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“Wake”

There are so many wonderful mistakes buried deep within this piece. The basic raw material of the work is initially brought forth in an unclear and muddled form and I work to distill and shape the material to create a context and give the work definition and clarity. There are three complete attempts buried deep within this piece that contribute to the completeness of the process.

What is art without the courage to fail? From the perspective of fear it is stepping without looking, moving without knowing and going places never imagined. It is the ability to fail and get hurt and find all the new possibilities and direction in the process of healing.

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Miami Red Dot Art Fair

If you are in Miami my work will be up at the Red Dot Art Fair, please stop by

Billis Red Dot 2015

“Something on the Horizon”

Through the palette an artist travels a path that contributes in the expression their individuality. We explore and reveal original ideas that allow color to represent and express real emotional content.

As melody and harmony work in the ear, so does color and composition works on the eye.

“Something on the Horizon” 17″x 23″

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“Highland Park”

Just finished they piece titled “Highland Park” . I am integrating two perspectives into one piece. the circular mandala form is the vertical viewpoint and it sweeps down from the mid ground to the fore ground and transitions into a horizontal viewpoint.

“Highland Park” 48″x40″

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Review in Art Ltd Magazine

A wonderful review in Art Ltd Magazine by DeWitt Cheng.

Bryan Ida Press

“Shelter Island” 39″x65″

Finally finished this one for the show Sept 12th 4-6 pm Sandra Lee Gallery

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“China Basin”

I finished this piece just in time for the show.

“China Basin”  48×39

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Solo Show Sandra Lee Gallery

I am very proud to show some new work in my “Littoral” series at Sandra Lee Gallery in San Francisco’s Union Square.

It will feature work using a new technique I developed that involves acrylic and enamel paint layered in approximately 200 layers of thin clear glaze. The builds are amazing and the final finish is like nothing else.

 

Bryan Ida facebook event

“Pier 70”

I am finishing pieces as my show at Sandra Lee Gallery in San Francisco approaches.

I am bringing in new elements and techniques in the never-ending process of making.

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“Pier 70” 34 x 24 mixed media on panel 2015

Marina Del Rey

Marina del Rey has gone from a wetlands to high rise.

These smaller pieces are sketches for me where I can experiment freely.

“Marina Del Rey” 20″ x 16″

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