Dan will arrive at an event location either a couple of hours or the evening before the event begins. He will set up his equipment, stretch his canvas, and begin to paint. 

His first preference

is to paint exactly

what he sees from

where he stands at

the event. People

really enjoy watching

the event they are

attending come to

life on the canvas. 

If this is not practical, Dan can paint from preselected photographs, or from subject matter agreed to by the event organizers.

While he is painting, he plays recorded music--mostly relaxing ambient/jazz/traditional and world music. 

It usually takes Dan a full day to complete a large painting (8 by 10-feet), but he can paint more quickly when necessary, or take more time if the preferred style is more detailed and realistic. He usually  does the underpaintings in acrylics and finishes in oil.

When the event is over, Dan can either roll up the large canvas and deliver it to the responsible party or stretch the canvas/canvasses and deliver them to the buyers for an additional cost.

THE DOGWOOD FESTIVAL

Fayetteville, NC

REPORT FROM THE DOGWOOD FESTIVAL . . .

Fayetteville, North Carolina, April 25 & 26

What a great festival!  It is SO apparent that Fayetteville has worked really hard on its “curb appeal” over the past several years.  Everywhere you turn there are new and newly renovated buildings going up all over town--especially in their historic downtown.  And it’s clear that they have gone all out to make this festival the crown jewel of their public image.  Way to go, Fayetteville!  We had a great time!

Our sponsors at the festival--Up & Coming Weekly--wanted me to do half the canvas en plein aire, depicting the festival from where I stood, and the other half some familiar landmark of the city.  Well, if you’ve ever been there, you know Fayetteville’s most recognizable landmark is the Market House, so that is what I featured on the other half of the canvas.

The hot sun had gone down . . . the main stage had gone dark

. . . the people had had their fill of corn dogs and elephant ears

. . . and we were all just ready for some peace and beauty.

For about an hour and a half 200 people stood, sat, and laid around listening to the relaxing music coming from Dan’s sound system and watching him paint their town icon--the Market House. 

It was an magic moment.

Ahh!  Now THAT’S what all that preparation was for!

THANKS, Fayetteville!  I look forward to next year!

THE DRAMATIC BEGINNING

One of the phrases I use to describe my presentation is “Well, it’s not rock and roll.” It’s not designed to give you a sudden spike of adrenaline. In the planet I live on, most people need more peace, not less. Having said that, however, I should note that the beginning of my painting process is pretty exciting--

LOTS of movement . . . paint and rollers and spray bottles flying . . . crazy mixing of colors . . .  At least my adrenaline is spiked!

VIEW THIS VIDEO TO WATCH DAN WORK ON THIS 8-BY-10-FOOT PAINTING ON HIS BIG RIG

This painting of the Raleigh skyline-- with the help of my auctioneer friend, Ben-- sold for a very happy profit.

(Okay-- It was $4500. Making it the 6th highest in my fundraiser career.)