THE ARTIST BREN PRICE
On reflection, for me, the freedom of going into another realm where I am not thinking, just doing- where there are no rules, no boundaries, just that oneness of being in process with creating, is what being an artist is about. . . I want viewers to become such a part of my work that they are filled with questions, not answers; that they must interpret what is there, and that they will find something in my work that is theirs alone – a journey of discovery.”
All of the work by Bren Price throughout Touchstone, is subject to copyright laws and is for sale, generally priced as $10 per square inch plus framing, taxes, shipping and processing fees. Giclee` images can be ordered at cost plus. Published paintings are more depending on age and Publication – standard sized paintings from my book, Inside the Wind, start at $10,000. I have been painting from an early age and continue to develop – “diversity is my style.” I paint in many mediums but for the most part, my work is done in watercolor and is expressionistic in nature. Sometimes my work is straightforward in its meaning and other times it is like a riddle unfolded for the viewer. The Samurai image represents my ‘Discovery Style’ of painting which brings out the innermost essence of being-at-one with the process of painting.
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Late one night painting while on retreat in Louisiana, I felt the presence of my Papa looking over my shoulder as I was finishing up for the night, and I noticed on my palette very interesting shapes taking place. I started pushing around the paint that was already there and this image of a Southern Belle dressed in a ruffled ball gown appeared, like she was going to be presented at Cotillion, and I thought, how appropriate! My papa was a Southern gentleman from Arkansas and we had shared our artwork over the years. It wasn’t until 2 weeks later when I returned home that my dad told me that Papa had passed; he stopped in to say goodbye.
The next morning after the palette had dried, I discovered upside-down the real painting without making any changes. This is two images within one painting of Choree, my childhood invisible friend who followed me around.
This is a sculpture of Choree I created at age 19.
Choree keeps showing up as I work without thinking. This bust was created in 2019. Creating in any medium without thinking and not listening to your inner critic, just letting the process flow, allows wonderful things to happen!
Stained Glass Jungle Scene 
A painted vase with whimsical green frog, a lady with feathered headdress, exploding golden flowers, and cobalt blue ribbon festooning a glorious dance of shapes is representative of my expressionistic attitude and can-do alacrity. I believe artwork should bring an uplifting joy to the viewer.
I have collected beads from all over the world which I have styled into elegant and sophisticated adornment for the soul. Choose a Special Piece for yourself or gift to someone you love from my one of a kind collection!
Working with Students of All Ages in Many Different Mediums Maintains Interest in our Workshops and Keeps People coming back to Touchstone Year after Year!
This is my dad and me painting our sculptural masks.
Painted and Un-Painted Masks
