
Our Broadway Bares adventure began when Ari Lankin painted an impromptu tatoo on the arm of a Kriss Angel dancer in front of the Welcome to Las Vegas Sign. They suggested we paint live at Broadway Bares Las Vegas, which we did, at Planet Hollywood. A few weeks back, Ari received a call requesting the live-painting action for the fittingly named “Broadway Bares XXI: Masterpiece” at the Roseland Ballroom on Father’s Day (the Vegas installment was on Easter Sunday). And just like that, it was on.
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Live Painting For Charity, Broadway Bares, Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas
When you find yourself painting alongside the finest Vegas dancers in Las Vegas, live, at Planet Hollywood… it becomes a high-note on an already melodic adventure. Ari‘s chance meeting at The Welcome to Las Vegas sign lead to this particular charitable evening — Broadway Bares.
Painting Process | The Luxor Las Vegas at Night
Painting Process | Sahara Hotel, Las Vegas

The Sahara hotel, slated to close forever next week, was the first location I was asked to leave. Anywhere. In the world.
Painting Process | The El Cortez Hotel, Fremont Street, Las Vegas
Nine days in Vegas was the case that they gave me. Actually, it’s the trip I booked online.
Painting Process | Welcome To Las Vegas Sign | UPDATED
Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada!
For years, this sign has been on my painting hit list. Finally, on an absurdly hot and windy pair of April Days in Vegas it went down, and it was weird.
Vegas in Photo and Trump International Vegas on Canvas
Vegas. It is one of the sexiest words out there. Say it out loud, Vegas. It’s Fear and Loathing, Swingers, a Hangover, Sin, Money, Heathen lifestyle = hotness. Here is a small painting of the Trump International Hotel and Tower, and below, a shot of my gorgeous fiancé.






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