Denny Dent Paints Elton John, 1993

In 1993 I was a producer on "The Phil Donahue Show" and was in the audience when Denny Dent performed a "two fisted art attack" and painted this 6' tall Elton John portrait as he listened to the music of Elton in front of a crowd of invited guests in Orlando Florida. I was so taken with his performance that I purchased the Elton John painting following the event and also flew Denny Dent to New York City to paint for us live on the Donahue show on an episode about art. This is the 10 minute video of Denny painting the Elton John portrait that's hung in my living room for the last two decades.

[@dianafisch4205]

Thank you so much for posting this video. Denny Dent was one of my classmates at Oakland High School and a good friend. I am so sorry that we lost him so soon. He gave us an outstanding show of his artistic skills at one of our class reunions. It was great.

[@poohbearsauntie]

I Love It.

[@FactsRFearless]

God, I miss seeing Phil Donahue on TV, what a great guy.

[@craigl7773]

They should make a movie about this guy. The soundtrack would be awesome.

[@Bradh1961]

You're right, Craig. He was terrific to work with as a performer. He did a LOT of corporate events where he'd paint just like this and give a terrific "art attack" using the music of Lennon, Hendrix and so many others.

[@craigl7773]

@@Bradh1961 I'm a fan for sure. I've got an Elvis and Jagger. Would like to get a Willie Nelson.

[@Bradh1961]

@@craigl7773 Awesome! Are yours on black paper, like mine, or on canvas?

[@craigl7773]

@@Bradh1961 Black paper.

[@jonebay3052]

I remember that episode of Donahue. It has always stuck in my head and every few years, I like to search out Denny Dent videos as a reminder of how awesome his performance was. Thank you for introducing me to his work. I am jealous you have one of his originals.

[@Bradh1961]

That's awesome, Jon! One of my favorite episodes and I am about to hang his painting in my new home in the living room. LOVE IT!

[@berniepearl6927]

This is great!

[@anntimme3274]

awsome

[@drucilla56]

i am denny dents cousen

[@Bradh1961]

Hi there, Melissa. What a lovely surprise to hear from you today. I was thrilled to meet Denny and then produce his appearance on Donahue. He was a lovely man and I have his Elton painting right here in my Brooklyn living room today. Do you have any of his paintings yourself?

[@drucilla56]

@@Bradh1961my 10 year old daughter wrote that. She is very much an artist. Was very excited to learn about being related to such a great artist as Denny. Such a shame that he died before she had the chance to ever meet him. Dennys mom (my aunt Annie) was also a very talented artist and super theatrical.

[@DjMikeiam]

Proof

[@drucilla56]

@@DjMikeiam I'm not sure how to prove it 🤣🤣

[@adamsaterroric2789]

wasn't working till he got the lips. then bang