Brian William Kirchner
@bwk-art.bsky.social
Austinite and Artist for the forward thinking mind.
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Brian William Kirchner
The Grocery Bag Series | Abundance Collection
“The Mystic”
32.25” x 22.25”
Acrylic, gold leaf, and paper mache clay on paper Whole Foods Market paper bag. #austinstudiotour #bwkart #almostrealthings #abundanceart #patronofthearts #supportlocalart #abundance #art
Brian William Kirchner
The Grocery Bag Series | Abundance Collection
“The Mystic”
32.25” x 22.25”
Acrylic, gold leaf, and paper mache clay on paper Whole Foods Market paper bag. #austinstudiotour #bwkart #almostrealthings #abundanceart #patronofthearts #supportlocalart #abundance #art
November 24, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Animation of
Brian William Kirchner
The Grocery Bag Series | Abundance Collection
“The Mystic”
32.25” x 22.25”
Acrylic, gold leaf, and paper mache clay on paper Whole Foods Market paper bag. #austinstudiotour #bwkart #almostrealthings #abundanceart #patronofthearts #supportlocalart #abundance #art
Brian William Kirchner
The Grocery Bag Series | Abundance Collection
“The Mystic”
32.25” x 22.25”
Acrylic, gold leaf, and paper mache clay on paper Whole Foods Market paper bag. #austinstudiotour #bwkart #almostrealthings #abundanceart #patronofthearts #supportlocalart #abundance #art
JUST FOR FUN:
BWK Art from The Grocery Bag Series animated just for fun. Come to The Austin Studio Tour 2025 to see this piece and more.
4th Street Pop-Up Gallery
3405 E 4th Street
🗓️ November 8–9 & 15–16
⏰ Daily 12 PM – 6 PM
I’d truly love to see you there and share this work in person.
#Abundance
BWK Art from The Grocery Bag Series animated just for fun. Come to The Austin Studio Tour 2025 to see this piece and more.
4th Street Pop-Up Gallery
3405 E 4th Street
🗓️ November 8–9 & 15–16
⏰ Daily 12 PM – 6 PM
I’d truly love to see you there and share this work in person.
#Abundance
October 29, 2025 at 1:59 PM
JUST FOR FUN:
BWK Art from The Grocery Bag Series animated just for fun. Come to The Austin Studio Tour 2025 to see this piece and more.
4th Street Pop-Up Gallery
3405 E 4th Street
🗓️ November 8–9 & 15–16
⏰ Daily 12 PM – 6 PM
I’d truly love to see you there and share this work in person.
#Abundance
BWK Art from The Grocery Bag Series animated just for fun. Come to The Austin Studio Tour 2025 to see this piece and more.
4th Street Pop-Up Gallery
3405 E 4th Street
🗓️ November 8–9 & 15–16
⏰ Daily 12 PM – 6 PM
I’d truly love to see you there and share this work in person.
#Abundance
Creating new work for 👉 Austin Studio Tour 2025! Seven artists, one vibrant gallery, and a feast for the eyes + soul. ✨ Nov 8–9 & 15–16 @ 4th Street Gallery 3405 E 4th St ATX 78702. 🌱
September 9, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Creating new work for 👉 Austin Studio Tour 2025! Seven artists, one vibrant gallery, and a feast for the eyes + soul. ✨ Nov 8–9 & 15–16 @ 4th Street Gallery 3405 E 4th St ATX 78702. 🌱
Finding Coins
Painted on a recycled grocery bag, this piece is about finding joy in adversity. Even when life feels stripped down, beauty still shines through the cracks. Like coins glimmering on the street, hope is always waiting to be found.
#BrianKirchnerArt
#art #GroceryBagSeries #ArtThatHeals
Painted on a recycled grocery bag, this piece is about finding joy in adversity. Even when life feels stripped down, beauty still shines through the cracks. Like coins glimmering on the street, hope is always waiting to be found.
#BrianKirchnerArt
#art #GroceryBagSeries #ArtThatHeals
September 1, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Finding Coins
Painted on a recycled grocery bag, this piece is about finding joy in adversity. Even when life feels stripped down, beauty still shines through the cracks. Like coins glimmering on the street, hope is always waiting to be found.
#BrianKirchnerArt
#art #GroceryBagSeries #ArtThatHeals
Painted on a recycled grocery bag, this piece is about finding joy in adversity. Even when life feels stripped down, beauty still shines through the cracks. Like coins glimmering on the street, hope is always waiting to be found.
#BrianKirchnerArt
#art #GroceryBagSeries #ArtThatHeals
The Grocery Bag Series
We all carry bags—some heavy, some light. These pieces remind us we can turn them into something beautiful. 🌱
“A Map to Abundance”
18x24 • Acrylic on up-cycled grocery bag
DM me to add this to your collection.
