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The Glow of Bennett and Atlas

Here is a stunning lil gallery of artwork featuring Atlas and Bennett! Two people I adore, and enjoy working with. Though Atlas has moved to Chicago, Bennett is still my occasional canvas! 🥰

Painting Reveal Music Video

Hello friends! Here is a fun (and occasionally sexy) little music video featuring an artwork reveal of my latest piece for Zayn! I put so much heart and art into every little thing, and the owner of the new piece is over the moon! There is even talk of a future Mural!

Hope you enjoy the painting! I'm heading to camp for the week, but I'll keep you updated with new art 😘

Please wish me well on this adventure!

2025-07-20 16:33:23 +0000 UTC View Post

Best Friends Make Art Together

Recently I featured Ray and Bryan in the studio, long time besties and adventure pals. This was a fun collaboration, though as you can imagine these two were a little nervous being blank canvases together! ;p

We made some fun wickedly art together, and I'd like to share more of their set with you today! Care to join me on another color filled journey?

Magnificent! Then let's begin! Abov...

Castles in the Sky

Hello friends! I'm back with (potentially) the final update featuring my Howl's Moving Castle painting!

This update features photos taken of me by Erik.

Zayn is super happy with the painting, and will be picking it up on SATURDAY!

Lots of details here... did you catch them?

I thought I would include a series of photos of me working on this piece. What do you think? Would you consider hiring a body artist to paint artwork for your home? 💛

2025-07-15 02:52:31 +0000 UTC View Post

Let's Make A Mess?

Hey friends! I want to bring back my show "Let's Make A Mess" and I was wondering who you would like to see as a guest? Here is a fun new video to inspire you... should I do a new theme song?

P.S. Just got back from the mountains!

2025-07-12 17:42:58 +0000 UTC View Post

Moving Castle Update

Hi friends! I've been working hard on my Moving Castle piece, and wanted to share an update 🫡

This is inspired by the Studio Ghibli film that I so love, starring Christian Bale and Billy Crystal of all people

Can you feel the energy of this piece? It's not finished, but I think it's heading in the right direction!

Art + Heart

Brandon

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Burning Up

While the country is cooking, I thought I would share some new behind the scenes photos with Felix! Please enjoy the slide show above

And this sexy classic:

Hope you stay cool out there! Thank you for your support on my Patreon ❤️

Welcome to July Video!

We made it! Your reward? A mesmerizing 3 minute art video featuring The Nude Yogi demonstrating rather impressive skill during different stages of two transformative sessions!

Lots more to come this month, but I wanted to start you off with some exclusive inspiration! You're worth it! Big thanks to Tanner (The Nude Yogi) for a memorable afternoon... I hope you enjoy the art we made together 🩵

2025-07-01 21:22:01 +0000 UTC View Post

Happy Pride?

I'm not sure how happy our collective Pride is lately, but art is meant to give hope, so that's what I'll share. Our community has faced a number of challenges recently, both locally and abroad, and I just want to say I see you. I know it's hard. I'm so sorry.

There are victories still to come. 🌈

Let's keep fighting. Together.

Featuring Tanner <3

Love + Art

-Brandon

2025-07-01 05:41:31 +0000 UTC View Post

Are you a Fan?

After seeing my recent wings, a client asked for a set of 4 fans to be made for a burlesque show, with sequins, mirrors, and lights oh my! They wanted them the same day, but the best I could do ( with some help from Erik at the last minute) was 48 hours...

...and I love them! I didn't have them long enough to do a photo shoot with ( these were taken seconds after I finished them) but I did manage you get these photos for you 🩵

What do YOU think? Would you want to see more versi...

Tanner = Art

There's just no way around it... Tanner is absolutely art.... painted or otherwise! Just look at this incredible pose! This was NOT easy to pull off, and it required lots of super stretching! 💪🏻

Our photoshoot together was full of moments like this!

I'm grateful I'm able to use my camera to capture them...

and I'm over the moon appreciative that you support my artwork! THANK YOU!

