Hello Pandas! My name is Brent Estabrook, I live in Los Angeles, and I gave up my 9-5 job to do what I love: ART!
All my art inspiration comes from my pursuit of excitement and happiness. I have found that a life doing what you love will forever propel you positively forward. I often get asked why I paint stuffed animals and there are many reasons, one of the most important is to bring people back to the state of childhood when the pursuit of dreams and passions were encouraged. At some point in our lives, society tries to convince us to get a “good” job, save for retirement, and then at 60 you can go have fun… Screw that!.. I am going to do what I love now! And I would encourage others to do the same.
Fortunately or unfortunately, I have no idea how long each painting takes. Hours feel like minutes and I rarely know what day it is, I see this as a good thing. If I had to give some hard numbers, I would say 200-300 hrs for the more complex paintings.
Again, there are many reasons I enjoy painting stuffed animals and, for what I hope is not too selfish of a reason, I know I can connect with people of all ages and help encourage them to pursue their passions. I realize that full dedication to your dreams and passions are not always possible however I would encourage everybody to take some time out of their day, think about what makes them happy, and then start taking steps, no matter how large or small, towards a happier life!
More info: Instagram
My Twelve Homies
The newest painting in progress… It is an ode to my favorite artistic tool… color! This painting represents every primary, secondary and tertiary color on the colorwheel.
Paya
One of my personal favorites! Also my favorite color combination.
Dream Team
The piece that really started my life of painting all day, every day.
Close-up
Contemplate a.k.a Bored Panda!
I have always been fascinated by the pointillism master, George Seurat so I wanted to do pointillism… but to the furry extreme!
If You Can Dream It
Close-up
“Uniquely Special” in the studio
Warm & Fuzzy
Galaxy
My happy place! Inside my studio in DTLA
I spend here 99.9% of my life… Well, not that much but pretty close.
Me!
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Share on FacebookSpeechless! In the first painting pictured, it doesn't even look like a painting....i thought I was looking at the actually stuffed animals! Amazing work!!! Plus, you're kinda cute too ;) keep up the beautiful work and continue to follow your dreams!!! <3
thank you very much... and double upvote for the cute compliment ;)
Load More Replies...Thank you :) ... it has unfortunately already sold
Load More Replies...No words for your talent Brent. I can see the joy in your paintings. Luv ya.
hey I recognize you! Thank you Jill :)
Load More Replies...How amazing! I do really like your artworks, and more admire your courage to quit that 9-5 thing
Amazing! Gorgeous! They look so real! I have a question...do you take requests? Like not a huge picture but maybe on paper? If so, how much? My dad would agree. Something horrible happened to my childhood stuffed animal. You see, when I was 3, my mother and father gave me this stuffed animal. A very unique one, I will try to find pictures. I named him Jerry! I carried him around the house and put him in my backpack all the time. Then, when I was 8, my mother died of T1D. They were getting divorced at the time and my dad had a fiance. She died of liver failure. My dad worked all the time, so we needed a babysitter. Now, behind our backs, she would give away things of ours. One of them being Jerry. I still cry when I try to reach into my stuffed animal pile to get him, and he is not there. The good news is that the babysitter got fired!
:( i am sorry to hear that... remember, no matter what, there is always the opportunity to make each day better... as far as request... at the moment i am booked up with paintings
Load More Replies...They look so amazing!!! The only thing I wanna do now is to jump into any of your paintings and feel the softness of those stuffed animals!
:) thak you... but please dont jump into the paintings ;)
Load More Replies...Nope he is lying those are not at all paintings. He took photos of those toys and kept there ( OMFG!! THEY ARE SO AWESOME, THIS GUY TALENT IS SO AWESOME. IS HE HUMAN REALLY???)
oh my goddd, they look so wonderful, make me remember how much i love stuffed toys before (even now)
Awesome!!! I love hearing that! Thank you :)
Load More Replies...Did you think about making jigsaw puzzles from them? Maybe even some hard one - 6000/12000 pieces? They are great for it.
