Street Art

by - 20.2.08

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Like them, I admire the artworks of the artist (wearing brown jacket, blue bonnet). I have passed more than a couple of times looking for the right opportunity to click my camera. He seems against people photographing his works, I had simply clicked the camera while it was on top of my son's stroller. We passed by in a breeze and was I glad I did caught them actually - in frame.

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This man draws portraits-on-the-spot...if customers do not carry a photo with them, they sit (notice the partly shown white chair) and pose for the artist, in the middle of the plaza!

I remember from a conversation with the artist that he said he comes from Vietnam.

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16 comments

  1. People seem to be very interested. What's the medium? I can't tell.

    I hope they make enough money, at the end of each day.

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  2. Those art pieces are beautiful! I wonder if those people bought any of his work?

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  3. He probably does not want photographs of himself at all. Looks like a nice outing for the family.

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  4. I think its mixed-media Fenix...I was drawn to look because of how he made those dancing figures...

    The portrait artist gets 20Euros a portrait....not badif he makes 5 in a day...

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  5. Yes, Ann perhaps they did, the works were noticeable even if they are on street display only.

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  6. Perhaps Isadora, but I hope he does not get angry when he sees this...=D

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  7. lots happening on the streets of Vienna.
    did you know that in bosnian language for Vienna we say Bec(h) =)

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  8. Hmm..thanks for the info Jazzy...I got a co-worker back then who comes from Bosnia but she never mentioned...we always chat a lot though. Thanks again!

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  9. Nothing like a cooling afternoon.. strolling on a beautiful piazza filled with arts and crafts and other interesting stuff :)

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  10. Yes, murphy_jay, speaking of interesting, I'd post some more later! =)

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  11. Photographing artists in action is a fun challenge. I've had mixed results. Some artists are totally cool with it and others aren't so happy. I try to win them over by telling them my grandmother was an artist (which she was); that sometimes works.

    Nice pictures!

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  12. Thanks Janet! I'll try that...hmm...but only hubby is the artist here...=D

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  13. The one the top attracts a lot of tourists! I like the portrait artists a lot. It's amazing how fast, talented and precise they are to reproduce a portrait. It's fun to watch as well.

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  14. What lovely art and I'm so glad you had that camera on top of your stroller!!! Good job!

    Pat

    Guelph Daily Photo, My Photos.

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  15. Do you think they can finish 5 in a day Dorothee? Then they really have enough to spend if they do. Thanks for dropping by!

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  16. It wasn't so obvious on top of the stroller Pat. Good thing though baby wasn't moving much. =) Good day!

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