Having painted and sold over 1000 works to date, it’s no small task to determine Brenan’s best work. In fact, a lot of his early art was sold before it could even be photographed, thanks to instant popularity at 12th & Porter and later Jackson’s. But, wait! Hold onto your hats. We’re going to attempt it here below for the sake of the Internet. Jimi Hendrix David Bowie, by special commission John Lennon, by special commission Kurt Cobain Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones Ron “Pigpen” McKernan, original lead singer of the Grateful Dead Kristen Pfaff, original bass player of Hole and Janito ..read more

Our last art event was such a SUCCESS, we’ve been ASKED BACK in an unprecedented back-to-back showing of an artist at the Nashville JCC—this time in the main gallery! You are cordially invited to attend SPIRIT ANIMALS: A Totemic Tally of Tennessee’s Majestic Creatures with special guest deejay, MINDUB bringing back the beats and featuring Art by Brenan with ALL NEW work on an ALL NEW topic in an ALL NEW style!! If you love animals, nature, spirituality, Nashville and the state of Tennessee, this is a show you do not want to miss!! (Be sure to arrive early as the show closes at a hard 8pm!) Gor ..read more

You’re invited to “Nite of Newstalgia: OG Nashville native artists Brenan and Bleu Return to Hillsboro Village at The Villager Tavern!” For one exceptional night, the historic Villager Tavern will be transformed into an exhibition space like no other, filled to the brim with unique works by both artists—for the first ever art exhibition in The Villager’s 100+ year history—with live music performed by Toby Piarrot and The Jazz Outfit at 7:30pm and sponsored by Bold Rock Hard Cider. Afterwards, a limited selection of works will remain on display. If you’d like one last glimpse of Old Nashville ..read more

Great Blue Heron can be regularly seen at Memorial Park in Hendersonville, Tennessee, near the Just Love Cafe. We are excited to announce Art by Brenan is now showing at the Just Love Cafe in Hendersonville, Tennessee! After walking in and experiencing the vibe firsthand, Brenan immediately knew he had to show his work here. This small town northeast of Nashville is home to many country music stars, such as the Oak Ridge Boys, Johnny Cash and even pop star, Taylor Swift. It’s also the first time Brenan has shown his work here since winning Best of Show at the Hendersonville High School Art E ..read more

In an effort to visually delineate his frame of mind for the upcoming art show at Frimson, Brenan produced this inspirational video. If you’d like to attend the opening and fashion show, please RSVP at rsvp@authenticnoise.com. Art Opening and Fashion Show, “High Heels and Hot Wheels” Frimson Fashion Boutique • 715 West Armitage • Lincoln Park, Chicago • 10/10/13 High Heels and Hot Wheels from ArtBy Brenan on Vimeo. High Heels and Hot Wheels ..read more

One balmy summer in 2013, Brenan flew in from Chicago to meet with the team of Peter Nappi Shoes and Clothiers. In addition to possessing a great sense of style, he found them to be quite hospitable. Afterwards, he was invited to take some shots of the Peter Nappi studio, which was in operation in Germantown from 2011–2019. Here, they hosted some amazing private concerts—including one for GQ magazine! Thanks to the pandemic, those memories are all that remains of the studio, but Peter Nappi Shoes are still going strong. These exclusive photos can now be seen here for the first time ..read more

“Hot Dog!” says Grandbee. For my entire life, anytime something exciting was about to happen involving my grandmother, she’d say “Hot Dog!” and clap her hands one time for added emphasis. So, when she fell ill, her daughters were all around her bed and told her that her grandsons were driving in for a visit. We could hear “Hot Dog!” through the cell phone and knew we were in store for a great visit. And it was a grand old time. Afterwards, my cousin Julian and I went to his studio and each painted hot dogs in talk bubbles to show her the following day. When she saw them, her face lit up and ..read more

  Jim Morrison. Jimi Hendrix. Janis Joplin. Rock stars of legend. Their music still resonates through our speakers and throughout our lives to this very day. Their influence on audiences and future artists–such as Amy Winehouse and Kurt Cobain–are immeasurable. Perhaps not coincidentally, each are also some of the most famous members of what has become known as the 27 Club, artists who’ve left us at the age of 27. They also have one more thing in common, none of them have ever been captured on canvas by your favorite artist who hails from Music City and chills in the Windy City… until n ..read more

 In a recent interview, artist Brenan was asked to expound upon the premise of the upcoming show in Chicago. The following is an excerpt: In a world of multiple choice, isn’t it nice to know exactly what you want when you see it? While convenient store shopping a couple of years ago, artist Brenan committed a cardinal sin, an impulse buy. Something he totally didn’t need, but wanted and could afford… a Hot Wheels car. The packaging was such that it inspired instant ownership. This caused him to wonder exactly why this happens, and what objects trigger that response in himself, in men, in ..read more

“Well, lady, your pits look clean to me.” Painted in a mad dash one winter during a marathon Hawaii Five-O session, Black Bettie left Pre-To-Post Modern after presiding over the entrance way, welcoming strangers as they first walked in. We just got word from Pre-To-Post Modern that no more than FOUR Bettie Page paintings have found new homes this week. Additionally, “Jim Brown Is Slaughter” and another painting entitled “Nude Awakening” also flew the coop. We have to thank Nashville and Pre-to-Post Modern for the continued support of Art By Brenan. Stay tuned for a brand new show to be ann ..read more