Callen Schaub Abstract Painter Interview
Produced and directed by Roadtrip Media @roadtripmedia
Callen Schaub is an abstract artist most recognized
for his unconventional techniques, live performances,
and frank openness about his process and life as an
artist. Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, Schaub
has been performing live trapeze, spin and pendulum
paintings for nearly a decade.
In his early childhood, Schaub was diagnosed with
dyslexia, a learning difficulty that affects the skills
involved in reading and spelling. Challenged by this
communications barrier, Schaub began painting and
drawing as a medium for self-expression, exploring
art as a more universal method of communication.
After earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Drawing
& Painting from OCAD University in 2012, Schaub
co-founded Project Gallery, a gallery and studio
space that hosts live performances and exhibitions
for emerging contemporary artists. Project Gallery
was voted “Best Independant Gallery in Toronto”
in 2015 by NOW Magazine in their annual Reader’s
Choice awards.
In 2016, Schaub relinquished his managerial role
at Project Gallery in order to launch his full-time
art studio, where he began to debut larger-scale
production and video integration, and expand the
performative aspects of his art. By focusing on the
raw emotion and visceral nature of his medium,
Schaub challenges traditional art-to-canvas painting
and seeks to redefine how people appreciate and
interpret ‘art’.
Schaub has performed more than 120 live shows
across Canada and over 10 solo exhibitions, charming
audiences across North America with ‘The Arena’
- his portable studio comprised of self-made spin
machines, pendulums and trapezes. Schaub’s
unconventionally open approach to art-making
echoes his belief that “artwork is a process, not a
secret” and encourages spectators to participate
in the experience of motion, colour, energy, and
anticipation.
In recent years, Schaub has developed a substantial
social media presence, with millions of views, shares
and comments, as well as hundreds of high-profile
commissions from all over the world. He has gained
considerable national and international recognition
working with a number of prominent brands and
events, including Bombay Sapphire, Callaway Golf,
Grolsch, TIFF, YSL, PanAm Games, and many others.
His first U.S. solo exhibition, Unfazed, was hosted by
Joseph Gross Gallery of Los Angeles in August 2018,
and he plans to continue growing his international
influence by kicking-off a global tour in 2020 with
live performances across the United States.
Website: callenschaub.com
Instagram: @callenschaub
TikTok: @callenschaub
Facebook Page: Callen Schaub Art
Twitter: Callen_Schaub
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I hate people who disqualify abstract art with absolutely no art knowledge or schooling or experience. As someone who's training as a traditional artist, I have such respect for abstract artists. There are so many other things that go into creating a piece than just spinning a canvas or slathering paint on some linen. There's composition, color theory, and intent just as there is in realism, impressionism, or surrealism.
Love your art! Some people just don’t understand that abstract art is not as easy as we make it look . They have no idea of how many fails you have. It may look like you’re just throwing paint on a canvas but there is a lot more to it. You have to have an eye for balance and color. So hey you’re having fun and making money. I’m glad you don’t let the haters stop you.
Love you Callen. You do your thing my friend! You're awesome. Keep spinning and creating!
Callen, I've been following your channel for a while now...I absolutely love the vibrant colors in all your paintings! Keep on keeping on with your love for this type of artwork!
Callen, you inspired me, I gave my paintings to my family this past Xmas. My niece was inspired to paint as well. She has come from a challenging childhood & now uses paint to share & express . My family is a amazed & share gratitude 🙏. Keep working, good to see the latest works.
Callen, that piece of insight was so well said! As a fellow abstract artist with my own random cannibalized machines as well as my own river of paint I can say with certainty that it's not that easy. At least you're brave enough to put yourself out there. You don't allow the haters to squash your artistic breath! I use the word "breath" to make the point that creating an abstract piece of art is truly a life engaging experience! Keep spinning!! Leaf~
“Whatever, what’s your thing?” Hahaa, love it!! We ❤️ your ART!! Keep doing you Callen!
Well said, color is cleansing to the soul, much like music, singing and dancing. There are a lot of us paint pouring people out here without the wonderful tools you have created but who love how the paint plays and reacts. Thanks for the encouragement. PS/ I am 69 and have done traditional drawing, so can reproduce what is seen visually.
You are a great painter...realy 👍🌞
Incredible.❤❤❤
Absolutely true. I been asked to show case at New York Artexponewyork however getting my money ready. You should never ever stop painting 👍🏻❤️
I've been following you for a long time and I freaking love your art and I so appreciate you being so generous in sharing it with us. I have been inspired in my own art making. The hubby keeps yelling:No More Circles! But I can't help it!
I love your art, I found you on instagram and I’m mesmerized by your painting vids. I literally scrolled through them for an hour at least.
Continue it! It's beautiful. Listen to your heart. Love your craft.
I think you are awesome and I love your art
I love your use of color and movement. The movement continues after the canvas is hung and that's a beautiful and amazing thing. Keep doing you!
Love your work and the bright colours. From Manitoba
That was cool and awesome man..😝🤙🤙🤟😍
Beautiful art! I’m a new fan!
Ya! ...what he said!!! I love your work!!
Never saw better art
JUST DO YOU!
What about putting some of your canvases around the spinner when working on it so the paint splatters on them instead of just the walls and floor?
You are absolutely amazing, anybody got an old bike they don't want!! 😋
Sei fighissimo 😍😍😍
Callus..👍. U r so creative nd lovely. I love your work bright absolutely stunning vibrant. Keep giving us so much inspiration. Your techniques .. awesome 💕
Your work is amazing, inspirational and liberating. I loved the way you painted over the negative comments :-)
I love your art. I don't understand people complaining. Understand this. They would find something to complain about and say bad things about you if you were simply standing on a street corner. Do not worry about that kind of people. Pity them and move on.
you are awesome man
Amazing, so adventurous, love everything about your art. They said Picasso was a genius, you surely are as good if not better.
That's really cool keep painting my friend!
You may not be the best painter but no o e is theres always someone better.... i really like your work keep it up
i wanna say to all the people out there ,utilizing respective time trolling .. ma favourite artist ...that art is God . it has no specific shape /form there are no barriers to it . it has no rules .. ....what one makes becomes an art .
I respect you a lot and admire you as an artist. Creative, smart ans always exploring. May I ask you; how do you mix your acrylic paints? do you have some sort of a "recipe" for such a mix? Other artists use poring mediums, Floetrol,even Elmer's Glue as well as water. Do you do so?
Hola soy Gustavo de argentina Te felicito por tu trabajo como artista yo estoy con muchas ganas de empezar a hacer lo mismo
Hi Callen, I just watched a couple of your videos and love your work! Beautiful!! Where do you buy canvas that large?
Just do what you do, don’t worry about all the haters out there.
I love how awkward you are when speaking. But when you are painting, you look more serious and focus.
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Never stop doing what you love best and never let anybody tell you your art sucks. People come to my channel too to tell me my art is crap. I just tell them: Thank you for watching❤️ Sometimes they come back and apologize 😂 Anyway I love what you are doing, I’m a bit jealous of your studio though😍
@susanrixon6999
5 жыл бұрын
I think that Rob is trying to turn your house into something resembling Callen's studio! Thank you for sharing this on FB.
@SaskiaSmitArt
5 жыл бұрын
Susan Rixon lol, yes he is😂 I just fell in love with Callens art, it really is so beautiful 😍
Fuck it continue your journey. I love your shit.
Man why aren’t you bigger than you already are
Continue doing your art. F*ck what they say.
I'm worried about your skin, does it irritates when you had so much paint stain on your hand for every amazing work you made? (sorry bad english)
i have no respect for paint pouring, its NOT ART.