We’ve seen a lot of Steve Jobs tributes since his death in October, but this one is particularly impressive. Speed painter Aaron Kizer took to the stage at the 11th Hour Live Music and Arts Show in Owensboro, Kentucky and in a blur of brushes painted an incredible portrait of Steve Jobs in just six minutes.
Remarkable. Check out the full video below.
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21 responses to “Wow! This Mind-Blowing Speed Painting Of Steve Jobs Was Done In Just 6 Minutes! [Video]”
Love the video but its always disappointing to know that he has already sketched the art onto the canvas prior.
I saw the performance and saw the canvas close up from backstage. He DID NOT have it sketched out first. This guy is the real deal!
Awesome!!! Go Arron! Very Nice.
Ehh… How many cooks cook without cookbooks? I do which is why I rarely give out recipes and when I cook, I can serve the same dish and it is different each time. :)
I used to hate that back in the mid ’90’s, but I’ve come accustomed to it.
This performance, in-person, was absolutely amazing! To see this created in less than 6 minutes right before your eyes is nothing less than stellar. I saw the canvas in-person and didn’t see any sketch marks. Even so, if you watch Aaron in action – it would still take huge talent to do what he does, in the fashion in which he does it.Â
I’ve written about his street art as well, always impressed by his work! http://limewedge.net/enjoy-it-…Â
Ive seen his previous work… Definitely not pre-sketched on the canvas. Very cool! His Johnny Cash print is my favorite.
Kizerarts.com
Awesome! very nice tribute, wish it existed in better quality
Hey! I know that guy! Awesome.
Who was the artist and where was the event?
David
http://www.youtube.com/davidsdiego
Speed painting? Why is the speed someone paints a picture even a factor? Very stupid.
I know this guy personally and i was now sketched i was backstage watching.Â
I also was there and vouch for him, he paints many like this and had a similar show last year, the man is talented…..
Automatic painting or speed painting helps to show an artist’s flow; normally depicting its own style by not letting time or mind concepts to intercept it’s core intuition, expression and bold pictoric values.Â