Brian began his professional life as a graphic artist and art director in Boston, Massachusetts. Realizing he wanted to be a fine-art painter, he moved to California to pursue that dream. This took him to the Academy of Art University in San Francisco where he was not only a student but later an instructor for many years. Brian now paints full time and is primarily a Plein-air painter
Brian's work has been featured in many art magazines and he is widely recognized as one of California's best Plein air impressionist artist.Brian began his professional life as a graphic artist and art director in Boston, Massachusetts. Realizing he wanted to be a fine-art painter, he moved to California to pursue that dream. This took him to the Academy of Art University in San Francisco where he was not only a student but later an instructor for many years. Brian now paints full time and is primarily a Plein-air painter.
Brian's work has been featured in many art magazines and he is widely recognized as one of California's best Plein air impressionist artist.
Example of Auction Statistics for Brian Blood paintings:
Spring Iceplants – 16” x 20” Sold for $3,198. Includes auction fee)
Wildflowers and eucalyptus, Big Sur – 30” x 40” Sold for $9,380. Includes auction fee)
Coastal rocks, Pacific Grove– 11” x 14” Sold for $2,000. Includes auction fee)
Paintings currently for sale at galleries:
La Jolla Cove Beach - 16” x 20” – Oil- $5,500
Misty Day- Garrapta – 30” x 40” – Oil - $14,500
Emerald Cove – Pt. Lobos – 11” x 14” – Oil - $2,900.
