The other week, Ben did something super scary he took on a live painting challenge at Kerbside. Since he normally works smaller than A4, with pens and has the Virgo trait of making his art meticulously perfect - a big wall, using cans, saw him crazy out of his comfort zone. He was also battling against an awesome guy called Jackson and their theme was "de ja vu" - so hard! It was a close call but Jackson took out first place, winning free beer. Second place got the left over spray cans and since Ben hates beer I think it worked out perfectly. We also stopped by Chur Burger beforehand and I got a super yummo, virgin oyster shot and a veggo taco which I give double thumbs up - fun night!
This is so cool! Robert and I met at Kerbside. :) Looking forward to seeing more Brisbane photos.
ReplyDeleteAww yay - how awesome!
DeleteOkay so I realised I totally commented on this on Robert's account. How embarrassing.
DeleteOh gosh that theme is really hard! But I think both did so well. Ben deserves a big pat on the back!
ReplyDeleteWhen I heard they theme announced I was like thinking what I would do myself and couldn't come up with anything :P
Deletewow thats amazing! I wish I was that artistic! that would be super scary, both of the finished paintings look awesome!
ReplyDeleteI was definitely have my own little nervous breakdown for Ben whilst pretending I was cool as a cucumber on the outside :P I definitely wouldn't sign up myself!
DeleteWow, these are so awesome! x
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:) :) I was super impressed! Especially doing it in the hour and a half that they had!
Deletewow, that is outside the comfort zone. great work, tho. from both of them.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I'd be brave enough to do it for sure!
DeleteThat sounds so amazing. I have to agree with Petra, it's all about getting out of that comfort zone. It's not even about the end work, but all about the process.
ReplyDeleteRae | love from berlin
100% and I think giving yourself a little extra faith that you can do scary things :)
DeleteHow brave of Ben stepping out of his comfort zone! I would have freaked out just watching him :) I am going to sound very uncool now, but I've never heard about the virgin oyster shot! is it a cocktail? Oh! Asian art, can't wait to see your pics! :)
ReplyDeleteI was definitely freaking out and I kept going up to him giving him time updates :P he he he.
DeleteI had no idea what a virgin oyster shot was either, I asked at the counter and the girl looked at me like I was an idiot! Basically it's an oyster presented in a shot glass sitting in delicious sauce, maybe tomatoes and Worcester (it was delicious and salty!) . I want to try and recreate it at home it was sooo good!
Still so impressed that Ben did this - especially when the time limit etc is so far out of his comfort zone :) 10 points! He did a great job! xxx
ReplyDeleteI know, crazy crazy! I still super impressed as well :)
DeleteBrave Ben!
ReplyDelete:) :)
DeleteIt must've been super hard but kudos to Ben! Especially for going out of his comfort zone! And it must've felt great to have a really awesome competitor too. Makes for nice friendly competition that probably ends up bringing out the best in everybody!
ReplyDeleteand everyone was so nice too! like crazy supportive and friendly :)
Deletethere is a live painting challenge on this earth?! This is amazing. Well done Ben, it must be so challenging and exciting! I will just fall apart and go red :)
ReplyDeleteKatrina Sophia
I think I'd do the exact same thing!!
DeleteOh wow, that's awesome. Must have been cool to watch. Though I hate people seeing my paintings in progress as when they comment I'm like 'it's not finished yet! Shh!'
ReplyDeleteme too, it's like "it's going to get better!" :)
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