But can a masterpiece be painted in minutes? With huge strokes and sometimes with a little help from technology, it is possible.
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A handful of artists like Robert Channing have been wowing audiences with speed painting, a technique that combines a flair for dramatic imagery and deftness of hand.
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Along with their skillful hands, professional speed painters make use of huge brushes, sand, spray paint, and a splash of light and glitter to produce certain images in a short span of time. The more playful and technically adept ones use photo enhancement applications and time-lapse technology to deliver and present stunning portraits and landscapes in hours, even minutes. Both kinds are nothing short of amazing, drawing big crowds in roadshows and gaining large following over websites like YouTube.
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Some have even demonstrated their talent for speed painting on reality shows like "America's Got Talent." Spectators wonder what makes fast art possible. Speed painters believe imagination is key. The more vivid the images are perceived in the mind, the faster an artist moves and the more precise his strokes become.
One of the best speed and glitter painters around, Robert Channing showcases his talent in schools and corporate shows. Visit his
