Battle of the Brushes
Saturday, May 6, 2023
THE PAST FOUR BOTB WINNERS will be bringing their creativity, brushes and competitive spirit for the ULTIMATE Art Center of Burlington's Battle of the Brushes: Live Painting Competition on Saturday, May 6, 2023.
Here is the twist....
....the subject and theme to be painted is revealed just minutes before the painting begins at 5PM!
Here are the details:
- A 22x28 canvas will be provided
- Each artists brings their own paints and brushes
- The subject and theme to be painted is revealed just minutes before the painting begins
- Time is limited; Paint an original piece of art in front of a live audience in just three hours
- When time is up, the winning painting will be chosen by a panel of judges.
The painters: David Garrison, Craig Fleece, Kathleen Almelien, and John Preston.
Doors open at 4:30pm. Gallery Lounge will be open with a cash bar offering light appetizers, wine, and beer.
Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door! Stop into the Art Center to save your spot.
The theme for the 2022 Battle of the Brushes Live Painting Competition was "Life in a Rivertown" and an hour into the competition a twist was thrown at the 5 competing artists. Each artist had to incorporate a mayfly into their painting.
John Preston (Fairfield, IA) is the 2022 winner!
2022 Artists:
- John Preston,
- Lena Johnson
- Sean Walker
- Jeri Sparks
- Rebecca Williamson
Rebecca Williamson
Lena Johnson
Sean Walker
Jeri Sparks
