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FUN? IT'S LIKE WATCHING PAINT DRY.
Two seasoned painters (and advertising pros) reunite for an epic clash of the mediums! One painter, armed with slow-drying oils, creates meticulous, layered masterpieces that scream, "I have all the time in the world." Meanwhile, his partner in crime is all about the fast-paced life of acrylics, where bold strokes, quick decisions, and a dash of chaos reign supreme. Meet Joe Bednarski and Phil Gayter; they've spent years sparring over which paint reigns supreme and are ready to throw down the Winsor & Newtons.
"Study in Orange" - Oil on canvas
"COLIN'S GETTING ON MY BACK AGAIN" - Acrylic on canvas
Expect a dynamic, inspirational, live painting demo where Joe (oil) will patiently build up layers like he's making a lasagna, as Phil (acrylic/water) whips up bold creations faster than you can say "Bob Ross. Their friendly banter will reveal the secrets of their art journeys, shared advertising past, and globe-trotting escapades, all while they throw verbal daubings at each other.
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An hour and a half of insight and merriment
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Creative inspiration for everyone, including artists
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The stories behind their work
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Live painting session
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Open forum questions (and answers)
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The differences explored and demonstrated through examples of their work
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You’ve not seen anything like this before!
My art is like if Wes Anderson and Salvador Dalí had a fever dream while binge-watching obscure documentaries. From random chickens that look like they’re about to drop their own mixtape to portraits of people who are either deep in existential crisis or just bored out of their minds, my art screams, "I paint things that are too cool for you to understand."
I have painted forever, from growing up in Manchester, England, through my years of creative, corporate problem-solving in London and Chicago. I have taught painting, explored, shown, and sold paintings, but ultimately, I live for painting. I have works hanging in private collections worldwide and three very special pieces hanging in the hallways of Sinai Hospital in Chicago. I aim to dispel rumors that painting with acrylics is like pulling teeth.
Banksy
"They're the Penn & Teller of painting!"
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"In short, it is a worthy endeavor, for those who enjoy such exercises in experimentation.
For me, however,
I shall remain in my
chambers, painting the immortal figures of kings."
Diego Velázquez
"In short, it is a worthy endeavor, for those who enjoy such exercises in experimentation. For me, however, I shall remain in my chambers, painting the immortal figures of kings."
Don Diego Velázquez
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