03/11/07: Post One-Eyed-Jack show @ Alex Grey's Chapel of Sacred Mirrors in NYC; CRB with live painting, completed on-site in the dance studio space
MY CURRENT DREAM: I want to do a live painting every day for a year. That's right. I want to paint a picture a day for 365 days and document the whole thing. I want to do this with jazz musicians, jam band artists, improv freaks, progressive rockers etc.
If anyone at all has any idea on how to make this happen, please feel free to write me. I have no idea how to fund this idea, but I want to do it very badly.
Until this happens, I'm going to focus on getting prints done of all of the live paintings I've done up to this point. My website is currently under construction, but should be ready soon. At that point, people will be able to purchase prints from shows that they've been to...this will include some of our favorites such as U-Melt, The Juggling Suns, Particle, Tea Leaf Green, the DJ Williams Projekt, the Breadbox Band, the Everyone Orchestra, Buzz Universe, One Eyed Jack, Roots of Creation, Natural Breakdown, Ryan Montbleau and more....
Phish, The Grateful Dead, Leftover Salmon, The Disco Biscuits, STS9, Keller Williams, Max Creek, some good punk, Outkast, Black Eyed Peas, The Juggling Suns, U-melt, The DJ Williams Projekt, Blur, Pearl Jam, Man Mountain Jr., William Walter and Company (the band i do lights for), Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Ween, Digable Planets, the Pharcyde to name but a few....
GO LIVE OR GO HOME!!!
CRB Productions: all original, high quality live painting prints: graphic design: CD artwork: artistic promotion
11 x 14 Matted prints: $50, 16 x 20 archival giclee prints: $120 w/watercolor paper, $180 on canvas
10/07/06: The Everyone Orchestra @ The State Theater** Falls Church, VA**
From left to right: Asher Fulero, Scott Law, Steve Kimock and Matt Butler**
Live painting by Crazyredbeard**
Proceeds of this painting went to the Conscious Alliance, a group that helps feed impoverished Indian reservations across the greater western US. Check 'em out!
So many. So so many. The Big Lebowski, Pee Wee's Big Adventure, Big Trouble in Little Chinatown, Big....the bigness goes on and on.
How about...anything adapted from a Phillip K. Dick book or short story (Blade Runner, Minority Report, etc....)....Sin City, La Jette (and 12 monkeys), Indie flicks, Toxic Avenger movies (need to dust up on my Tromaville knowledge), Office Space, Zoolander, The Life Aquatic, The Royal Tannenbaums, The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, some japanime, Pulp Fiction, The Goonies, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and on and on and on....
Crazyredbeard paints live with Particle in Earl's Backyard, Tabernacle, NJ on 04/22/07
University Of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville,Virginia
Graduated: 2000
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major: Psychology
Clubs: Phi Sigma Pi-National Honor Fraternity
C'ville Live-Dedicated to spreading live music in and around the Charlottesville area
Greek:
Phi Sigma Pi
1996 to 2000
Atlee High
Mechanicsville,Virginia
Graduated: 1996
Student status: Alumni
Degree: High School Diploma
Clubs: National Honor Society
Beta Club
Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field-1992-1996
Literary Magazine
I'm a live performance and graphic artist that works with different bands in the live, experimental, electronic and jamband scenes. I try to channel through painting...to be a conduit for the Universal voice when at all possible. I dance on canvas. I collaborate with musicians to make interactive experiences with audiences and am always amazed what comes through the tube. My art connects me to people and to the Spirit in a way that's transcendental. Synchronicities often occur, happy "accidents", full circle occurrences...it's been an amazing ride so far. I truly believe in the transformative, divine nature of art and music and believe that this is as much of a spiritual journey as an artistic one. It truly connects me to the One the All and the Everything and I hope I can keep sharing these experiences with people for many, many years to come. Please check my blog often for past musings, reviews and current projects and CRB Productions for high quality giclee prints of past live paintings and other graphic artwork. Please contact me if you'd like me to participate in a live painting experience for your event or if you'd like me to do a commissioned piece. Most of the artwork you see on this site as well as my website is available for purchase whether it be as originals or as giclee prints. If you see something you like, please let me know. CUSTOMIZABLE PRINT SIZES, FROM 8X10 TO ORIGINAL PAINTING SIZE BY REQUEST: FRAMED and MATTED PRINTS 11x14, SIGNED, TITLED: $60 +Shipping/handling
Watercolor Paper, 16 mil cold press 100% cotton rag
8x10: $75.00
11x14: $90.00
16x20: $110.00
20x24: $130.00
20x30: $150.00
24x36: $170.00
30x40: $190.00
36x48: $220.00
40x50: $250.00
(All prints subject to availability of size...please contact me with regards to the H2Ocolor paper prints...some prints unavailable)
DISCLAIMER: All of the artwork on this site is a combination of many lives converging into One moment. It's a gift that I share as freely as I am able. With that in mind, please feel free to link/use any of the images of my work that you find on this site as long as you credit me by name or link me to your page. Use 'em for your desktop or whatever else you'd like as long as you DON'T REPRODUCE THEM FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES.
