!

12.31.2011
Friends, family, clients, fellow creatives!

Just got back from Santa Barbara with the love of my life and wanted to wish everybody a Happy New Year!

Really excited to announce also that I’ll be showcasing artwork in an upcoming February 2012 exhibit in Detroit. More details soon!

2012 will find me balancing art exhibits,edgy illustration works and new photography series as well. Much more news, images and info to be posted throughout the year.

And on a side note, the album of the Year for 2011 has to be Cave In’s “White Silence”.

Happy New Year, cheers!

Bryan

10.16.2011
Thank you to all who attended the Saints and Sinners art exhibit at the Antebellum Gallery this past Saturday in Hollywood. It was a great opening night!

I had a graphite piece titled ‘Mother’ in the exhibit.

Below are some photos from the exhibit along with Antebellum Gallery curator/photographer Rick Castro.

7.22.2011
Lego Life-Size JACK SPARROW VS. DAVY JONES Tattoo was in full affect at Comic-Con 2011!!

6.22.2011
Thanks to all who attended the Dirty Show Los Angeles Motel art exhibit June 10th and 11th at the City Center Hotel. It was a blast to catch up with old friends, make new friends and showcase photography alongside some of the leading erotic Los Angeles artists with the entire east wing of the motel filled with art erotica along with a surrounding crazy fun environment.

This was my 6th showcasing artwork with the Dirty Show. It’s always such an honor to showcase in this exhibit whether in Detroit, the main exhibition site, or the uber exclusive artist Los Angeles Dirty Show version.

I definitely look forward to showcasing my work with them in the future.

Check out some pictures below from the exhibit…

6.1.2011
Next weekend the Dirty Show once again returns to Los Angeles, for a special two-night art exhibition. The City Center Hotel serves as the gallery, with it’s glorious authentic rooms engorged with steaming erotic art. Some of the most famous, infamous and insane artists to come out of the City of Angels will showcase their work, filling the entire east wing of the landmark hostelry.

I’ll be debuting a collection of unreleased photographs at the Dirty Show Los Angeles. Come meet me and the many other artists who will be showing their work at the City Center Motel.

Time:
Friday and Saturday, June 10-11 ∙ 8:00pm – 11:00pm

Location:
City Center Hotel
1135 West 7th Street
Los Angeles, California

Entry Instructions:
Downtown on 7th. Between Lucas and Bixel. Parking off Ingraham. (enter through back-alley)

Admission:
There will be a $15 dollar donation at the entrance.

Dress Code:
None. Wear whatever you want. Slutty, sleazy, sexy, kinky and pervy looks are always in fashion. But it is by no means a rule and if you insist on a corporate, slovenly, or hipster appearance, that’s ok too.

More info may be found at the Dirty Show website:
http://dirtydetroit.com/

5.26.2011
I shot an awesome new series with model Sanna wearing some amazing Fierce Couture Latex

Check out more images at: Sanna Fierce Couture Latex Shoot

1.15.2011
I recently got more tattoo work done by the amazing Cecil Porter. My left arm is being sleeved with an aquatic theme and this time I decided to go with the one and only Davy Jones from Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean. This was a 10 hour session done on the same day. You really have to be a trooper sitting and getting tattooed that long (not to mention tattooing), but I always have a blast with Cecil! He’s such a cool guy and his tattoo color portrait work is known around the world as one of the best.

I included a final picture of the Davy Jones tattoo along with a picture of Cecil and I after the session was finished.

Be sure to watch the YouTube video of me getting tattooed by Cecil. It’s a cool little video I made of a clip from the tattoo session, along with a cool ending featuring the tattoo with dialogue by Davy Jones himself!!

Davy Jones tattoo done by Cecil Porter

Mr. Cecil Porter and I with my new Davy Jones tattoo.

Check out the video here!!

11.25.2010
I’d like to wish all my family, friends, clients, models, designers and fans of my work a Happy Thanksgiving!!