Do you have a website or a gallery that you can buy these paintings
www.mugelloart.com is the gallery that sells my work, here is a good emial for them info@mugelloart.com... my website is www.brentestabrook.com
Load More Replies...This is my type of Art I would love to put some of this are in my kids rooms
Well actually teddy bears aren't my favorite subject. But still; they look amazing :)
These are irresistibly cute. Amazing technique to create the texture as well. Kudos!!
;) the gallery i work with handles all the sales of my work, here is a good email info@mugelloart.com
Load More Replies...Hi Bjorn, the gallery i work with handles all the sales of my work... here is a good email info@mugelloart.com
Load More Replies...They look so real! I thought at first they were stuffed animals glued onto a canvas.
ha! i've got that comment a few times now ;)
Load More Replies...:) the panda was very fitting here
Load More Replies...Confession: when I read the headline I thought this was terribly irresponsible. However, this young man has great talent and I would certainly buy one of his paintings if I ever had the chAnce. Brent I wish you all the best as you continue to showcase your talent and do what you love!
wow, thank you for this beautiful compliment :)
Load More Replies...My eyes must be deceiving me! I thought for sure they were real and I still have a hard time believing they aren't!! Truly incredible!!!
wow, thank you for that amazing compliment :)
Load More Replies...Thank you very much :) that is definitely the greatest example of my artistic craft :)
Load More Replies...I love the way you're doing :) Just some people have enough brave & potential to do it. You're talent. The painting's look real really
I absolutely love your work. Are there any that aren't sold already? If so, how much are you asking for them.
Thank you :) there is only 1 available but it is not yet finished... the 1st painting... i the gallery i work with handles all the selling of my work, here is a good email for them info@mugelloart.com
Load More Replies...So much FUN! I would LOVE to have one of your paintings hanging in my toy shop Flying Circus Toys!!
Thank you :) send me a link to your store!
Load More Replies...This is amazing! I have never seen anything near as good! I'm in love! :) Amazing looking pice of art and handsome guy from LA! ;) congratulations on your work! Best regards from Iceland! :)
wow, thank you for that beautiful compliment ;)
Load More Replies...These textures make me strangely happy. Glad that you've found a passion, and with such wonderful talent, it's all very great to look at. Wishes for your future!
Wow thank you for this amazing compliment! :)
Load More Replies...Bravo my friend. I love your application of texture with your paintings. You've definitely achieved your goal in the respect that you connect with others through their childhood memories. Keep up the good work.
First thought I had when I looked at your canvas is color. Your choice of colour is amazing, you really have mastered it. Your canvas, speak to me, and fulfill me with emotions. I'Ve appreciated what you wrote in the intro, this is really important to me, that people go for their dreams, and don't let people affect them. I've realized at some point of my life too, I can't let go of Art. You seem like a really good person, thank you for sharing. And btw, I'm sorry for my english, I'm french-canadian . Keep doing your awesome works!
All those brush strokes....wow. I'm amazed by your dedication. Great work!
These are amazing !!!! So incredible and,beyond talented. I would love to own one of your paintings! Do you have a website or fb page?
Thank you very much :) the best is Instagram @brentestabrook and FB @brentestabrookart
Load More Replies...Wow the look so real! :) very cute. They would be perfect not only for children but also for adults. But what I was thinking firtst when I saw it, that it would be amazing idea for the children´s hospital or the orphanage.
thank you :) oh yeah... i just got some work in a new Children's Hospital!
Load More Replies...I cannot believe these aren't just the photos of stuffed animals! So wonderful. Pure pleasure for my eyes :) congratulations!
Wow thank you for that amazing compliment :)
Load More Replies...First time i saw them i didnt believe they are just painting 😨 Omg your ability just waoww 👏👏
wow thank you for that amazing compliment :)
Load More Replies...These are most exquisite and do exactly what you say, bring back senses of childhood. I love your work, thank you for sharing.
