Brian Dooley

About Brian
Brian Dooley started making art early in 2006. Since then he has flourished as a painter, sculptor, carpenter, jeweler, tailor, and illustrator. Almost any object has the potential to become art in Brian?s hands. His inspirations vary, but whatever the source Dooley renders his subject skillfully. Whether forming a piece of clay into the body of Abraham Lincoln, painting a portrait from life or duplicating illustrations of Anime characters, Brian adeptly records observed details. Dooley?s subjects are broad in scope, ranging from frivolous and wooly plush creatures to his somber studies in mortality. Exploring a topic such as death through his artwork, he often creates an astonishing variety of objects. Caskets are shaped from legos, popsicle sticks and clay. A small cemetery gradually takes form in the studio?s garden as Dooley honors fallen pets with scrap wood crosses and solemn burial services. Similar explorations into the subject of money have resulted in large paintings, pillows and photocopied dollar bills. No matter the theme, Brian works with focus and persistence to finish a project. In addition to refining his talent for sewing, crochet work and carpentry Brian is in the process of expanding his skill set into metalwork, welding and plasma cutting his drawings in steel. His handiness, helpful disposition and eye for arrangement have earned him a placement as Gallery Assistant at Visionaries and Voices Northside studio.

Exhibitions
Essex, Visionnati I and II, University Galleries on Sycamore, Artworks, Banner and Ross Gallery, Open Door Gallery, Corner Gallery.