Artys Fartsy Fascination

March 23, 2010

Here is my theory on why people like to watch face painters in action.

Folks are under the impression that Art Takes a Lot of Time.

When we paint a fast, recognizable spiderman in 3 minutes (on a moving target) - that is impressive!

That’s why I was always fascinated watching Bob Ross whip out a cottage in the middle of a forest in less than 20 minutes.
“Did he really just paint that picture while I watched?”

It’s also like watching a name painter do their thing.  They are so efficient with their strokes – it’s as if they are on auto pilot and barely touch the paper.

The impressive face painting designs are the ones that look like ANYONE could do them – except that they are perfectly executed and not a single brushstroke is wasted.

And that’s why folks enjoy watching face painters.  Fast Art – what a thought!!

Show me your favorite efficient design. 
You can put a link to it in the Comments Section Below. 
I promise to rip you off and make a video w/o your permission :)
Juuuuuuuuuust kidding… maybe.

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