Cody Sabol, a speed painter from Pittsburgh, created a portrait of New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson in approximately 10 minutes, utilizing only his fingers and oil paints. Sabol, who chronicles his rapid artistic creations on social media, presented the finished artwork to Brunson.
In a video documenting the event, Brunson reacts to the portrait with surprise, stating, "That's fire." Upon learning the artwork took only ten minutes to complete, Brunson expressed disbelief, asking, "Ten minutes?" He then autographed the canvas.
Sabol's portfolio includes similar 10-minute portraits of other notable athletes such as Aaron Judge and Lionel Messi, as well as entertainers like Dolly Parton. His work has garnered significant praise on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, with viewers remarking on his "ridiculous talent" and ability to create portraits from memory using his fingers.
Sabol, a graduate of Kentucky Christian University, was reportedly on a path to becoming a youth pastor before pursuing art. His artwork, including a portrait of Jesus, is featured on his social media channels. The speed painter's ability to capture likenesses rapidly has been a frequent subject of online commentary, with fans drawing parallels to Brunson's own performance on the court.