I am
I paint. I live. I love. I write. I counsel.
I think words are amazing. I find comfort in long drives and wide open days. I would eat music for sustenance if I could and I'm always looking for new groups to work with.
I started this site to network with other artists, bands that want live painting as part of their production, friends, etc. etc...I currently pursue art as a living while still working from time to time at a local boys home. I also do art with kids at The Shelter For Help In Emergency...a an organization that houses women and children getting away from domestic abuse. One day, I'd like to possibly pursue art therapy to help children.
Other than that, I'd eventually like to tour as a live painter and make a living from my art, somehow connecting that with charity or with the kids. I have huge ideas but take small steps and above all, I have faith (and am always learning what this means).
I'M CURRENTLY BOOKING SHOWS FOR EVERY DAY IN APRIL!!! PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU'RE AROUND MY AREA FOR BOOKING! I'D LOVE TO PAINT WITH NEW BANDS ON MY FIRST LIVE PAINTING TOUR!
***434-295-9653***
***crazyredbeard@crazyredbeard.com***
Go check out William Walter and Company, the band that I'm lucky enough to do lights for. Experimental Appalachian hipabilly laced with jamming that almost beats grandmas frozen preserves. A workingman's songbird with a hammer.
Much love and many blessings to all. Namaste!
Calendar of UPCOMING LIVE PAINTING and MUSIC Events
MARCH 7TH: THE HEAVY PETS @ TRIBECA IN THE OMNI: PAINTING THIS POST PHISH PARTY IN NEWPORT NEWS!!
03/11/09: EQ Produktions presents: OTT and MO Theory @ The Canal Club, RICHMOND, VA
03/13/09: William Walter and Company @ Sine, RICHMOND, VA
03/14/09: EQ Produktions presents: Juan Maclean and Long Jawns @ The Canal Club, RICHMOND, VA
03/21/09: Weapons of Mass Production presents: The New Deal, Telepath and Future Rock @ The Norva, NORFOLK, VA
03/23/09: EQ Produktions presents: EOTO @ The Canal Club, RICHMOND, VA
03/25/09: EQ Produktions presents: 2020 Soundsytem @ The Canal Club, RICHMOND, VA
03/27/09: William Walter and Company @ Is, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
03/28/09: Basshound and The Former Champions @ Is, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
Thus spoke the Gods of good venues. Si Tapas has replaced the defunct Starr Hill brewery on West Main. They revamped and reopened the dancehall. I hope to line the walls with paintings before too long.
Much more to come...be on the lookout for a live painting tour for April: If you're a band or know a band that wants a live painter in April, please contact crazyredbeard@crazyredbeard.com or 434-295-9653 FOR BOOKING.
Here's a little sample, just an example...how I could just paint a band...
Happy Buddha Is You : my lovely partner Julia adding some detail work on Sunday Aug.24th, 2008 during the Natural Breakdown: photo by Dolla Jill
Painted live to One.Man.And and KJ Sawka @ The Virginia Brewing Company, Winchester, VA :: February 14, 2009
More recent works
State of Min(e)d: painted at Fiasco 3! @ Starter's Riverport, Bethlehem, PA :: 09/20/08
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Painted to Orchard Lounge, Damn Right! and 4D Rock! @ Dust, Charlottesville, VA :: 09/18/08
Go to my website for prints, comments or special orders and other live music/art related stuff...sign up for my mailing list for show reviews/road journals/photos and more...
Who I'd like to meet: Anyone, really. Fellow artists, musicians etc...people who strive for the good of mankind and still leave room for error themselves...freaks, weirdos, gypsies, insanataurs. Ya know. The usual.
DO IT! GO! I BELIEVE IN YOU!
The Conduit...Inspired during the Disco Biscuits 10/31/00 Halloween show @ Traxx; Charlottesville, VA. Message me for prices and details if interested.
Another one from Vibes...
I always welcome guest artists...especially when they're as cool as THIS kid. (Photo courtesy of Kia Fagan)
My wish for you, that you always have laughter in your life, that you can forgive and be forgiven, that you get to do the things you love and be with the ones who bring you joy.
hi brother of mine. wanted to let you know that you are the proud uncle of a almost 5 month year old named brayden hayse jones. i would love to get together so you can meet him. i hope you are well.
still in love with your artwork. we are getting a house built and it would be an honor if we could have original art in our home. esp the babies room... love and miss you bro!
Because some friends ask me to sell a reproduction series of my oil pastels I did-Their on ebay and the bid stars at .99 cent’s come and check it out. Hope you like them, some originals have sold. Some I still have in case your interested on the originals. Good luck Sharon Courtney
Thursday sounds great.....so far i have nothing going on! Give me a call whenever you get up and moving and we will link up then! I will keep you posted on the exhibit too...should i show Greg some of your stuff on Myspace? or would you rather bring a physical portfolio to show him?
been checking out yer work on the space thru mutual friends......and finally saw u in person at the meeting of the minds...beautiful festival...great job! cya around!! keep doin....p.s.i said hello but it was a brief moment in time....late sat nite..or early morn! ..haha...im sure we will meet again....
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