An Evening with Sacramento's own David Garibaldi.

On March 31, 2015 I had an awesome opportunity to accompany my sister to a birthday party, not just anyone's birthday party but Joy Garibaldi's party who is the wife of Sacramento's own speed/performance artist David Garibaldi! David's performances usually consists of music which is specific to the event or subject of which he paints and is usually done on large scale and very quickly utilizing anything and everything available to him such using three to four brushes in his hands to using his fingers and hands directly to the paintings.

David Garibaldi's tools and mediums.

I have first seen David's early art works as prints in a art gallery in Santa Cruz and was immediately drawn to his work although very different to what he paints now. His earlier pieces were more animated figures which revolved heavily on the subjects of the love for music and urban theme. I've read an article that Garibaldi has always loved music and has even played the trumpet for years but his love to create artwork had a stronger calling, so he incorporates music in his performances as well as famous musicians as his subjects to exhibit his love for music. David has been performing at numerous venues performing his art and also been on television's America's Got Talent and proceeded all the way to the finals.

Painting of his children for his wife's birthday.

Garibaldi's love for music is a key influence for his art and movement for mark making .

The event was held at Capitol Dine's rooftop patio located in Mid-town Sacramento which created a nice ambiance to close family and friends. But the best part of the scenery was the paint stand and various paint cans in the corner of the event area. Yes! I finally get the opportunity to see a live performance.

Photo of the finished product.

Photo with the art.

LtoR: Me, Lisa (my sister), Joy and David Garibaldi.