Console Gamer Speed Painting – The Making Of
Console Gamer Speed Painting by contemporary artist Bart Carels. A fast, expressive first-person take on the PlayStation gaming experience, captured in bold color with a loose, sketch-like feel.
Title: ‘Console Gamer’
Artist: Bart Carels
Year: 2020
Painting Process
This console gamer speed painting presents a first-person view of a gamer mid-session — the PS4 controller and headset front and center. The figure is seated on a couch, though not directly visible, giving the viewer the feeling of stepping into someone else’s shoes. That sense of immersion is what inspired this perspective.
I began by covering the canvas in Vermillion to give the piece a warm, energetic base. Then I quickly sketched the composition using Primary Cyan. Although I often build in a detailed underpainting, this time I skipped it entirely. I wanted to paint fast and instinctively — like responding to the rhythm of a game.
Next, I blocked in the legs, headset, and controller. As I moved through the piece, I added contrast and minimal highlights to bring some structure, while deliberately avoiding over-polishing. The looser parts — especially the headset and shadows — were left untouched on purpose to keep things feeling raw and in motion.
What I like most about this one is its simplicity. There’s no clutter or background noise — just the gear and the posture. It captures the stillness of a break or loading screen moment, frozen mid-game. This painting became part of a broader series where I explore everyday tech objects and their relationship with personal space and downtime.
Painting Specs
- One-of-a-kind artwork
- Medium: Acrylic on canvas
- Size: 24×18 cm / 9×7 inches
- Color Palette: Cyan | Magenta | Yellow | Black | White
Availability
The original Console Gamer painting is available here:
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