St. Nancy And The Tiny Fisted Emperor Of All Things Unimaginable

8x8" | acrylic, collage, graphite on canvas | $175 available here

From my new series, "Saints And Sinners. The Dirty Little Secrets."

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Puff, Angel Overseer Of iCloud Bewilderment

8x8" | acrylic, collage, graphite on canvas | $175 available here

“So, Where exactly is “The Cloud?” -everyone over 60

From my new series, "Saints And Sinners. The Dirty Little Secrets."

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St. Cirrus, Devout Auditor Of Silver Linings And Other Gaseous Fibbery

8x8" | acrylic, collage, graphite on canvas | $175 available here

From my new series, "Saints And Sinners. The Dirty Little Secrets."

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A little love note from me!

a few of my Instagram Posts

I just want to take a moment to thank all my faithful subscribers that have been with me all these years—12 years to be exact! Whew—that ’s a lot of paintings and posts!

As you may have noticed, I’m posting more frequently of late, to keep everyone updated on my  “Saints And Sinners” series. I’m painting about four new paintings every week and plan to publish a book and a calendar in November with all 50 paintings. (Yep, 50 paintings! Yikes!)

So, if that’s just a bit too many emails in your inbox I want to give you the option to follow along on my Instagram account (https://www.instagram.com/brendayorkart/). There you’ll find all the new paintings plus some behind the scenes stuff and of course, the occasional photo of Pearl, my studio dog (not too many, promise!).

It won’t hurt my feelings if you opt out of receiving the blog post emails and start following me on Instagram. However, I do release the new paintings on the blog before they reach Instagram. So if you want first dibs on a new painting, you’ll want to stay subscribed.

In any case, I just absolutely appreciate all of you that have found my art intriguing and entertaining enough to stay on the ride with me. Thanks a bunch!

And here’s to another 12 years! - Brenda

Franny, Benevolent Angel Of All The Hand-Me-Down Dogs

8x8" | acrylic, collage, graphite on canvas | $175 available here

Dedicated to my many (tortured) years in Catholic school as a kid. 
And to the ghastly Sister Mary Francis Catherine, the immortal star of my childhood nightmares.⁣

From my new series, "Saints And Sinners. The Dirty Little Secrets."

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I'm Teaching A Workshop!

In this workshop we’ll go through very specific steps to identify points of inspiration from your favorite artists and then weave them all together to develop your own visual identity.

Here’s what past students have said:

“…game changer; great for direction and encouragement!”

“…entertaining, challenging and informative! Makes you open up.”

“Inspiring! It moved me to another level!”

The workshop is coming right up on October 5 and 6 at Jen Tough Gallery in Benecia, CA. Guaranteed to be fun. And to shake up your art practice…just a little bit.⁣

More info here: https://bit.ly/323BimJ

Questions? Send me an email at brendayork.art@gmail.com

Hope to see you in class!

Poor Donny, Patron Saint Of Toxic Brain Farts And Murky Gray Matter

8x8" | acrylic, collage, graphite on canvas | $175 available here

To my Republican friends: Sorry. Not Sorry.

From my new series, "Saints And Sinners. The Dirty Little Secrets."

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Saint Barnabas, Holy Watchdog Of All The Feral Scuttlebutt

8x8" | acrylic, collage, graphite on canvas | $175 available here

From my new series, "Saints And Sinners. The Dirty Little Secrets."

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St. Elmo, Firebrand Stickler Of Beastly Etiquette

8x8" | acrylic, collage, graphite on canvas | $175 available here


aka: Doggo Drill Sargent Extraordinaire

My new series is called “Saints & Sinners. The Dirty Little Secrets.” If you have followed along on my blog, you know that I spent many (tortured) years in Catholic school as a kid. 

And one of the most fascinating parts of my Catholic education was learning about all the saints and angels. And the saints and angels that took a wrong turn and became sinners (my favorites).

So I thought it might be a fun and informative project to propose a few of my own Saints. And a bunch of those crafty Sinners!

Feel free to submit your favorite Saints & Sinners ideas. Who knows? They might all end up in a fine coffee table book at the end of the project. 

Oh wait, there was already a book written about all those S&S, right? Well, that one doesn’t have the pretty pictures.

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Jack, Patron Saint of Time-Honored Misfits

8x8" | acrylic, collage, graphite on canvas | sold

(Not the newfangled weirdos.)

Here’s to the Crazy Ones

Here’s to the crazy ones.

The misfits. The rebels.

The troublemakers. The round

pegs in the square holes – the

ones who see things differently.

~ Jack Kerouac

From my new series, "Saints And Sinners. The Dirty Little Secrets."

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St. Jerrold, Exalted Exterminator of Bird Brains And Loose Cannons

8x8" | acrylic, collage, graphite on canvas | sold

“I am the chosen one.” -DJT 

Calling Jerrold Nadler...where are you?

