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Velvet Geek
by Ashley Murrell

Beginning in the homeland of fabric, Kashmir,
India, painting on velvet has been around since ancient
times. During the 1970’s velvet painting had reached
its ultimate high, that is, until now.

There is a man who is bringing this art form
back from the days of dated subjects amongst this
beautifully textured background canvas. Bruce White,
also known as Velvet Geek has been making waves
with his realistic portraits of cult classic characters
on velvet. The medium is no longer just for Elvis and
Jesus. By using idols, movie stars and beloved science
fiction characters, White is successfully giving new life
to velvet by crossing it with the passion for all things
geeky.

This former tattoo artist has brought endless
squeals of delight to fan boys and girls alike with his
immortalizations of Adam West’s Batman, Admiral
Ackbar from “Star Wars,” Lt. Hikaru Sulu from “Star
Trek” and Christopher Walken as Johnny Smith in
“The Dead Zone,”to name a few.

From the success of his works, Bruce has made
the smart decision to pay homage to classic actors and
actresses of the Golden Age of film, which will only
help increase his customers fan base. (Think, “Bride of
Frankenstein” and “The Creature from The Black Lagoon.”) No character is off limits for Velvet Geek, and
the velvet has the flexibility to encompass whatever
challenge White takes on next.

White’s works are available online, and all are
one-of-a-kind pieces. White produces in a number of
sizes, allowing for different budgets. Visit his website,
www.velvetgeek.com for his current portfolio, prices,
contact info and local events where he will be showcasing his work.
- Ashley Murrell