The Art of Bryan Barnes

Red is the New Black

traumaisart — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 05:50:03 +0000

So is Red the New Black or is Black the New Black?….

I shot with Paulene Rose who wore some amazing wardrobe by designer Tressa Williams of Fierce Couture Latex. I’m really stoked about the results and have to thank Miss Paulene again for shooting super early so we could beat the July heat!!

Model: Paulene Rose

Hair/Makeup: Nikki Lipstick

Wardrobe: Fierce Couture Latex http://www.fiercecouture.com/

Liquid Latex

traumaisart — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 19:14:08 +0000

So this past weekend Miss Natalie Rose and I traveled up Coast Highway to beautiful Newport Beach, California for a little liquid latex photo shoot fun. When Ego Assassin supplied us with a gorgeous wave print outfit for her to wear, I wanted to tie in the wardrobe somehow with the setting location.

Much of my work and style calls for bi-polar contrasts with blacks and whites. I thought at first to shoot against a white grimy self-serve car wash tile wall. Believe it or not at 9 o’clock at night the lighting at a local car wash (at least a special one by my house) can be pretty decent. But then again the lighting six cop cars can provide after a riot occurs when a gorgeous girl is dressed in latex in public can be quite interesting as well!

Natty had mentioned she knew of a cool secluded location in Newport Beach. Although the location sounded wonderful I was a little hesitant as I didn’t want to shoot some Sports Illustrated style shoot.

But then again, I don’t shoot that way, so I left my reservations behind far back on the 15 Freeway and we traveled up the coast and following emerged from creative latex waters….

Miss Natalie Rose wearing Ego Assassin Latex photographed by Bryan Barnes. website: www.traumaisart.com

Photographer: Bryan Barnes
Model: Miss Natalie Rose
MUA/Hair: Nikki Lipstick
Wardrobe: Ego Assassin
http://ego-assassin.com/

Exquisite Restraint Corsets

traumaisart — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:47:00 +0000

Be sure to check out Exquisite Restraint Corsets for some amazing corset designs.

Exquisite Restraint is a unique corset design company in Los Angeles offering custom work and personal service for all your corseting dreams. We proudly cross over into lingerie, Goth, the TG Community, Fetish, and Weddings, while also bringing corsets to the mainstream as Fashion Outerwear.

http://www.exquisiterestraint.com/

Pictured in a piece below titled Vermillion with Miss Natalie Rose, Simone from Exquisite Restraint Corsets made a lovely underbust corset with a damask printed fabric. The photo was originally shown at Rick Castro‘s Antebellum Gallery for an October exhibit titled Splatter.

I showcased artwork alongside serial killer John Wayne Gacy and other artists that bleed out thier inspiration and artwork for the exhibit.

Model: Miss Natalie Rose

Vermillion
Model: Miss Natalie Rose
Wardrobe: Exquisite Restraint Corsets

Pretty in Pink

traumaisart — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 20:42:18 +0000

Noir Solo Show Presented by Planet Rooth Gallery, San Diego

traumaisart — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 07:10:10 +0000

Noir: The Art of Bryan Barnes

Ray at Night and Planet Rooth Gallery present “Noir”, a solo exhibition of mixed media work and photography from artist Bryan Christopher Barnes The opening reception will be held at Planet Rooth Gallery 6pm -11pm June 14th and will be on display until July 13th. Planet Rooth Gallery is located at 3811 Ray St. San Diego, CA 92104.

“Noir” hosted by Planet Rooth Gallery opening June 14th provides us with an inside look at a roller coaster ride through visions of vanity, tattooed bodies, eroticism, insecurity, obsession, eternity and lust. Over twenty new works will be on display that will be a tasty selection of dark and sexy treats.

Planet Rooth Gallery & Ray @ Night Present
NOIR: Featuring the Art of Bryan Barnes

Opening Reception June 14th, 2008
6pm-11pm

Planet Rooth Gallery
3811 Ray St.
San Diego, CA 92104

619 297 9663

http://www. rayatnight. com

Myself along with Gustaf Rooth, curator and owner of Planet Rooth Gallery had the cool opportunity to be interviewed by Reviewer Magazine to talk about “Noir”, Planet Rooth Gallery, Ray at Night and all things in between.

Lipstick and Bruises

Whispers and Giggles

Porcelain