BY DAY I AM A SOCIAL WORKER, BY NIGHT A PAINTER AND SOMEWHERE IN BETWEEN THIS A GYPSY, A COLLECTOR, AND A DREAMER (2013).Tumblr (3.0; @billybleed)http://billybleed.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/b252ed3a1a47f94cf17732a8e13cba35/tumblr_mmz80vc19m1rofcdbo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Uncomfortable skin - 2013</strong></p>http://billybleed.com/post/50705172118http://billybleed.com/post/50705172118Sat, 18 May 2013 14:19:43 +1000Billy Bleedphotographyheaduncomfortablechildhoodhiddendisconnectedisolatedself portraitphotostill lifeinvisibleawkwardshamepubertyreflectionfragileshunnedhow you saw mewhat they doperfect skinuglyconfusedartart brutbrutalismbulliedanxiousmask<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/567510cdd7f692d37c1d834464355169/tumblr_mmx2xcIpU91rofcdbo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong><a href="http://www.letsfcancer.com" title="FUCK CANCER" target="_blank">FUCK CANCER</a></strong></p>http://billybleed.com/post/50615059808http://billybleed.com/post/50615059808Fri, 17 May 2013 10:34:24 +1000Billy BleedFuck CancerCancerFight CancerNever Give Up<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/c0501a540f62f10445cd69c66b4bfc96/tumblr_mmgw35pvrA1rofcdbo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>The Giant</strong></p> <p>Acrylic, oil stick, and enamel on reclaimed army tarp - 154cm x 190cm - 2013.</p> <p>The giant was feeling somewhat disconnected from the world around him - High on the hill he would watch the village wake to the morning sun knowing his place was forever to be in the swamp that only caught a moment of sparkles as the diamond sun rose overhead. Billy would often watch the giant desperate to make contact and sit with him but ever fearful of what his punishment would be. The giant knew not of Billy.</p> <p><strong><a href="mailto:billy@theautopsy.com?Subject=Hello%20Billy">FOR SALE</a></strong></p>http://billybleed.com/post/49919312019http://billybleed.com/post/49919312019Wed, 08 May 2013 16:45:00 +1000Billy Bleedartartistart brutartists on tumblrartists_communityartworksTumblr ArtistTumblr artists discoveryrecycledreclaimed materialpaintingportraitpainterportraitsheadheadsdreamercolourcontemporary artcanvasbrutbrutalismabsurdismabstract portraitmodern artmixed medianaivegypsysocial worker<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/cbfe3762f2272c5d67d62c3d3a7269c1/tumblr_mmgw48f4bb1rofcdbo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>The Dream Catcher</strong></p> <p>Acrylic, oil stick, and enamel on canvas - 122cm x 152cm - 2013.</p> <p>Billy lay his head down knowing he has a date with the dream catcher despite his struggle to avoid this moment..</p> <p><strong><a href="mailto:billy@theautopsy.com?Subject=Hello%20Billy">FOR SALE</a></strong></p>http://billybleed.com/post/49919334484http://billybleed.com/post/49919334484Wed, 08 May 2013 16:45:00 +1000Billy Bleedartartistart brutartists on tumblrartists_communityartworksTumblr ArtistTumblr artists discoveryrecycledreclaimed materialpaintingportraitpainterportraitsheadheadsdreamercolourcontemporary artcanvasbrutbrutalismabsurdismabstract portraitmodern artmixed medianaivegypsysocial worker<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/ef27d075edc3c3868c36f058040bfda7/tumblr_mmgw25AR2V1rofcdbo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Lazarus</strong></p> <p>Acrylic, oil stick, and enamel on canvas - 122cm x 152cm - 2013.</p> <p>Billy sits upon the stone and pondering humanity’s number one enemy.. In doing so he briskly turns towards Lazarus with finger on temple.. asking..</p>http://billybleed.com/post/49919291404http://billybleed.com/post/49919291404Wed, 08 May 2013 16:44:29 +1000Billy Bleedartartistart brutartists on tumblrartists_communityartworksTumblr ArtistTumblr artists discoveryrecycledreclaimed materialpaintingportraitpainterportraitsheadheadsdreamercolourcontemporary artcanvasbrutbrutalismabsurdismabstract portraitmodern artmixed medianaivegypsysocial worker<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/dd7ab7fe46d03b8310c05f1fb791154a/tumblr_mmgw0zFRgn1rofcdbo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Billy Bleed - 2013</strong></p>http://billybleed.com/post/49919267379http://billybleed.com/post/49919267379Wed, 08 May 2013 16:43:47 +1000Billy Bleedphotographsphotographystill lifemoments<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/b4fc0ec8094b7092047d7c8c6564e48a/tumblr_mmgvzwePgU1rofcdbo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Cyclone Chemicals</strong></p> <p>Acrylic, oil stick, and enamel on canvas - 122cm x 152cm - 2013.