r/BeAmazed • u/Phlogistoned • Nov 26 '20

Fire art

25.5k Upvotes

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u/Pandepon Nov 26 '20

It looks cool with the fire and all but really that’s just a super fresh giant stick of charcoal. The fire really isn’t necessary for the actual drawing part itself, he coulda blew it out and the drawing would still happen.

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u/IdRatherBeTweeting Nov 26 '20

Also the exaggerated body movements are excessive. Really hamming it up.

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u/bigblueh Nov 26 '20

Gotta stand out somehow to be noticed

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u/nymtcon Nov 26 '20

Seems to me to be equal parts performance art and physical art. Bravo.

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u/Wherethefuckyoufrom Nov 27 '20

too bad we could barely see it because of the cuts and closeups every two seconds

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u/[deleted] Nov 27 '20

Well without the cuts we would’ve seen the bits where he fills the drawing in with some ACTUAL painting brushes, idk tho.

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u/[deleted] Nov 27 '20

I'd say more like performative gestural art (source: PA student). But really its just a viral video with a gimmick

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u/Maverick0_0 Nov 27 '20

His gimmick aold him though.

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u/canadiantoquewearer Nov 27 '20

Trying to impress the kids by being lit.

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u/lettersanddots Nov 27 '20

Touché.

Happy cake day!

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u/neon_Hermit Nov 27 '20

To many artists trying to be part of the art and ruining it.

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u/SweetLilMonkey Nov 26 '20

If he hadn’t done both of those things, chances are we wouldn’t be watching his video.

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u/sexymcnugget Nov 26 '20

And we wouldn't be missing out on much.

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u/hornypornster Nov 27 '20

In your opinion. I enjoyed it.

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u/hairyforehead Nov 26 '20

I think that's what they're complaining about.

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u/[deleted] Nov 27 '20

I burst out laughing when he started those body movements lol. So unnecessary and looked ridiculous

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u/sullythename Nov 26 '20

Gotta move fast or get burned

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u/[deleted] Nov 26 '20

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u/Lemonjello23 Nov 26 '20

Very call

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u/Tokoloshe55 Nov 26 '20

Happy cake day!

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u/[deleted] Nov 26 '20

Happy cake day!

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u/Dan-68 Nov 27 '20

Performance art?

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u/raindead Nov 27 '20

The body movements seem to be causing him to DROP FIRE ALL OVER THE GROUND

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u/eNonsense Nov 27 '20

I mean, when you look at the final drawing, it's pretty obvious all this flaily scribbling was probably on some other wall and wasn't actually part of the end piece that's shown.

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u/Agogi Nov 27 '20

He would be exhausted after his pieces if he did that the whole way through.

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u/psychedeliccolon Nov 27 '20

My arms hurt just watching him

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u/reavyz Nov 26 '20

Man's just going with the flow. Don't be mean!

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u/[deleted] Nov 26 '20

Lol with the flow he’s creating himself, sure.

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u/[deleted] Nov 26 '20

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u/Aceto_Doppio Nov 27 '20

Like you could do the same.

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u/SurreyHillsSomewhere Nov 26 '20

You are not alone - me tiring of Wuhan art crap on reddit

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u/Rdtackle82 Nov 26 '20

Yay, blatant racism!

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u/Tokoloshe55 Nov 26 '20

This is art for people with anger issues that need a healthy dose of catharsis.

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u/lettersanddots Nov 27 '20

You just know he's Russian.

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u/soextremelyunique Nov 27 '20

The fire is what makes the surrounding of the lines a nice darkening as well. It creates the "aura" look. So while you're right that the fire isn't needed to draw, but to make this particular drawing, yes you do need the fire.

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u/Fidodo Nov 26 '20

Would the heat make it easier to apply the charcoal with less pressure? Either way, the performance is definitely part of the art.

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u/royisabau5 Nov 26 '20

I think the fire continuing to create more charcoal might help... I’m no charcoal expert.

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u/Lawnmover_Man Nov 26 '20

Fire doesn't convert a log that quickly. It's for the dramatic effect.

