The Brad Blaze “Wow Factor” Blog!

Whist in the USA at the Dermatology Convention, I was asked to whip up a speed painting of Einstein.

With only a couple of days before I jumped on the plane I only had a couple of attempts and it seemed relatively easy - get it “relatively”.

Anyway, I think this speed painting is now finally mastered and I am happy with it (it takes me a while - I am a perfectionist when it comes to my job).  I performed it in the US and have also painted it here in Australia.

Painted 90% upside down in about 3 minutes, the audience just has no idea who it is until you start with the white parts (moustache and beard).  I really like involving the audience on this one - it’s almost like a magic trick..  I hold out and hold out, then spin the canvas and bam!  It sure keeps them guessing.

Here is Einstein from a gig in Sydney the other night.  The eyes are painted with my index finger.

It seems Max Walker is everywhere these days. Max is on nearly every ad break whether he is spruiking insurance or telling people to have a heart check up.

What you probably don’t know is that Max is downright one of the nicest people you would ever want to meet.

During a gig at Hamilton Island last year, Max was playing the role of MC and storyteller and I got to see first hand his abilities. He hasn’t written 14 best selling books based on his cricketing skills alone!

He had the audience by the edge of their seats as he told a story about his love of architecture and his observations of new buildings being built in Hamilton Island as he landed at the airport. He then went on to tell the audeince of how he approached a man painting very quickly one of the new buildings whilst hanging upside down. He engaged the man in conversation and urged him to do show off his talents and do some painting for the audience.

And that was how I received my introduction. Very funny stuff.

To view Max’s website - www.maxwalker.com.au