A box of spray paint bottles, a long stripe of iron plate, and a paint knife. That’s all they need. An applauding crowd is naturally drawn.
As if dancing to a lively music, the masked vendor/artist picked up one of his paint bottles and waved his arm in a swift spray. Several sprays later, the whole canvas-plate was covered with paint. The bewildered crowds watched on.
Then he sprayed a darker color on top of the bright one, completely covering it.
And on top of that dark bluish layer, he randomly threw some white dots/paint, or squeeze a quick spray.
In the end, he used the knife to scrape off some of the dark paints on top, revealing the white colors underneath.
As the audience is still pondering on the forms, he suddenly turned the canvas-plate up to show it around, collecting a ripple of amazed acclaim.
The looming planets, the scattered stars, the Manhattan skyline, and its reflection in water, all carry a glow.
Tourists are willing to pay $20-30 and carry this piece of serenity back home, along with memories of New York’s hubbub.
Due to license issues, you are more like to find a Spray Paint Artist at work on Sundays and/or at late weekday nights. Just walk along broadway from 42nd St. up to the 47th St.
