A Five-Minute Masterpiece

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Brian Olsen was a whirlwind of brushes, color and energy, creating striking portraits of pop culture icons right before your eyes. His artistic style was one of a kind, but the loss of his mentor inspired him to pursue something even bigger: encouraging others to discover their own creativity and express themselves through art.

As you watch Brian at work, keep an eye on the canvas and see how long it takes you to figure out what he’s painting.

Brian passed away in 2020, but his passion for art and his belief in the power of creative expression live on.

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