Painting Ziggy Stardust / David Bowie - Start To Finish

If you've been keeping up on my Instagram or Facebook page, you've probably seen me posting photos of the progress of my latest portrait of David Bowie: Ziggy Stardust. I've documented the progress of this painting from the day I started back on March 3rd until it made it's public debut on April 29th at The Garden Brunch Cafe. 

During that time, I did the following:

• Live painted the first outline of it online (see video)
• Live painted it at a Battle Ground Academy Fundraiser at The Factory in Franklin, TN
• Worked on it during the March Painting Jam with Kristin Larkin 
• Moved it to the garage to drizzle paint it in Jackson Pollock style
• And finally, demonstrated how to varnish a large painting (see video)

If you know my art, then you won't be surprised at the evolution of this David Bowie portrait. My favorite musicians are the ones who are constantly reinventing themselves. David Bowie is a perfect example! That's what Ziggy Stardust was all about: evolving. He always kept things fresh and new. Ziggy Stardust was a whole new identity. Practicing my art is similar. If you've ever seen me do a live painting, you know how fluid my works is. I regularly change directions until I get a concept "right." A painting never turns out the way I envisioned it. It just kind of...happens. 

This David Bowie portrait here evolved more than any other painting I've done. So, join me in the journey as it goes from blank canvas to an explosion of color and energy. Check out the videos and photo gallery below to see it all.

Ziggy Stardust Photo Gallery