Brand New Logo

Swallow-Tailed Kite Logo by Bryan Collins Art

As I enter into my 20th year of being a full-time artist, I’m reflecting a lot. What have I done right, what have I done wrong, and what could be changed to make things more rewarding and efficient? Sometimes just cleaning my studio gives me the boost I need to move forward, sometimes releasing a new shirt design or finishing a new original fuels me up. Sometimes the energy is hard to come by. Let’s face it. If you do anything for 20+ years, there are times you will struggle with it, and need a fresh wind to keep you going.

This week I decided that fresh wind would come in the form of a new logo. In fact, why not make it something IN the wind—Like a Swallow-tailed Kite. One of my favorite birds, this creature playfully navigates the sky with skill and precision, making it a great mascot for what an artist hopes to be. These kites are seen above my home on occasion, and I always stop what I’m doing to watch them glide for a bit. I’ve also drawn them into a few pieces of art, but never truly featured one as a centric element, until now.

This new logo will be printed on the front left chest of Bryan Collins tees, long sleeve shirts, and hoodies from here forward. I’ll also make some hats and stickers are being printed for you now, that will be included with all online orders (once the stickers arrive) and might even get dropped in bags at in-person events. I hope you like the logo, I hope to see you at an upcoming event, and I pray that you’ll stay with me on this journey in art.