#ArtWithMeaning #AbstractArt #Resilience #TexasArtist
We all carry bags—some heavy, some light. These pieces remind us we can turn them into something beautiful. 🌱
“A Map to Abundance”
18x24 • Acrylic on up-cycled grocery bag
DM me to add this to your collection.
#ArtWithMeaning #AbstractArt #Resilience #TexasArtist
August 27, 2025 at 3:18 PM
The Grocery Bag Series
We all carry bags—some heavy, some light. These pieces remind us we can turn them into something beautiful. 🌱
“A Map to Abundance”
18x24 • Acrylic on up-cycled grocery bag
DM me to add this to your collection.
#ArtWithMeaning #AbstractArt #Resilience #TexasArtist
We all carry bags—some heavy, some light. These pieces remind us we can turn them into something beautiful. 🌱
“A Map to Abundance”
18x24 • Acrylic on up-cycled grocery bag
DM me to add this to your collection.
#ArtWithMeaning #AbstractArt #Resilience #TexasArtist
🌈 After the storm, Austin lit up in rainbow. A reminder: rainbows don’t shut anyone out — they stretch across the whole sky. Austin deserves fairness, representation, and a future that shines.
August 22, 2025 at 2:27 PM
🌈 After the storm, Austin lit up in rainbow. A reminder: rainbows don’t shut anyone out — they stretch across the whole sky. Austin deserves fairness, representation, and a future that shines.
00:00:40 of City Zen to calm your day. #doomscrolling #mentalhealth #promotebetterhealth #naturelovers #zen #lovelife #cityscape #LakeLifeVibes
August 19, 2025 at 7:37 PM
00:00:40 of City Zen to calm your day. #doomscrolling #mentalhealth #promotebetterhealth #naturelovers #zen #lovelife #cityscape #LakeLifeVibes
My mom painted this before her stroke. Years later, her final painting was of my sister’s dog, Teddy. But this one… two birds, quiet and tender—has stayed with me. I see her in the red bird, and myself in the blue. I carry her love in every brushstroke. 🎨❤️ #art #grief #love
July 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Growing up in The Woodlands, I feared being myself. A nearby hate crime cast a long shadow. But at 19, Montrose showed me love and courage. Pride honors that journey—rising through fear, embracing truth, and living freely. By being visible, we spark change. Happy Pride to my bold, radiant community.
June 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Growing up in The Woodlands, I feared being myself. A nearby hate crime cast a long shadow. But at 19, Montrose showed me love and courage. Pride honors that journey—rising through fear, embracing truth, and living freely. By being visible, we spark change. Happy Pride to my bold, radiant community.
June 17, 2025 at 6:51 PM
WHAT I SEE:
No Kings Day 2025 in Austin, Texas.
No Kings Day 2025 in Austin, Texas.
June 16, 2025 at 9:21 PM
WHAT I SEE:
No Kings Day 2025 in Austin, Texas.
No Kings Day 2025 in Austin, Texas.
Come out to Art For The People Gallery this Saturday from 12pm-5pm to escape the heat and see colorful art at our group show Summer Exhibition: Captivating Colors. I’ll see you there!
Details in the link: www.artforthepeoplegallery.com/events
Details in the link: www.artforthepeoplegallery.com/events
June 13, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Come out to Art For The People Gallery this Saturday from 12pm-5pm to escape the heat and see colorful art at our group show Summer Exhibition: Captivating Colors. I’ll see you there!
Details in the link: www.artforthepeoplegallery.com/events
Details in the link: www.artforthepeoplegallery.com/events
I’ll be part of a group show at Art For The People Gallery .
Come out to see my Grocery Bag Series Saturday June 14th from 12pm - 5pm in Austin Texas.
Address and details here:
www.artforthepeoplegallery.com/events
Come out to see my Grocery Bag Series Saturday June 14th from 12pm - 5pm in Austin Texas.
Address and details here:
www.artforthepeoplegallery.com/events
June 4, 2025 at 4:39 PM
I’ll be part of a group show at Art For The People Gallery .
Come out to see my Grocery Bag Series Saturday June 14th from 12pm - 5pm in Austin Texas.
Address and details here:
www.artforthepeoplegallery.com/events
Come out to see my Grocery Bag Series Saturday June 14th from 12pm - 5pm in Austin Texas.
Address and details here:
www.artforthepeoplegallery.com/events
IN THE STUDIO:
The first painting in my new series, 𝘔𝘈𝘋 𝘈𝘕𝘐𝘔𝘈𝘓, is underway, and I'm loving every minute of it. As I work on this piece, I'm reminded of the importance of creative expression - it's been a couple of years since I've painted for myself, and this series feels like a fresh start.
