Art Basel Miami, the international art fair hosting some 269 galleries from 29 countries was the scene of a giant “live-painted” outdoor mural featuring Americas favorite TV artist.
Over 75,000 people attended the four-day Art Basel event many venturing out to the famous Wynwood Arts District to enjoy the Basel House Mural Festival where they were treated to live painting and unique art installations. And what a treat it was for those who were witness to the Bob Ross themed mural taking place before their eyes.
Over five long days Andaluz the Artist, a hip-hop inspired artist and designer from Long Island New York, worked to craft his personal tribute to Bob Ross. Andaluz, who has four other murals in the Wynwood Arts District had already included Bob in a previous mural in NY but wasn’t quite finished with his subject.
“I’m a huge Bob Ross fan and I felt like it was the right time to make a mural of him.”
Much like Bob, Andaluz hopes to inspire people to start creating.
“I want people to feel the joy of a creator finishing their masterpiece. Being that it’s hot in Miami I felt the need to make a cold northern lights theme to help people get through the hot days.”
Working with the blank side of a building, 15 feet high by 45 feet wide the artist used Montana 94 spray cans for the rendering of Bob and the northern lights and Behr exterior paint for the background.
Employing Bob Ross painting techniques, large brushes and brooms were used to make the mountains and happy trees.
Chris Taylor Certified Bob Ross Instructor & Artist 