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Fine artist Bill Patterson to paint live at Gallery500

Bill Patterson will create a custom painted acoustic guitar for Dierks Bentley, who will perform during the 65th Annual Daytona 500.

By Marielkis Salazar, NASCAR
| 12:00 p.m. February 12, 2023

Bill Patterson paints a guitar for last year's Daytona 500. Courtesy photo

Ormond Beach Observer
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Gallery500 announced on Thursday, Feb. 9, that it will host internationally-acclaimed motorsports artist Bill Patterson as he creates a custom painted acoustic guitar that will be gifted to 14-time Grammy-nominated entertainer Dierks Bentley, the performing artist of the 65th Annual Daytona 500.

The public is invited to join an evening of live art at Gallery500, on Thursday, Feb. 16 from 5-7 pm. This event is free to attend.

This is the second year Patterson will paint the custom guitar gifted to the performing musical artist of the Daytona 500. Courtesy photo

Patterson left the architecture profession 34 years ago to become a full-time artist. His masterpieces are owned by celebrities and worldwide corporations. This is the second year Patterson will paint the custom guitar gifted to the performing musical artist of the Daytona 500.

Guests attending this event will also have the opportunity to view Gallery500’s exhibit "Finer Things," which is on display until Feb. 28. In addition to Patterson, the exhibition features Thomas Arvid, the world premiere painter of wine; mixed media collage artist Evo Love; digital artist and Daytona Beach local, Mark E Lewis; motorsports fine artist Lyn Hiner; and internationally acclaimed seascape artist Jamie Travis.