</p> <p>Billy’s mind was constantly tortured by a goodbye he knew was coming at him like a frieght train loaded with cyclone chemicals.. Raised the hand with his eyes squinting into the sun.. Just passing through he helplessly mumbled..</p> <p><strong><a href="mailto:billy@theautopsy.com">FOR SALE</a></strong></p>http://billybleed.com/post/49919244626http://billybleed.com/post/49919244626Wed, 08 May 2013 16:43:08 +1000Billy Bleedartartistart brutartists on tumblrartists_communityartworksTumblr ArtistTumblr artists discoveryrecycledreclaimed materialpaintingportraitpainterportraitsheadheadsdreamercolourcontemporary artcanvasbrutbrutalismabsurdismabstract portraitmodern artmixed medianaivegypsysocial worker<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/55612620a1a13237081de6a34ef6db82/tumblr_mmgvykB3wy1rofcdbo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Billy Bleed - 2013</strong></p>http://billybleed.com/post/49919216395http://billybleed.com/post/49919216395Wed, 08 May 2013 16:42:20 +1000Billy Bleedphotographsphotographystill lifemoments<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0a20e130b02feaf6d51f01fca3fe3dbe/tumblr_mmgvxtHcyx1rofcdbo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Cyclops under an arcadian sunrise</strong></p> <p>Acrylic, oil stick, and enamel on canvas - 122cm x 152cm - 2013.</p> <p>Billy decided he should meet with the cyclops under an arcadian sunrise to discuss the second coming - Options were limited but this was something that could not be forged alone.</p> <p><strong><a href="mailto:billy@theautopsy.com">FOR SALE</a></strong></p>http://billybleed.com/post/49919200633http://billybleed.com/post/49919200633Wed, 08 May 2013 16:41:53 +1000Billy Bleedartartistart brutartists on tumblrartists_communityartworksTumblr ArtistTumblr artists discoveryrecycledreclaimed materialpaintingportraitpainterportraitsheadheadsdreamercolourcontemporary artcanvasbrutbrutalismabsurdismabstract portraitmodern artmixed medianaivegypsysocial worker<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/1f0ad022f0a74c9158d9b6f72a0984bf/tumblr_mmgvw99KH21rofcdbo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Billy Bleed - 2012</strong></p>http://billybleed.com/post/49919167870http://billybleed.com/post/49919167870Wed, 08 May 2013 16:40:57 +1000Billy Bleedphotographsphotographystill lifemoments<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/999b3d9a87825e98cb1f304afce9510d/tumblr_mmgvvivRoq1rofcdbo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Blind to the sage</strong></p> <p>Acrylic, oil stick, and enamel on reclaimed army canvas - 150cm x 193cm - 2012.</p> <p>Billy is watching them watching him wondering if we’re really just blind and lost with our minds and hands.. Billy raises his hand knowing he is guilty.</p> <p><strong><a href="mailto:billy@theautopsy.com">FOR SALE</a></strong></p>http://billybleed.com/post/49919151016http://billybleed.com/post/49919151016Wed, 08 May 2013 16:40:30 +1000Billy Bleedartartistart brutartists on tumblrartists_communityartworksTumblr ArtistTumblr artists discoveryrecycledreclaimed materialpaintingportraitpainterportraitsheadheadsdreamercolourcontemporary artcanvasbrutbrutalismabsurdismabstract portraitmodern artmixed medianaivegypsysocial worker<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/bb8f5b5a7ad30f2298050e3cec3da91c/tumblr_mmgvudNJIr1rofcdbo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>The witch doctor</strong></p> <p>Acrylic, oil stick, and enamel on canvas - 122cm x 152cm - 2012.</p> <p>Billy needed urgently to see the witch doctor over the hills, behind the knotted woods.. He did not feel complete, something was out of place and he needed the guidance of an elder.