2025-06-24 04:15:38 +0000 UTC View Post

Let it Glow, Let it Glow, Let it Glow

Check out the new header image! One of my amazing fans asked if I could make both of his original poses glow, so here they are! Plus some new black and white BTS photos!

What do you think of the above? <3

And for some behind the scenes goodness... Here was the calm before the mossy storm!

That's right, there was a LOT of moss glued on. What did I use? Liquid latex! I find that it binds...

Pride Painting Peek

Hi loves! Apologies for the late night post, but I took a nap after doing my latest body painting, and here we are! I included a side show of bts shots as a treat 🩵

This features the return of Tanner, the "Nude Yogi" a yoga instructor here that teaches Nude Yoga! Should I attend his class? I think it would be a lot of fun!

Last week was a bit rough, full of the highest highs and some pretty difficult lows. Things are challenging everywhere though, so I'm trying to have perspect...

Friday I'm in Love

The Official Photos are in from Fan Fusion and they look fantastic! 5 artists came together to create this stellar cast of slayers! Mark Greenwalt is the photographer here (instead of me!)

We all brought something different to the table here... do you see any that you enjoy?

P.S. I'm designing an Avatar look!

2025-06-14 04:00:12 +0000 UTC View Post

Avatar - The Last Dance-bender

Wow! My third event in three weeks! To celebrate, I did a fun photoshoot :3

You may remember I did a charity event with All Queer Shakespeare 2 weeks ago, and I just finished up Phoenix Fan Fusion. What's next?

It's Avatar, the Last Dance-Bender at Stacy's @ Melrose, a bar and fixture in the gay community for many years! This is a paid gig, and I'm painting the patrons!

Here's a c...

Phoenix Fan Fusion, Featuring Dorian!

Hello friends! I've just finished up one of my biggest and busiest events of the year, a body painting show I do with Phoenix Fan Fusion. This has become a yearly tradition, having regularly guest starred for a decade.

There were lots of positive memories made, and plenty of people affirming they enjoyed my work! I had a number of people take a moment to say so, which I'm very grateful for!

I took my music friend Erik and he was super surprised by how big it was! Over 130 thousan...

Calm Before The Storm

Hi superfriends! I've been working hard all week on building the last remaining elements for my Phoenix Fan Fusion show! This is the biggest event of the year for me, and I usually put a lot of time, effort, money, and energy into making it memorable!

Speaking of making memories, I recently worked with Briefbro from Tuscon!

This was their FIRST body painting experience!

Our session was ...

Happy Pride Month!

To celebrate, I painted at a special Fundraiser last night for All Queer Shakespeare... and we rung in the beginning of Pride last night with a commemorative toast! Truly a wonderful time!

Thank you to Lily for modeling!!

Here is a photo of me testing the wings! ;)

A Sit-down With The Artist

I suppose I meant that literally! This is a collection of photos where I'm sitting for every pose! Recently Leif and I did our makeup together, and he photographed me with this light blue flower fabric, glimmering with bits of iridescence!

I'm wearing a Lady Gaga lip... and I think it's pretty much out after this! It had a good run <3

Otherwise my makeup is a mix of One Size and Morphe, with a hint of Mehron!

2025-05-31 02:08:50 +0000 UTC View Post

Just Winging It

🩵 Moved to the next step of my wing project with Michael! Our goal is to make custom wings, both for us, and to sell to people who need more delight in their life! We give you Wings... not just Redbull ;p

This is only about 44.4 percent compete, but we are making good progress, don't you think?

Michael said to me when he left "Thank you for being the Architect to my Engineer" and I couldn't have said it better! This has been a wonderful collaboration.<...

Short Film: Shadow of the Colossus

Featuring Michael, filmed and created by Brandon McGill, loosely inspired by the incredible Playstation game that I enjoyed years ago. Have you tried it?

