Handpainted t-shirts of Lindy Hop dancers: Max Pitruzzella
Some of you were surprised to discover that I paint on t-shirts - I remember now that I took down my t-shirt website a while ago. So here goes… the first in a series of handpainted t-shirts by yours truly, inspired by Lindy Hop dancers.
This one depicts the Solo Charleston dance-off at Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown 2006 between Max Pitruzzella and Sharon Davis. Max had injured his right arm, so he danced with his arm in his shirt. To me, this was a truly memorable moment. Sharon tore down the house with her gutsy performance (and yes, she won).
Can’t wait for Showdown this year. In two weeks!
September 17th, 2007 at 3:38 pm
For those who are curious about the creative process.
September 17th, 2007 at 8:03 pm
Your t-shirts idea is definitely a cool one!
And….When is that showdown? Any more infos?
September 17th, 2007 at 11:07 pm
I had no idea you were such a good artist!! It looks great
September 20th, 2007 at 5:17 pm
If anyone catches Max wearing the shirt, please take a picture so that I can post it here.
September 24th, 2007 at 11:46 pm
[…] In anticipation of the Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown this weekend, here’s one of the highlights from last year that I immortalized on a handpainted t-shirt. […]
October 9th, 2007 at 12:46 am
Ha! finally caught him on camera. Here’s Max with his buddy Patrick Schmidt. They were going jogging the week before Showdown, and kindly posed for me before their run. I think this was at something like 2am…
October 20th, 2007 at 8:29 am
Dude, that’s awesome! I’ve never been on a T-shirt before
I want one!
Sharon
xxx