</p> <p><strong><a href="mailto:billy@theautopsy.com">FOR SALE</a></strong></p>http://billybleed.com/post/49919124721http://billybleed.com/post/49919124721Wed, 08 May 2013 16:39:49 +1000Billy Bleedartartistart brutartists on tumblrartists_communityartworksTumblr ArtistTumblr artists discoveryrecycledreclaimed materialpaintingportraitpainterportraitsheadheadsdreamercolourcontemporary artcanvasbrutbrutalismabsurdismabstract portraitmodern artmixed medianaivegypsysocial worker<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/4698bd5725e2709e6c65566ab771234b/tumblr_mmgvtjNhEC1rofcdbo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>The Failed </strong><strong>Prophet</strong></p> <p>Acrylic, oil stick, and enamel on canvas - 122cm x 152cm - 2012.</p> <p>The people came from lands of plenty to listen to the conversations in a tobacco stained haze of amber and white clouds with Billy, Ben and the failed prophet.</p> <p><strong>SOLD</strong></p>http://billybleed.com/post/49919106864http://billybleed.com/post/49919106864Wed, 08 May 2013 16:39:19 +1000Billy Bleedartartistart brutartists on tumblrartists_communityartworksTumblr ArtistTumblr artists discoveryrecycledreclaimed materialpaintingportraitpainterportraitsheadheadsdreamercolourcontemporary artcanvasbrutbrutalismabsurdismabstract portraitmodern artmixed medianaivegypsysocial worker<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/2dc73802f6892fdef5506b62fba5cfcc/tumblr_mmgvrzCqyP1rofcdbo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Man of the Cloth</strong></p> <p>Acrylic, oil stick, and enamel on canvas - 92cm x 102cm - 2012.</p> <p>Billy always fancied himself as a man of the cloth.. He now embarks on his journey into the unknown.. Where he’ll get off nobody knows?</p> <p><strong>SOLD</strong></p>http://billybleed.com/post/49919074201http://billybleed.com/post/49919074201Wed, 08 May 2013 16:38:23 +1000Billy Bleedartartistart brutartists on tumblrartists_communityartworksTumblr ArtistTumblr artists discoveryrecycledreclaimed materialpaintingportraitpainterportraitsheadheadsdreamercolourcontemporary artcanvasbrutbrutalismabsurdismabstract portraitmodern artmixed medianaivegypsysocial worker<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/ff34bec453a81fbb11c2dbe675724b2a/tumblr_mmgvqkBsdE1rofcdbo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Haunted by the ghost of Ned Kelly</strong></p> <p>Acrylic, oil stick, and enamel on canvas - 138cm x 198cm - 2012. </p> <p>Finally Billy met with an idea, a concept, a face.. Always difficult saying goodbye in life he felt.. It was a showdown, a battle of the guns, a battle of justice, a crime.. </p> <p><strong>SOLD</strong></p>http://billybleed.com/post/49919044237http://billybleed.com/post/49919044237Wed, 08 May 2013 16:37:32 +1000Billy Bleedartartistart brutartists on tumblrartists_communityartworksTumblr ArtistTumblr artists discoveryrecycledreclaimed materialpaintingportraitpainterportraitsheadheadsdreamercolourcontemporary artcanvasbrutbrutalismabsurdismabstract portraitmodern artmixed medianaivegypsysocial worker<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/8916b1bde306569cd6dbd0a241c0d2cd/tumblr_mmgvotzqPS1rofcdbo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>The Muse</strong></p> <p>Acrylic, oil stick, and enamel on canvas - 122cm x 152cm - 2012.</p> <p>Billy often painted his muse in the minds eye - Hands wandered in places only the devil would dare to roam. Tongues slivered under crumpled sheets coated in sun drenched pastels of green and grey. A time never forgotten with the muse in hand.</p> <p><strong><a href="mailto:billy@theautopsy.com">FOR SALE</a></strong></p>http://billybleed.com/post/49919006446http://billybleed.com/post/49919006446Wed, 08 May 2013 16:36:29 +1000Billy Bleedartartistart brutartists on tumblrartists_communityartworksTumblr ArtistTumblr artists discoveryrecycledreclaimed materialpaintingportraitpainterportraitsheadheadsdreamercolourcontemporary artcanvasbrutbrutalismabsurdismabstract portraitmodern artmixed medianaivegypsysocial worker