It was such a spectacle trying to scale one of the giants! I can't help but wonder if Breath of the Wild was inspired by this gameplay element. Speaking of which, I need to finish playing Tears of the Kingdom!

Are you doing anything fun for Memorial Day? I've been building stuff all week, but I'm taking a little breather today t...

👀 Fan Fusion Progress 👀

I've been working hard! Only 14 days left until Fan Fusion, traditionally my biggest build of the year. The Tree of Life, my Angler Fish, and Beetlejuice vs Poison Ivy are just a few memorable pieces... and who could forget Cthulhu!

Basically I put my entire soul into it lol

Anyway, what do you think so far? Still not done, but also, I'm kinda feeling it! How about you?

More to come tomorrow, the paint needs to dry 🩵

2025-05-24 03:27:13 +0000 UTC View Post

Summon the Colossus!

Look out! It's Michael as the Shadow of the Colossus, in one final spectacular release! What do you think of the dazzling header image? The ambiance really makes it feel lively, right?

If you're a fan of the original, with the stark black background, you're in luck!

What do you think super fans? Which version is your favorite? With the background lights, or without? It's wild that I did...

Fan Fusion Update + SPG

Hello friends! Here is an update on my latest build! I'm planning something big! Can you guess how I cut these out? If you said Scissors... are you crazy? That's old me! Turns out one of my friends has a LASER CUTTER and it's cooler than I thought.

I drew this, turned it into a vector, tweaked the points, then had my friend Michael Blaney work his laser magic. Truly so cool what Technology can do! Now I need to attach them together!

Intrigued? ;)

I also included some photos...

Artist Vs. Artist

Did someone steal your sweet rolls? Don't worry, I've got a treat hotter than the fires of Oblivion, and only twice the calories. It's Saint vs. Brandon, in the first ever installment of Artist vs Artist. Are you curious about how we did it?

Of course you are! At least a little, or you wouldn't be enjoying this article!

To guide Saint along, I created the "Oblivion Gate" painting on his body in different stages, while he re-created it on me in his art style! Wan...

A Tale of Two Butts, Eternally Retold

Yes I made a Soul Calibur reference! ;p

I've got a little surprise for you. I was painted this week! That's right, for the first time in 5 years, I was painted by someone else, while I painted them!

We also did a photoshoot beforehand! It was fun modelling for and painting the one and only... SAINT! He's a really chill friend, and wanted to explore body art a bit more with me.

So we became each other's muses! And honestly... the p...

Let Them Eat Cake

Hello friends! I'm back with a delicious post featuring drag performer Black Widow! They are competing for a National Title, and asked me to assist with both the artwork and photography! Isn't that a treat?

This time we are appealing to our fans of all things sweet, with this decadent dress designed by Geo Johnson, and hand painted by Body Art Brandon! (oops that's me)

I helped...

Shadow of the Colossus Returns

After retiring from modelling years ago, I was recently joined by Michael for a special session recreating the famed "Shadow of the Colossus" painted that I did a decade ago! The new photo above is close to the beloved original, including the teal shift in the green!

Both Michael and the sponsor of this painting were really interested in getting some shots and comparing them to the originals, so we'll be doing that later! ;-)

For now, please enjoy the jo...

Behind The Scenes: Lyle

Here are a collection of behind-the-scenes photos I took between camera takes. I included a bonus photo of us from our recent gig at the Rainbow Festival! 🫶🏻

And below is a few photos of me from Songbird, where I met up with musician Adam Smith! We did a body painting a couple of months ago, and he found it super liberating. It was great to catch up, and we plan on hanging out more.

What's next? I'll be releasing more of my set with Michael tomorrow, including some video �...

Birthstones and Beyond Debut: Emma

Hi friends! We're back with another body Birthstones and Beyond body painting, this time featuring Emma! That's right, long time fan and supporter Emma gets painted by me every 2-3 years, and we were due for a new session!

When discussing the history of rocks, Sapphires have always been valuable, but they've meant a lot of other things too! Did you know that some people wore this gorgeous stone to pr...