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Bren Sweeney

@brensweeney.bsky.social

Making prints, abstract forms, brutalist shapes, occasional birds. Creating zines with Pastel sounds, instrumentals and 60's feels.

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Glad to have pointed you in the right direction. ๐Ÿ‘

10.02.2026 22:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Charles Anderson Art - Home Page Biography of the Scottish Artist, Charles Anderson

That would make sense then.
Thereโ€™s quite a lot of info on his website and he was known for his panic art and sculptures

www.charlesandersonart.co.uk

10.02.2026 22:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The first 2 were my โ€˜inspired byโ€™ and the last two were photos of his work.

10.02.2026 22:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The last 2 are Andersonโ€™s sculptures but the first 2 were my โ€˜inspired byโ€™ art.

10.02.2026 22:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oh. I canโ€™t picture that wall art. Would you have a photo Jillian ? He did design design those 2 big walls outside Charing Cross station and also the Savoy Centre exterior, so itโ€™s pretty likely.

10.02.2026 22:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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If you grew up in and around Glasgow you grew up with the designs of sculptor and artist Charles Anderson. Heโ€™s currently 89 and his work amazes and endlessly inspires me.

10.02.2026 21:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I printed my designs on cards. Tempted to do more.

30.01.2026 21:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Good call, itโ€™s been such a long time since Iโ€™ve watched that one Maybe time for a revisit.

25.01.2026 12:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Ancestoring: Understanding Records, Family, and Ourselves: Understanding Records, Family, and Ourselves: Understanding Records, Families, and Ourselves Ancestoring: Understanding Records, Family, and Ourselves: Understanding Records, Family, and Ourselves: Understanding Records, Families, and Ourselves [Posz, Darcie Hind] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Ancestoring: Understanding Records, Family, and Ourselves: Understanding Records, Family, and Ourselves: Understanding Records, Families, and Ourselves

My new book will drop soon #Ancestoring #Genealogy
You can order through Genealogical Publishing Co., and several other places. #HankJonesing #BrenSweeneyArt

19.01.2026 11:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Amazing !! x

20.01.2026 13:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Iโ€™m putting together a piece on sad films for my next zine. I really love Made (1972) with Carol White and also gut wrenchingly depressing films like Lilya 4Ever and Dancer in the Dark.
I want to hear your top sad films.

14.01.2026 14:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I was inspired to play MoM on my drive to work today but since โ€˜Siriโ€™ hates a Scottish accent, I got โ€˜Man or a Muppetโ€™ from the Muppetts movie- which is actually an excellent song.

14.01.2026 08:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I keep forgetting to check that book out. I planned to go to his book tour but was out of town and missed it. The band were 10/10 though.

13.01.2026 23:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Man On Man, blew me away when they supported Dinosaur Junior in 2023 in London.

13.01.2026 23:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks so much Louise,
I was actually considering doing a fabric printing course later this year. I have a voucher to spend at a print studio and Iโ€™m eyeing up the courses. Thanks again,
Bren.

13.01.2026 08:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Thrilled to be included in this artists sale at a local studio. Not really expecting sales as but just happy to get my work seen.

09.01.2026 22:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This will be a monumental gig. 2 of the best.
Have the Pastels ever played the Barrowlands ? ๐Ÿค”

09.01.2026 22:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A wee autumn diptych commission for a pal. I enjoyed doing these and will make a small series for my shop.
brensweeney.bigcartel.com

08.12.2025 20:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Looks like thereโ€™s tons of good stuff in here. **I contributed a little review of @thepastels.bsky.social at Glasgoes Pop.
Thanks @assistant.bandcamp.com for asking me to be a part of your zine.

05.12.2025 12:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The third issue of Jonathanโ€™s densely packed, literary indie pop fanzine ๐ˆ๐ ๐“๐‡๐„ ๐€๐๐‘๐ˆ๐‹ ๐’๐”๐, featuring:

โ–ช๏ธŽ Exclusive interviews with Heavenly, The Slow Summits, Mike Schulman of Slumberland Records, Red Cavalry, jimโ€™s twenty-one, The Felt Tips, Milton Hide, Chime School, Sunny Intervals and Cloudland Blue Quartet.

โ–ช๏ธŽ A wealth of beautiful features and contributions including an oral record of Glas-Goes Pop '25, a live review of The Sweetest Ache, a book review by Lemonheads legend John Strohm, and pieces by Andy Hopkins (Nightjrrrs) and Rob Morgan (Honeybourne).

โ–ช๏ธŽ There are also tons of album reviews (Theatre Royal, The Lovely Basement, Slow Country) and much else besides that your tired correspondent can not currently recall.

At 52 pages, this issue is thick, perfect bound, and stuffed with words, enthusiasm, and joy. I really hope youโ€™re moved to give it a try.

With much love from Brighton,
Jonathan.

The third issue of Jonathanโ€™s densely packed, literary indie pop fanzine ๐ˆ๐ ๐“๐‡๐„ ๐€๐๐‘๐ˆ๐‹ ๐’๐”๐, featuring: โ–ช๏ธŽ Exclusive interviews with Heavenly, The Slow Summits, Mike Schulman of Slumberland Records, Red Cavalry, jimโ€™s twenty-one, The Felt Tips, Milton Hide, Chime School, Sunny Intervals and Cloudland Blue Quartet. โ–ช๏ธŽ A wealth of beautiful features and contributions including an oral record of Glas-Goes Pop '25, a live review of The Sweetest Ache, a book review by Lemonheads legend John Strohm, and pieces by Andy Hopkins (Nightjrrrs) and Rob Morgan (Honeybourne). โ–ช๏ธŽ There are also tons of album reviews (Theatre Royal, The Lovely Basement, Slow Country) and much else besides that your tired correspondent can not currently recall. At 52 pages, this issue is thick, perfect bound, and stuffed with words, enthusiasm, and joy. I really hope youโ€™re moved to give it a try. With much love from Brighton, Jonathan.

These will be available tomorrow! Issue 3 of IN THE APRIL SUN has been, as ever, a labour of love.

04.12.2025 20:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 24    ๐Ÿ” 9    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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brensweeney.bigcartel.com
New art on my online shop, if your interested. x

29.11.2025 22:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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A few different ideas on the go today.

22.11.2025 15:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Print 2 of a short series. Continuing with the same idea but experimenting with composition and scale.

19.11.2025 08:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Iโ€™ll give that a wee listen tomorrow. ๐Ÿ‘

17.11.2025 23:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Quick request; I am finished with my zine and just tidying up and proofreading - if you know about any contemporary indie pop zines for me to flag, let me know?

I have Zine Things Happen, the @precrecs.bsky.social zines and Hereโ€™s Where You Belong by @brensweeney.bsky.social.

What is missing?

16.11.2025 10:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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my little underground issue six (resist psychic death) from my little underground my little underground issue six (resist psychic death) from my little underground

Hereโ€™s a cool wee zine from Shannon McMahon. x mylittleundergroundzine.bandcamp.com/merch/my-lit...

16.11.2025 10:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New work and how it came together.

15.11.2025 10:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Lee MORGAN "Edda" (1965)
YouTube video by TheJPDM Lee MORGAN "Edda" (1965)

youtu.be/5RStMqE_P7E?...
Now playing, my go to,Lee Morgan.

13.11.2025 08:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

@thepastels.bsky.social oh I like this a lot, it soundโ€™s really beautiful.

29.10.2025 07:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It was my pleasure to interview Kurt Ralske a few weeks ago for my fanzine 'Here's Where You Belong'. - scheduled release December /January. He was super interesting.

24.10.2025 12:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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