There are some truly talented people out there in the world. But talent is just one thing; what really makes someone “extraordinary” is how creative they can be with that talent! Everyone has a special skill that they should try their best to find, and after watching the incredible video below, it seems this artist has found out exactly what he was put on this planet to do: amazing paintings!
While we’re usually used to seeing artists use paint, charcoal, or pencils to make their masterpieces, for the man in the video, it seems he’s discovered quite the special new form that no one has ever thought to try until now. Over a period of long hours, he meticulously placed little spots of gunpowder all over a piece of the traditional canvas. For darker areas, he puts a bit more, and for lighter areas, he places less, and after he’s done (and makes sure not to blow or sneeze on his work), he ended up with quite a beautiful-looking horse portrait.
But you can’t move the canvas because all of the gunpowder would either fall down or blow away. So that’s when the artist comes in with a lighter to set a spark of life to his newest creation! The artist himself has no formal education in art, even though he’s always loved it! Through a long process of trial and error, he’s finally perfected how to properly make his “drawings” though. He’s thrown away countless pieces simply because they didn’t burn correctly.
He’s met a lot of people who use gunpowder over the years, so he’s always learning new techniques and skills. There is no “eraser” using this technique, so once you light something on fire it’s done! The artist lives in Wyoming, so there’s always inspiration around him for his beautiful works of art, this really is incredible to watch and so unique to learn about isn’t it? Check out the beautiful video below, but please, this artist has over 20 years of working with gunpowder and is easily an expert, so do not try this at home!