entertainment

French glitter painter Erik Black specializes in portraits. A typical presentation consists of Black outlining an image in clear glue on dark canvas, then tossing glitter over the piece to reveal it to his audience. Performances include as many as two demos with options like upside-down painting or UV painting in the dark. Black is available for international travel; presentations range from $4,480 to $5,300.

Live glue artist Michaël Ravaird creates pieces by first painting clear glue on canvas, then revealing the design by throwing glitter powder atop the adhesive. Based in France, Raivard can travel internationally. Presentations start from $3,957; travel fees are not included.

Orlando-based artist Rock Demarco’s claim to fame is that he can paint anything in less than 10 minutes. Performing to a rock 'n' roll soundtrack, Demarco can speed-paint portraits of celebrities, C.E.O.s, and other notable figures on canvas for a fee that ranges from $6,000 to $10,000. His latest live-performance element: wearing a glove equipped with five fingerlike paintbrushes that shoot lasers as he works.

French artist Antonin Fourneau practices water light graffiti, a process that involves using a damp sponge brush to draw on an installation made from thousands of small LED lights that light up when touched by water. Fourneau’s interactive performances are customizable, allowing audience members to try their hand at the art form. Having performed for brands including Grohe and the Syfy channel, Fourneau is available for travel; pricing is available on request.

Miami-based silicone artist Enrique Machado ­specializes in 3-D images of waves. A custom live set might involve Machado creating a 4- by 4-foot piece of art, which takes about three hours to complete. Available for travel, Machado’s process involves outlining an image in color and then “building” it with a silicone gun and resins. Pricing is available on request.

Toronto-based street painter David Johnston uses chalk to make realistic trompe l’oeil images at live events for brands such as 20th Century Fox, Canon, and Loblaws. He creates the seemingly 3-D scenes and objects on flat surfaces such as cement or canvas. Johnston is available for travel throughout the United States and Canada; pricing is available on request.

New York artist Charlene Lanzel creates images in sand on a light table. As she works, a camera projects her progress onto a screen so the audience can watch. Her standard performance is a 25-minute set of original designs, but clients can also request logos and other custom images. Fees range from $1,200 to $5,000.

Theo Dari, also known as Laserman, works with lasers to create dramatic, high-energy, and highly visual entertainment acts. The artist has performed at numerous events, including at the Long Beach Arena's new Pacific Ballroom debut.