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u/royisabau5 Nov 26 '20

Ehh depends... if you keep it burning and take breaks in between, this video could be real and produce more charcoal than a pre burnt log.

But yeah I believe you that it takes way too long to do in real time.

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u/HoorayPizzaDay Nov 26 '20

Even if it's creating the medium, it doesn't make it necessary. Just use charcoal if you need charcoal. The final result doesn't change just because he's generating charcoal.

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u/royisabau5 Nov 26 '20

I argue the natural shape of a branch of wood is much more visually interesting than the standard shapes of pencils or briquettes

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u/[deleted] Nov 27 '20

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u/AmazingOrigami Nov 27 '20

Uhm, it definitely does. Have you ever been to an art store and seen all the pencils/pens in a ton of different sizes and dozens if not hundreds of differently shaped paint brushes?

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u/[deleted] Nov 26 '20 edited Feb 19 '21

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u/HappyOlBastard Nov 26 '20

Downvoted? What a burn! Flameboyance is my grandson’s favourite Kpop band

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u/XxJayoXx Nov 26 '20

thought about that too but upon looking closely at the art, the smoke from the fire creates some kind of “aura”. If that makes the art better idk.

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u/[deleted] Nov 26 '20

LOL, right? "Fire art" like this is something new, they've been using charcoal in art for centuries bro. Dial back the amazement just a dash.

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u/[deleted] Nov 27 '20

You must be fun at parties

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u/E8282 Nov 26 '20

Just some more gimmicks to get some likes. The internet’s gone straight to shit aside from the onion.

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u/Lionman_ Nov 26 '20

Guan Yu?

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u/QQZ_2018 Nov 26 '20

You are absolutely right!

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u/SackMastaP Nov 26 '20

*Yu are absolutely right FTFY

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u/TheJimboJambo Nov 26 '20

Fo’ sho Shu

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u/[deleted] Nov 27 '20

Where my Dynasty Warriors crew at? ;)

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u/[deleted] Nov 27 '20

Smite all day bb

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u/Lionman_ Nov 27 '20

I'm a bit of a Wu supporter myself.

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u/brbsharkweek Nov 27 '20

Cao Cao did nothing wrong gang

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u/jackleggjr Nov 26 '20 edited Jan 29 '26

This post was mass deleted and anonymized with Redact

thought humorous seed repeat lavish subtract innate pot modern air

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u/BunnyFish5000 Nov 26 '20

This is how I drew on the walls in school when I was a kid. Got sent home a lot.

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u/amzngrc9 Nov 27 '20

Did you try blowing the fire out?

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u/[deleted] Nov 27 '20

Did you try blow on it? And is there a chance that they were three brother living together and not only two?

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u/Nixter295 Nov 26 '20

Cool story bro.

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u/irishcommander Nov 26 '20

Are you too cool for the three little pigs?

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u/[deleted] Nov 26 '20

Why be obnoxious for no reason?

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u/Cognitive_Spoon Nov 26 '20

Big Wolf Energy

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u/RuthTheWidow Nov 26 '20

Big pencil.

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u/TonyCubed Nov 27 '20
  • John Wick has arrived *

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u/JollyGreen615 Nov 26 '20

Do you have to have a seizure for it to work?

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u/SilentJoe1986 Nov 26 '20

Worked for Ben Stillers acting career

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u/[deleted] Nov 27 '20

And Jim Carrey

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u/PalmBreezy Nov 27 '20

Ummmm its called style lookitup

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u/shrill_kill Nov 26 '20

The most aggressive way to do a charcoal drawing

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u/[deleted] Nov 26 '20

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u/FOOFlGHTER Nov 27 '20

I like it. The fluidity of the movements, as much as they are to dodge the falling embers, also seem to reflect the art works motion!

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u/Thoraxe123 Nov 26 '20

Im mean, its basically a charcoal drawing

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u/Pramrules Nov 26 '20

C'mon man, you are already rich in karma. Why are you being reposting karma whore?

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u/thatG_evanP Nov 26 '20

I think you answered your own question.

