“Ben Caplan Open Mic Jam” – live painted using acrylic in 4 hrs on 70x90cm canvas.
I acquainted myself with Ben Caplan after painting him and his band on New Year’s Eve 09/10 at the Economy Shoe Shop I greatly enjoyed the music and wanted to paint the Open Mic so I could illustrate for you what it’s like. It’s somewhat similar in vibe to the Open Mic events that happen at Shake It Dance now and then, or SPEAK at the Company House (Especially like when last month we had a jazz band playing behind the poets!)
This Open Mic is hosted out of someone’s living room in an older Victorian-style Halifax home. (Hence the ornate fire place and high ceilings.) The walls were decorated with cardboard signs with Maritime place names, a variety of paintings, and the ceiling was filled with cut-out stars hanging on strings. Everyone was welcoming and polite.
The night featured violin players, guitar players, singers, poets, and friendly conversation. I’d definitely attend this event again, either to create music or art. Great vibe.
1. Comment by Kiprotich Arap Ruto
16/Feb/2010 at 2:34 pm
On a romantic February night, I watched Sharon Hodgson work on the “Ben C Open Mic” live painting, at the Agricola Street, location in Halifax, Canada. Sharon sat in the little jam packed and relaxed living room and interacted with the various performing artist who did their thing and shows that lovely warm winter night. I was standing behind Sharon. As she painted, I played the African drum. I connected with her awesome painting, art, inspiration and work. I loved the painting, so I immediately placed a bid for it, and bought the painting on the spot. I recommend Sharon as an interractive and entertaining live painting artist. All the best Sharon and thank you. – Kiprotich Arap Ruto, from Kenya, East Africa. email: kenruto@yahoo.com. Phone: 1-902-440-7171.
2. Comment by Sharon
16/Feb/2010 at 7:13 pm
So glad you like the art, Kip! It was a fun evening indeed!