Arts 4 the Alley
A last minute Photography Club meet up was held at the Alley of Light. A community event called Art 4 the Alley was going on today. It was a day of painting and entertainment. I hung around for the painting and stopped by later to see all the finished works of art. It was unfortunate that I could not stay for the entertainment.
Who painted these pieces of art you may ask? – Anyone who walked by and felt like painting. There was some beautiful and creative art made today. I can’t wait till the next Art 4 the Alley 
I was definitely out of my element today. Anyone who visits my blog knows I don’t photograph people much and never that many people at once. I have learned a few technical and compositional things to improve my photography. But the biggest thing I practiced today was asking complete strangers if I could photography them. It helps that they were all out going and friendly people.
This first picture I really like. But, its because I like it so much, that all the errors I made stand out and yell at me. It is the one picture that is making me the most critical of myself. I knew I should have had the shutter speed a bit higher and I knew I was using the wrong lens. I ended up crawling into the back of a van, to get far enough away, for this shot.
But all in all I had great fun. It was a sunny, hot and beautiful day and I meet some great people
Above: The great people who made this happen. Left: Stephanie and Jordan. Right Back David. Right Front Chris
Click More to see lots of the great Paintings
Jordan with some art drying.
what fun! good job.
That’s some cool stuff. Did Jess paint anything? Also cool is the tree in the fourth picture.
Yeah, I wish I would have painted something. No Jessica has a cold right now. So she missed out on all the fun.
What a great idea for a community event! I have no painting skills whatsoever, so I think all of the paintings are great – I particularly like the one of the flowers on a brick wall that is actually pasted on a brick wall. Very cool
Great job and congratulations on being Freshly Pressed!
Thanks
I was impressed with all the creativity from the organizers and painters!
I don’t usually photograph people either – for exactly the same reason, I hate to ask. Nice shots of the artists at work.
Great photos — brilliant colors in the artwork! Love ‘em…
I don’t photograph people either – because I too hate to ask. Kudos for being brave. It gave you a great end result.
What a great idea! Thanks for sharing your peek at this event. And congrats on Freshly Pressed!
Kathy
Enjoyed just coming upon your website. Looks like you were all having a great time.
Great artwork.
I can’t just express my words to praise this SUPER-AWESOME blog!!
I love painting myself, and believe me, (although you already know this) that all the work is very creative.Very eye-catching.
So cool!
Great idea! Really. It is like a chalk festival but for adults, hence much better
I think if people picked up a brush once in a while, everybody would be more relaxed and happy!
As for photographing strangers, it is always polite to ask,but once someone enters public space, they automatically relinquish their rights to privacy when it comes to photographs, I guess the assumption is, you will be seen. It is not true for recording conversations.
Thanks
I believe here in Canada you can photograph people in public without asking but you cannot publish, (ie post on the web, art gallery’s etc) without permission…….not that I got written proof of there okay.
And I was getting people to pose for there picture so I had to ask.
Amazing photos and what a fun event! I would love to try and start something like this up in my community, your photographs turned out beautifully!
-ST
Great photographs of beautiful paintings. I love the light.
r u a painter or just fond of it ? BTW I really think WP funtions better than mine does.
No I am a terrible drawer and painter
My girlfriend Jessica is a painter. She got me interested in the arts. I have been looking into paintings more and more to study composition and lighting for my photography.
good+++
What an awesome idea! I may try this kind of thing in my community
nice photos, you really captured the whole event well.
What a brilliant idea. Of course I was also looking at all the car too:)…it’s my thing! Thanks for sharing.
Great set of photos, excellent artwork. Looks like fun.
Ops I think I just liked my own post….slip of the mouse
Anyway thanks for all the great comments. The organizers really should have the credit. I was just lucky enough to be there to capture it and then share it with everyone
cool post
looks very colourful.
Amy.
This was a brilliant idea. I love the painting of the flowers on the bricks
very colorful
Nice!
Love
Green Gladiatrix
great artwork! it’s been a while since i took the time to paint or draw. i need to get on the ball. it’d be fun to get together a group for an artistic outdoor adventure. thanks for sharing!
cool
So glad you shared this event. I know nothing about the technical aspect of photography but appreciate the artistic renderings and how you captured the day! I am a especially appreciative and can glimpse the happenings of your day and this event because of your work. Keep up the momentum and continued blessings on your wonderful pursuits. Remember to enjoy the process! You’re evolving!
Cool idea and shots, love the artwork
Congrats on being pressed
Rob
Amazing!
Love the energy!!
Oh, that’s such a beautiful idea! I’d love to have something like that in this community!
xx
We do some NGO stuff here in Bangkok. The idea of Arts 4 the Alley is fantastic! I’ve passed this blog onto some of my friends in the alleys of Bangkok. Good job and congrats on the fp
What a cool project…looks like fun!
cool!
Wow! Great idea, great photos, great blog!!
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so cool,I like it.
Such a nice painting and all that really liked it.
cool post
looks very colourful.
Good work. Relaxing
This is such an awesome idea – letting everyone participate in making art instead of just the ‘artists’ themselves making it. Reckon they should have this every where around the world! You did a great job with the photos
Also, that alley’s name is WAY cool! Congrats on being Fresh!
Fun Fun!!! What a great idea.
wow. cool work. i like your blog. thanks for sharing.
A really cool idea to let anyone passing by to join in and paint something on the various works. Great photos of this event!
Am sharing it on my FB love it really. It’s so colorful and happy.
Soooo Cooooool Like It.
great idea and beautiful pics
PICTURE PERFECT !!! it was just gorgeous, made my eyes to roll onto every picture you posted…Just amazing photographs ..Keep going buddy
Looks like a real jam, nice pics!
There are beautiful pictures. It loos like you had a blast.
Thanks again for all the great comments
Amazing…! I jus loved the idea…:)
Cool photos. Cool paintings. Thanks for sharing.
what a great event, works of art and photos!
Sounds great! Especially since any one who wanted to paint something could! =)
nice pictures
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Colorful
definatly different
Mmm, you’re making me quite jealous of that community you’re living in. Wow, what fun!
Woah, thats some cool pictures!
You are awesome! Great!
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