From my new series, "Saints And Sinners. The Dirty Little Secrets."

Tickled Pink By Her Checkered Past And Golden Halo

8x8" | acrylic, collage, graphite on canvas | sold

Aren't we all?

From my new series, "Saints And Sinners. The Dirty Little Secrets."

Saint Francis And The Beasty Boy

8x8" | acrylic, collage, graphite on canvas | sold

“When among wild beasts, if they menace you, be a wild beast.” -Herman Melville 

(applies to so many situations these days…)

From my new series, "Saints And Sinners. The Dirty Little Secrets."

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Finnegan, Patron Saint Of All The Dropped Balls

8x8" | acrylic, collage, graphite on canvas | $175 available here

“Hey, I’m the President of the United States! I’m not the President of the globe.” -DJT

Can I get an AMEN! And praise be, St. Finnegan!

From my new series, "Saints And Sinners. The Dirty Little Secrets."

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Ezra, Guardian Angel of Delayed Gratification And False Hope

8x8" | acrylic, collage, graphite on canvas | sold

”False hope makes you cynical”  -Bill Maher

Hmmm, I've yet to meet a cynical dog. Cats, yes. Dogs, no.

From my new series, "Saints And Sinners. The Dirty Little Secrets."

Blaze, Patron Saint Of Scorched Devotion⁣

8x8" | acrylic, collage, graphite on canvas | $175 available here

ie: Don't mess with Blaze.

From my new series, "Saints And Sinners. The Dirty Little Secrets."

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Lucifer, Fallen Angel Of Reckless Buffoons

8x8" | acrylic, collage, graphite on canvas | $175 available here

“… I have a very good brain and I’ve said a lot of stuff.”

-DJT

From my new series, "Saints And Sinners. The Dirty Little Secrets."

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Ruben, Guardian Angel of Way Too Much Emotional Baggage⁣

8x8" | acrylic, collage, graphite on canvas | $175 available here

"Dear Parental Units, thanks for giving me
just enough emotional baggage to be an artist 
but not enough to be a prostitute."

-someone I know

From my new series, "Saints And Sinners. The Dirty Little Secrets."

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St. Bruno, Archangel Of Crybabies And Whiners

8x8" | acrylic, collage, graphite on canvas | $175 available here

From my new series, "Saints And Sinners. The Dirty Little Secrets."

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Saint Cosmo Of Smooth Operators And Witless Scoundrels⁣

8x8" | acrylic, collage, graphite on canvas | $175 available here

Even scoundrels deserve saintly intervention.

From my new series, "Saints And Sinners. The Dirty Little Secrets."


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Martin, Patron Saint of Two Opposing Thoughts

8x8" | acrylic, collage, graphite on canvas | sold

From my new series, "Saints And Sinners. The Dirty Little Secrets."

St. Hedwig Of Mammilla (Retired Pole Dancer)

8x8" | acrylic, collage, graphite on canvas | $175 available here

From my new series, "Saints And Sinners. The Dirty Little Secrets."

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Harvey, Unholy Angel Of Hissy Fits And Petulance

8x8" | acrylic, collage, graphite on canvas | $175 available here

From my new series, "Saints And Sinners. The Dirty Little Secrets."

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Ralph, Archangel Of Promises You Didn't Keep

8x8" | acrylic, collage, graphite on canvas | $175 available here

Yep, it’s definitely been a while since you’ve heard from me…life just gets in the way sometimes! But, ta-da! Here I am. And I have a new series of small paintings that I’m excited to introduce here, on my blog, first. 

And, believe me, I understand if you don’t want yet another email in your inbox—I get it! So if you prefer, you can follow along on Instagram (@brendayorkart) where you will see the same paintings (maybe a couple of days later) and more photos about my process. 

So if you need to unsubscribe you won’t hurt my feelings (really) but I do hope you’ll come hang out with me on Instagram!

My new series is called “Saints & Sinners. The Dirty Little Secrets.” If you have followed along on my blog, you know that I spent many (tortured) years in Catholic school as a kid. And one of the most fascinating parts of my Catholic education was learning about all the saints and angels. And the saints and angels that took a wrong turn and became sinners (my favorites). So I thought it might be a fun and informative project to propose a few of my own Saints. And a bunch of those crafty Sinners!

Feel free to submit your favorite Saints & Sinners ideas. Who knows? They might all end up in a fine coffee table book at the end of the project. Oh wait, there was already a book written about all those S&S, right? Well, that one doesn’t have the pretty pictures!

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Marvelous Max And His Rescued Human

6x6x2" | acrylic, collage and graphite on wood | sold

In honor of all dogs, big and small, that have saved us. 
Available in my online gallery.