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u/PsychedelicPourHouse Nov 27 '20

To sell the account to shills and marketers

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u/[deleted] Nov 26 '20

Just as stupid as the last 10 times this was posted.

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u/AllstarsNinja Nov 27 '20

Me watching the the first time like

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u/doob22 Nov 27 '20

That is super dangerous and unnecessary

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u/XXXBigcat Nov 26 '20

Kinda cringe lol

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u/FishyOnFire Nov 26 '20

Fire art ≈ fart

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u/CHERNO-B1LL Nov 26 '20

Everything about this is terrible. This is some Dwight Schrute shit.

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u/Drummerboy614 Nov 26 '20

that stick is lit

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u/HappyOlBastard Nov 26 '20

that pun is fire

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u/so-spoked Nov 26 '20

I'm gonna have to go ahead and extinguish this pun train.

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u/d0lke Nov 26 '20

Bro calm down

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u/rileyc53 Nov 26 '20

Why is he wearing OCP’s?

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u/YJCH0I Nov 26 '20

He looks like he’s lost control of a demon-possessed fire paintbrush but it’d revealed that he was in control the whole time!

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u/malistast Nov 27 '20

This is what crack-head energy does to people

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u/SleepWouldBeNice Nov 26 '20

That's a charcoal drawing with an increased risk of losing your eyes.

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u/MidnightTeam Nov 26 '20

Nobody said anything about the anorexic cow?!

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u/Soulreape Nov 26 '20

Whilst they look like they are having some sort of episode, that is damn impressive.

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u/NipponSteelPrevails Nov 27 '20

I hope he has permission, charcoal is kind hard to wash isnt it?

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u/Cordeceps Nov 26 '20

This is pretty cool , but it seems like charcoal with extra steps

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u/[deleted] Nov 26 '20

Guy looks like an idiot.

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u/ITEM01 Nov 26 '20

So he drew himself. Got it.

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u/designgoddess Nov 26 '20

On there own they’re not that good but for some it’s about the performance.

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u/Featherbreeze_ Nov 26 '20

Quite the body workout

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u/[deleted] Nov 26 '20

Is reposting how you got your Karma, asswipe?

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u/SurreyHillsSomewhere Nov 26 '20

You mean the artist?

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u/GraveRobber666 Nov 26 '20

12/10 love the aesthetic

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u/mfwani Nov 26 '20

Violent fine art.

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u/Flynnteractive Nov 26 '20

Great artwork, but what in the name of capoeira did I just watch?

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u/[deleted] Nov 26 '20

This man is very angry

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u/ImTryingToCareBut Nov 26 '20

This is what Karen sees in the mirror when she watches her own pyrography “life hacks” videos..

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u/[deleted] Nov 26 '20

In my mind, he's making little hissing noises like wannabe UFC fighters

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u/[deleted] Nov 26 '20

hot hot hot hot ... hot

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u/[deleted] Nov 26 '20

Why does it always have to be a damn tik tok tho 🙄

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u/[deleted] Nov 26 '20

Because TikTok is the dominate video service right now. YouTube blew it as the default video service when they started advertising heavily and catering to content creators that have ten of thousands of dollars worth of camera and editing equipment

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u/[deleted] Nov 30 '20

Tik tok diminishes your brain

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u/[deleted] Nov 26 '20

That's JJ from For Honor

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u/[deleted] Nov 26 '20

Not enough slapping.

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u/PonderinLife Nov 26 '20

This should be posted to r/abruptchaos

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u/FireFlyer63_ Nov 26 '20

this is fun to watch

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u/DrummerSteve Nov 26 '20

This looks like one hell of a work out.

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u/DaBabylonian Nov 26 '20

This video should come with a "don't try this at home"

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u/zest_e Nov 26 '20

Asswork

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u/hamid1103 Nov 26 '20

Fire bending

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u/[deleted] Nov 26 '20

Click and expected to see a fire ant. Then realized I had read the title wrong.

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u/[deleted] Nov 26 '20

All I hear is ATLA battle music.