The first painting in my new series, 𝘔𝘈𝘋 𝘈𝘕𝘐𝘔𝘈𝘓, is underway, and I'm loving every minute of it. As I work on this piece, I'm reminded of the importance of creative expression - it's been a couple of years since I've painted for myself, and this series feels like a fresh start.
May 21, 2025 at 2:12 PM
IN THE STUDIO:
The first painting in my new series, 𝘔𝘈𝘋 𝘈𝘕𝘐𝘔𝘈𝘓, is underway, and I'm loving every minute of it. As I work on this piece, I'm reminded of the importance of creative expression - it's been a couple of years since I've painted for myself, and this series feels like a fresh start.
The first painting in my new series, 𝘔𝘈𝘋 𝘈𝘕𝘐𝘔𝘈𝘓, is underway, and I'm loving every minute of it. As I work on this piece, I'm reminded of the importance of creative expression - it's been a couple of years since I've painted for myself, and this series feels like a fresh start.
FROM MY SKETCHBOOK:
Men wrestling study. Let's get real: when you're "wrestling" with your partner, it's usually because you're not on the same page as yourself. But hey, if you're into the whole physical wrestling thing, just make sure to call it what it is (and maybe have a safe word handy).
Men wrestling study. Let's get real: when you're "wrestling" with your partner, it's usually because you're not on the same page as yourself. But hey, if you're into the whole physical wrestling thing, just make sure to call it what it is (and maybe have a safe word handy).
May 18, 2025 at 7:27 PM
FROM MY SKETCHBOOK:
Men wrestling study. Let's get real: when you're "wrestling" with your partner, it's usually because you're not on the same page as yourself. But hey, if you're into the whole physical wrestling thing, just make sure to call it what it is (and maybe have a safe word handy).
Men wrestling study. Let's get real: when you're "wrestling" with your partner, it's usually because you're not on the same page as yourself. But hey, if you're into the whole physical wrestling thing, just make sure to call it what it is (and maybe have a safe word handy).
IN THE STUDIO:
Just in the studio and trying to stay away from the news of the disaster in office so I can focus upon and paint the beautiful things working around me.
Just in the studio and trying to stay away from the news of the disaster in office so I can focus upon and paint the beautiful things working around me.
May 15, 2025 at 10:08 PM
IN THE STUDIO:
Just in the studio and trying to stay away from the news of the disaster in office so I can focus upon and paint the beautiful things working around me.
Just in the studio and trying to stay away from the news of the disaster in office so I can focus upon and paint the beautiful things working around me.
WHAT I SEE:
Party in ATX.
I took three photos and this one was unintentional. Sorry to the accidental model who was caught in the line of fire of my inebriated camera. Jesus Gomez and John Lauer, thank you for including us in your spectacular joint birthday bash. Cheers to many more fantastic years.
Party in ATX.
I took three photos and this one was unintentional. Sorry to the accidental model who was caught in the line of fire of my inebriated camera. Jesus Gomez and John Lauer, thank you for including us in your spectacular joint birthday bash. Cheers to many more fantastic years.
May 12, 2025 at 3:31 PM
WHAT I SEE:
Party in ATX.
I took three photos and this one was unintentional. Sorry to the accidental model who was caught in the line of fire of my inebriated camera. Jesus Gomez and John Lauer, thank you for including us in your spectacular joint birthday bash. Cheers to many more fantastic years.
Party in ATX.
I took three photos and this one was unintentional. Sorry to the accidental model who was caught in the line of fire of my inebriated camera. Jesus Gomez and John Lauer, thank you for including us in your spectacular joint birthday bash. Cheers to many more fantastic years.
WHAT I SEE:
I can’t say I disagree with the graffiti. Seen ATX.
I can’t say I disagree with the graffiti. Seen ATX.
May 10, 2025 at 7:02 PM
WHAT I SEE:
I can’t say I disagree with the graffiti. Seen ATX.
I can’t say I disagree with the graffiti. Seen ATX.
IN THE STUDIO:
Meeting an empty canvas is not unlike being introduced to a new friend, some are comfortably predictable and others delightfully contradict one’s prejudices. Let’s see how this new friendship unfolds.
Series, “Mad Animal” in progress.
Meeting an empty canvas is not unlike being introduced to a new friend, some are comfortably predictable and others delightfully contradict one’s prejudices. Let’s see how this new friendship unfolds.
Series, “Mad Animal” in progress.
May 8, 2025 at 9:56 PM
IN THE STUDIO:
Meeting an empty canvas is not unlike being introduced to a new friend, some are comfortably predictable and others delightfully contradict one’s prejudices. Let’s see how this new friendship unfolds.
