Art in the Park

Putting on the Finishing Touches 

A Passerby Checking out the Newly Painted Art Work

Almost Done? I Think

Give an Artist a canvas and their come up with something. Like these young graffiti artist did a few months back on a community collaboration where one artist starts a theme and another artist comes behind him or her to finish or touch up the others ones works. I always see a lot of Beatles influence in their work around here but this is the first time I saw Ray Charles.  Images shot in Brasilia, Brazil. No prizes or money was given out in the making of this mural.

Art in the Park

Artwork in front of the National Museum Brasilia, Brazil.

Step aside your in my way!

On any given Sunday there always something to see or do in the Plano Piloto, in Brasilia. Take this huge outdoor photo exhibit in front of the museum with lights and all. I was impressed by the fact that it was lit up nicely at night so you weren't limited to viewing it during the day like other exhibits I've seen in other cities that were only viewable during the day. I wonder where this guy stores his photos when there not on display?  He must have a big attic.

Ipanema Hippie Fair

Rose Silva-Paniter

Local Painter-Ipanema Hippie Fair 

Fernando Souza-Craft Maker

The Ipanema Hippie Fair in Rio de Janeiro. This Fair started back in 1968 were local artist, craft makers and painters would sell there work. It takes place every Sunday in Ipanema and has over 700 vendor. It's a great place to walk around and talk to the local the artist such as Rose, in the top photo who was more than happy to chat with me and my wife and pose for a portrait. Thank you.

The Artist

Tired Artist

Being an Artist anywhere in the world can be a tuff job. Take Matheus João, here for instant, from Salavdor, Brazil, he along with his wife Isabella, work hard all week painting and making small crafts to sell on the weekends in the Pelourinho District of Salvador.

Colorful Art Work

Setting up for the day

Art work For Sale

There is no storage of colorful art on the streets of Pelorinho in Salvador, Brazil. Many of these artist I found out from taking to them are also musicians who do a little painting and drawing on the side. 

Artist at Work

This young man was hard at work painting his mural for the city of Medellin. The bottom photo shows the draft he is working from. He was very happy to have his work on display for all to see. Next time I'm in town I'll be able to see the finished version.