He can paint portraits of over 50 iconic celebrities such as Mick Jagger, Jimi Hendrix, Marilyn Monroe, Jim Morrison and many others, painted live in front of an audience in a matter of minutes. Olsen's technique is called 'Art in Action' and has brought him to perform his famous technique around the globe. He paints with up to six brushes, his fingers, palms and even knees. His motivation is his desire to inspire creativity in his audiences
'Art in Action' with speed painter Brian Olsen
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By ABC7
June 15, 2011
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