Some process shots from a live painting during a Pinche event last week at Fulton 55 in Fresno, CA. The theme for the show was South American Culture. This was my take on a Peruvian curandero and I wish I was able to get a more clear picture of the end result but the lighting was a little dark. I had a great time interacting with some wonderful people. I had about 4 hours to paint with Acrylic on a 4’x6′ piece of plywood.
Those colors!!!!!
There are a few color that don’t come through in the photo, but once I get a picture with better lighting I’ll post it up.
Wow, thanks for letting us see your progress.
No problem at all, Leah. Glad to know there’s people interested in the messy process.
Whoa! Fabulous!!!
Thank you!
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Thank you for the amazing, kind words.They are very much appreciated. I wanted to capture an organic, lively mood by using more tone and light, and less of the line work that I usually incorporate into my work. Ironically, as the night was ending and I looked top to bottom for any spots I missed, I overlooked the one eye. I would like to think it’d look better complete, but I suppose somethings happen for a reason. Thanks, again!
I love it! and as a Peruvian, thanks 😉
Thank you, I’m glad you like it!
This is amazing, I can’t wait to try my hands at live painting
Thank you, Brittany. After the first shaky strokes, it’s a breeze. Definitely an exciting experience.
Did you just dive into it, or did you practice before you did it in public?
It was a mixture of both. I sketched out the human portion before the painting. I was initially going to paint in portrait format, but I decided on landscape format instead and added the skull portion.
Ooo, love the illustration and the color.
Thank you!
Wow! You blow me away… there is so much feeling and energy in all of your work and I especially love the colours in this one. Thanks for sharing so much!
Thank you for the amazing, kinds words. I try to bring life into whatever character I’m working on. Whether they are accurate in the end or not, as long as it looks like the image in your head you’re in the right track.
Great catch of the creative process
Thank you, Jim!
You are an amazing artist. Thank you sharing your talent with us all.
Really appreciate the kind words! I’ve had some amazing teachers who’ve helped me greatly in my creative journey. I’m nowhere near their calibur of skill but they definitely set the bar for me and I’m reaching for it 🙂
I found you on Facebook also and invited my granddaughter to your page. She is more on your style of art than I, but I appreciate the imagination you put into your work.
Sharon
Thank you for your inspiring words, Sharon! Really appreciate your support and thanks for sharing my page, I hope your granddaughter enjoys my work. My imagination can take me to dark places at times, but it’s always worth sharing the journey. Thanks again!
She really likes it and I also pointed my grandson-in-law your way also.
Imagination is a good thing and the trick is visit the dark places, but leave the door open for quick escape.
Sharon
I couldn’t have said it better, completely agree. Thanks again, Sharon!
I truly appreciate that, thank you!
Well done! It’s not easy to paint at live events. Your drawing skills are great.
Thank you, Karen! It’s an exhilarating experience, especially when you’re on a time limit. I highly recommend anyone to try it.