Take 5, Oil, 36x36.
I have been asked to paint live... a performance, action piece. At first, I was somewhat reluctant as I've previously never done this. I then thought I needed to see others paint live. I watched an LA artist friend, Vera Aruntyunyan and became enthralled. I then went on to Youtube and watched other performance painters.
I began to practice in the studio without an audience. I next wanted a small audience and drafted a group of some artist friends. There were five of them. I took approximately an hour to create the painting posted here and named it "Take 5" in their honor.
I painted with my hands (using latex gloves for protection). As I talked about what I was doing, we shared back and forth. Occasionally, I asked the group for suggestions... color choices primarily. Their involvement added to the excitement.
Now, I am still getting prepared for the big performance on March 3. I would like to do one for a non-artist group. In the meantime, I do feel more prepared than before and I will continue to practice with or without an audience. I need to videotape a performance; however, don't have a video camera.