Awesome!!! I am glad you enjoy :)
Load More Replies...These loook so cool!!!! Thought it was a photograph for a second 😁
Very realistic, indeed. Great job, Brent. I've seriously fallen in love with your art. 💞
Wow !! I love your paintings and I can't imagine anyone who wouldn't. Each painting puts a BIG smile on my face and in my heart. Love
Yes!!! That is exactly what I hoped for :)
Load More Replies...Thank you for taking time to appreciate them :)
Load More Replies...Hi Alexey... the gallery I work with handles all the selling of the work, here is a good email info@mugelloart.com
Load More Replies...thank you :) unfortunately that painting has already been spoken for.
Load More Replies...Looks so real! Unfotunately, my childhood stuffed animal was sold behind my back by an evil babysitter (she got fired) I carried it everywhere, even at the age of eleven. I am 12 now and cry whenever I remember.
Speechless! In the first painting pictured, it doesn't even look like a painting....i thought I was looking at the actually stuffed animals! Amazing work!!! Plus, you're kinda cute too ;) keep up the beautiful work and continue to follow your dreams!!! <3
thank you very much... and double upvote for the cute compliment ;)
Load More Replies...Thank you :) ... it has unfortunately already sold
Load More Replies...No words for your talent Brent. I can see the joy in your paintings. Luv ya.
hey I recognize you! Thank you Jill :)
Load More Replies...How amazing! I do really like your artworks, and more admire your courage to quit that 9-5 thing
Amazing! Gorgeous! They look so real! I have a question...do you take requests? Like not a huge picture but maybe on paper? If so, how much? My dad would agree. Something horrible happened to my childhood stuffed animal. You see, when I was 3, my mother and father gave me this stuffed animal. A very unique one, I will try to find pictures. I named him Jerry! I carried him around the house and put him in my backpack all the time. Then, when I was 8, my mother died of T1D. They were getting divorced at the time and my dad had a fiance. She died of liver failure. My dad worked all the time, so we needed a babysitter. Now, behind our backs, she would give away things of ours. One of them being Jerry. I still cry when I try to reach into my stuffed animal pile to get him, and he is not there. The good news is that the babysitter got fired!
:( i am sorry to hear that... remember, no matter what, there is always the opportunity to make each day better... as far as request... at the moment i am booked up with paintings
Load More Replies...They look so amazing!!! The only thing I wanna do now is to jump into any of your paintings and feel the softness of those stuffed animals!
:) thak you... but please dont jump into the paintings ;)
Load More Replies...Nope he is lying those are not at all paintings. He took photos of those toys and kept there ( OMFG!! THEY ARE SO AWESOME, THIS GUY TALENT IS SO AWESOME. IS HE HUMAN REALLY???)
oh my goddd, they look so wonderful, make me remember how much i love stuffed toys before (even now)
Awesome!!! I love hearing that! Thank you :)
Load More Replies...Did you think about making jigsaw puzzles from them? Maybe even some hard one - 6000/12000 pieces? They are great for it.
Do you have a website or a gallery that you can buy these paintings
www.mugelloart.com is the gallery that sells my work, here is a good emial for them info@mugelloart.com... my website is www.brentestabrook.com
Load More Replies...This is my type of Art I would love to put some of this are in my kids rooms
Well actually teddy bears aren't my favorite subject. But still; they look amazing :)
These are irresistibly cute. Amazing technique to create the texture as well. Kudos!!
