Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago
If you happen to be wandering through the World Celebration Gardens in EPCOT and hear a roar usually reserved for a stadium-filling encore, don’t worry—the park hasn't suddenly turned into a late-night music festival. It is something arguably more impressive: Trevor Carlton and a fresh tub of black acrylic.
At the 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, art isn't just something you look at; it’s a full-contact sport. And Trevor Carlton? He’s the reigning heavyweight champion of the stage.
In this video: The show begins before the first drop of paint even hits the canvas. As a pulse-pounding, rhythmic beat sets the tempo, Carlton hits the stage like a man on a mission. There’s no quiet contemplation here—he attacks the canvas with a kinetic energy that has to be seen to be believed.
Watching him work is like watching a film played at 2x speed (or 10x speed, as you’ll see in the time-lapse below!). He dances, lunges, and tosses brushes aside, racing against a ticking clock. For the first few minutes, you're playing a high-stakes guessing game: Is that a circle? A silhouette? A shoe?
Watch as the chaos resolves into a mischievous Pluto! You’ll see his signature "distressing" technique, where he flicks paint and uses solvents to create that iconic "Vintage Disney" look that has made him a staple in galleries worldwide.
The Story Behind the Artist: Born in 1972 in Olympia, Washington, Trevor originally moved to Los Angeles to attend the prestigious Lee Strasberg Acting Workshop. While navigating the world of auditions, he worked in a custom furniture store where he mastered the arts of antiquing and faux finishing. Today, he has merged those theatrical roots with his visual talent to create a performance piece that is equal parts rock star and painter.
From London to Tokyo to the stages of EPCOT, Trevor Carlton continues to prove that art is best served with a side of theater.
🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more 2026 Festival of the Arts coverage! 💬 COMMENT: Who is your favorite Disney character for Trevor to paint next?
If you happen to be wandering through the World Celebration Gardens in EPCOT and hear a roar usually reserved for a stadium-filling encore, don’t worry—the park hasn't suddenly turned into a late-night music festival. It is something arguably more impressive: Trevor Carlton and a fresh tub of black acrylic.
At the 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, art isn't just something you look at; it’s a full-contact sport. And Trevor Carlton? He’s the reigning heavyweight champion of the stage.
In this video: The show begins before the first drop of paint even hits the canvas. As a pulse-pounding, rhythmic beat sets the tempo, Carlton hits the stage like a man on a mission. There’s no quiet contemplation here—he attacks the canvas with a kinetic energy that has to be seen to be believed.
Watching him work is like watching a film played at 2x speed (or 10x speed, as you’ll see in the time-lapse below!). He dances, lunges, and tosses brushes aside, racing against a ticking clock. For the first few minutes, you're playing a high-stakes guessing game: Is that a circle? A silhouette? A shoe?
Watch as the chaos resolves into a mischievous Pluto! You’ll see his signature "distressing" technique, where he flicks paint and uses solvents to create that iconic "Vintage Disney" look that has made him a staple in galleries worldwide.
The Story Behind the Artist: Born in 1972 in Olympia, Washington, Trevor originally moved to Los Angeles to attend the prestigious Lee Strasberg Acting Workshop. While navigating the world of auditions, he worked in a custom furniture store where he mastered the arts of antiquing and faux finishing. Today, he has merged those theatrical roots with his visual talent to create a performance piece that is equal parts rock star and painter.
From London to Tokyo to the stages of EPCOT, Trevor Carlton continues to prove that art is best served with a side of theater.
🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more 2026 Festival of the Arts coverage! 💬 COMMENT: Who is your favorite Disney character for Trevor to paint next?