Series, “Mad Animal” in progress.
Meeting an empty canvas is not unlike being introduced to a new friend, some are comfortably predictable and others delightfully contradict one’s prejudices. Let’s see how this new friendship unfolds.
Series, “Mad Animal” in progress.
IN THE STUDIO:
I’m placing the sketchbook aside for a moment to begin painting the first of a new series. Is it hardest to make the first brushstroke or the last? Either way, the first brushstroke has been made and I’m on my journey to the last. Here is the beginning of my new series, “Mad Animal”.
I’m placing the sketchbook aside for a moment to begin painting the first of a new series. Is it hardest to make the first brushstroke or the last? Either way, the first brushstroke has been made and I’m on my journey to the last. Here is the beginning of my new series, “Mad Animal”.
May 7, 2025 at 6:20 PM
IN THE STUDIO:
I’m placing the sketchbook aside for a moment to begin painting the first of a new series. Is it hardest to make the first brushstroke or the last? Either way, the first brushstroke has been made and I’m on my journey to the last. Here is the beginning of my new series, “Mad Animal”.
I’m placing the sketchbook aside for a moment to begin painting the first of a new series. Is it hardest to make the first brushstroke or the last? Either way, the first brushstroke has been made and I’m on my journey to the last. Here is the beginning of my new series, “Mad Animal”.
FROM MY SKETCHBOOK
𝗛𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗱/ 𝗥𝗮𝗴𝗲
Hatred and rage give you the illusion of power you lacked when you were walking with the weight of jealousy, insecurity, guilt, and unworthiness.
𝗛𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗱/ 𝗥𝗮𝗴𝗲
Hatred and rage give you the illusion of power you lacked when you were walking with the weight of jealousy, insecurity, guilt, and unworthiness.
May 2, 2025 at 9:03 PM
FROM MY SKETCHBOOK
𝗛𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗱/ 𝗥𝗮𝗴𝗲
Hatred and rage give you the illusion of power you lacked when you were walking with the weight of jealousy, insecurity, guilt, and unworthiness.
𝗛𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗱/ 𝗥𝗮𝗴𝗲
Hatred and rage give you the illusion of power you lacked when you were walking with the weight of jealousy, insecurity, guilt, and unworthiness.
𝗛𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗱/ 𝗥𝗮𝗴𝗲
Photo inspiration for “hatred/rage” on the emotional scale.
Hatred and rage give you the illusion of power you lacked when you were walking with the weight of jealousy, insecurity, guilt, and unworthiness.
Photo inspiration for “hatred/rage” on the emotional scale.
Hatred and rage give you the illusion of power you lacked when you were walking with the weight of jealousy, insecurity, guilt, and unworthiness.
May 2, 2025 at 9:02 PM
𝗛𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗱/ 𝗥𝗮𝗴𝗲
Photo inspiration for “hatred/rage” on the emotional scale.
Hatred and rage give you the illusion of power you lacked when you were walking with the weight of jealousy, insecurity, guilt, and unworthiness.
Photo inspiration for “hatred/rage” on the emotional scale.
Hatred and rage give you the illusion of power you lacked when you were walking with the weight of jealousy, insecurity, guilt, and unworthiness.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸
Self portrait photo inspiration for a sketch.
Self portrait photo inspiration for a sketch.
April 29, 2025 at 2:22 PM
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸
Self portrait photo inspiration for a sketch.
Self portrait photo inspiration for a sketch.
WHAT I SEE:
We found devil horns on the sidewalk so I fixed the “towning enforced” sign.
We found devil horns on the sidewalk so I fixed the “towning enforced” sign.
April 28, 2025 at 10:26 PM
WHAT I SEE:
We found devil horns on the sidewalk so I fixed the “towning enforced” sign.
We found devil horns on the sidewalk so I fixed the “towning enforced” sign.
Photo inspiration for “Jealousy”.
This feeling is complicated as are reasons for feeling jealous. It’s self pity mixed with disappointment and on its way to anger. If you move past it and feel the brief hit of rage and hatred… you are on your way up the emotional scale.
This feeling is complicated as are reasons for feeling jealous. It’s self pity mixed with disappointment and on its way to anger. If you move past it and feel the brief hit of rage and hatred… you are on your way up the emotional scale.
April 28, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Photo inspiration for “Jealousy”.
This feeling is complicated as are reasons for feeling jealous. It’s self pity mixed with disappointment and on its way to anger. If you move past it and feel the brief hit of rage and hatred… you are on your way up the emotional scale.
This feeling is complicated as are reasons for feeling jealous. It’s self pity mixed with disappointment and on its way to anger. If you move past it and feel the brief hit of rage and hatred… you are on your way up the emotional scale.