Street Artist

Friday is people day again and I took this photo a couple of days ago while I was in Melbourne.

This chap was trying to sell his not so brilliant paintings on the city streets. He had a hat on the ground asking for donations and I suspect he got more donations than sales!!!

[Derek Vickers]

He also appears to get more paint on himself than the canvas. Great spot and lovely capture Babs.

[Nicola]

Great people shot Babs, not hard to see he's an artist, probably happy with the donations rather than sales. Maybe not good at singing, and this brings in a few bob.

[Joey]

Luv this shot, Babs!! Fav

[Paula W]

It's difficult to know what to say about him but your photo is a really good one Babs, perfectly composed. Have a lovely weekend.

[Gerry]

fantastic capture what fab detail of this Artist Fav Babs

[Angela]

Great street portrait.

[Esther]

Great capture Babs A real character

[Yao RL]

At least he is brave to put himself in the eyes of public. He will be getting better day by day.Money is in good use for buy the paint I assume.

[Angela Tavan]

great people shot!

[Scott]

Really seems to convey a story. Great photo!

[Laurie F]

great find

[Paul "Snapchap" Everest]

A terrific portrait Babs. Love it!

[Barbara Havrot]

Amazing street shot! You are very brave!

[Raye]

Beautifully intense portrait! Excellent capture!

[mabuss]

Great street shot!

[Jo]

Very expressive face - great shot.

[Gena Pegg]

Fabulous capture!!! He is really into his art and looks oblivious to anything around him. He is quite colorful himself!! :) :)

[Elaine]

Fabulous candid Babs!

[Babs]

@derekvickers He has got rather a lot of paint on himself hasn't he

[Babs]

@winnedreamer Thanks Nic. He is definitely on the same level as the Newcastle busker!!!!

[Babs]

@joeyc thanks so much for the fav Joey.

[Babs]

@paulaw Know what you mean Paula. I wasn't sure what to say about him either. Not all there comes to mind though!!!!

[Babs]

@gerry Thanks so much Gerry for the fav. He was a bit of a character.

[Babs]

@angelar @estherhelen @yaorenliu @angelat @sbolden @lafish @steampowered @havrotb @sunraye @mabuss @joluise @eyesmile @elaine55 Thank you all so much for your lovely comments. This chap looked a bit of a character to me. I think he spends more on paint than he gets in donations!!! I have a wicked sense of humour and when I saw him covered in paint I had the thought of someone saying to him "Can you paint yourself" and he looks as though he took that literally!!!

[Lee]

Well shot, if nothing else, he does look the part.

[William F Boyea]

Think he needs some food. He must spend his money on something else. Great photo!

[Babs]

@gamelee @wildernesswillie Thanks Lee and William. He may look the part but his art work isn't up to much.