And so it begins… the competitors are at their easels, the model on his stand, and the timer ticking. The fast-paced nature of the quick sketch, coupled with the competitive factor of the event, could make the room a stressful space — fortunately, we have a group of wise-cracking artists from around the US that keep the energy high.
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| The first brushstrokes of the day |
Competitor Pseudonyms
The Artiste
Gilby Vanderbeer
The Crimson Chin
The Mahler
Besouro
The Amazing Paint Pusher
Dannyboy
Spaceman
Humuhumunukunukuapua’a
The Abstract Dunderhead
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| The lovely Santiago as our morning model |
Look out for today’s portraits, which will be posted late this evening on our Facebook page. The competitors will be labelled by their pseudonyms, and their identities revealed Thursday night.