11.10.2010
Here is a sneak peak at “Porcelina” for which I’ll be showcasing at Tata Gala 2010. For those of you who are unable to make it to the show, this photo is available in my store section as a 12×16″ Archival Inkjet Print
Signed, numbered in an edition of 5. A portion of all sales from “Porcelina” will be donated towards the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Also check out the new official poster for the exhibit, cool stuff…

11.4.2010
“Tata Gala”
November 12th, 2010

Sarasota Design Center, 1419 Blvd. of the Arts Sarasota, FL 34236
Opening Night: Nov 12 (Doors Open @7pm)
FOOD, MUSIC, & DRINKS WILL BE PROVIDED.
Website: www.tatagala.org

Tata Gala 2010, sponsored in part by Juxtapoz Magazine, is an exhibit where illustrators, designers and photographers come together to support Breast Cancer Research. To take part in this exhibit work had to be juried in, so I’m very happy that I can take part to support such a great cause.

10.31.2010
I carved a pumpkin this Halloween with my favorite monster, the Creature from the Black Lagoon! I used a template to properly get the lines down to carve and below are the results of my pumpkin lit up.

Happy Halloween!!

9.19.2010
I finally got my Creature from the Black Lagoon tattooed by the amazing Cecil Porter. I’ve waited a while looking for the right artist to get it done and I’m so stoked with the results!

The tattoo is based off of a Basil Gogo painting. Done with dragonfly tattoo machine, stigma hyper and fusion ink.

This was done at his private studio in Murrieta, California.

To see more work of Cecil Porter check out:
http://www.cecilportertattoos.com/
http://www.myspace.com/cecilportertattoos

4.24.2010
Opening night was a blast at the 420 Cannabis As Art presented by Antebellum Gallery that opened Tuesday April 20th. Check out the video of opening night with some special guests that stop by including adult star and BBW model April Flores, Church of Satan Priest Bryan Moore and model Miss Amanda.

Check out the video here!!

Rick Castro, April Flores and myself.

Miss Amanda, myself and Bryan Moore.

4.05.2010

2.25.2010
More details to come soon, but I’ll be showcasing new artwork for an art exhibit at the Antebellum Gallery in Hollywood titled 420 – Cannabis As Art opening April 20th…..yes, that’s 4/20!

2.20.2010
I’m happy to announce that this site is back online and running in its entirety once again.

Thanks for your patience.

11.29.2009
It was such a blast to show in the Los Angeles version of the Dirty Show that took place Nov. 13th and 14th at the City Center Motel. The perfect venue setting at the City Center Motel featured some very cool art by some of the top erotic artists going these days. This was my fifth time showing with the Dirty Show and it’s always such an honor to be a part of such a cool show.

A piece I had featured for the Los Angeles Dirty Show show was a photograph that featured Miss Amanda posed wearing some very yummy Ego Assassin Latex. Amanda and I both attended the second night of the show and just had an awesome time!

Until next time, here’s some pictures from the show…

10.21.2009
Thin Veil Opening PIcs at Antebellum Gallery!!

9.24.2009

9.9.2009

Be sure to check out my work at the Dirty Show! It’s sure to be a blast!
http://dirtyshow.org

9.1.2009

I just got word I’ll be showing in the upcoming 10th Annual International Erotic Art Exhibition, Dirty Show 10.5! I always love doing the Dirty Show, nothing like a little dirty art fun in the Motor City.

Look out for an upcoming exhibit The Thin Veil taking place early October at Rick Castro‘s Antebellum Gallery in Hollywood. I will be showcasing a mixture of different works including photography, illustration and mixed media and not to mention a self portrait might I add! I absolutely always love showing at Antebellum. Each show theme always features something new, edgy and exciting all while not too far from a continued good time close to Hollywood Blvd.

I’ll post all info for both of these shows soon.

7.30.2009

Summer is in full swing and it’s already been a blast!

I shot with Paulene Rose who wore some amazing wardrobe by designer Tressa Williams of Fierce Couture Latex. I’m really stoked about the results and have to thank Miss Paulene again for shooting super early so we could beat the July heat!!