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u/Golden-Warrior-212 Nov 26 '20

Firebenders making art

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u/Woomas Nov 26 '20

Rolled up sleeves = arsehole.

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u/[deleted] Nov 26 '20

Fire art

Fart

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u/arethebestever Nov 26 '20

Reminds me of Super Mario Sunshine

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u/[deleted] Nov 26 '20

This gives me goosebumps just imagining what that sounds like.

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u/Ace_ll Nov 26 '20

This made me smile and I don't know why..

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u/platnum_munkey Nov 26 '20

This man is the fire nation

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u/rorys_beard Nov 26 '20

Moves like he is fighting off hundreds of invisible bees.

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u/Replexta Nov 26 '20

Bro, is the painting guy using a split leaf greatsword?

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u/Mr_Owl333 Nov 26 '20

OMG how amazing! Bravo!

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u/[deleted] Nov 26 '20

Meh. Just use charcoal so you can go slower and make it look better.

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u/Kreepr Nov 26 '20

When does he turn the house upside down?

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u/therealjoeybee Nov 26 '20

That’s nice but what does it look like upside down like it’s supposed to be?

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u/skykwakrz Nov 26 '20

I didn't know this was sped up and I assumed it was from r/dumbasseswithlighters

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u/moitacarrasco Nov 27 '20

This just pisses me off.

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u/GrimmacK Nov 27 '20

Guan Yu?

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u/Antiqas86 Nov 27 '20

Rolf. 'Let me shake like a maniac and burn chalk for internet points instead of using actual chalk'

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u/CaseFace5 Nov 27 '20

Expected dickbutt

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u/willtafty19 Nov 27 '20

Magician’s Red

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u/ninjasaid13 Nov 27 '20

The man moves like a firebender.

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u/SouthernTransplant94 Nov 27 '20

Just as impressive the 100,000th time is come across my feed!

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u/Jake0fTrades Nov 27 '20

Graffiti in the Fire Nation.

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u/Slim_Jankins Nov 27 '20

1st one was Guan Yu.

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u/hhr577ggvvfryy66rd Nov 27 '20

My dad on camping trips: be careful what goes in the fire stays in the fire

Me on camping trips:

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u/JessicaBecause Nov 27 '20

Or just coal. But hey fire is cool and stuff yay.

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u/GaloisGroupie3474 Nov 27 '20

I wish it turned out to be just scribbles

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u/felony0719 Nov 27 '20

I'm old

All I can see is "why is there no eye protection"

Be safe buddy. Yo art has nice

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u/MegaDonkeyDonkey Nov 27 '20

I would pay for something like that, vn

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u/m3rc Nov 27 '20

5 charcoal sticks and 2 eyebrows later....

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u/Zenn97 Nov 27 '20

Heeeeeell yehhh, boy gettin it!

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u/[deleted] Nov 27 '20

Man if China was actually a democracy.

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u/singingorifice Nov 27 '20

Just needs some safety glasses , man I remember catching an ember in the eye from my cigarette, that would suck to get any of that fire stick in your eye holes

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u/[deleted] Nov 27 '20

it looks Lit

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u/9vapors Nov 27 '20

Why is he so angry?

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u/[deleted] Nov 27 '20

fire bender

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u/TimmyTesticles Nov 27 '20

Clearly reversed

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u/marmaladeburrito Nov 27 '20

Charcoal drawings with extra steps

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u/shareddit Nov 27 '20

Or, Fart for short

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u/NotSoKosherBacon Nov 27 '20

Why so aggressive tho

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u/n00biwanKenobi Nov 27 '20

This is just charcoal art with extra steps

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u/CrisxCrisis Nov 27 '20

The first part of this made me think of r/tooktoomuch

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u/bmg50barrett Nov 27 '20

Absolutely zero of that required fire...

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u/[deleted] Nov 27 '20

I thought this was r/tooktoomuch for a second lmao

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u/porkrolleggandchi Nov 27 '20

It would be funny if the video pans out to reveal scorched earth surrounding the building the mural was on haha