;) the gallery i work with handles all the sales of my work, here is a good email info@mugelloart.com
Load More Replies...Hi Bjorn, the gallery i work with handles all the sales of my work... here is a good email info@mugelloart.com
Load More Replies...They look so real! I thought at first they were stuffed animals glued onto a canvas.
ha! i've got that comment a few times now ;)
Load More Replies...:) the panda was very fitting here
Load More Replies...Confession: when I read the headline I thought this was terribly irresponsible. However, this young man has great talent and I would certainly buy one of his paintings if I ever had the chAnce. Brent I wish you all the best as you continue to showcase your talent and do what you love!
wow, thank you for this beautiful compliment :)
Load More Replies...My eyes must be deceiving me! I thought for sure they were real and I still have a hard time believing they aren't!! Truly incredible!!!
wow, thank you for that amazing compliment :)
Load More Replies...Thank you very much :) that is definitely the greatest example of my artistic craft :)
Load More Replies...I love the way you're doing :) Just some people have enough brave & potential to do it. You're talent. The painting's look real really
I absolutely love your work. Are there any that aren't sold already? If so, how much are you asking for them.
Thank you :) there is only 1 available but it is not yet finished... the 1st painting... i the gallery i work with handles all the selling of my work, here is a good email for them info@mugelloart.com
Load More Replies...So much FUN! I would LOVE to have one of your paintings hanging in my toy shop Flying Circus Toys!!
Thank you :) send me a link to your store!
Load More Replies...This is amazing! I have never seen anything near as good! I'm in love! :) Amazing looking pice of art and handsome guy from LA! ;) congratulations on your work! Best regards from Iceland! :)
wow, thank you for that beautiful compliment ;)
Load More Replies...These textures make me strangely happy. Glad that you've found a passion, and with such wonderful talent, it's all very great to look at. Wishes for your future!
Wow thank you for this amazing compliment! :)
Load More Replies...Bravo my friend. I love your application of texture with your paintings. You've definitely achieved your goal in the respect that you connect with others through their childhood memories. Keep up the good work.
First thought I had when I looked at your canvas is color. Your choice of colour is amazing, you really have mastered it. Your canvas, speak to me, and fulfill me with emotions. I'Ve appreciated what you wrote in the intro, this is really important to me, that people go for their dreams, and don't let people affect them. I've realized at some point of my life too, I can't let go of Art. You seem like a really good person, thank you for sharing. And btw, I'm sorry for my english, I'm french-canadian . Keep doing your awesome works!
All those brush strokes....wow. I'm amazed by your dedication. Great work!
These are amazing !!!! So incredible and,beyond talented. I would love to own one of your paintings! Do you have a website or fb page?
Thank you very much :) the best is Instagram @brentestabrook and FB @brentestabrookart
Load More Replies...Wow the look so real! :) very cute. They would be perfect not only for children but also for adults. But what I was thinking firtst when I saw it, that it would be amazing idea for the children´s hospital or the orphanage.
thank you :) oh yeah... i just got some work in a new Children's Hospital!
Load More Replies...I cannot believe these aren't just the photos of stuffed animals! So wonderful. Pure pleasure for my eyes :) congratulations!
Wow thank you for that amazing compliment :)
Load More Replies...First time i saw them i didnt believe they are just painting 😨 Omg your ability just waoww 👏👏
wow thank you for that amazing compliment :)
Load More Replies...These are most exquisite and do exactly what you say, bring back senses of childhood. I love your work, thank you for sharing.
Awesome!!! I am glad you enjoy :)
Load More Replies...These loook so cool!!!! Thought it was a photograph for a second 😁
Very realistic, indeed. Great job, Brent. I've seriously fallen in love with your art. 💞
Wow !! I love your paintings and I can't imagine anyone who wouldn't. Each painting puts a BIG smile on my face and in my heart. Love
Yes!!! That is exactly what I hoped for :)
Load More Replies...Thank you for taking time to appreciate them :)
Load More Replies...Hi Alexey... the gallery I work with handles all the selling of the work, here is a good email info@mugelloart.com
Load More Replies...thank you :) unfortunately that painting has already been spoken for.
Load More Replies...Looks so real! Unfotunately, my childhood stuffed animal was sold behind my back by an evil babysitter (she got fired) I carried it everywhere, even at the age of eleven. I am 12 now and cry whenever I remember.
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