I’m a little sad because Comic Con has come and gone. I never miss this super rad San Diego event. And just like every year there is always interesting eye candy to say the least! Although I did not wait in the thousand mile line to see the Twilight: New Moon panel or catch the amazing Megan Fox, I did however spend time with some amazing artist friends and of course catch all the cool up and upcoming pop culture madness sure to hit a TV near you soon!

Here are just some images I felt like sharing. And now I can only wait until next year…

3.19.2009

A couple weekends ago I shot in gorgeous Newport Beach, California at a secluded cliff side location with Miss Natalie Rose for a little liquid latex photo shoot fun.

Be sure to check out the full set from the shoot at:
Tides of Tomorrow Photo Shoot

2.14.2008

Wow, I really need to update more often!…..ok, so here are some February updates!

I’m a part of two shows going on in the month of February.

DIRTY SHOW 10 International Erotic Art Exhibition

I’m showing this year for the DIRTY SHOW 10 – 2009 International Erotic Art Exhibition presented by Juxtapoz Magazine and the Detroit Metro Times. This year marks the 10th Anniversary Celebration and after a long, incredibly hard decision process, the jury selected an amazing collection of erotica from a record number of entries.

The exhibit takes place at Bert’s Warehouse Theater in Detroit, MI and the exhibit runs from February 6-14, 2009

Bert’s Warehouse Theater
2739 Russell St. Detroit, MI 48207
Located in the heart of Detroit’s Eastern Market

ONLINE: www.dirtyshow.org

EXHIBITION SCHEDULE:

February 6,
Friday Evening
OPENING NIGHT
7:00pm – 2:00am
21 & Over
Tickets $15 Advance

February 7,
Saturday Evening
7:00pm – 2:00am
21 & Over
Tickets $15 Advance

February 8,
Sunday
DAYTIME Only
12:00pm – 6:00pm
18 & Over
$10 No Advance

February 13,
Friday Evening
7:00pm – 2:00am
18 & Over
Tickets $15 Advance

February 14,
Saturday Evening
Valentine’s
Closing Celebration
7:00pm – 2:00am
18 & Over
Tickets $15 Advance

*Age Restrictions apply
Valid Photo ID is required to enter

Fierce Fashion Exhibit
@ the Eclectix Gallery

Exhibit Dates: Jan 16th Thru Feb. 22nd, 2009
A Theme Show Very Loosely Based On Fashion, Persona, Clothes & Attire

Eclectix Gallery Website: http://www.eclectixstore.com/

Eclectix Gallery
10082 San Pablo Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530

10.05.2008

SPLATTER: Murder, Monsters, Mayhem & Gore
An Art Exhibition of Bloodlust

Artists featured include:
CHRIS VON STEINER, HEIDI TAILLEFER, JOHN WAYNE GACY, J. C.
GARRETT, UGLY SHYLA, MIKE CARUSO, RENFIELD, KEVIN JOHNSON, EXECUTION STYLE, BRYAN BARNES, RAYMOND SANDOVAL, NICHOLAS LOPEZ, TONY WARD, JEFFREY DAHMER AND MORE!

Opening Reception October 30th, 2008
7-9 PM – $10 Cover

Plan to be there, even if it kills you!

Exhibit runs through November 30th, 2008
General Gallery Hours
Wednesday thru Saturday 1-7pm

Antebellum
1643 n las palmas ave
Hollywood, CA 90028
323 856-0667

www.antebellum.us.ms
antebellum@earthlink.net

September 5th, 2008 Please be sure to check out Warlord Clothing as the new shirt I illustrated for Metal Blade Records and San Diego’s own death metal force Cattle Decapitation is now available in different colors for purchase at:

Officially licensed. Limited stock. Green print on black heavyweight 6.1 oz 100% Cotton Preshrunk Fruit Of The Loom brand T. Illustrated by Bryan Barnes

Officially licensed. Yellow and Silver Sparkle print on black heavyweight 6.1 oz 100% Cotton Preshrunk AAA Alstyle brand T. Illustrated by Bryan Barnes

CATTLE DECAPITATION http://www.cattledecapitation.com/