Arctic Fox
Despite the tropical weather we've had lately in NYC, I've been looking forward to winter and created this Arctic Fox piece last week. Arctic landscapes are always synonymous with the works of Sibelius. Like many others, Symphony No. 2 is one of my favorite Sibelius works.
Painting
I love painting. I've been following along with a class, trying out new techniques and painting things I wouldn't normally do without direction. I'm loving the freeing feeling of being outside my comfort zone.
Here are two large format paintings I've done for that class.
Here are two large format paintings I've done for that class.
La Mer
Debussy's La Mer, and any piece of music written in the 'Impressionistic' style of composition, creates many possibilities for visual imagery to accompany the wonderful tonal colors. This piece has been on the top of my favorites list for a long time and I continue to hear new things at each listening. Currently available in my shop as an 11x17 poster and on my Society6!
Here's the 3rd movement of La Mer.
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Here's the 3rd movement of La Mer.
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Adventure Awaits
This new 'Adventure Awaits' piece is a remake of an illustration 'Stump Camp' I did a long time ago and the very beginning of this whole journey. Currently available in my shop as an 11x17 poster and Society6.
Here's a great piece 'John Henry,' composer as a radio score, by Aaron Copland which is new to me as a listener. I thought this composer's music might fit well with an outdoor sort of theme since it is often delving into the genres of nature and Americana; there is something about camping in tents that seems so quintessentially 'American.'
Here's a great piece 'John Henry,' composer as a radio score, by Aaron Copland which is new to me as a listener. I thought this composer's music might fit well with an outdoor sort of theme since it is often delving into the genres of nature and Americana; there is something about camping in tents that seems so quintessentially 'American.'
The Sound of Music: The Hills are Alive
The final piece in this collection of four is based on 'The Hills are Alive.' I've used an acoustic guitar design to create the musical hills. Available here in my shop as an 11x17 poster and on Society6
From the film version with Julie Andrews . . .
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From the film version with Julie Andrews . . .
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The Sound of Music: My Favorite Things
The next poster in The Sound the Music inspired series of four is based on 'My Favorite Things.' This one was a lot of fun to make and the imagery from the lyrics fit so perfectly into a great visual collection. Check it out here at my shop as an 11x17 poster and on Society6
Coltrane's version of 'My Favorite Things' has become iconic in its own right. I can't get enough of his playing and this performance has great energy and drive; the set is great, too!
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Coltrane's version of 'My Favorite Things' has become iconic in its own right. I can't get enough of his playing and this performance has great energy and drive; the set is great, too!
Purchase prints here.
The Sound of Music: Climb Every Mountain
I've got a new set of four posters inspired by one of all-time favorite movies--The Sound of Music. First up is inspired by 'Climb Every Mountain.' This one is now available in my shop as an 11x17 poster and on Society6.
Here's a cool version by Coleman Hawkins. There are many other jazz greats who have used these Rodgers and Hammerstein songs as inspiration.
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Here's a cool version by Coleman Hawkins. There are many other jazz greats who have used these Rodgers and Hammerstein songs as inspiration.
Purchase prints here.
Violin
A companion piece for yesterday's 'Piano' design. In my time teaching classroom music I would often play violin. The instrument is incredibly beautiful when played correctly, but I could not say that was the case when it was under my chin. Available in my shop as an 8.5 x 11 poster and three print sizes on Society6.
The Turtle Island String Quartet has been around for some time now and they just keep sounding great even with new members. Here's their new take on Coltrane's version of 'My Favorite Things.'
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The Turtle Island String Quartet has been around for some time now and they just keep sounding great even with new members. Here's their new take on Coltrane's version of 'My Favorite Things.'
Purchase prints here.
ARTNOIS art and music magazine
Exciting news . . . ARTNOIS has selected me as their Louis Armstrong contest winner! This great magazine features lots of the local art and music scene of Southern California. It is an absolute honor to be included and I cannot be more thankful. Here is the complete edition and the pages from my interview are shown below. Thanks so much to the people of ARTNOIS!
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