The Truth Staff
Local artistry was in full display on Saturday night, February 22 at The Underground in the Collingwood Arts Center as a number of local individuals displayed their creations for an appreciative audience.
The highlight of the evening occurred when Klaire Russell painted live – a speed painting exhibition she calls it – on stage bringing a blank canvas to life before the audience’s eyes.
The Saturday night Art in Motion celebration was a Black History Month tribute to the Toledo Queer Black Collective, a non-profit group dedicated to fostering unity and empowerment within the Black LQBTQ community.
The TQBC’s mission is “to create safe and inclusive spaces where individuals can freely express their identities, connect with like-minded peers and build meaningful relationships,” according to its website.
Russell is a Toledo native and a graduate of DeVilbiss High School. She started painting in 2007 and has been a live performing “Speed Painter,” a self-described “Fastest 3D Artist in the World.”
Russell’s art is not limited to canvas. She also paints on clothing, furniture, purses, shoes, glass, glassware, rocks, appliances, recyclables, among other media.
